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Field TripS

Conference ticket holders are invited to participate in field trips, which can be reserved at the time of registration.

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Field Trip 1:

Douglas Daly Field Trip Sponsored by Northern Hub

$325 | Full Day

27 August 2026

Departure (Darwin) 7:00AM

Return (Darwin) 6:00PM

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Field Trip 1

Douglas Daly Field Trip Sponsored by Northern Hub

Full Day

Depart (Darwin) 7:00AM

Return (Darwin) 6:00PM

Overview

Immersion into the Douglas Daly agricultural region, showcasing integrated beef, cotton, grain and horticulture systems, with a strong focus on soils, moisture monitoring and amelioration practices.

Planned Route – Southern Loop (from Darwin)
  1. Douglas Daly Research Farm – Government mixed-farming research and demonstration facility at the junction of the Douglas and Daly Rivers, underpinning beef and cropping development in the region.
  2. Ceres Farm – On-farm soil amelioration trials and moisture monitoring demonstrations focused on improving productivity and resilience.
  3. Douglas Station (or Black Bull Station) – Corn and cotton grown for improved cattle feeding, showcasing crop–livestock integration in practice.
  4. Tipperary Station – Large-scale mixed-enterprise station demonstrating northern beef systems supported by cropping and fodder production.
Catering
  • Morning tea and afternoon tea (served on bus or at sites – TBC).
  • Lunch: Adelaide River Pub (proposed). Backup option: Douglas Station (station catered or packed lunches).

Field Trip 1

Douglas Daly:

Quintessential Outback Agriculture

Full Day

27 August 2026

Depart (Darwin) 7:00AM

Return (Darwin) 5:00PM

Overview

Immersion into the Douglas Daly agricultural region, showcasing integrated beef, cotton, grain and horticulture systems, with a strong focus on soils, moisture monitoring and amelioration practices.

Planned Route – Southern Loop (from Darwin)

  1. Douglas Daly Research Farm – Government mixed-farming research and demonstration facility at the junction of the Douglas and Daly Rivers, underpinning beef and cropping development in the region.
  2. Mixed cropping and pasture farm – On-farm soil amelioration trials and moisture monitoring demonstrations focused on improving productivity and resilience.
  3. Cattle station growing complementary cotton – Corn and cotton grown for improved cattle feeding, showcasing crop–livestock integration in practice.
  4. Tropical citrus – Large-scale mixed-enterprise station demonstrating northern beef systems supported by cropping and fodder production.

Catering

  • Morning tea and afternoon tea (served on bus or at sites – TBC).
  • Lunch: Adelaide River Pub (proposed).

Field Trip 2:

Coastal Plains Field Trip Sponsored by Hort Innovation Australia

$325 | Full Day

27 August 2026

Departure (Darwin) 7:00AM

Return (Darwin) 3:30PM

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Field Trip 2

Coastal Plains and Darwin Rural Field Trip Sponsored by Hort Innovation Australia

Full Day

27 August 2026

Depart (Darwin) 7:00AM

Return (Darwin) 3:30PM

Overview

Short drive from Darwin into one of Australia’s most diverse horticulture and aquaculture precincts, featuring tropical fruits, turf and intensive production systems across the coastal plains.

Planned Route – Southern Loop (from Darwin)

  1. Coastal Plains Research Station (Middle Point) – Government research facility near Adelaide River at Middle Point, approximately 65 km by road east–south-east of Darwin, supporting animal production, horticulture and pasture R&D.
  2. Turf NT – Gavin Howie – Commercial turf production with a focus on irrigation management, soil health and market supply into Darwin and beyond.
  3. Noonamah Passionfruit Farm – Anthony Green – Passionfruit production systems, trellising and market pathways for fresh tropical fruit.

Catering

  • Morning tea and afternoon tea (served on bus or at sites – TBC).
  • Pre-catered lunch at Fogg Dam Reserve (picnic-style, near Middle Point).

Field Trip 2

Coastal Plains:

Diversity at its best

Full Day

27 August 2026

Depart (Darwin) 8:00AM

Return (Darwin) 3:00PM

Overview

Short drive from Darwin into one of Australia’s most diverse horticulture and aquaculture precincts, featuring tropical fruits, turf and intensive production systems across the coastal plains.

Planned Route – Southern Loop (from Darwin)

  1. Coastal Plains Research Station (Middle Point) – Government research facility near Adelaide River at Middle Point, approximately 65 km by road east–south-east of Darwin, supporting animal production, horticulture and pasture R&D.
  2. Tropical Turf Farm – Commercial turf production with a focus on irrigation management, soil health and market supply into Darwin and beyond.
  3. Tropical Horticulture –production systems, trellising and market pathways for fresh tropical fruit.

Catering

  • Pre-catered lunch at Fogg Dam Reserve (picnic-style, near Middle Point).
  • Morning tea and afternoon tea (served on bus or at sites – TBC).

Field Trip Resources

Please download it before departing for the field trips - for example, while you are still in Darwin and have internet access.

Field Trip 1: Douglas Daly: Quintessential Outback Agriculture



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DDRF Ley Marking Systems Trial


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Research of DDRF 2010-2024


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Historical Research to DDRF


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Field Trip 2: Coastal Plains: Diversity at its best


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