Summary

The project will assist the expansion of agriculture in the Lower Fitzroy (Central Queensland) by bridging the support gap needed to meet Reef Water Quality requirements.

Businesses undergoing material land use changes will have access to expert advice and land management toolkits to help them navigate regulatory constraints, as well as implement appropriate monitoring and record-keeping practices necessary for sustainable production and operation.

This mechanism for continuous improvement will support the industry and be tailored to the specific needs of the region.

Expected outcomes

This project will deliver specific outputs to help Central Queensland producers better understand reef water quality regulations and support practice change within the Lower Fitzroy agricultural precinct.

Specifically, the project will deliver:

• A precinct-wide sediment and nutrient management plan that accounts for new and expanding agricultural activities.
• Tools and training for land managers to improve water quality outcomes in the Lower Fitzroy.
• An assessment of tools for their broader applicability across Great Barrier Reef (GBR) catchments.
• Case studies demonstrating the implementation process.
• The establishment of a systems governance framework.
• Individual farm plans that comply with the Land Management Code of Practice (LMCP) and Reef Regulations.