The Australian Rangelands Society Conference was recently held in Darwin, bringing together researchers, pastoralists, industry representatives and extension officers from across Australia to share knowledge, research and insights into rangeland management.
Northern Hub’s Gascoyne Node Manager and Gascoyne Pilbara Rangelands Initiative Executive Officer, Krystie Bremer, joined producer Cath Walsh in travelling from the remote Gascoyne region to attend.
Not only is it an expensive but time consuming trip, but all made possible through the support of the Northern Hub’s Travel Assistance Initiative.
It was particularly rewarding to see Cath actively contribute to the national conversation, representing Gascoyne producers and sharing local knowledge, experiences and the challenges of farming in remote regions.
Cath’s contribution extended throughout the conference. She joined the producer panel on day one, delivered her own presentation on day three, and rounded off the event with an outstanding achievement — taking home the award for Best 10-Minute Presentation on the final day!
A fantastic result and a great example of the value of supporting regional producers to share their knowledge, build connections and have their voices heard on a national stage.