Douglas-Daly Experiment Station
Douglas-Daly Research Farm
Established: 1965
Location: At the junction of the Douglas and Daly Rivers in Douglas-Daly, Northern Territory, Australia.
Size and soils: About 100 square kilometers, with three soil types in the area—Blain, Tippera, and Florina.
Climate: Hot and humid tropical with a distinct six-month dry season and around 1 meter of rain each year.
Purpose: Mainly used for pasture, forage, and grazing experiments. Major research began in the 1960s and continued until the site was divided into development farms in the 1980s.
Publications: Research findings appear in scientific journals and in the Northern Territory Administration annals.
Researchers and management: Notable researchers include Bruce Franks, John Sturtz, John Austin, and Lindsay Falvey, led by manager Heinz Mollman. The site was also used by CSIRO, especially for Ray Swaby’s rock-phosphate research.
Education: The farm has hosted a primary school for the children of staff and local residents since 1982. In 2018, the school had 12 students and 3 teachers, run by the Northern Territory Government.
Weather station: An official weather station has operated at the site since January 1968.
This page was last edited on 2 February 2026, at 23:08 (CET).