Weed Free Woodford Program

Field Day on Giant Rat’s Tail Grass Control

2 Brough Drive, Stony Creek, near Woodford
Friday, 22nd August 2025 | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

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PROGRAM SCHEDULE

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM

Cuppa & Early Displays (“The Daily Grind” Coffee Van onsite)
– Morning tea and exhibitor showcase: seeds, chemicals, machinery, drones, and more.

9:00 AM – 9:15 AM

Welcome & Opening Remarks
– Hosted by the Woodford Lions Club
– Introduction to the day’s theme: “Prevention Starts Now – Tackling GRT Before It Grows”

9:15 AM – 10:15 AM

Keynote Speaker: Dr Wayne Vogler
Senior Principal Weed Scientist – QDPI Tropical Weeds Research Centre, Charters Towers
An expert in invasive grass management and long-term GRT control strategies.

10:15 AM – 10:40 AM

Morning Tea Break

10:40 AM – 11:10 AM

Fungal & Insect Biocontrol Research
– Katrina Hodgson-Kratky, Weed Scientist – QDPI Ecosciences Precinct, Dutton Park

11:10 AM – 12:00 PM

Local Solutions with Anthony Buchanan
Agronomist – Nutrien Toogoolawah
Insights into pasture regeneration and GRT control success in the Woodford region.

12:00 PM – 12:45 PM

Lunch Break
– Complimentary food & drinks available onsite
– Hosted by SEQ Water

12:45 PM – 1:15 PM

Barry Sullivan
Biosecurity Officer – City of Moreton Bay, Environmental Services
Council’s role in GRT management, support programs, and reporting.

1:15 PM – 2:00 PM

Expert Q&A Panel with Dr Wayne Vogler & Guests
– Open-floor session for landholders to ask questions and share experiences.

2:00 PM – 2:20 PM

Bart Bowen of Herron Todd White Valuers
Discussion on GRT infestation and its possible impact on property values in the current market.

2:20 PM – 2:35 PM

Stony Creek Rural Fire Brigade
Discussion on fire permits and how the brigade can support planned burns for weed control.

2:35 PM – 3:30 PM

Demonstrations
– Live Drone flying and equipment displays by XAG and Applied Drone Technology
– Spray equipment demonstrations and control methods

FEATURED SUPPORTERS

Suppliers and product displays will be onsite:

• SEQ Water
• City of Moreton Bay
• Stony Creek Rural Fire Brigade
• Nutrien Toogoolawah
• Barenbrug Pasture Seeds
• Allclass Kubota
• Herron Todd White
• XAG Drones
• Drones for Hire