by Melinda | 15 Oct, 12 | General
ABARES is holding seven one–day Regional Outlook conferences around Australia in 2012, with one in each state and the Northern Territory. Each conference delivers thought–provoking information, from local agricultural data and innovative business practices through to...
by Melinda | 12 Oct, 12 | General
FREE Feral Pig Control Workshop Brian Pastures Research Station, Gayndah Wednesday, 24 October 2012 – 9am Hosted by North Burnett Regional Council and supported by the Burnett Mary Regional Groups Healthy Habitats Program, this workshop will include a...
by Melinda | 2 Oct, 12 | General
Burnett Mary Regional Group have announced they are looking for applications from landholders for sustainable soil management and grazing management projects. If that’s you and you have a property in the western Burnett, READ ON!! The Burnett Mary Regional...
by Melinda | 25 Sep, 12 | General
Forestry and Grazing –The perfect combination Beef producers from across South East Queensland are well aware of the extra income that their timber stands can provide in tough times. Producers wanting to learn how to maximise their returns from both grass and timber...
by Melinda | 19 Sep, 12 | General
FUNDING IS STILL AVAILABLE!! …under the Qld Government Flood Recovery funding. But get it quick, the offer won’t be around for much longer! Busted dams, eroded roads or damaged causeways. If you can prove that the damage is from the flooding event from...
by Melinda | 17 Sep, 12 | General
Informative workshop presented by Russ Tyler. Gain an understanding of the link between land condition, the environment, and your hip pocket. When: 20th October 2012 Where: Miriam Vale Community Centre, Blomfield Street Cost: FREE to Graziers RSVP: Monday 15th October...
by Melinda | 13 Sep, 12 | General
Story and photo © Wildlife Queensland Did you know that the morning chorus of the magpie is considered to be the most complex song of any bird? At this time of year, with the looming threat of a magpie attack, it can be hard to appreciate this fact. Between the months...
by Melinda | 12 Sep, 12 | General
FREE WORKSHOP with basic tips on identifying, fixing and avoiding erosion in a range of soil types in the north Burnett. Guest presenter: Mr Peter McAdam. Friday, 21 September 2012 8.30am start – meeting for a presentation and discussion at the North Burnett...
by Melinda | 28 Aug, 12 | General
Forums will feature soil scientists, agronomists, and ecologists from the Qld University of Technology, University of Queensland, Department of Science, Information Technology, Innovation and the Arts (DSITIA),and the Qld Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and...
by Melinda | 28 Aug, 12 | General
Win funds and influence panels Workshops are FREE. Participants are asked to come armed with project ideas for funding through the Queensland Government’s Everyone’s Environment Grants. Where: TOOWOOMBA When: Friday 31 August, 10:00am RSVP:...
by Melinda | 23 Aug, 12 | General
Topics include natural organic fertiliser, biochar and biodiesel production When: 1 September 2012, 8:30am – 2:00pm Where: Leichhardt Lodge, 69 Leichhardt Street, Mundubbera Cost: Free RSVP: by Wednesday 29 August, Marion Denholm 41654531 To view itinerary click...
by Melinda | 23 Aug, 12 | General
Learn about managing timber and cattle from key industry and government personnel at this one day workshop. When: 13 September 2012, Thursday, 8:30am – 3:15pm Where: Builyan Hall, Pine Street, Builyan Cost: gold coin entry More info call Mark Casswell on 07...