The Ripple Effect

The Woorabinda Pastoral Company is made up mostly of Traditional Owners who are invested in looking after Country. In this episode we speak to employees at Woorabinda Pastoral Company, Greening Australia and Resource Consulting Services about how their knowledge of the land directly compliments the more modern farming practices we see across the region. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

In this episode of The Ripple Effect we speak to graziers who are changing the way they do business, to reduce erosion, through an approach called Grazing Land Management Practice Change. This looks at how graziers manage their cattle on their land to get the best out of their business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Ripple Effect we speak to the next generation of young leaders in conservation from FBA’s youth volunteers – Team Hatchlings. The group is working to protect sea turtles on the Capricorn Coast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Check out Barrier Breakers, the third season of FBA’s podcast series, The Ripple Effect. This season features conversations with diverse individuals from the region, highlighting how their efforts are creating momentum towards positive change. Listen to our first episode now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When we think of threats to the Great Barrier Reef, sediment run-off probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But this is one of the most significant issues impacting the health of the Reef. In this episode we speak to a land manager who is working to reduce erosion, improve land condition and lower his contribution of sediment run-off to the Great Barrier Reef. See omnystudio.com/listen...

Regenerative agriculture is connecting landholders, extension staff and technical experts to achieve impressive environmental outcomes. The global groundswell occurring is fuelled by passionate people and is by no means restrained by country or geography. A powerful communicator and influencer in this space is local icon, Khory Hanock (aka the Environmental Cowboy). In this episode, FBA talks to K...

Regenerative agriculture is creating positive ecological, as well as economic, outcomes for landholders across central Queensland. Facing crippling drought, rapid technological advances and higher global demand, the pressure on farmers and soil is at an all-time high. In this episode, FBA chats with RegenAg® co-founder Kym Kruse, on how he has successfully supported landholders to make a menta...

Are you working with or against the natural features of your property? FBA speaks with Stuart Andrews of Tarwyn Park Training to understand the principles of Natural Sequence Farming, pioneered by his father Peter Andrews. Landholders across the Fitzroy region are adapting in different ways to drier conditions. Senior land management officer Bernie Claussen speaks about the first steps in hydratin...

Planting a single tree is the easiest legacy any human can make. A tree can last centuries, produce oxygen and improve human wellbeing. Environmentally, a tree stabilises soil, preventing sediment run off into waterways. Habitats and sanctuaries are created for wildlife. In this episode, we speak to Shelly McArdle about how she has watched indigenous youth restore habitat at their school in Yeppoo...

Marine Debris, a mixture of words that juxtapose each other. Marine: beautiful, natural; and debris – litter, ugly. Across CQ, groups and individuals are working to battle marine debris - the by-product of consumable waste. FBA takes a look under the surface to challenge everything you know about waste and how it’s impacting our oceans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queensland has a multitude of pest species – from the cane toad, to feral pigs, cats, dogs and foxes.  Fitzroy Basin Association Inc. undertakes continual work to approach pests, both animals and plants, in effective and innovative ways. To learn more about how FBA is approaching pest control – from Prickly Acacia to tilapia – head to our website  www.fba.org.au See omn...