B.WEE.0001 - Weed control using goats - manual and case study revision
Using goats to control weeds cannot only result in the production of high-quality goatmeat and potentially fibre and milk, but also assist traditional weed control methods.
| Project start date: | 22 April 2024 |
| Project end date: | 31 December 2024 |
| Publication date: | 30 October 2024 |
| Project status: | Completed |
| Livestock species: | Goat |
| Relevant regions: | National |
Summary
This project will undertake a review and update of the MLA: Weed Control Using Goats Guide and develop two case studies related to the use of goats for weed control.
Objectives
This project will review the 2007 version of the MLA Weed Control Using Goats guide:
- full content review and edits where required
- identify changes to imagery required based on the editing process.
Source high-resolution imagery:
The project will also search Schuster Consulting archives, rural press, and industry networks to identify suitable images for inclusion in the guide and or case studies. This includes obtaining all relevant permissions for ongoing use and inclusion of the relevant image captions.
Where necessary launch additional requests for images via social or print media.
Development of two case study participants in conjunction with MLA, highlighting the role of goats in a weed control program.
Key findings
The primary deliverable of this project is the update of the Weed Control Using Goats Manual.
Benefits to industry
The update to this manual and case studies will benefit key stakeholders include GIRDAC, GICA, goat producers, as well as non-goat producers who may occasionally have goats on their property to support a broader weed management program.
MLA action
The updated guide and producer case studies can be found in the MLA publications hub and these will be highlighted in the upcoming Summer edition of Feedback magazine.
Future research
A digital version of the guide can be found here: publications.mla.com.au
More information
| Project manager: | Joe Gebbels |
| Contact email: | reports@mla.com.au |
| Primary researcher: | Schuster Consulting Group Pty Ltd |
