PROJECT
Inland Burnett Integrated Project
SUPPORTING HEALTHIER WATERWAYS, STRONGER FARMS AND A MORE RESILIENT FUTURE
The Inland Burnett Integrated Project helps farmers improve farm productivity, build resilience and reduce sediment and nutrient runoff to the Great Barrier Reef.
Funded through the Queensland Government’s Reef Water Quality Program, the two-year project
(January 2026 - December 2027) brings together farmers, industry experts and regional partners to demonstrate practical land management solutions that deliver benefits for both agriculture and the environment.
Productive and resilient farms
Healthier
waterways
Natural capital opportunities
The Burnett catchment plays an important role in the health of the Great Barrier Reef.
Better land management in the catchment helps improve water quality flowing to the Reef while supporting more productive, resilient farming businesses.
The project helps landholders improve drought resilience, strengthen farm performance and explore emerging natural capital opportunities through practical, farmer-led solutions.
A farmer-first approach
Demonstration farms are at the heart of the project, showcasing practical land management approaches suited to Inland Burnett conditions.
Through field days, workshops and peer learning, landholders can see what works in practice, hear directly from participating producers and explore opportunities in natural capital and environmental markets.
The project will also support landholders through field days and workshops for peer learning, farm scale natural capital action planning, training opportunities, technical advice and specialist expertise. Engage more than 150 landholders across the Inland Burnett region.
What the project will deliver:
Five demonstration farms
Practical on-farm improvements
Soil, grazing and riparian management
Natural capital assessments
Environmental market pathways
Regional Natural Capital Data and Analytics Platform.
Workshops and field days
Five demonstration farms showcase practical land management tailored to local landscapes and business goals:
riparian restoration & gully remediation
grazing optimisation & pasture improvement
soil health initiatives
water retention and landscape hydration
biodiversity enhancement
carbon sequestration
emerging environmental market opportunities
These farms provide real-world examples of both environmental and business outcomes for other landholders.
Delivered by BMRG, the project brings together farmers, technical experts and industry partners to deliver practical outcomes across the Inland Burnett.
Together, these outcomes will support healthier landscapes, stronger farm businesses and improved Reef water quality.
By the end of 2027, the project aims to:
5 demonstration farms
150+ landholders engaged
Practice change across 30 properties
Improved Reef water quality
Stronger natural capital investment
Regional Natural Capital Dashboard.
Together, these outcomes will support healthier landscapes, stronger farm businesses and improved Reef water quality.
Get Involved
Throughout the project, BMRG will host field days, workshops and events across the Inland Burnett. These activities will provide opportunities for landholders to learn from local producers, explore natural capital opportunities and discover practical ways to improve farm resilience and landscape health.
BMRG looks forward to sharing more stories from demonstration farms and upcoming opportunities for landholders to get involved.
The Inland Burnett Integrated Project delivered by Burnett Mary Regional Group is part of the Reef Place-Based Integrated Projects initiative funded through the Queensland Government’s Queensland Reef Water Quality Program.