Stony Creek Farmers

20/03/2026

🔥 Smoke along the D’Aguilar Highway – No need to call 000 🔥

If you’re travelling along the D’Aguilar Highway and notice smoke in the area, please be advised this is a permitted burn taking place just west of Holmwood Road at Stony Creek.

The paddock being treated is heavily infested with Giant Rat’s Tail (GRT) grass, and the landowner is undertaking best-practice management to control this invasive species. This process includes spraying, controlled burning, and then cultivating a new crop—one of the most effective proven methods for long-term GRT control.

The property owner is demonstrating excellent land management and making strong progress in tackling this issue. 👏

Please take note, avoid unnecessary emergency calls, and keep an eye on the paddock as the work progresses.

For those interested in learning more or following the progress, the owner is a member of the Stony Creek Farmers page—feel free to check it out!


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21/01/2026

Getting ready for the onslaught of buffalo flys. Trying out the new back rubber

23/04/2025

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25/12/2024

Giant Rat's Tail Grass (GRT) is a persistent w**d that requires a strategic approach for effective management. Here's a summary of the methods employed by Trevor McLeod at Stony Creek, categorized by infestation levels:
1. Random Plants:
• Identification and Removal: For isolated plants, apply a higher concentration of glyphosate (250ml per 7 liters of water) directly to the plant. Carefully cut and bag seed heads to prevent further spread.
2. Manageable Infestation:
• Focus Areas: Prioritize treatment along roadways and laneways to prevent seed dissemination.
• Spot Treatment: Use the same glyphosate mixture for spot spraying. Remove seed heads as described above.
• Boom Spraying: In late July or early August, apply "TUSSOCK" Flupropanate liquid at 400ml per 100 liters of water, traveling at 4-6 km/h. This pre-emergent herbicide helps control GRT by inhibiting seedling establishment.
Future Beef
3. Severe Infestation:
• De-stocking: Remove livestock to prevent further seed spread.
• Herbicide Application: Employ a drone to apply a high rate of glyphosate during active growth phases, minimizing ground disturbance and seed spread.
• Burning: Once plants are desiccated, conduct a controlled burn to reduce seed banks.
• Follow-up Spraying: Monitor for regrowth and apply herbicides before seed heads develop.
• Pasture Renovation: After effective control, plough the paddock multiple times and sow competitive, low-growing pasture species to suppress GRT resurgence.
• Additional Flupropanate Application: In late July or early August, perform another boom spray with "TUSSOCK" Flupropanate to maintain control.
Implementing these targeted strategies can significantly reduce GRT infestations and promote healthier pastures. Regular monitoring and timely interventions are crucial to prevent re-establishment.
For a visual guide on herbicide application for GRT management, you may find the following video helpful:

To learn about seed spread and other management options https://youtu.be/9rx1cH7nZ1I00:00 Table of contents00:08 Two registered herbicides00:23 How does flup...

25/12/2024

MERRY XMAS FROM ALL THE STONY CREEK FARMERS.

20/12/2024

Stony Creek Farmers
Pre Xmas get together
Ken Stacey, Wade Richards & Trevor McLeod

23/11/2024

AFTER THE RAIN.