Burnett Catchment Care Association

Kingaroy Breakfast in the Paddock
2018-10-16 07:00 - 09:00 (Australia/Melbourne)

Phosphorus Management Workshop - Miriam Vale
2018-10-16 08:30 - 17:00 | Miriam Vale Community Hall, 41 Blomfield St, Miriam Vale, Queensland, Australia
Is Phosphorus nutrition a problem for your cattle?
This workshop will help you to manage Phosphorus nutrition on your property by developing a management strategy with the help of the local experts.
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Topics covered include:
– Identifying P deficient country,
– Testing for deficiencies in cattle,
– P deficiency in breeders and growing steers,
– Supplementing P in the most economical way.
The Phosphorus team:
Rob Dixon (Uni of Qld) Rob is a ruminant nutritionist with many years of experience in northern production systems including the effects of phosphorus nutrition in breeders.
Mick Sullivan (DAF) Mick is a Beef Extension Officer with extensive experience in beef cattle breeding and genetics, nutrition, grazing management and beef business analysis.
Kylie Hopkins (DAF) Kylie is a Beef Technical officer with a broad knowledge of grazing land management and pasture and forage production systems.
Supplied:
– Smoko and lunch
– Land type maps
– Lick assessments
– Lick intake calculator
– Workshop notes
Please bring:
– Labels from P lick products you are currently feeding
– Information on P lick intakes
– Results from any soil or cattle blood tests
For the opportunity to have a land type map produced for your property (to help identify P deficient areas) please provide your lot on plans at registration.
Tuesday 16 October 8:30 am – 5 pm at Miriam Vale Community Hall, Miriam Vale
RSVP 12th October 2018. This is a FREE event, please click here to register.
This event is being held at multiple locations. If you can’t make the Miriam Vale workshop you may be interested in one of the following events:
Wednesday 17 October – The Caves Showgrounds, The Caves
Thursday 18 October – Broadsound Centenary Hall, St Lawrence
Friday 19 October – Shamrock Hotel, Mackay.

Banana Shire Industry Summit
2018-10-16 09:00 - 13:00
Future Energy Solutions – “Affordable, Reliable & Sustainable Energy”
Where: Biloela Civic Centre
When: Tuesday, 16 October 2018 – 7am breakfast ($20), summit from 9am – 1pm
For more information and to view speakers click here!!
Register at www.eventbrite.com.au and search for Industry Summit
Enquires please call 07 4992 9513

Export Your Food Business Workshop - Bundaberg
2018-10-17 09:00 - 12:00
If you are a food producer or have a food product idea that you want to export, the Export Your Food Business Workshop has been designed for you!
The workshop will be held at the Department of Agriculture in Bundaberg on Wednesday, 7 October from 9am to midday followed by a networking lunch.
This interactive workshop will give practical information on how to take your business or business idea to the next level. Specifically designed for food producers and those wanting to develop value adding opportunities in the agribusiness sector, this workshop will help you identify the information you need to make informed decisions and maximise the opportunity for success.
Participants will gain insights to understand what the opportunities are to grow their businesses, including how to determine export market potential and tap into research and support.
The workshop will help participants define a plan for export and cover the 5 C’s of exporting: Company; Country; Customer; Channel; and Competitor.
TIQ is partnering with QMI Solutions to bring you the Export Your Food Business workshop.
RSVP by 10 October 2018 by emailing diane.anstee@tiq.qld.gov.au or calling 4326 3902.

MLA BeefUp Forum - Mundubbera
2018-10-17 09:00 - 18:00
Regional Area Manager, Cynthia Godden will be attending the MLA BeefUp Forum in Mundubbera on Wednesday, 17 October to discuss with clients how QRIDA can help them reach their rural business goals.
Where: Mundubbera Community Hall
When: Wednesday, 17 October 2018
The program has been developed with producers in your region and includes:
– pasture dieback
– the QLD Government’s Drought and Climate Adaption Program
– succession planning
– genetics and genomics
– and much more…

Integrated Pest Management of Vegetable Pests Webinar
2018-10-18 12:30 - 13:30
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) refers to the combination of chemical, cultural and biological options for controlling insect pests in Australian vegetable crops.

Join this informative and interactive one-hour lunchtime session to get the latest updates from vegetable industry experts, including:

a VegNET extension practitioner
a researcher
a grower/agronomist

To watch a video showcasing Australian vegetable growers explaining why IPM is an important tool to manage vegetable pests in a sustainable way, click HERE.
This session is being delivered by the National Vegetable Extension Network (VegNET), funded by Hort Innovation using the vegetable research and development levy and funds from the Australian Government.
To register for the webinar, click HERE.

Wide Bay Stingless Bee - Bundaberg
2018-10-20 08:30 - 15:00
Tony from Wide Bay Stingless Bees and Wayne Allen from Bee native.
Where: Boylans Garden World

PARKING IS OUTSIDE THE GATES ONLY!! There is plenty of parking on the grassed area.
We will be transferring from logs to boxes, box to box transfers, splits and showing how to do eductions.
We will discuss honey extraction methods and splitting methods.
This educational experience is more of a practical workshop than theoretical.
We will have different boxes from different Bee keepers and contact information on display. pests on display, and general information.
We will also have box and log colonies, honey and other items for sale.
Honey tasting will be available throughout the day with a vanilla icecream at a cost of $2. Profits will be donated to Red Collar Rescue Inc.

***Please note parking is outside the fenced area so we do not interfere with Boylans trade.

Biodynamics & Beyonds with Shane Joyce & Guests - Kilkivan
2018-10-20 09:00 - 2018-10-21 17:00
An unique live in & hands-on workshop for Farmers, Gardeners & Nature Lovers – anyone keen to learn and use practical and natural ingredients for a balanced interaction with ways to produce food and be in harmony in the Nature.
Two days covering everything from the background of biodynamics, regenerative agriculture, mind set, intentions, vibrations and breathing….
The workshop will include making biodynamic soil activator, compost, liquid ferments and tree paste, laughing, sharing meals, eating by the fire, watching shooting stars….. and soo much more!
Where: Kilkivan Community Farm, 252 Mudlo Road, Kilkivan QLD 4600, Australia
This is a FREE event – to register your interest, click here!

BIEDO 'Women in Workshirts' Walk - Wooroolin
2018-10-21 09:00 - 11:00
Please RSVP here!

Grain Storage & Early Harvest Management Workshops
2018-10-22 08:00 - 2018-10-25 17:00
Please register your interest in attending Grain Storage & early harvest management workshops in central Queensland.

Dates: 22nd – 25th October 2018
Location to be confirmed following expressions of interest with locations likely to be held in Capella, Gindie, Theodore, Biloela.
Morning tea, lunch & afternoon tea provided
Contact: Rod Collins on 0428 929 146 or rodney.collins@daf.qld.gov.au
Please register your expression of interest by 28th Sept.

Low Stress Stockhandling Schoool - Mundubbera
2018-10-22 08:30 - 2018-10-23 17:00
School Details
Hosts: Joel and Emma Muirhead
Venue: Twin Rivers, 289 Petersens Rd, Via Hawkwood Rd, Mundubbera Q 4626
Time: Monday 22nd & Tuesday 23rd October 2018, 8.30am – 5.00pm
Please BYO chair
Boynewood State School P & C will be providing smoko, lunch, tea and coffee for $12 per day if required. Please indicate when registering.
Host Contact: Emma Muirhead | 0427 854 984 | telemark@reachnet.com.au | Registration forms can be found here.
Pricing:
1st person $880 incl. GST
2nd/3rd person $660 incl. GST
Children under 16 $440 incl. GST
Discounts: For members of the SAME business 25% discount for second and subsequent persons.

GRDC Grains Research Update - Biloela
2018-10-24 08:00 - 17:00
You’re invited to discuss the latest leading-edge research that’s farm ready for Central Queensland.
What’s on?

Chaff lining & tramlining problem weeds. Plus: Is glyphosate resistant milk (sow) thistle a concern for CQ? Paul McIntosh, WeedSmart
CQ sorghum agronomy. New research: lodging, row spacing, weeds, time of sowing. Darren Aisthorpe, DAF Qld. & Trevor Philp, Pacific Seeds
PBR Drummond – A new chickpea variety for CQ in 2019! How it performs? Making it perform! Doug Sands (Emerald) & Merrill Ryan, DAF Qld. (Biloela)
Designing flexible mid-size on-farm grain handling facilities. Andrew Kotzur, Kotzur Silos
What’s new in storage?Fumigating large silos. Fumigants & protectants– latest trials.Philip Burrill, DAF Qld.
Helicoverpa resistance –protecting pulse profits. Melina Miles, DAF Qld.
Nitrogen – what’s new & how does it apply to CQ? Surface applied urea; how fast does N move in soil; N use efficiency in older crop soils. Implications for how & when you apply N in CQ. Chris Dowling, Back Paddock Co.
Getting crop nutrition right in CQ. Panel session on deep P, K & N. Doug Sands, DAF Qld., Chris Dowling, Back Paddock Co. plus growers Brian Gregg & Shane Eden (Emerald) & Lee Jones (Biloela).
Sowthistle – biology, management & glyphosate resistance. How big is the threat in CQ? Paul McIntosh, WeedSmart

(Agenda subject to change)
Location: Biloela ANZAC Memorial Club, 94 Callide St, Biloela QLD 4715
Time: 8:30am registration for a 9am start. Finish 3:00-3:15pm.
Cost: $30 pp. & $20 for second person/ farm (Cheques payable to ICAN Pty. Ltd.).
Lunch, morning tea & proceedings provided.
To register, please click here.
For further information or agenda, please contact John Cameron or Erica McKay on 02 9482 4930 or email erica@icanrural.com.au

Testing Management Options for Beef Cattle - Brian Pastures
2018-10-24 08:30 - 15:00 | Brian Pastures, 819 Brian Pastures Road, Gayndah, QLD, 4625, Australia
To register, click here!

Milking Margins – Utilising quality pastures and dealing with high grain prices – Rockhampton
2018-10-25 10:00 - 14:00
You are invited to a workshop on “Utilising quality pastures and dealing with high grain prices” which will cover:

• Strategies for dealing with high grain prices
• What are the implications of cutting back grain?
• Should I cull cows?
• What alternatives are available?
• Getting the most out of your pastures & a pasture walk
• Can you get more out of your irrigation system?
• PUP grazing, how does it work with pastures?
• An update on the latest C4 Milk project research from Gatton.
Details:
Venue: Clews Dairy, 1789 Rossmoya Road, Rockhampton, QLD 4702
Delivered by Ross Warren from the DAF dairy team.

Organiser: Kylie Dennis, Phone: 0456 19 19 65, Email: kylie@subtropicaldairy.com.au

TIQ Regional Export Workshop - Toowoomba
2018-10-31 08:30 - 14:30
If you’ve been thinking about your global potential, an export training workshop near you could be just what you need to help you take the next step.
The workshop series is an initiative of Advancing Trade and Investment – Queensland Trade and Investment Strategy 2017–2022 and is delivered by TIQ and the Department of State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning (DSDMIP) and the Export Council of Australia (ECA) following a successful pilot in 2017 in Gladstone and Brisbane.
The workshop will include:

Why Export: An overview of the benefits of going global and why Australian companies should consider export, including a case study of a Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards winner as an example of the benefits of exploring global opportunities
Export Readiness: An overview of growing a global business and assessing your company’s capacity and capability to export – including an export readiness checklist and how to handle enquiries.
Market Selection: An overview of factors that can influence your market selection and how to determine the right market for you, utilising your competitive advantage.
Your USP/UVP and Pitching for International Success: This topic explores how you can identify your unique selling proposition (USP)/unique value proposition (UVP) and the key factors to consider when developing your business pitch.
Growing your Business for Export: An overview of considerations for taking your business to international markets, including risk management, IP protection, managing international payments, and building your export capacity and capability.
Where to go for Assistance: This covers the range of government agencies, industry bodies, and service providers that can support you on your export journey.
Panel Discussion and Q&A: An expert panel of Australian companies will discuss their international business experience discussing export challenges, key learnings, and top tips for success.
Lunchtime Networking: After the panel discussion and Q&A event, networking time over lunch will enable participants to engage with presenters, panellists, DSDMIP and TIQ representatives, and fellow participants.

Venue: Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport, 1511 Toowoomba-Cecil Plains Rd, Wellcamp QLD 4350
These workshops are non-industry specific and will be held in Toowoomba, Ipswich, Sunshine Coast, Maryborough, Cairns, Townsville, Mackay and Rockhampton.
Please note: registrations are essential.
For a full timetable of events and to register you attendance, please visit https://www.tiq.qld.gov.au/connect/events/regional-export-workshops-timetable/

BCCA AGM & General Meeting - Mundubbera
2018-11-01 09:30 - 14:00
It is that time of the year again!! BCCA will be holding an Annual General Meting (AGM), on Thursday 1 November 2018, at Mundubbera town hall supper rooms. The meeting will begin at 9.30am, with morning tea to follow. After our AGM we will be holding our quarterly General Meeting.
If you wish to vote and cannot attend our AGM, please use the proxy system. If you would like to nominate the president as your proxy, please let us know. Alternatively, you may wish to print the Proxy Form, and return to us by Monday 29 October 2018.
We will have a guest speaker, Peter Crawford from the University of Southern Queensland, Northern Australia Climate Program, who will be giving a presentation on climate outlook and forecasting.
Burnett Catchment Care Association membership is due at the time of the annual general meeting. Become a member or renew your membership for just $5 for five years by filling in this form and returning to admin@burnettcatchment.org or bringing it along to the AGM.

Agforce SEQ Regional Forum and End of Year Function - Toowoomba
2018-11-02
The AgForce South East Queensland Forum and End of Year Function is being held on Friday, November 2 in Toowoomba. An informative forum will be held throughout the day and concludes with a social dinner including award presentations and a ‘changing of the guards’ to welcome the new SEQ Elected Representatives.
Please find all the details here, including an agenda for the day and registration.
For further information please get in touch with Acting SEQ Regional Manager Hannah Leu on 0427 144 298 or email leuh@agforceqld.org.au

Grazing BMP Farm Safety Workshop - Tansey
2018-11-02 09:30 - 14:00

Gympie District Beef Liaison Group Inc Annual General Meeting
2018-11-02 18:00 - 20:30

South East Burnett Landcare Group Annual General Meeting
2018-11-04
DATE CLAIMER: More information will be released on the South East Burnett Landcare Group Facebook page located here.

Australian Biological Farming Conference 2018
2018-11-09 08:00 - 2018-11-12 17:00
The third national biological conference, organised by Soilcare Inc, is aimed at farmers across a broad spectrum who are interested in improving soil health and farm productivity. The event will feature three pre-conference tours, two post conference workshops and noted international speakers and Australian experts addressing the conference theme ‘science meets nature’.
For more information visit: www.australianbiologicalfarmingconference.org

Business EDGE Workshop - Bundaberg
2018-11-12 08:30 - 2018-11-13 17:00
The investment…
1 person – full fee $1,500, early bird* $1,250
2+ from business – full fee $1,250 each, early bird* $1,000 each
All prices exclude GST and are fully tax deductible.
*Early bird applies if registered and paid 4 weeks prior to course start date.
For more information or to register your interest call Ian McLean on 0401 118 191 or Joanne Herley on 0427 118 699
Email: admin@bushagri.com.au

4 Day Native Forest Management Workshop: Session 1 - Beenham Valley
2018-11-13 08:00 - 2018-11-14 15:00
A 4 day interactive workshop aimed at improving landholders’ knowledge of silviculture forestry systems, building an ability to develop and introduce sustainable forestry management practices.
Please wear sunsmart clothing including a hat and bring a chair & own lunch. Morning tea provided.
For directions to this event, please click here or to see the full itinerary of the workshop please click here!

Data Driven Decisions Workshop - Bundaberg
2018-11-13 09:30 - 13:30

Women in Agriculture & Primary Industries Leadership Summit
2018-11-14 08:00 - 2018-11-15 17:00
Women are playing an increasingly important role in a traditionally male-dominated field of Agribusiness, but barriers to executive leadership still remain. So how do you navigate this rocky terrain to turn obstacles into opportunities and position yourself as a leader? By possessing a toolkit of crucial leadership skills and creating a network of professionals, you will have everything you need to excel.
Agribusiness and Primary industries experts from a multitude of organisations have been invited to share their visions of success in the unique context of women’s leadership. The summit will be brought to life through insightful case studies, interactive panels and expert commentaries that will empower you to accelerate your leadership careers and achieve your goals.
Future Farmers Network is proud to partner with Liquid Learning to provide this opportunity at a 10% discounted rate. Click Here to book now & reserve your seat.

Market Diversification Workshop - Bundaberg
2018-11-15 08:30 - 13:00
Are you at a crossroads about how to grow your business? Has your business performance plateaued and you need other growth options? Is diversifying out from your current business model a daunting prospect?
If you answered any of the above questions with a yes, you should consider attending this free workshop. It is specifically designed to give micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) the skills and confidence to compete more effectively in retail,food-service and online channels. It will also assess other commercially based channels to market that may be attractive as part of you growth strategy.
You will be provided with information and tools to:

Develop a strategic planning template with sequential developmental frameworks
Challenge or complement your current thinking about growth opportunities
Understand how to manage both your profitability and your Customer’s profitability
Understand the market assessment process and how to identify opportunities
Identify and communicate ‘what you are famous for’
Understand what you need to do to position your business for growth
Know what actions you must take to create new growth platforms

Presenters include:

John Day – With over 40 years of General Management experience, John’s expertise covers all channels including Grocery, Convenience, General Route, Distributors, Institutional and Catering across a broad range of fresh and centre store categories.
Peter Huskins – Peter has over 40 years of experience at Board and senior executive level with major Retailers both here and overseas, with senior leadership roles in Dept Stores, Discount Dept Stores, Petrol & Convenience, Grocery and Liquor, Hardware, Shopping Centres and more and also writes for Retail World Magazine and Hardware Magazine

This is a FREE event hosted by the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science Entrepreneurs’ Programme in collaboration with Food Innovation Australia Limited (FIAL).
FIAL is an industry led, government funded initiative focused on collaboratively growing the share of Australian food in the global marketplace.
For more information on this workshop, please contact Rod Murray on 0448 148 411.
To register for the workshop, click HERE.
Location: The Neville Room | Bundaberg Business Enterprise Centre | Corner of Quay and Tantitah Streets | Bundaberg QLD 4670

Business EDGE Workshop - Biloela
2018-11-15 08:30 - 2018-11-16 17:00

Webinar - FORAGE - online system to help in the decision making process
2018-11-15 12:30 - 13:30
What is FORAGE? FORAGE is an online system that generates and distributes customised property-scale reports, to help grazing land management decision making. It incorporates climate data, satellite imagery and modelled pasture growth. FREE property information to assist decision making, all from the comfort of your own home/office or on the go using your mobile phone!
What will the webinars cover? Presenter, Grant Stone – Principal Scientist (Department of Environment and Science), will explain what reports and information are currently available, including the popular ‘land type’, ‘rainfall and pasture’ and ‘ground cover’ reports. As well as explain how to access and order reports for your property.
*** If you have limited internet connectivity, you can still participate by listening on your phone and watching the presentation slides. We’ll send these through to you the day before the webinar. Just make sure to select this option when you register. *** To register click here!!
This is a BeefConnect event, brought to you through a partnership between FutureBeef and Beef Central, with funding from the Queensland Government and Meat & Livestock Australia.

Introduction to Biodynamic Growing - Yeppoon
2018-11-16 08:30 - 15:00
An opportunity not to be missed if you are considering growing your food sustainably and organically. This field day will be facilitated by experienced biodynamic practitioners, expert in many facets of growing food using the principles of biodynamics.
So bring your questions, share your experiences and network.
Topics to be covered:

why biodynamic?
biodynamic preparations and how to use them;
making compost and liquid manures;
using the soil, atmospheric and compost preparations and
Moon Planting Calendar.

Please register for catering purposes by calling Fiona Hannaford on 02 6655 0566 or bdoffice@biodynamics.net.au

Holistic Management Workshop - Miriam Vale
2018-11-17 - 2018-11-18
“SAVE the DATE” for the next Landlife Education Holistic Management Workshop to be held in Miriam Vale, QLD!
For further information contact Jason Virtue on 0427 199 766 or email jason@landlifeeducation.com.au
