Native Tree Workshop
2016-11-12 09:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Youth Centre, Walker St, Gin Gin, Queensland, Australia
Bill McDonald and Glenn Leiper will discuss how to grow and identify local native plants.
Morning & Afternoon Tea Provided. BYO Lunch.
Sponsored by: Gin Gin Landcare & Everyone’s Environment Grant

Pest Animal Management & Chemical Training Workshop
2016-11-16 08:00 - 17:00 | TBA, Tansey, Queensland, Australia
You do not need to be an Agforce Member to attend this workshop.
Limited Places Available
Practical training & info on latest pest animal control tools specific to your industry’s pest animal issues. Included in these workshops is nationally accredited chemical handling safety training for safely preparing, delivering, transporting & storing chemicals.

Pest Animal Management & Chemical Training Workshop
2016-11-17 08:00 - 17:00 | TBC, Eidsvold, Queensland, Australia

Achieving Fair Work Compliance & Managing Employment Risk
2016-11-17 09:00 - 14:00 | The Gympie RSL Club – Function Room, 217 Mary St, Gympie, Queensland, 4570, Australia
Would your farm business pass a Fair Work inspection or audit today?
This 1/2 day seminar will help you understand your legal obligations under the Fair Work Act, National Employment Standards and relevant Award/s as well as gather information and resources to help you with compliance and establish positive practices in the workplace.

Landcare Bus Trip
2016-11-23 | Bus Trip, Queensland, Australia
Visit local revegetation and land rehabilitation sites.

Grazing Naturally with Dick Richardson
2016-11-26 - 2016-11-27 | DAF Research Station – Taabinga Room, Kingaroy, Queensland, 4610, Australia
Workshop is limited to participants who have already completed the 4-part holistic management training in Mundubbera, Kingaroy, Booubyjan or Pomona.

Fertiliser Efficiency in Cropping Workshop
2016-11-29 09:00 - 17:00 | TBA Monto, Monto, Queensland, 4630, Australia
The Action on the Ground — Burnett Croppers project is nearing the end. The trial aimed to measure and demonstrate farm technologies that reduce agricultural greenhouse gas emissions (in this case Nitrous Oxide or N2O), while maintaining and hopefully improving cropping productivity and soil health.

The Soil Carbon Trading Roadshow
2016-12-07 12:00 - 16:30 | Biloela Civic Centre, 94 Rainbow St, Biloela, Queensland, 4715, Australia
Get the dirt on putting soil carbon on your bottom line – without locking up your land (and learn how you’ll lead the world in the process).
Come and listen to world experts on soil carbon sequestration and soil carbon projects cover topics such as:

Results from farmers who are already doing soil carbon contracts (yes, it is here and it is real!)
What is a soil carbon project worth to farmers?
What is involved in a soil carbon project?
The carbon cycle and sequestering carbon
Fungi and their role in sequestration
Making your own fungal dominant compost
The Biologically Enhanced Agricultural Management (BEAM) approach and its benefits
How do farmers make it happen?
Carbon trading
Managing the risks involved
Question and answer time with the world leading experts on soil carbon projects.

Native Forest Management & Harvesting Field Day
2016-12-10 09:00 - 17:00 | Charlie White’s Property, Maryborough Rd, Biggenden, Queensland, Australia
The latest update on Legislation, Code of Practice, Trigger Maps & Notification of a Forest Practice
Current timber products and what they are worth
Latest growth results from a series of 10yo regrowth thinned trials
Compare growth data
Optimal tree stocking – selecting the best trees to retain for grazing and timber production
A great MAPPING APP for your phone
Fire management

Give Woody Weeds the Treatment they Deserve!
2016-12-14 09:00 - 14:00 | Captain Creek Sports & Rec Club, Murphy Rd, Captain Creek, Queensland, Australia
Woody weed control workshop & field day covering different control methods, chemicals available and application rates. Biocontrol options for Cats Claw Creeper. Demo of various control techniques such as overall foliar spraying, cut stump application and basal bark application by Gladstone Regional Council Weed Officers. This will involve a range of equipment including a QuikSpray unit, splatter gun and boomless sprayer.

South Burnett Black Soils - Murgon & Kingaroy workshop
2016-12-15 | Murgon 9am & Kingaroy 2pm
If you are interested in understanding the Black soils and how they can be managed better come along to these workshops being held in either Murgon at 9amor Kingaroy at 2pm.
Further info & RSVP: Contact Ian Crosswaite ph: 0409 622 319 E: icrosthwaite@bgaagri.com.au
or Wayne Seiler ph: 0429618488 E: wseiler@bgaagri.com.au
BCCA will provide details on the Better Catchments Program, with details on the Small funding grants*, which will only be available to participants attending these workshops.
* Funding grants will be limited and will be assessed and approved by a panel. Successful applicants will be required to sign a project agreement with Burnett Mary Regional Group.

Wild Dog Trapping
2017-01-09 09:00 - 13:00 | Calliope Chapman Park, Taragoola Rd, Calliope, Queensland, Australia
Want to get more out of your WILD DOG TRAPPING? We can show you how…
Facilitated by Tony Townsend, a professional wild dog trapper who has experience in both QLD and NSW landscapes.
Free BBQ Lunch provided, RSVP to Gladstone Regional Council’s Regulatory Services Division 07 4977 6821 by 6 January 2017.

Wild Dog Trapping
2017-01-10 09:00 - 13:00 | Miriam Vale Community Hall, 41 Blomfield St, Miriam Vale, Queensland, Australia

Webinar: Effect of Pesticides on Beneficial Insects
2017-01-25 11:30 - 12:30 | Webinar, Australia
Participants will receive one month free access to our Integrated Pest Management advice hotline! Details will be distributed at the conclusion of the webinar.

The webinar will go for 1 hour and will start at 12:30pm Australian Eastern Daylight Time. The webinar is free and brought to you by the Integrated Crop Protection project, funded by Horticulture Innovation Australia.
Click here to register.

Pest Animal Management and Chemical Training Workshops
2017-02-07 08:00 - 2017-02-09 17:00 | Various, Queensland, Australia
Agforce is offering rural landholders access to the most up-to-date tools to manage pest animals via one-day workshops that include practical training and information on the latest pest animal control tools.
Workshops are being held at:

Kingaroy, Tuesday 7 February 2017, 8:30am – 5:00pm (please arrive at 8am)
Gympie, Wednesday 8 February 2017, 8:30am – 5:00pm (please arrive at 8am)
Kenilworth, Thursday 9 February 2017, 8:30am – 5:00pm (please arrive at 8am)

You will receive (at no cost):

Training on new baits and tools, including PAPP baits, Canid Pest Ejectors with 1080 Capsules – Certificate of Participation
Eligible experienced participants may qualify for a Statement of Attainment in the following nationally accredited units:

AHCCHM303 – Prepare and apply chemicals
AHCCHM304- Transport and store chemicals

Central Burnett Landcare Combined Workshop & Field Day
2017-02-11 10:00 - 15:00 | Leichardt Lodge, 69 Leichardt St, Mundubbera, Queensland, 4626, Australia
10:00am Guest Presenters:
Terry Haupt – Smalls Creek Landcare – Dung beetles
The Smalls Creek Landcare group have been trialling winter active dung beetles – hear how successful they have been at reducing buffalo fly numbers.
Gordon Whitby – Beyond Worms – Worm Farming
Gordon will show us how worms and worm products work to improve soil texture, condition and fertility.
1.00pm Field Trip:
Anton & Melinda Thorburn – Lynch’s Road – Commercial Compost Making
What goes into a successful compost heap and what comes out.
Lunch will be provided.

Native Forest Management Field Day
2017-02-18 09:00 - 15:00 | Warrin Tobin’s Property, Kolan Flats Rd, Via Gin Gin, Queensland, Australia
Presenters: Bill Schulke, Sean Ryan

Impacts of thinning on forest health, productivity, economic returns and grazing.
Inspect a mechanical thinning operation chipping residues into bio fuel for sugar mill 
The latest update on Legislation and the state of the Industry 
New timber products, fuel pellets and bio fuel from thinnings to maximise forest productivity 
Latest growth results from regrowth thinned 10 yrs ago 
A great MAPPING APP for your phone 
Fire Management

Please RSVP to pfsq@bigpond.com

Climate Adaptation Workshop
2017-02-21 08:45 - 13:30 | Department of Natural Resources and Mines, 16-32 Enterprise St, Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia
This workshop provides you with an opportunity to discuss and plan how you can manage climate change impacts within your industry. You will be challenged in your thinking about managing climate change and variability and encouraged to develop actions to address issues which are important to you.
RSVP: Burnett Mary Regional Group 07 4181 2999 or email: admin@bmrg.org.au Morning Tea & Lunch Provided.

Empowering Women in Leadership
2017-02-24 08:30 - 17:00 | Central Queensland University Bundaberg, University Drive, Bundaberg, Queensland, Queensland, Australia
1 Day Workshop for Clarity and Confidence in 2017!
Leadership Clarity and Confidence in 2017
Imagine your year ahead, if you could:

Know how to get the best out of people, yourself and those around you
Move forward confidently and boldly in line with your true path
Create outstanding relationships and dynamic communication
Design the blueprint for an extraordinary year ahead
Reconnect with your reason for being at work or in business
Take the ‘lead’ role and improve your performance in all areas of your life

Join your host, Katherine Mergard and your Mentor, Genevieve Matthews and other like-minded women who value the importance of leadership for an empowering life intensive filled with practical and effective leadership strategies. We’ll dive deep into unlocking the leadership code, so you have a different perspective, new sense of awareness and understanding of others that will evolve your level of influence and success in life, career and business.
Your workshop day includes

A full day Empowering Women in Leadership Intensive
Morning Tea & Light Lunch and Afternoon Refreshments
A Leadership Manual and Resources
Your 2017 Design Your Year Blueprint

Join this insightful 1-Day interactive workshop where we lift the lid on modern leadership and how you can apply it for more success, results and happiness in your daily life.
Registration from 8.30am for a 9am Start and 5pm Finish. Tickets available via www.eventbrite.com.au

BeefConnect Webinar: Spelling Strategies for Recovery of Pasture Condition
2017-02-27 12:30 - 13:30
This is a BeefConnect event brought to you through a partnership with FutureBeef and Beef Central with funding from the Queensland Government and Meat & Livestock Australia. Reduced condition of pasture and soil is common across northern Australia. By spelling your pasture over the summer growing season, you can improve the condition of your soils and pasture, and improve your returns. To quantify the response of native pasture to differing spelling regimes, we conducted trials at two sites with grazing land in poor condition in central and north Queensland. We recorded plant life-cycles, yield, and composition, and soil seed banks in detail.
Join in this webinar on the 27 February from 12.30pm to 1.30pm to hear from Senior Pasture Scientist, Paul Jones from DAF Emerald, discuss:

Previous research and background to the project
Spelling strategies – the research and the results
Case studies
Recommendations

To register click here!!
For more info click here!!

Something Stinks....
2017-03-02 09:00 - 12:00
Chris Dowling from the “Back Paddock Company” is coming to Childers to present a free workshop on how to get the most of out of manures, composted materials, lime, dolomite and gypsum on farm.
When: Thursday, 2 March 2017
Where: Cangrowers Isis Hall – 48 Churchill St, Childers
Time: 9.00am (lunch provided)
RSVP: 07 4126 1444 by 24 February, 2017
!

Indian couch and pasture dieback Grazier Forum - Biloela & Moura
2017-03-07 - 2017-03-08
Join DAF pasture agronomist Stuart Buck & DAF pasture researchers Nicole Spiegel & Paul Jones to discuss the impact Indian couch & pasture dieback is having in your pasture systems.
7 March, 2017 – Biloela DAF conference room, State Farm Road, 8.30am – 3.00pm
8 March 2017, Moura Tavern, Bell Street, 8.30am – 3.00pm
For more information contact Carly Johnston, Phone: 4808 6887, Mobile: 0467 801 673

Email: carly.johnstone@daf.qld.gov.au

To register online click here!!

How to improve pastures using manure and compost
2017-03-07 09:00 - 12:30
Burnett Mary Regional Group is hosting a workshop for landholders interested in improving pastures by using manure and compost. Guest speaker will be David Hall – self-employed agriculture consultant with extensive experience in plant nutrition and soil fertility working with cropping, dairy and grazing land managers.
Topics on the day include:

Different types of manures/compost.
How do they work?
Which is best for you?
Making your own compost.
Field results from manure or compost use.

When: Tuesday, 7 March 2017, 9.00am – 12.30pm
Where: Taabinga Room – Kingaroy Research Facility, 214 Kingaroyu-Cooyar Road, Kingaroy
RSVP: Monday 27 February 2017 (places are limited) – Ann McKenzie P: 4169 0720, E: ann.mckenzie@bmrg.org.au

Against the Grain - Bus Tour for Croppers
2017-03-12 15:00 - 2017-03-14 17:00 | Bus Trip, Queensland, Australia
The Burnett Mary Regional Group is running a two-day bus trip for farmers and people working in agriculture 12-14 March to visit cropping trials, research sites and innovative farmers in the South Burnett and Darling Downs.
The Against the Grain Bus Tour features presentations from researchers of the National Engineering for Agriculture Centre (University of Southern Queensland), agronomists of the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF), agronomist and agricultural extension expert David Hall, and farmers on the Darling Downs.
Topics at field visits will include:

Precision agriculture in practice – one growers perspective on the practicalities of applying precision agriculture technology on farm
Smart technology for irrigation efficiencies – reducing water use and improving production – the future of farming with the use of smart technology
Deep placement – Phosphorous and Potassium – getting the most of your fertiliser for improved production
Decision making systems for reduced tillage practices and more soil carbon – soil testing and other in-field options

Against the Grain will also include attendance at a one day Precision Ag Field Day in Jimbour, featuring drone demonstrations by Andrew Bate – cropper and creator of SwarmFarm Robotics, and other various farm technologies. Against the Grain Bus Tour will depart from Bundaberg from Buss Park on Sunday 12 March, returning on Tuesday afternoon (14 March). It includes two nights accommodation at the Bunya Mountains and Jondaryan Woolshed, all meals, transport, and take home resources. Cost to participate is $75 per person.

RSVP via TryBooking or phone BMRG on 4181 2999. Queries – contact Michelle Haase on 0448862941 or via email – michelle.haase@bmrg.org.au .This event is an initiative of the Burnett Mary Regional Group’s Carbon Farming Project, which is funded by the Australian Government. Download the flyer for further information.
A special drought concession is available to all participants form the Burnett Mary catchments to join Against the Grain – Bus Tour for Croppers. Use promo code ‘GUEST’ for online booking to save your seat on the bus tour – for free! Make sure you register ASAP to secure a place! https://www.trybooking.com/OEPA

Achieving Fair Work Compliance & Managing Employment Risk
2017-03-15 09:00 - 14:00 | Kingaroy Research Station, 214 Kingaroy-cooyar Rd, Kingaroy, Queensland, Australia

Grazing BMP - Biggenden - 15 - 16 March
2017-03-15 09:00 - 2017-03-16 16:30
A chance for landholders to do a “business health check” on your grazing enterprise!!
Where: Biggenden Memorial Hall
When: 15-16 March 2017, 9.00am – 4.30pm both days
RSVP: Tuesday, 7 March 2017, Ann McKenzie P: (07) 4169 0720 or E: Ann.McKenzie@bmrg.org.au
Morning tea and lunch provided

QRAA in North Burnett - 28-30 March
2017-03-28 - 2017-03-30
QRAA Regional Area Managers Bill Fletcher and Mark Barrett will hold temporary offices in Monto, Mundubbera and Gayndah next week.To find out how QRAA can help you tackle drought, improve business profitability or put your succession plan into place, book a one-on-one consultation with Bill or Mark on Freecall 1800 623 946.
Gayndah – Bill Fletcher
When: Tuesday 28 March
Where: Uniting Care Community Offices, 61 Capper St, Gayndah
Mundubbera – Bill Fletcher
When: Wednesday 29 March
Where: MCDA Centre, 69 Stuart Russell St, Mundubbera
Monto – Mark Barrett
When: Wednesday 29 and Thursday 30 March
Where: QGAP Office, 53 Newton St, Monto
For more information on how QRAA can assist your business, visit: www.qraa.qld.gov.au

What weed is that??
2017-03-29 12:45 - 15:00
FREE afternoon of weed identification in Kingaroy.
Where: Kingaroy Town Common Hall, Oliver Bond Street
When: Wednesday 29 March – 12.45pm to 3.00pm
RSVP: to register your interest or further information please call Matthew Ryan P:07 3898 9660 or email Matthew.Ryan@daf.qld.gov.au

Dry Season Pasture & Nutrition Management Workshop
2017-04-10 09:00 - 2017-04-12 12:00
Eidsvold – Monday, 10 April 2017 and Gin Gin – Wednesday, 12 April 2017. Both workshops are half day 9am to 12pm only.
RSVP’s required by Thursday, 6 April 2017 to BMRG on 07 4181 2999 or email kay.enkelmann@bmrg.org.au.
View flyer to find out more details!!

BCCA General Meeting - Thursday 20 April
2017-04-20 09:00 - 13:30
The next General Meeting will be held on Thursday 20 April at the Mundubbera Town Hall supper rooms. The day kicks off at 9am, hope to see you all there!!
