Fields and farm paddocks entry procedure

Staff, students and visitors to UQ Gatton all have a part to play when it comes to safety and biosecurity.

To streamline and secure access to University of Queensland fields there is now a QR code entry system. This helps us maintain accurate records of paddock usage, contributing to better resource management and biosecurity on the farms.

QR codes are located at the entry point of these fields*:

C Blocks
Creek Banks
Darwin
Farrer
Foxlee
Gilbert
Harvey Rice
Kelner
Langmuir East
Langmuir West
Mendel
Moonie
Schultz Blocks
Waas

All visitors to these fields will need their own smart phone or tablet to scan the QR code and fill in the access form. If you require instructions on using QR codes, please see below.

*Please note that entry into a controlled GM crop area will have an additional entry requirement. The QR code entry system does not grant you access to these areas.

Preparation

Please wear high-visibility clothing when in a UQ field.

Before entering a UQ field, please read the UQ Gatton Campus Biosecurity Management Plan (PDF, 1.6 MB).

All visitors must complete a mandatory safety induction before entering a field at UQ Gatton. To arrange your induction, please get in touch:

Gatton Crop & Field Research Unit
gatton.cropunit@uq.edu.au

QR code instructions

1. Ensure you have a smartphone or tablet with a QR code scanning app installed. Most modern devices have built-in QR code scanners in their camera apps.

2. Locate the QR code at the entry point of the paddock. This could be on a sign, gate, or another visible location.

3. Scan the QR code and click the link to fill in the form.

4. Fill in the form (name, organisation, field, reason for and duration of visit) and access the field.