July is here, and we’re thrilled to be launching nine great new projects. This adds to the sixteen continuing projects, all geared toward supporting our producers to build long-term sustainability and resilience into their businesses.

Recent highlights were a successful ‘Better Beef Business’ forum in Kununurra, organized by Mel McDonald, KPCA, and a workshop on cattle reproductive health at Hillside Station, Pilbara, organized by Krystie Bremer, GPRI. (read more). On 13 July we’re supporting our first “Drought cycle” workshop in Alice Springs, delivered by Bush Agribusiness and NTCA, which is shaping up to be a great day.

Staff-wise, we’re sorry to lose Nadia Rimmer and Hassie Mendis from the office, but thrilled with our newest Project Manager, Shubhashi Chand who you’ll hear from soon. I’ve stepped into the role of Director (almost … one more step), which means we’re now down one Knowledge Broker.

Maybe we’ll see you soon at one of the upcoming agricultural conferences taking place in Darwin: Agronomy Australia, Nuffield Scholars, and Australian Rangelands Society.

This news:

Launching nine NEW projects                    Cattle Reproductive Workshop Pilbara    Advancing Grant-writing skills in NT          Better Beef Forum in Kununurra              Natural Capital project                                Spotlight on a Node Manager                      Soils Coordinator update                            Industry Engagement                                BOM-planned radar upgrades                        Ag events for your calender!                      Travel Assistance for Producers

 Enjoy the updates!

Acting Director - David Gallacher                david.gallacher@cdu.edu.au

The ‘Cattle Reproductive Health Work- shop’ was held at Hillside Station in the Pilbara in May.

Nineteen participants representing seven pastoral leases drove some major miles to come together from across the vast Gascoyne and Pilbara regions!

‘Seeing reproductive structures outside the cow, followed by observing and participating in live scanning activities, was one of the most valuable aspects of the workshop” all participants said.

The Northern Hub partnered with Regional Development Australia NT to deliver comprehensive Grant Writing Workshops to the remoter regions in the NT.   

We've been thrilled to see such strong attendance and fantastic feedback from participants at our recent workshops held in Darwin, Alice Springs and Nhulunbuy in May/ June!                                  Katherine residents, a workshop is coming to you on the 13 August!   

In mid-June, around 75 producers, station staff, suppliers, local businesses, industry leaders, government representatives and members of the East Kimberley Chamber of Commerce gathered in Kununurra for the Kimberley Pilbara Cattlemen's Association (KPCA) Better Beef Forum.

She's...

✅Passionate about Agriculture              ✅Highly personable                                  ✅Knowledgeable: an expert on        Horticulture and water but she wouldn't like me saying that!                                  ✅Thrives on supporting Growers and Farmers and seeing them succeed!          ✅ Is a Hub NODE MANAGER💚 Tropics and the NT's Landscapes!  and is a valuable member of the NT FARMERS team!

  Recent tour of the Cotton Gin in Kununurra.        In the centre (blue shirt): Oscar Giudici 

My first few months as Regional Soil Coordinator (previously an Agronomist)  have reinforced just how diverse the soils and agricultural systems of the Northern Territory and northern Western Australia really are. A recent meeting with soil coordinators from across Australia highlighted ideas and opportunities that could help our region, while also reminding me that the best solutions will come from working closely with local industry.

Shubhashi Chand has joined the Northern Hub as the new Project Manager. She will be involved in the planning, coordination and execution of existing, and the new projects alongside the Hub team.

Shubhashi brings over eight years of experience in project and operations management across the education sector, most recently leading a portfolio of Commonwealth funded higher education programs spanning student equity, participation and access initiatives at CDU. Her background spans stakeholder engagement, governance reporting and program delivery, giving her a strong foundation for coordinating the diverse work happening across the Hub's regions.

Outside of work, Shubhashi enjoys long walks, getting her hands on a good book and is currently learning her fifth language!  Please reach out to Shubhashi if you have any questions. E:  shubhashi.chand@cdu.edu.au