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Hub Node, Southern Gulf NRM partnered with renowned expert Darryl Hill to deliver two impactful soil erosion workshops at Morella Station and Villadale Station. Darryl, celebrated across Australia for his expertise in soil conservation, shared over 40 years of knowledge and practical experience using graders and machinery to achieve safe, effective, and low-maintenance construction solutions for erosion management.
The workshops aimed to teach producers essential skills in identifying soil types, mitigating erosion risks on fence lines and tracks, restoring flood-damaged grazing lands, and implementing strategies to prevent soil and silt loss during extreme weather. With a focus on practical applications, participants gained insights into managing erosion challenges and improving agricultural productivity.
In addition to the hands-on sessions, attendees received updates on Tropical North Queensland Drought Resilience-funded projects, including Southern Gulf NRM’s “Satellite-Based Water Analysis and Drought Planning in Northwest QLD” and James Cook University’s “Evaluating the drivers of persistent bare soil in the Southern Gulf to inform rehabilitation and build drought resilience”.
Keleisha Moore, an Honours student from JCU involved in the water analysis project, shared her experience: It was really exciting to learn some skills in person from Darryl who has been doing this work for 40 years, rather than attending a lecture or writing an essay. It was really fun learning alongside the farmers and experiencing a different perspective on things. As an honour’s student, I’m keen to experience and see as much as I can.”
The workshops were well received by producers, equipping them with the practical knowledge and tools to tackle erosion challenges effectively, enhancing land resilience, and supporting sustainable grazing practices.
This workshop has been made possible through funding from TNQ Drought Hub & The Farm Business Resilience Program which is jointly funded by the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund and the Queensland Government’s Drought and Climate adaptation Program
