On The Land
25 October, 2025
Free drone sessions for land holders
BARRON Catchment Care will host free drone mapping session next month for local farmers on the Tablelands and Mareeba-Dimbulah areas and those sourcing water from the Barron River.
Attendees will learn that there’s more to drones than spraying weeds and how the versatile equipment also can be used for drone mapping as a decision support tool to achieve on-farm outcomes.
A Barron Catchment Care spokesperson said drones could also be utilised to monitor erosion-prone areas, native vegetation, weeds and waterways.
The workshop and on-farm visit next month will include a session on how to operate drones and their application in improving land health and productivity.
Conducted by DPI drone expert Marcus Bulstrode, the Barron Catchment Care sessions will be held at the TRC co-ordination centre in Vernon Street, Atherton on 19 November, with registration at 9am.
After an introductory session, attendees will travel by bus to a farm on Mazlin Creek for practical farm mapping demonstrations on applications and planning, including a farm walk and talk and a light lunch.
Intending participants for the free demonstrations are asked to RSVP Barron Catchment Care on coordinator@barronrivercatchment.org.au or phone 0407 115 402 for transport and catering purposes.
