Energy Forum - Mulgildie
2019-05-28 10:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
Efficient energy options and managing electricity costs are key issues for producers in both the agriculture and horticulture industries. Join the North Burnett Ag Network to hear from and speak directly with a range of representatives in the field at this interactive forum.
Enquiries and RSVP to BIEDO connect@biedo.org.au, 0400 695 456
Mulgildie hall – 13 Palm Street Mulgildie QLD 4630

Bush Spirit Festival
2019-06-01 10:00 - 16:00
A celebration of bush craft and culture through exhibits, stalls, competitions and performances. Be awed and inspired by local demonstrations of bush skills and culture through whip cracking competitions, bush poetry recitals, photo displays and more. A family friendly event at a family friendly price with something to interest everyone.
Where: RM Williams Australian Bush Learning Centre 23767 Gayndah-Monto Road, Eidsvold QLD 4627
RSVP: 07 4165 0830 or email craiglea@activ8.net.au

CRT FarmFest Field Days
2019-06-04 - 2019-06-06
QUEENSLAND’S PREMIER PRIMARY INDUSTRY FIELD DAYS
THE PERFECT PLATFORM TO DISPLAY AND EXPERIENCE THE LATEST IN AGRICULTURAL INNOVATION
CRT FarmFest is staged over three big days in June at Kingsthorpe Park, on the Warrego Highway, 20 kms west of Toowoomba.
More than 2,500 individual companies and organisations will come to together at the 2019 event to exhibiting everything from ATV’s to augers, bins to boomsprays, bull bars to brush cutters, cattle to cultivators, engines to electric fences, front end loaders to fuel supplies, grain dryers to grader blades, harvesters to hoses, laser levelers to livestock, mulchers to mobile phones, ploughs to pumps rock pickers to rippers, sheds to sawmills, tractors to tanks, welders to wood splitters and zero till planters.

There is more to see, more to compare and more to buy, with improved facilities, fantastic livestock action, quality exhibitors, demonstrations and entertainment.
Pack your family into the car and head for the only place in Queensland where you will find the latest and greatest in farming and agriculture products.

Kingsthorpe Park, 11465 Warrego Hwy, Kingsthorpe QLD 4400

Breedplan & DNA Technology Regional Forum – Rockhampton
2019-06-05 - 2019-06-06
The two day Rockhampton Regional Forum is suitable for cattle breeders who are interested in or currently using BREEDPLAN in their beef enterprise.
Day one has been designed for cattle breeders that are new to BREEDPLAN or who wish to refresh their BREEDPLAN knowledge. The day will cover the role of genetics in beef breeding and outline the BREEDPLAN process (including data collection and submission). Attendees will also learn how to get the most from BREEDPLAN and how to interpret BREEDPLAN reports for their herd.
Day two has been designed for beef producers that wish to gain a deeper understanding of the applications of DNA technology for beef breeding, and will assume attendees have a good knowledge of the topics covered on day one. The day will cover parentage verification, genetic conditions and the use of DNA information in BREEDPLAN analyses. BREEDPLAN herds will also be provided with a genetic progress report, which will allow them to benchmark their current genetic progress and identify whether they have made genetic progress for each trait in recent years.
These days have been designed primarily for seedstock producers that use BREEDPLAN within their beef enterprise. However, industry personnel are welcome to attend if interested.
Producers are encouraged to attend both days. Attendance at a single day is also an option.
Where: DAF Parkhurst – Conference Centre, 25 Yeppoon Road, Parkhurst Qld 4702
To register click here!!

Weed Control Innovation Field Day - Biloela
2019-06-07 10:00 - 14:00
Light lunch and refreshments will be included. To register your attendance, visit https://www.growcom.com.au/events/#!event/2019/6/7/ag-tech-in-weed-control-innovation-biloela-field-day

The Blue Tiger Butterfly Effect Project
2019-06-09 09:45 - 14:30
For more details and a mud map contact 0435 928 939.

Achieving Better Results Together Tour - Childers
2019-06-11 - 2019-06-12

Grant-ED workshop - Murgon
2019-06-13 09:00 - 11:30
BIEDO are holding a Grant-ED workshop next week on the 13th of June in Murgon. There are still some spaces left for those who are interested in refining their grant writing skills.
This free workshop is for community groups, not-for-profits, entrepreneurs, businesses and individuals who are looking to be “grant ready”! This workshop in the Grant-ED series will look at developing an idea or project from A to B, so that you’re prepared when the next grant opportunity arises. If you’re new to grant writing, looking to hone your grant writing skills, or maybe you’ve experienced “grant burn out” following a last minute grant application – this workshop will add some tips and tricks to your tool kit before your next submission! if you have a question or topic you would like covered during this session, please let us know.
Where – 80 Gore Street, Murgon (BIEDO HQ)
To RSVP and for more information – please contact Kristy at BIEDO via email community@biedo.org.au or on 0400 695 456.
You can also find this event on the BIEDO Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/biedocommunity/

Advanced Livestock Handling and Working Dog Course - Jambin
2019-06-17 - 2019-06-19
Need to improve your livestock handling techniques? RSVP to one of our two FREE three-day events with industry expert Neil McDonald.
Topics include:
– Understand stock behaviour and mentality
– Become more proactive regarding soil and pasture management by having easy to move cattle
– Recognise the importance of livestock handling and its impact to the overall business (both with and without dogs)
– Efficient handling of cattle with working dogs
– Improve your business’ Workplace Health and Safety

About the presenter – Neil McDonald
Renowned industry leader, Neil McDonald, has extensive experience in working, training, trialling, breeding, selling and the demonstration of working dogs. Since starting his first dog training school in 1989, Neil has helped many property owners master livestock management with the use of controlled working dogs.
JAMBIN EVENT
When – Mon 17 – Wed 19 June 8am – 5pm
Where – ‘Netley’ Jambin (mud map available on request)
Spaces are limited to 20 people per school.
RSVP by 13 June to:
Ellie Carter
FBA Senior Land Management Officer
07 49992841
0408 574 129
ellie.carter@fba.org.au

Past Projects Bus Tour & Farm Walk
2019-06-18 08:00 - 15:00

Giant Rat's Tail Grass Field Day - Conondale
2019-06-19 08:30 - 15:00
RSVP: Registrations for this event close on Friday 14th June, 2019. Numbers capped at 150.
Catering: Morning tea and lunch provided ($10 per person). Please provide dietary requirements on registration page.
Location: Conondale Hall, Maleny – Kenilworth Road, Conondale. Paddock walk and demonstration at nearby Elgin Station, Queensland 4552. Conondale is 19km north-west of Maleny.
To register visit: http://bit.ly/GRTjune19

Fraser Coast Drones and Innovation Showcase - Maryborough
2019-06-19 08:30 - 17:00
The Showcase features demonstrations, displays and top-level speakers covering important topics on drones and innovation in business, agriculture, emergency services, defense and more.
Click here to see the full program and here for the full list of speakers.
To register click here!!!

RCS Grazing for Profit™ School – Emerald
2019-06-23 08:00 - 2019-06-29 17:00
The GrazingforProfit™ School is Australia’s longest running business school for the grazing industry. With over 5,500 graduates it is also the most attended management school conducted in rural Australia.
The school provides a holistic insight into the many factors that affect your business including the impact of climate variability and market fluctuations and ways of taking control of your business by working in-sync with your resources.
The program deals with each concept independently as well as integrating them to ensure the most appropriate decision making is achieved.
For more information, click here!

Pasture Plant Identification - Kandanga
2019-06-26 08:30 - 13:00
Please RSVP before Tuesday 25th June to Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee on 07 5482 4766
Also you can contact MRCCC on, email: secretary@gdblg.org.au
Mick Seeney 0417 005 711
Brian Kaddatz 0429 821 593

Advanced Livestock Movement & Management Course & Working Dog School
2019-07-05 - 2019-07-07

NAIDOC Week Celebrations - Gin Gin
2019-07-13 10:00 - 14:00
More information click here!!

Business Futures Workshop - Mundubbera
2019-07-16 08:00 - 17:00
Valued at $335 this workshop is heavily subsidised by Central Burnett Landcare, FRRR & QLD Gambling Benefit Fund.
Central Burnett Landcare members: $80 Non members: $100
REGISTRATIONS CLOSE 4TH JULY 2019
Registration form – click here!!

Tom Grady’s Cydectin Long Acting & Multimin Demo
2019-07-16 09:30 - 11:30
2hr on farm animal health session covering:
Cattle Tick Management
Benefits of Cydectin Long Acting & Multimin
Practical ear injection demo
When: 16th July
Where: Woolooga Sale Yards
Time: 9:30am
Tea, Coffee & Smoko will be provided
RSVP to Mitch Berry on 0478661732.

Embracing Digital Innovation in the Agricultural Sector - Bundaberg
2019-07-17 - 2019-07-18
Are you a farmer/extension officer wanting to understand what’s really happening on your farm or find out more about digital innovation? The Rural Jobs and Skills Alliance and TAFE Queensland are holding Embracing Digital Innovation in the Agricultural Sector workshops in Townsville, Mackay, Emerald, Bundaberg and Dalby in the coming months.
Embracing Digital Innovation in the Agricultural Sector is a two-day workshop designed to provide Queensland farmers/workers/advisors in the agriculture sector with the knowledge and confidence to implement agtech solutions to increase efficiency and productivity.
Where: Bundaberg TAFE Campus, 118 Walker Street, Bundaberg Qld 4670 to register for the Bundaberg event click here!!
When: 17 & 18 July 2019, 9am – 4pm

Introduction to Regenerative Design using Permaculture - Gympie
2019-07-20 - 2019-07-21

Tiaro Field Day - Recognising Local Women in Agriculture
2019-07-20 09:00 - 15:00

Energy Pop-Up Office - Mundubbera & Murgon
2019-07-23 - 2019-07-24

Agforce - Meet & Greet - Childers
2019-07-23 18:00 - 21:00
Venue: Oasis Motel, Childers, Queensland 4660
Come and meet your AgForce SEQ elected members and AgForce CEO Mike Guerin over a grazing dinner and drinks.
Catch up on the latest issues within the region, and hear an update on what’s happening in the policy space at AgForce.
Registrations essential. Please RSVP by Friday July 19th.
For more information contact AgForce SEQ Regional Manager Sarah Due on 0427 144 298 or email dues@agforceqld.org.au
To register click here!!

Shed of Knowledge
2019-07-26 - 2019-07-30
AgForce invites you to join us for this practical, interactive “Shed Full of Knowledge” designed to inform producers about the Protected Plants instrument, recent updates to mapping and the implications for producers, including:
• What are protected plants? Endangered, vulnerable and near-threatened EVNT native plants.
• For Reef producers, a snapshot of proposed Reef regulations and AgForce’s position.

Key Speakers:
• Noel Brinsmead: The Impact of Changes to Mapping and see the physical mapping, identification and implications.
• Marie Vitelli: Legal Review: Federal, State and Local Government Vegetation Laws covering Protected Plants & REEF regulations
• Commodity updates
• SEQ report & Committee Update
• Member Q&A Session
Dates:
26 Jul 19 Durong Shed Full of Knowledge Info Session
27 Jul 19 Monto Shed Full of Knowledge Info Session
27 Jul 19 Gayndah Shed Full of Knowledge Info Session
29 Jul 19 Toogoolawah Shed Full of Knowledge Info Session
29 Jul 19 Boonah Shed Full of Knowledge Info Session
30 Jul 19 Woolooga Shed Full of Knowledge Info Session
REGISTER HERE: https://agforceqld.org.au/index.php?tgtPage=events&id=calendar
Or email Sarah Due at dues@agforceqld.org.au noting which session you are attending too.

Chainsaw Accreditation - Mundubbera
2019-07-26 08:00 - 16:00
The use of any chainsaw may be hazardous. With a basic understanding of your chainsaw and how it is intended to be used, you can reduce or eliminate the risk of serious injury or a possible fatality. The Chainsaw course with Duff Consulting is designed to cover the basic skills & knowledge required for safe and competent maintenance & use of a hand-held chainsaw in a range of situations.
Cost $398 per person per course if booked & paid online.
For more information and course content click here
To register click here!!!

Technology For A Better Farm
2019-07-27 09:00 - 17:30

RegenAG - Moura
2019-07-30 08:30 - 2019-08-01 17:00

Managing Risk in Agriculture - North Burnett
2019-08-07 - 2019-08-08
***********Mundubbera workshop has been cancelled due to lack of numbers*************
Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Coalstoun Lakes and Monto workshops.

2019 Grower Preseason Meetings
2019-08-07 - 2019-08-08
Guest Presenters
Paul McIntosh – Hard to control weeds including Feathertop Rhodes Grass. New chemistry and non-chemical control methods.
DLM Consulting – New workplace health and safety laws for farms. What does this mean for you?
Andrew Dieckmann – Pioneer seed supply and order commitment.

7 August 2019 – 7:00am – Kumbia Golf Club 3:00pm – Wooroolin Hall
8 August 2019 – 7:00am – Northern Agriservices Murgon 12:00pm – Coalstoun Lakes Hall
RSVP to: Ben Carroll (Kingaroy) 4160 0500, Wayne Seller (Murgon) 4168 2911 or Andrew Holden (Goomeri) 4168 4166

Regional Outlook Conference - Bundaberg
2019-08-07 08:00 - 17:00
ABARES (Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences) are hosting Regional Outlook conferences across Australia.
The ABARES Regional Outlook conferences are an essential part of sharing our commodity forecasts and research results, and hearing from you about key regional agricultural issues. We work with local organisations to develop a tailored conference program to address key local issues and commodities.
At each Regional Outlook conference, senior ABARES analysts present the economic overview and forecasts for relevant agricultural commodities and farm financial performance. A range of regionally based speakers and producers discuss industry challenges and strategies for growth, investment and innovation opportunities, natural resource management, plus case studies from people taking innovative approaches in their businesses.
Join others from across your region to hear commodity forecasts, discuss industry trends, access information and make new contacts in your community that can encourage new approaches to traditional issues. Delegates include producers, bankers, consultants and other service providers, rural counsellors, local business owners, state and local government staff, regional development groups and others with an interest in their region.
To register, follow click here!!
