SATSIE program member (and previous SATSIE Program Lead) Professor Allan Dale has been supporting the Fitzroy Catchment Traditional Owners Alliance (FCTOA) since 2022, helping to strengthen collaboration and governance across one of Australia’s most significant river systems. Hosted by Greening Australia, the FCTOA brings together two representatives from each of
Community Led Innovation Driving Torres Strait Resilience Key takeaways The TNQ Drought Hub has supported Dennis Fay’s leadership journey through the SATSIE program, helping him expand networks, share Torres Strait-led solutions on national stages and deliver holistic learning experiences. Dennis Fay and the Marine Debris Task Force are showing how
Citrus Growers Hear Practical Soil Health Strategies at FNQ Workshop Key takeaways More than 30 citrus growers and industry representatives attended the FNQ workshop in Dimbulah, where discussions focused on practical industry challenges including market access, citrus canker preparedness, post-harvest management and orchard resilience. The TNQ Drought Hub contributed to
Supporting NRM Staff to Build Understanding of Land Tenure Key takeaways The workshop helped build a stronger understanding of the complex land tenure systems across Cape York, including Deed of Grant in Trust lands, Aboriginal Freehold and Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal Land. For producers and organisations working in the region,
Stepping beyond the classroom and into FNQ farming systems Key takeaways The Cooktown Ag Inspirations tour gave 27 students hands-on exposure to a wide range of agricultural industries across Far North Queensland, including horticulture, aquaculture, cattle production and diversified farming systems. Students visited innovative farming operations working with crops such
Weighing Up decision-making at Optiweigh Field Day Key takeaways Hub Adoption Officer Jane Barker attended to support discussions, share regional insights and connect producers with research and service providers, helping turn information into practical, on-farm decisions. Return on investment varies by operation with some producers are seeing strong gains by
Soil perspective contributes to national food security conversation Key takeaways Far North Queensland perspectives are feeding directly into a National Food Security Strategy that will influence future farming systems, productivity and risk management. Dhiraj Gajera highlighted the importance of soil health, especially as fertiliser costs and supply constraints impact farm
FNQ producers invited to register for AgTech assessment Key takeaways Producers across the FNQ region are invited to register for a free AgValuate AgTech assessment with Gulf Savannah NRM. AgValuate is an innovation readiness assessment tool designed to support technology adoption and assist in inspiring meaningful conversations between extension practitioners
RIC Drought Hardship Loan : Support during prolonged drought, when it’s needed most Drought is becoming more challenging and long-lasting in many parts of Australia. To help farmers manage prolonged dry conditions, the Australian Government has introduced the RIC Drought Hardship Loan. The loan is designed for farm businesses that