The Mid North High Rainfall Zone trials were established in 2005 addressing issues faced by farmers in the area. Initially the trial sites were located on properties in the Mintaro and Tarlee regions. MNHRZ trials now take place at Giles Corner (located between Tarlee and Riverton) and Farrell Flat. Since 2005 the trials have increased in size and scope to meet the growing demand of the farming community in the area.

In 2009 a committee was established to represent a broad cross-section of the farming community in high rainfall areas including local farmers and industry representatives.

Our Objectives:

1. Initiate and direct cutting edge research into broadacre farming and grazing practices aiming to improve environmental sustainability, productivity and profitability in higher rainfall environments.

2. Identify, develop and promote best practice farming techniques in high rainfall environments.

3. Encourage the sharing of information and resources by involving the wider community and industry in group activities, including business and students, enabling group outcomes to be communicated throughout the region.

4. Generate strong links with government, natural resource management, academic and commercial sectors.

5. To promote the importance of broadacre agriculture to the region and promote regional agriculture to the wider community.