Queensland – Sunrise Today…

Farm Dog..

The Farm dogs are not working at present and the collie roams the fenced in area and he was quick to check that the two poddy calves stayed in place and show me his rounding up skills. They are excellent eye dogs and work dogs and loaded with personality.

Sunset 22 September

Finally some clouds and a colorful sunset at Fairview.

Brahman Cattle Australia

Australian Brahman beef cattle were developed by innovative north Australian cattlemen who appreciated the economic value of a beef animal which could adapt to harsh tropical climatic and environmental conditions. Initial evolvement of the Australian Brahman began in Queensland, north of the Tropic of Capricorn. Today the breed influence covers Australia with stud and commercialContinue reading “Brahman Cattle Australia”

Wild Feral Pigs Queensland

Pigs were brought from Europe to Australia by the First Fleet in 1788. Imported as livestock, pigs soon escaped and established wild populations that have expanded over time. In 2021, it was estimated that Queensland had up to 2.3 million feral pigs. They are among Queensland’s most widespread and damaging pest animals. Feral pigs spread invasive plants,Continue reading “Wild Feral Pigs Queensland”

Trees in the Garden

The property at Olive Vale Pastoral has many trees around the living areas. Its and oasis of green with splashes of color from the bougainvillea and Hibiscus flowers and the different colored leaves of the trees.

The Cashew Nut Tree

One solitary cashew hangs from the flowers on the cashew nut tree, a relic of a past and showing me what a growing cashew nut looks like. The cashew tree (Anacardium occidentale) is a tropical evergreen tree that produces the cashew seed and the cashew apple accessory fruit. The tree can grow as tall as 14 metres. The one hereContinue reading “The Cashew Nut Tree”

Sunrise at Laura

There are beautiful sunrises and sunsets here and viewing is from the back of the home area where there is the staff living quarters and a holding paddock and dam. The home property is shaded with many different trees. Another beautiful day has begun.

Garden and wildlife

Regular visitors to the garden are a flock of Guinea fowl who keep snakes at bay and scuttle around continually on the move. There are black ibises and a very friendly butcher bird. I have seen honey eaters and crows, and magpie geese are around by the water. I have seen the owl flying throughContinue reading “Garden and wildlife”

Olive Vale Pastoral

Olive Vale is on the Laura River, 200km northwest of Cairns North Queensland and 90km west of Cooktown with mains power and sealed (bitumen) road access to all southern markets and Abattoirs. Olive Vale covers approximately 136,000 hectares .With major improvements to waters and fencing carrying capacity is estimated at 25,000 head with plans toContinue reading “Olive Vale Pastoral”