Changing landscape, business and life for the better, with access to education, support and business tools to manage for future droughts.
This project engaged 24 grazing businesses across southern Queensland and northern New South Wales Rangelands to develop drought-resilient practices with a focus on matching stocking rate to carrying capacity.
Graziers located within the Bourke, Cobar, Moree Plains, Walgett, Balonne, Goondiwindi and Maranoa Local Government Areas, receive more than $15,000 of education, support and tools towards improving their drought resilience for a one-time investment of $1,500.
This project is supported by RCS, through funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.
As a project participant, the successful graziers will;
See how the project participants are progressing:
Our soil is the foundation of healthy landscapes, but drought can wreak havoc. This recently recorded video dives into 3 key tools that can help you monitor your soil and landscape health, ultimately building your drought resilience.
In this video, RCS Coach and Advisor Dom Walker takes us through the tools:
By understanding these key metrics, you can make informed decisions to:
Ready to build your soil’s resilience to drought? Watch now and learn how these powerful tools can empower you!
Recorded live from BEEF 2024, join Jess Bidgood, RCS Project Coach, for an informative session about the RCS project and its successful outcomes.
This project is funded by the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.
This case study dives into the story of Fred and Cath Clark introduced in the above video (also pictured right), who transformed their drought-stricken cattle property ‘Euthulla’ through strategic investments in water infrastructure and fencing (‘wire’). See how a calculated approach to water and grazing management yielded impressive returns on investment (ROI) exceeding 30% within a single season!
Looking for ways to manage your livestock even during tough conditions? This informative webinar recording is packed with practical strategies to optimise your land and animal nutrition for drought resilience.
In this recording, you’ll learn from Dr. Terry McCosker about:
Plus, a Q&A session: Answered by Dr. McCosker.
This webinar is perfect for graziers and land managers who want to:
This coaching webinar video is brought to you by the RCS Soils and Landscapes project.
To find out more about this project see the case studies here.
This project is supported by RCS, through funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.
Through funding made available by the Queensland Government Reef Water Quality Program, RCS is assisting 25 grazing businesses within the Fitzroy and Mackay-Whitsunday regions to reduce sediment runoff into the Great Barrier Reef catchments.
In 2016, the Australian Government’s Reef Trust tasked RCS with educating and supporting graziers in the Great Barrier Reef catchment to adopt regenerative management practices. The outcomes of Project Pioneer focused on improving land conditions and reducing sediment runoff into waterways.
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Old friends, deep talks. That's what happened on the Warble podcast with Gina and Tony "Chongy" Howard. Our shared history, especially teaching at an Indigenous Grazing for Profit® School in Kunanara, 2024, made for an incredible conversation. Watching Gina and Tony connect with the students was truly inspiring. RCS' Nic Kentish was just happy to witness their magic.
David McLean and Matt Barton from RCS discuss the importance of financial literacy for agribusinesses, particularly in managing market variability. They emphasise the need to differentiate between gross margins and profitability, focusing on analysing overheads and enterprise comparisons. They highlight the value of regular management accounting and the control it provides, advocating for their Business Fundamentals workshops, available both online and in-person, to help business owners gain financial control and make informed decisions, ultimately reducing stress and improving profitability.
Join David McLean and Matt Barton from RCS as they discuss the critical link between grass management and profitability for graziers. Straight from Matt's "territory" in Dubbo, they share insights from the recent Executive Link meeting, where feed inventory was a hot topic!
We've all been there: waiting for the next rain, hoping for a market upturn. But successful farming isn't about waiting; it's about acting. It's about taking control of the variables you can manage—your grass, your finances, and your livestock—and positioning your business for resilience, regardless of what the season throws your way.
What if the key to regenerative agriculture isn't about cutting out inputs, but about boosting profits? Turns out, that's exactly what many successful farmers are discovering. Learn how a focus on the bottom line can lead to unexpected ecological benefits, and why the term "regenerative" needs a fresh perspective...
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