Burnett Catchment Care Association

RCS Grazing Clinic - Murgon
2026-02-10 - 2026-02-12
Grazing Clinic Short Course | 2.5 Days
Ready to take your grazing operation to the next level? The Resource Consulting Services (RCS) Grazing Clinics offer a unique opportunity to learn from industry experts and gain the practical skills you need to maximise productivity and profitability.
Why Choose Our Grazing Clinics?

Expert Guidance: Learn from industry-leading experts who have a deep understanding of grazing principles and practical experience.
Tailored Approach: Our clinics are designed to cater to the specific needs of grass farmers, providing relevant and actionable insights.
Proven Results: Implement proven strategies that have helped countless farmers increase yields, improve pasture health, and enhance profitability.
Holistic Approach: Gain a comprehensive understanding of grazing management, from soil health and pasture nutrition to livestock management and financial planning.
Community and Support: Connect with like-minded producers and benefit from a supportive network of peers.

What You’ll Learn:

Master the Fundamentals: Gain a solid foundation in grazing principles, including pasture ecology, nutrient cycling, and animal behaviour.
Optimise Pasture Health: Discover techniques to improve soil health, promote plant diversity, and enhance pasture resilience.
Maximise Livestock Performance: Learn how to optimise grazing rotations, adjust stocking rates, and provide optimal nutrition for your livestock.
Harness the Power of Data: Utilise grazing management tools and data analysis to make informed decisions and track progress.
Build a Sustainable Future: Explore new agriculture practices and learn how to create a sustainable and profitable grazing operation.

St Paul’s Lutheran Church Hall, 19 Thorn Street, Murgon, QLD, 4605, Australia

10/02/2026, 8:15 AM to 12/02/2026, 12:30 PM AEST
Any questions please contact RCS – 1800 356 004 or info@rcsaustralia.com.au

Book here!!

I Bought A Farm Bootcamp - Murgon
2026-02-21 - 2026-02-22
Have you taken the exciting leap and bought a farm (or are about to) and now have a thousand and one questions?
🌱 Exclusive Offer for Southern Burnett Primary Producers 🌱
BCCA is offering an added incentive to support primary producers in the project area to build their skills and resilience as part of their Building Resilience in the Southern Burnett Catchment project.
👉 Primary producers from the Southern Burnett catchment to complete the I Bought a Farm Bootcamp will receive a $500 reimbursement from BCCA.
Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to enhance your land management knowledge and benefit from further financial support.
✅ Act now — places are limited!
📞 For more information, contact Katie Zerner on n 0409 824 010 or email info@knowledgetopractice.com.au
🌐 Or book online at trybooking.com/I Bought a Farm Bootcamp
This assistance is provided by the Queensland and Australian Governments under the Queensland Resilience and Risk Reduction Fund (QRRRF).

2 event dates

21-22 February 2026
21-22 March 2026

Pasture Day - Manumbar
2026-02-21 13:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
RSVP to Libby – 0438 186 461

Grazing Land Management EDGE - Monto
2026-02-24 - 2026-02-26
Grazing land management (GLM) EDGE is a three-day workshop to give you a thorough understanding of the grazing land environment in which you operate – it will provide you with knowledge to strategically manage your grazing business so you can optimise your land condition and productivity in the long-term.
Attending this workshop will help you to:
• understand how your land types influence productivity
• recognise the dominant land types in your region and on your property
• critically assess different grazing systems
• understand how soil properties influence plant growth
• understand soil health and the factors that impact on it
• know what land condition is, how it’s assessed, and how to manage livestock to maintain or achieve good condition
• understand the role of fire in your country
• understand the role of sown pastures in grazing and legumes, including the management of pasture rundown and pasture dieback
• understand the principles and planning steps for successfully managing weeds.
What you will learn:
• selective grazing, its function, and how to reduce impacts
• how to identify key plant species
• the ecosystem processes that underpin productivity
• basic principles of effective grazing systems
• how to assess long term carrying capacity of paddocks and properties
• forage budgeting to manage variation in pasture on offer
• how to choose appropriate tools and strategies to improve land condition and carrying capacities
• methods of reclaiming severely degraded grazing land.
Book here!!
*As part of the ‘Sustainable Landscapes across the Inland Burnett’ project, BCCA is offering an added incentive to support primary producers in the project area to build their skills and resilience. This assistance is provided by the Queensland Government’s Natural Resources Recovery Program. The first 10 primary producers from the Inland Burnett to complete this Grazing Land Management EDGE workshop will receive an additional $500 reimbursement from BCCA.

Thriving Grazing Landscapes
2026-03-12 08:30 - 16:00
Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG) field day at ‘Delmere’ – property of Jane and Anna Hoey in Biggenden. Hear from Andrew Zerner, Principal Advisor from Resource Consulting Services and Stuart Andrews, Founder of Tarwyn Park Training.
Event Details
– Delmere, 269 Degilbo Mines Road, Biggenden QLD
– Thursday 12 March 2026
– 8.30am registration for a 9.00am start – 4.00pm finish
– Morning tea and lunch provided – BYO chair, water bottle, hat and sunscreen
Register here!!

Grazing, Herd Management and No-Kill Cropping with Bruce Maynard - Banana
2026-03-23 - 2026-03-24
Any questions please call Melanie: 0418 670 647
Hours: 8am arrival for an 8:30am start until approx. 4.30pm
Meals: Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea supplied
Please bring: A chair, water bottle, wide brim hat, notebook & pen.
Register here – Grazing, Herd Management and No-Kill Cropping Workshops with Bruce Maynard | Barfield Road Producer Group

Disaster Recovery - Drop-in Info Session & BBQ - Booubyjan
2026-03-27 16:00 - 19:00
Catch up with community, enjoy a free BBQ (burgers, snags and refreshments).
Connect with info and support. Bring the kids – activity corner set up!
RSVP – Tracy via text on 0428 686 160
Services attending include:
• AgForce
• BMRG
• Burnett Catchment Care Association
• Department of Primary Industries
• Disaster Recovery Mental Health and Social Wellbeing
• QRIDA
• Rural Aid
• Rural Financial Counselling Services
• Services Australia (Centrelink – Rural Support)

Systems Thinking Masterclass - Kingaroy
2026-03-28 09:00 - 17:00

BCCA General Meeting
2026-03-31 09:30 - 12:00
BCCA will be holding our General Meeting was postponed to Tuesday 31 March 2026 at the North Burnett Community Services Building in Mundubbera. The meeting starts at 9.30am with lunch to follow. All welcome.
If you would like to attend via a video link please contact the BCCA office on 07 4166 3898.
Notice of Agenda

Science Forum - Reducing Sediment Protecting the Reef
2026-04-21 08:30 - 16:00
2026 BMRG Science Forum – Reducing Sediment – Protecting The Reef
Where: Chaverim Shalom College Outdoor & Environment Centre (76 South Bingera Road South, Bingera)
Annual event showcasing the work delivered under the Paddock to Reef program. Landholders and industry welcome and encouraged to attend, more information and registration here
2026 BMRG Science Forum – Reducing Sediment, Protecting the Reef

Recovery Hub Session - Durong
2026-04-23 15:00 - 19:00
South Burnett residents affected by the recent flash flooding have been invited to attend disaster recovery hub meetings at Durong Hall on Chinchilla-Wondai Road.
Please RSVP for catering purposes via 41899463 or executive.services@sbrc.qld.gov.au
BCCA will be supporting these events as part of the Building Resilience in the Agricultural South Burnett project; with assistance provided by the Federal and State governments under the Queensland Resilience and Risk Reduction Fund (QRRRF).

NBN Local Tour - Monto
2026-04-28 - 2026-04-29
BIEDO is partnering with NBN Local and Monto Magic to bring these sessions to Monto.

Scams Awareness Session – 28 April, Monto Community Hall, 11am – 1pm
Business Networking Event – 28 April, Albert Hotel, 5.30pm onwards
Tech Savvy Sessions – 29 April, Monto Community Centre, 9am – 12pm

Contact BIEDO for more information – 0413 144 196, generalmanager@biedo.org.au

Weaner Management Workshops
2026-04-28 09:00 - 14:00
Queensland Agriculture and Futurebeef are hosting upcoming Weaner Management Workshops in the neighbouring catchment.

• 28 April – Moura
• 29 April – Springsure
• 30 April – Clermont

Register now

Recovery Hub Session - Mondure
2026-04-30 15:00 - 19:00
South Burnett residents affected by the recent flash flooding have been invited to attend disaster recovery hub meetings at Mondure Hall on McConnel Way.
Please RSVP for catering purposes via 41899463 or executive.services@sbrc.qld.gov.au
BCCA will be supporting these events as part of the Building Resilience in the Agricultural South Burnett project; with assistance provided by the Federal and State governments under the Queensland Resilience and Risk Reduction Fund (QRRRF).

Aging Gracefully in the Bush: Navigating Aged Care - Mondure Hall
2026-05-08 09:30 - 22:30
The Mondure Hall Committee and BCCA are hosting a morning tea with guest speakers to answer questions on aged care support, especially for people living on farm. This session is relevant for those considering options for themselves, preparing for the future or considering others they know.
Where: Mondure Hall (near Murgon)
When: 8 May 2026
Time: Morning tea
Cost: FREE
Please contact Ann on 0448 440 226 or ann@betterburnett.com for any further information

Roots of Resilience - Monto
2026-05-13 08:30 - 14:30

From Forecast to Farm - Eidsvold
2026-05-26 08:30 - 14:30
Ready for Whatever the Weather – From dry spells to downpours – build the systems, skills, and confidence to manage climate risk.
Learn from the Northern Australia Climate Program (NACP), with speakers from the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) and the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM).
Please bring your laptop, tablet, or smartphone, as this is a hands-on session with interactive activities throughout.
Register here!!

From Forecast to Farm - Kingaroy
2026-05-27 08:30 - 14:30
Ready for Whatever the Weather – From dry spells to downpours – build the systems, skills, and confidence to manage climate risk.
Learn from the Northern Australia Climate Program (NACP), with speakers from the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) and the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM).
Please bring your laptop, tablet, or smartphone, as this will be a hands-on session with interactive activities throughout.
Register here!!

FarmFest 2026 - Toowoomba
2026-06-02 05:30 - 18:30
South Burnett Regional Council, in partnership with TRACC – Tackling Regional Adversity through Connected Communities – invites primary producers and Men’s Shed groups to attend FarmFest in Toowoomba.
What’s included (FREE event):

Free bus transport from various locations
Free admission to FarmFest
Free lunch
Complimentary gift pack
Special guest appearance (TBA)

Buses depart from 5:30am and return after the event (leaving FarmFest at 3:00pm sharp).
Bookings close: Sunday, 24 May 2026Call SBRC on 07 4189 9100 to reserve your spotwww.southburnett.qld.gov.au

Bushfire Preparedness & Disaster Resilience Workshop - Maidenwell
2026-06-09 08:30 - 14:30
Delivered by the Department of Primary Industries, a series of free property mapping workshops will equip landholders with the tools and knowledge to prepare for the upcoming bushfire season.

These workshops offer tailored fire management planning, expert advice and practical strategies to reduce bushfire risks and protect critical assets and livestock.

You’ll take part in a one-on-one property mapping activity that includes tailored advice from Dr Leasie Felderhof, an expert in fire behaviour and risk. This will help you map out hazards specific to your property, consider mitigation strategies that balance grazing management, fuel reduction and biodiversity.

For more information and to register click here!!

Biosecurity Response Readiness Workshop - Bundaberg
2026-06-12 09:00 - 15:00
Biosecurity Queensland are hosting a Biosecurity Response Readiness workshop in Bundaberg on Friday, 12 June, 9am to 3pm.
Gain an understanding of how your business can prepare for a biosecurity outbreak, manage a biosecurity response and how it differs to other emergencies such as flood and bushfire.
Meet a network of local people who can help your strength your biosecurity preparedness.
Register here!!

NRIS Testing - Theodore, Emerald & Rocky
2026-06-16 - 2026-06-18
Understanding diet quality and how to plan for the dry season ahead. NIRS (Near Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy) technology enables producers to directly assess diet quality, enabling them to make proactive and more timely management decisions.
Locations in the neighbouring catchment – Theodore, Emerald & Rockhampton
Register here!!

Ag Horizons Forum - Kingaroy
2026-06-19
Save the Date
Ag Horizons Forum – 19 June, Kingaroy, Qld – focused on building a viable and profitable future for Australian agriculture.
Ag Horizons was formed by farmers and community leaders who love agriculture, love regional communities and are advocates for their industry.
This forum aims to bring together farmers, business leaders and regional community leaders to share ideas and drive practical solutions that strengthen businesses and revitalise regional economies. One of the keynote speakers will be Rachel Chambers, the Queensland Food Farmers Commissioner.
More details to come – keep an eye on www.aghorizonsforum.com.au

Excel Workshops for Grazing Enterprises - Kumbia & Nanango
2026-06-23 - 2026-06-24
Kumbia Hall – Tuesday 23 June, 8:45am – 2:30pm
Nanango Services Club – Wednesday 24 June, 8:45am – 2:30pm
For more information and to register click here!!
RSVP by 17 June 2026
Morning tea & lunch provided
Computers available (or bring your own device)

Industry Breakfast - Nagoorin
2026-06-29 07:30 - 10:30
DPI & Gladstone Regional Council are delivering an agribusiness breakfast on June 29 at the Nagoorin Hall in Boyne Valley
RSVP at www.gladstone.qld.gov.au
