Organisation | Sugar Research Australia Limited |
Organisation | Sugar Services Proserpine |
Organisation | Queensland Government Reffe Water Quality Program |
Organisation | Baker, N |
Author | O'Dea, M |
Author | Ross, P |
Date Accessioned | 2021-06-21 |
Date Available | 2021-06-21 |
Issued | 2021 |
Identifier | https://hdl.handle.net/11079/18232 |
Abstract | The Pathways to Water Quality Improvement in the Myrtle Creek Sub-catchment project (Myrtle Creek
Project) has run in the Proserpine area for three years (2018-2021), connecting sugarcane growers in
the Myrtle Creek sub-catchment to their local waterway, demonstrating practice change for improved
water quality while maximising efficiency and assisting growers to adopt practices that can improve
water quality in their district. |
Abstract | During this time, the Myrtle Creek project has worked with more than 30 growers in the sub-catchment,
and a range of growers outside of the sub-catchment, with various degrees of intensity. |
Abstract | Growers have been regularly engaged throughout the project, improving their understanding of the
relationship between land management and pesticide and nutrients loads in the waterway. Of these
growers, 10 also had demonstrations on farm, highlighting practices they can undertake to reduce their
impact on local water quality. |
Abstract | Growers were also involved in a range of other activities related to the demonstrations such as SIX
EASY STEPS and pesticide workshops, water quality forums and sprayer check sessions. |
Language | en |
Publisher | Sugar Research Australia Limited |
Subject | Water Quality |
Subject | Great Barrier Reef |
Title | Pathways to water quality improvement in the Myrtle Creek sub-catchment : final report 2017/810 |