Industry information day and site visit: Leucaena and sown pastures for north Qld extensive beef production systems.
An event for beef industry participants (non-producers) wanting to know more about leucaena and the latest sown pasture options for north Qld.
See:
- Redlands and Wondergraze leucaena established 2017 (Pinnarendi)
- Steers being fattened on leucaena (Pinnarendi)
- Grass and legume trial site established 2019 (Whitewater)
Learn about:
- Leucaena and the Redlands psyllid-resistant variety in north Qld.
- Varieties and seed sourcing
- Requirements for reliable leucaena establishment and management
- The Leucaena Network and ‘Code of Practice’
- Liveweight performance of steers on leucaena; costs and returns
- Sown pasture trials and best-performing grass-legume options for different environments
Presented by Dept. of Agriculture and Fisheries in collaboration with The Leucaena Network and Meat and Livestock Australia
Location: Pinnarendi Station (approx. 52 km south-west of Mt Garnet on the Kenendy Hwy), Meet at yards on left about 700 m in from property entrance. Post-lunch visit to pasture trial site on Whitewater Station (take Undara turnoff, continue about 500 m then through gate on right)
RSVP: Wednesday 15 June, Craig Lemin,0467 804 870 craig.lemin@daf.qld.gov.au
Light lunch provided at Pinnarendi Station cafe