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New recruit swaps city desk for outdoor officeCondamine Alliance’s newest recruit has been in the office less than one week and he is already keen to leave. The 33 year-old agribusiness consultant from Brisbane has joined the Sustainable Agriculture program team as its principal project officer. “The sooner I get out of the office the better,” Christian Capp said. Mr Capp, who graduated from Toowoomba Grammar in 1995, said he was looking forward to a hands-on role where he spent most of his time out of the office and in the field with farmers. Read the full story here
Darling Downs trial attracts widespread interest
An extensive trial of organic fertilisers is now underway on the Darling Downs attracting keen interest from both farmers and scientists. Six sites have been selected as part of the trial which is being conducted by PathwayAg through support by Condamine Alliance. The trial will test the suitability and impact of animal manures (feedlot, pig and poultry), compost and biosolids (treated sewerage) on different types of locally grown crops. Read the full media release here
A band of Chinchilla residents is determined to keep its feet firmly on the ground to combat the impacts of climate change. Chinchilla Landcare, together with Condamine Alliance and Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation, has completed a series of local activities throughout the district to cultivate resilient soil. Condamine Alliance Sustainable Agriculture Manager Andrew McCartney said a grounded approach to managing the impacts of climate change will have positive outcomes. Read the full media release here
Darling Downs farmers are proving that healthy soil is good for the hip pocket. Queensland agronomist Ian Moss is working with local farmers and the agricultural industry to improve soil fertility and crop nutrition for better environmental and economic outcomes. Mr Moss, who runs Southbrook-based Farm Agronomy and Resource Management (FARM), led a bus tour around Jondaryan recently with 40 farmers. The group visited three farms near Quinalow, Irvingdale and Jondaryan and inspected trials, crops and machinery. Read the full media release here
Media interviews
Pathway Ag research and development manager David Hall was interviewed on the ABC Rural Report on 6 January 2012 about organic fertiliser trials on the Darling Downs. Listen to the full interview here (7:28mins duration)
Newspaper articles
Organic trial to compare fertilisers, Stanthorpe Border Post, 17 January 2012 (Featured Condamine Alliance Partner: Pathway Ag)
Organic trial to compare fertilisers, Daily News, 17 January 2012 (Featured Condamine Alliance Partner: Pathway Ag)
Organic fertilisers are put to the test, Rural Weekly, 13 January 2012 (Featured Condamine Alliance Partner: Pathway Ag)
Organic fertiliser trial, Chinchilla News & Murilla Advertiser, 12 January 2012 (Featured Condamine Alliance Partner: Pathway Ag)
Darling Downs fertiliser trial attracts widespread interest, Oakey Champion, 11 January 2012 (Featured Condamine Alliance Partner: Pathway Ag)
Climate Smart, Chinchilla News & Murilla Advertiser, 1 December 2011 (Featured Condamine Alliance Partner: Chinchilla Landcare)
Farmers spread it thick at field day - no bull!, Rural Weekly, 28 October 2011 (Featured Condamine Alliance Partner: Precision Agriculture)
Newsletter articles
Organic fertilisers trial attracts widespread interest, The Bugle, Issue 368, 13 January 2011 (Featured Condamine Alliance Partner: Pathway Ag)
Specialist advice helps farmer tackle erosion disaster, NRM Rumble, Page 2, December 2011 (Featured Condamine Alliance Partner: Precision Agriculture)