Mitchell Grass and Flinders Grass Response in Western Queensland
Department records from March 1984 survey attempts to gauge Mitchell and Flinders grass responses after drought and overstocking. Reports note partial reemergence where stocking eased and rains returned. horses damage seed heads and root systems, hindering regeneration. results show varied suitability and value of grass species across districts.
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Queensland
Ima
Department of Agriculture and Stock
Panistance
Gatsland- Se
Tae
Fmt
Mitchell
Flinders Granses
Bao
Western Queensland Pastures Study Expands Knowledge
The text notes growing interest in Western Queensland pastures with major pastoral companies appointing researchers and collaborating with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research. The Walter and Hitz Hail Fellowship in Economic Biology, won in March 1934, supported efforts to map and improve Western Queensland pastures, with officers Blake and colleagues coordinating with the department.
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Queensland Pastures
Western Pastures
Bolt Garatf
Council For Scientific and Industrial Research
Walter and
Hitz Hail
Queensland
Ollicers
Ardentary
Blake
Thin
Bourke District Recovery Remarks by Mr Moodle
Mr Moodle qualified his remarks stating the country had been over Tableland. Dem, District Teapector of Stock, noted natural conditions and the response of the stresses. He mentioned a fair amount of width and Berbage Krome with Tarkly Tableland as part of the response.
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Moodley
FR. Dem
Con Curry
Tle
Berbage Krome
Mitchell forage yields after eleven years drought decline
Gregory North, Mowers and inspectors report poor Mitchell pasture recovery after eleven years of drought. Despite some rain, stock and grazing pressure reduced regrowth. Weep- ing or Hoop Mitchell and related grasses show limited resilience, with warm-season species like Curly Mitchell and Bull Mitchell cited as most persistent.
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J.B. Canoe
Winton
Johnston
Argand Winton
Michell
Curly Atitchel
Downs Mitchell
A. Tappacea
Bull Michell
A. Sanarrosa
Hoop Mitchell
A. Etimoides
Witton
Ar Joti
Tosh
Jens Wich
Mitchell Elan
Ay Eineack
Nermal
Hamilton
Deamanttua
Mitchell Ransen
Calotia tlepiduia and winter forage plants cited
The text notes Calotia tlepiduia as common gil fod der. Sheep fatten in winter by eating seeds from Crown Top grass Eulalia fulva and Finders grams leetlemaxp, with Todder plants also mentioned as important forage.
Agricultural distress reports from Longreach area highlight grasshopper impact
Reports from Sewers, Marth, District Inspect or Stock Louvreach note that seasonal conditions hinder seed and pasture recovery. Mitchell grames in the Lome Feork and Jundah districts show remarkable recovery, while weather and grasshopper pressure depresses crops. Forwarded finds include finders erasces and various plant species deemed outstanding in Longreach and surrounding regions.
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Marth
Louvreach
Colleie Sar Teh Apel
Mitchell Grames
Lome Feork
Jundah
Mitel Frags
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