Burnett Catchment Care Association

Chainsaw Accreditation - Mundubbera
2019-07-26 08:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
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!!

Strategic Parasite Management
2019-08-07 09:30 - 12:00
Virbac Australia invites you to a catered event to hear from guest speakers who will highlight sustainable tick and worm management and strategic drenching practices. Listen to Virbac’s Dr Matt Ball and Brisbane Valley “Mt Brisbane Droughtmasters” Don McConnel, talk on parasite control with emphasis on cattle tick.
Where: Pioneer Lodge Motel 100 Kingaroy St Kingaroy QLD 4610
RSVP: Simon Richardson – Virbac 0428 983 718 simon.richardson@virbac.com.au

Governance Workshop - Mundubbera
2019-08-08 17:00 - 20:00

Subsoil Manuring Seminar - Toowoomba
2019-08-12 10:30 - 16:30
Soil constraints, which are due to various unfavourable soil characteristics can occur in the soil surface or subsoil, and are a major limiting factor for agricultural production in Australia.
Deep placement of organic soil amendments and fertilisers could be a way of overcoming some subsoil constraints and increase productivity. Queensland farmers want to know if subsoil manuring works for them, in what conditions (soil, crop, climate) and at what costs.
Join Agforce Qld at the Subsoil Manuring Seminar in Toowoomba to learn more from local and interstate experts and practitioners.
The full agenda and registration are at http://bit.ly/subsoil

General Meeting - Mundubbera
2019-08-14 08:00 - 17:00
The next BCCA General Meeting will be held on Thursday 22 August 2019 at the North Burnett Community Services Building on 69 Stuart Russell Street, Mundubbera.
The meeting will kick off at 9.30am. Morning tea and lunch provided.
Notice of Agenda click here!!

North Burnett Leadership Series - Gayndah
2019-08-17 17:30 - 20:30
The North Burnett Leadership Series will enhance leadership in North Burnett communities by building skills and confidence. This fantastic series of workshops has been inspired by the success of the Red Earth Community Foundation’s Workshop series held in the South Burnett during 2018. The series will deliver:
• Three educational workshops open to the entire community of the North Burnett and neighbouring regions.
• One study tour to gain a practical understanding of social and economic enterprises in the Toowoomba region, engaging with community and business leaders.
• One alumni development session and Community Leaders Dinner to continue to support and grow a network of leaders in the North Burnett. This program will contribute to the social and economic capacity of the region, build resilience to face challenges and encourage positive change into the future.
For more information click here!!

Timber Industry BBQ - Maryborough
2019-08-18 11:30 - 14:00
Private Forestry Services Queensland invite you to a “Hardwood is Good” rally.
The Queensland Hardwood Timber Industry is coming under increasing pressure from many directions. The critical aspect for the Queensland Timber Industry will be future resource supply, and to date this has not been adequately addressed by either Industry or Government. On one hand, we have world class timber species, a robust code of practice, existing infrastructure, processors and markets. One the other hand we have a shortage of skilled workers, diminishing resource availability and an unstable policy environment that undermines long-term investment potential.
Without drastic intervention, the future of the 40 hardwood mills of southern Queensland and the thousands of people the extended industry employs, will be in halved and growers will have a reduced market potential.
We are planning an industry big day out (and free BBQ) in Maryborough on Sunday the 18th August, to promote the critical aspect of the timber industry and its impacts on income and livelihood to a raft of families across rural southern Queensland.
WE need as many people there as we can get to demonstrate the importance of this industry ahead of the release of the Draft Code of Practice.
There is a forecast of very regressive changes to the Code of Practice for Native Forest Management to be released in the coming months. This is not a political rally but a focus on the many families associated with the industry – growers, processors, harvest and haulage contractors, retail and wholesale etc coming together to promote the positive aspects of the industry and some of the impediments facing it.
We are hoping for more than 1000 people attending with at least a bus load from every mill (40) in SE Qld and hundreds of growers. The event is to be held at the Granville Soccer Club, Banana Street, Maryborough, commencing at 11.30am and running till 2.30 – 3.00pm. Any assistance in the organisation and promotion of this event will be greatly appreciated.
RSVP: 11th August 2019

Northern Beef Research Update Conference - Brisbane
2019-08-19 - 2019-08-22
For more information please contact the NBRUC 2019 Conference Secretariat T: 07 3848 2100 | E: nbruc2019@expertevents.com.au | www.nbruc2019.com

Livestock Advisor Workshop - Brisbane
2019-08-19 09:00 - 16:00
Meat & Livestock Australia has launched a series of new workshops for livestock advisors and consultants. Livestock Advisor Updates are regionally relevant, one-day technical workshops held in northern, southern and western Australia
The workshops provide opportunities for livestock advisors, leading producers and professional extension consultants to:

learn about the latest red meat R&D
gain skills, tools and knowledge to increase their offering to clients
network with peers.

New advisor bursaries
The Livestock Advisor Updates program aims to support the entry of less experienced/new industry participants into red meat advisory roles. Bursaries to attend Red Meat Advisor Updates in each region (north, south and west) are available to new advisors. More information about the bursary and application forms can be accessed here.
Register today
Registrations are now open.

The Farming & Grazing for Profit School - Maryborough
2019-08-21 - 2019-08-27
Resource Consulting Services have a small number of seats available at the Maryborough Farming & Grazing for Profit School , being held 21-27 August. This is the last Queensland Farming & Grazing for Profit School with seats available until 2020 (Rockhampton is sold out and a waitlist is operating).
Discover how you can lift soil health and crop quality, boost profits and improve your satisfaction with life on the land.
Get in quick or risk missing out! Call RCS today to book – 1800 356 004. For more information click here!!

Working Wisely with Water - Apple Tree Creek
2019-08-21 13:00 - 14:30

BCCA General Meeting
2019-08-22 09:30 - 13:00

Powering Productivity for Profit - Kingaroy
2019-08-23 10:00 - 13:00
Heritage Seeds is pleased to invite you to attend our travelling seminar series for Northern beef producers, ‘Powering Productivity for Profit’. Showcasing the latest products, advice and industry developments for maximising animal performance in tropical pasture systems. This program will include presentations by Heritage Seeds’ expert agronomists, as well as guest speakers from leading industry partners, including Meat & Livestock Australia, Lallemand Animal Nutrition, Incitec Pivot Fertilisers and Resource Consulting Services.
Topics to be covered include:
• Market update and the latest on pasture dieback
• Maximising animal performance in tropical pasture systems
• Managing feed availability and performance in northern pasture systems
• Successful establishment and nutrition of tropical pastures
• Soil health and grazing management
To register: Arthur Salisbury 0413 442 816 asalisbury@heritageseeds.com.au or Karen Moores Freecall 1800 007 333 kmoores@heritageseeds.com.au
For more information click here and to register click here.

Nematodes - online session
2019-08-28 18:00 - 18:45
Get the Jump on Nematodes – Hort360 Zoom Session
Get the Jump on Nematodes is a virtual workshop – a ZOOM session – which you can participate in from basically anywhere that you have internet access. This session will be joined by nematode specialist researcher Dr Jady Li. Understanding nematode biology is an important step in identifying the most effective treatment options. Questions and answers will be welcomed and trial results from local research here in the Burnett-Mary and Fitzroy regions will be shared.
For support, contact: Michelle Haase 0428 586 890 mhaase@growcom.com.au
To register click here!!

Monto Agriculture Strategy Official Launch
2019-08-29 06:00 - 21:00

Landcare Week
2019-09-02 - 2019-09-08
More information click here!!

Regenerative Pasture Management Workshop - Gympie
2019-09-07 09:00 - 14:00
Regenerative Pasture Management Workshop using Natural Sequence Farming Principles. Hosted by Stuart Andrews. During this four-hour workshop participants will enhance their knowledge of the following:
• Slow down water movement passively
• Rehydrate landscapes
• Stop erosion
• Reduce sediment movement
• Filter water flow with plants
• Build fertility by increasing biodiversity and complex ecosystems
• Stop losses of fertility, water & matter
• Increase productivity by harnessing more sunlight and working against gravity
• Managing the use of livestock
• Building resilience back into pasture and landscapes
RSVP: Gympie Landcare 5483 8866 education@gympielandcare.org.au, The bus leaves at 8.00am from Gympie Landcare office: 5 Groves Road Araluen QLD 4570
This workshop will be held out at the property of Stuart Andrews, in Kybong. Those who have registered will be transported by bus from our office to the property and back on the day.

To register click here!!

Nutrition Farming Workshop - Gympie
2019-09-14 09:00 - 13:30
Gympie District Landcare invite you to come along to a Nutrition Farming Workshop! Your soil is your greatest asset. It is the essence of your productive potential and profitability. Soil health is also key to stressfree farming. The common catch cry is, “our soils aren’t what they used to be”. In this fascinating half-day seminar, internationally acclaimed soil specialist, Graeme Sait, will help you reclaim resilience and profitability on the farm.
More information here.
Register here.

Growing Creative Communities - Mount Perry
2019-09-14 10:00 - 14:00

Soil Health & Your Wealth - Gayndah
2019-09-17 09:30 - 13:30
To Register contact Rita at NTS: 07 5472 9900 or email : rita@nutri-tech.com.au
Limited seats – registration essential!
Morning Tea provided
Course handout, pen and notepad available for $5

Improving Resilience & Risk-Based Decision Making - Gaeta
2019-09-18 10:00 - 14:00

Annual Reef Science Forum- Bundaberg
2019-09-19 09:00 - 16:30
Extension Officers, industry, government, NRM organisations, Landcare groups and others are invited to join us at the Burnett Mary Science Forum. This event is jam packed with the latest science, research and information on the Paddock to Reef program covering regional water quality monitoring, paddock and catchment scale modelling, urban impacts and information on industry management practice adoption. Program leaders and scientists will provide an overview of the Paddock to Reef program and the Reef Plan catchment targets. You will also find out more about the great work that other projects are achieving to address water quality outcomes in the region.
For any enquiries contact Cathy Mylrea: 4181 2999 cathy.mylrea@bmrg.org.au
Register here.

Improving Resilience & Risk-Based Decision Making - Coalstoun Lakes
2019-09-19 10:00 - 14:00

Nuffield Conference - Brisbane
2019-09-20 - 2019-09-21
Early bird registrations have opened for Nuffield Australia’s flagship event, which will be held at the Royal International Convention Centre, the home of Brisbane’s EKKA precinct. This year’s theme is based on the three key pillars of ‘Collaborate, Innovate and Cultivate’.
The conference opens with the Awards Dinner, followed by two days of informative seminars, networking events, trade exhibitions, and a tour of Scholar’s farms and agribusinesses across the Darling Downs region on Friday 20 and Saturday 21 September.
Early bird registration is now open! To register, or to find out more information, visit https://nuffield.com.au/2019-nuffield-australia-national-conference/
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Heartland Festival - Gayndah
2019-09-20 - 2019-09-22
A weekend devoted to the showcasing of all things made, grown and produced in the North Burnett region.
Renee McGilvery 0427 755 850 info@heartlandfestival.com.au
