by Melinda | 23 Apr, 14 | General
Bundaberg Regional Council will hold a biocontrol field day for landholders looking for info on pest management and interested in acquiring biocontrol agents for release on their properties. Using insects to control invasive weeds can be a cost effective tool and a...
by Melinda | 8 Apr, 14 | General
Following the 2013 floods, there has been considerable loss of productivity across the North Burnett with many properties suffering soil loss, nutrient loss and or/ deposition. Therefore, consideration needs to be given to improving soil health to regain and or...
by Melinda | 2 Apr, 14 | General
It’s been DRY, hasn’t it? And now we’ve had some lovely falls across the region. Excellent. Excellent for growing the roses in the garden, the pastures in the paddocks, cane in the fields….. and weeds! Uh oh! Fear not though – if...
by Melinda | 17 Mar, 14 | General
Speaking tour: “The Carbon Farming Initiative – in Practice” Would you like to Hear the latest information on the Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI)? Know how local landholders can become involved in the CFI? Participate in the Q&A session that follows the...
by Melinda | 27 Feb, 14 | General
Burnett Catchment Care Association will be holding its next General Meeting. When: 5 March 2014, 9.30am Where: Mundubbera Town Hall Supper Room 2. Please see the Notice of Agenda
by Melinda | 26 Feb, 14 | General
Following the 2013 floods, there has been considerable loss of productivity across the North Burnett with many irrigation systems damaged. There are many things to consider when looking at implementing improved irrigation systems. We invite you to come and hear what...
by Melinda | 21 Feb, 14 | General
AgForce Qld have put together a useful list of websites, phone numbers and helpful information that might help primary producers during these dry conditions. Some parts of Queensland have seen some rain this week, but here in the Burnett, we don’t need to be...
by Melinda | 18 Feb, 14 | General
Two-thirds of Queensland is drought declared and producers are potentially facing a second failed wet season. The few patchy rainfall events haven’t brought much relief to those areas desperately needing it. Even if it does rain in the next few weeks, it may well be...
by Melinda | 21 Jan, 14 | General
A Flood Recovery position is currently being advertised with Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG), for the role of Riparian Revegetation Crew Supervisor. This position will be working closely with Burnett Catchment Care Associations Extension Officer Fiona Morris, and...
by Melinda | 17 Jan, 14 | General
A note to all those attending or planning to attend the Water Quality Training day scheduled for this Saturday 18 January 2014. This workshop has had to be postponed to a later date to be advised. If you require any further information please contact the BCCA office...
by Melinda | 10 Jan, 14 | General
Ag Vet Chemical Accreditation Wed 22nd Jan 2014, 8.00 am – 4.30 pm Gaypak, 37 Bridge St, GAYNDAH Helps meet your LEGAL obligations under the Workplace Health & Safety Act and comply with rural quality assurance programs such as Livestock Production...
by Melinda | 6 Jan, 14 | General
Before we saw out 2013, there was a story aired on ABC TV about wild dogs, dingos and some insights into how they interact with our environment,and also with our livestock: ‘Dingo: Wild Dog at War’. It was very interesting to watch. They talk to sheep...
