Overview
Availability
- Dr Shane Campbell is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours), The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Weed management in rangeland environments
Studying the ecology and control of priority weeds in rangeland environments
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native pastures
Ecology and management of native pastures
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Improved pastures
Increasing the productivity of improved pasture systems
Works
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1996
Journal Article
Fire directly promotes the germination of dormant speargrass (Heteropogon contortus) seed
Campbell, S. D., Bahnisch, L. M. and Orr, D. M. (1996). Fire directly promotes the germination of dormant speargrass (Heteropogon contortus) seed. Tropical Grasslands, 30 (1), 162-162.
1996
Conference Publication
Controlling dense infestations of Prosopis pallida
Campbell, S. D., Setter, C. L., Jeffry, P. L. and Vitelli, J. (1996). Controlling dense infestations of Prosopis pallida. 11th Australian Weeds Conferencee, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 30 September-3 October 1996. Melbourne, VIC Australia: Weed Science Society of Victoria.
1994
Conference Publication
Seed germination of native grasses
Campbell, S. D., Orr, D. M. and Bahnisch, L. M. (1994). Seed germination of native grasses. National Workshop on Native Seed Biology for Revegetation, Perth, Western Australia, 24-26 August, 1994. Kenmore, QLD, Australia: Australian Centre for Minesite Rehabilitation Research.
Funding
Current funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Shane Campbell is:
- Available for supervision
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Available projects
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“Improved grazing practices for dairy pastures in sub-tropical and tropical regions of Australia”
Starting date: from October 2024 to January 2025
Location: University of Queensland-Gatton, Queensland, Australia
In recent years, the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF) Dairy Research Team has been investigating a new grazing approach for dairy pastures in sub-tropical environments. Rather than grazing annual ryegrass and kikuyu-based pastures down to a pre-determined height, pasture intake and diet quality can be improved if animals are able to eat only the top leafy stratum of the available pasture and are not forced to eat the less nutritious stemmy stratum.
The objectives of this PhD are to:
- Build on the findings from the ryegrass and kikuyu research and identify other warm-season perennial pastures species with high yield, quality, and palatability of the top leafy stratum (TLS). A wide range (> 10) of pasture species will be compared, and a grazing trial will be undertaken to determine which pasture species are preferentially grazed by dairy cattle.
- Compare the long-term effects of this new grazing approach against traditional grazing management, in terms of pasture and animal productivity of dairy cows grazing annual ryegrass and kikuyu. A full lactation study will be undertaken on both species with the two grazing strategies compared in terms of pasture intake, diet quality, milk yield and composition, feed cost and profitability.
This PhD will be jointly supervised by QDAF and University of Queensland (UQ) Researchers based at UQ’s Gatton Campus. Funding is available for the operational costs of this project, but the selected student will need to apply for a competitive UQ Graduate School Scholarship through either a domestic or international round.
We are currently seeking expressions of interest from potential PhD Students with a strong academic track record and an interest in dairy and pasture science. In the first instance, please reach out to either Dr Dannylo Sousa (Dannylo.Sousa@daf.qld.gov.au) from QDAF or Dr Shane Campbell (shane.campbell@uq.edu.au) from UQ, who will be able to provide more information and guidance.
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Biology and management of prickly lettuce in the northern grain region of Australia
Project description
Weeds pose the most significant biological challenge for Australian grain growers, resulting in annual costs exceeding $3.3 billion. Specifically, in the northern grain region of Australia, particularly Queensland, the emergence of prickly lettuce as a troublesome weed species demands immediate attention. Addressing this issue requires the creation of integrated weed management strategies tailored to effectively control this species. However, the development of such strategies hinges upon a comprehensive understanding of the biology and ecology of prickly lettuce, which is currently lacking, especially concerning the weed populations in the northern region. This project aims to bridge this knowledge gap by conducting a thorough study of the biology and ecology of prickly lettuce. Subsequently, it will leverage this information to devise integrated management options specifically designed to tackle this pervasive weed.
Scholarship
This is an Earmarked scholarship project that aligns with a recently awarded Australian Government grant.
The scholarship includes:
- living stipend of $33,641 per annum tax free (2024 rate), indexed annually
- your tuition fees covered
- single overseas student health cover (OSHC).
Learn more about the Earmarked scholarship
Supervisors: Professor Bhagirth Chauhan and Dr. Shane Campbell
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Improved Control Strategies for Leucaena (Leucaena leucocephala) on Rehabilitated Coal Mine Land
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Victor Galea, Professor Bhagirath Chauhan
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Doctor Philosophy
Integrated Control Management of Weedy Sporobolus Grasses (WSG)
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Optimising ethylene application to accelerate red witchweed (Striga asiatica) seedbank depletion
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Victor Galea
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Doctor Philosophy
Management strategies for invasive leucaena on coal mine sites
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Victor Galea, Professor Bhagirath Chauhan
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Master Philosophy
Effects of fire frequency and weed management on biodiversity in grassy woodlands
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Annabel Smith
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Doctor Philosophy
Determining the role of ground pearls in Pasture Dieback
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Alwyn Williams, Dr Anthony Young
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Doctor Philosophy
Optimising a Stem Injection Technology for the Chemical and Biological Control of Environmental Woody Weeds
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Anthony Young, Professor Victor Galea
Completed supervision
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Designing Sustainable Agrivoltaic Systems: Overcoming Barriers to Integrate Pasture Cropping and Livestock Grazing in Australian PV Farms
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Ammar Abdul Aziz
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Development of a management system for mimosa bush (Vachellia farnesiana): Evaluating chemical herbicide methods and investigating the potential for harnessing dieback as a management tool
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Anthony Young, Professor Victor Galea
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Germination triggers, persistence, and management of Pimelea trichostachya Lindl. in Queensland
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Mary Fletcher, Professor Steve Adkins
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
BIOLOGY, ECOLOGY, AND SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF FIREWEED (Senecio madagascariensis Poir.)
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Steve Adkins
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Dispersal and persistence of invasive parthenium weed: spread pattern, dynamics and a future perspective
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Steve Adkins
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