Burnett Catchment Care Association

Farming Innovations Field Day - Theodore
2019-04-30 08:00 - 16:30 (Australia/Melbourne)
Join Fitzroy Basin Association for a free workshop and find out the latest technology available for your property.
Learn about:
Walk Over Weigh (WOW) Systems
Virtual Fencing with Charlton Honig from Agersens
GPS Cattle Ear Tags with Pieter Vogels from mOOvement
Long Range Solar Energy Drones with Amaury Wiest from Sunbirds Aero Australia
Remote Water Monitoring with William Harrington from Direct Injection Technologies

When – Tuesday 30 April 8am – 4.30pm
Where – Gyranda MS 324 Theodore
Cost – Free event
RSVP by Friday 26 April to
Ellie Carter – FBA Senior Land Management Officer
07 4999 2841
0408 574 129
ellie.carter@fba.org.au
For more information click here!!

Better Bull Selection - Breeding Better Profits
2019-04-30 - 2019-05-02
John Bertram and Alan Laing are leaders in the field of genetic gain and reproduction in the beef industry. Combining the latest in research and development with practical know how this course is designed to help integrate that knowledge into your breeding program.
Location: Eidsvold Bowls Club and “Belvadere” Eidsvold Station
Cost: $600 per registrant for the full 3 days
RSVP by – 15th April 2019 to Monto Vet Services (07) 4166 1285 or email: admin@montovetsurgery.com.au

Business Edge Workshop - Monto
2019-04-29 08:00 - 2019-04-30 17:00
The Business Edge workshop is to be held at Monto on 29 & 30 April 2019 and will allow participants to acquire the knowledge and skills to determine if all the family needs and aspirations can be funded by the business, prepare and understand key financial information on your business and assess and manage agricultural business risk. The workshop will also help producers to better understand and manage enterprise performance, including understanding what the key profit drivers are, how to influence them and what effect they have on overall business performance.
The standard cost to attend the workshop is $1,500 pp (1 person) or $1,250 pp (2+ people from same business).
For more information or to register, please click here!

Beef Production Seminar - Gin Gin
2019-04-28 08:30 - 14:00
Beef Production Seminar hosted by ‘Vet Cross’. This workshop an initiative of The Better Beef for the Reef program delivered by the Burnett Mary Regional Group and funded through the State of Queensland acting through the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection.
When: Sunday, 28 April 2019, 8.30am – 2pm
Where: Function Centre at Gin Gin Showgrounds
Topics covered:

Prevalence of local reproductive diseases and how to prevent these from costing your business money.
The importance of developing breeding objectives and how new genetic technologies can improve the bottom line.
An update on current beef genetic projects.
How to manage herd sire reproductive health.
Achieving gold star animal welfare standards cost effectively.

Presenters:

Tim Emery – Technical Officer – Tropical Beef Technology Services – Roma
Dr Emily Pelling BVSc – Veterinarian – Vet Cross
Dr Andrew Marland BVSc – Veterinarian – Vet Cross

RSVP – by Wednesday, 24 April 2019 to Amanda at Vet Cross on (07) 4151 5044 or email marketing@vetcross.com.au

Natural Sequence Farming Workshop - Maidenwell
2019-04-13 09:00 - 16:00
The Kingaroy Landcare Group invite you to join Stuart Andrews from the Tarwyn Park Training team for a field day on redesigning your farm using Natural Sequence Farming techniques.
This field day will cover topics such as reading landscapes, fully utilising your farms natural resources, redesigning your own property, increasing water storage capacity, increasing biodiversity, reducing runoff, controlling erosion and lowering your farm costs and boosting profits.
Stuart Andrews is a farmer who has dedicated over 30 years of his life to understanding, practicing and teaching land rehabilitation techniques. Stuart was raised on the 1,500 acre property “Tarwyn Park”, Bylong, the celebrated home of Natural Sequence Farming (NSF), pioneered by his father Peter Andrews.
Venue: “Deep Creek” 4409 Kingaroy Cooyar Road, Maidenwell QLD 4615
To RSVP and for more information contact:
Steve Bliss – Kingaroy Landcare Group
0407 982 943
sbliss1951@gmail.com

Soil Health Workshop - Emerald & Namgoori
2019-04-11 - 2019-04-12

Business Development Workshop - Monto
2019-04-10 18:00 - 21:00

Utilising NLIS in your Beef Business
2019-04-10 08:30 - 14:00

North Burnett Tourism Forum - Binjour & Monto
2019-04-08 - 2019-04-09
North Burnett Regional Council invites local businesses and community members to attend one of the 2019 North Burnett Tourism Forums. Forum attendees will gain an understanding and insight from our tourism partners on emerging tourism trends, and how to leverage business opportunities from these trends. Attendees are able to actively participate in discussions regarding the economic and social benefits tourism

Are you interested in becoming a North Burnett Tourism Ambassador?
Do you want to understand the current tourism market and the current tourism trends?
Do you want to know how social media can be used to attract the tourism market?
Do you want to learn how we can make our travellers feel like our G.U.E.S.T. during their stay in our naturally beautiful region?

Binjour
Date: Monday 8th April 2019 Location: Binjour Bowls Club Time: 8.30am – 3.30 pm
Monto
Date: Tuesday 9th April 2019 Location: Monto Colonial Motel
Time: 8.30am – 3.30 pm
If you would like further information on these workshops or would like to register to attend, please RSVP to Councils Economic Development team on 1300 696 272 or email admin@northburnett.qld.gov.au

Grant Writing Workshop - Emerald
2019-04-05 09:00 - 14:00

Grant Writing Workshop - Banana
2019-04-04 09:00 - 14:00

Business Development Workshop - Eidsvold
2019-04-03 18:00 - 21:00

Grant Writing Workshop - Rockhampton
2019-04-03 09:00 - 14:00

Breeding EDGE Workshop - Rockhampton
2019-04-03 08:00 - 17:00
Presenters
• Felicity Hamlyn-Hill – Beef Enterprise Advisory Services Pty Ltd
• Tim Emery – Tropical Beef Technology Services
• Mick Sullivan – Qld Department Agriculture & Fisheries
• ACV & BULLCHECK accredited vet
Price
$1,750 + GST / 1st person from one business
$1,450 + GST / 2nd and 3rd person from same business
Corporate rate + GST/ 5 or more participants from the one business
Cost includes comprehensive set of Workshop Notes, Workbook, electronic files, other materials and catering.
Producers meeting eligibility criteria may claim the FBA Training Reimbursement Program which covers 70% of the total course cost, capped at $700 per financial year. More information on this subsidy can be found here.

Syntropic Agroforestry Workshop
2019-03-30 09:00 - 15:00
Click here for registration form!!

North Burnett Ag Network - Monto
2019-03-28 18:00 - 20:00
An opportunity for agricultural industry stakeholders to connect and share insights, challenges and opportunities relevant to the local area

BIEDO Pop Up Office – North Burnett
2019-03-28
Save the date for the North Burnett BIEDO Pop Up Office – 28 March 2019
Contact BIEDO for more information
0400 695 456
connect@biedo.org.au

Business Development Workshop - Mundubbera
2019-03-27 18:00 - 21:00

Regional Biosecurity Workshops - Maryborough
2019-03-27 10:00 - 13:00
WBBROC Councils’ Invasive Species Advisory Committee have developed the Wide Bay Burnett Regional Biosecurity Strategy.
The Strategy aims to provide an overarching framework to align invasive species (weed and pest animal) management goals across the Wide Bay Burnett region. To assist in the review process, the committee is seeking input from regional stakeholders on the Strategy.
Regional working groups, which are open to all stakeholders, will be used to identify and understand regional and local environmental, economic, social and cultural values/assets that the Wide Bay Burnett community want to protect from invasive species. The regional working groups provide an opportunity for stakeholders to participate in setting the direction for invasive species management across the Wide Bay Burnett, as well as providing an opportunity to engage with other like-minded stakeholders.
To RSVP and for more information:
Josh Dyke – WBBROC
0488 953 844
Josh.dyke@wbbroc.org.au
Regional working groups will be held from 10am to 1pm at the following locations:
11 March – North Burnett Regional Council Chambers, 34-36 Capper Street, Gayndah
12 March – Bundaberg Multiplex, 1 Civic St, Bundaberg
21 March – Kingaroy Town Common Hall, Oliver Bond Street, Kingaroy
22 March – The Pavilion Conference and Reception Centre, 77 Exhibition Rd, Southside
27 March – Woccoo Community Hall, Woocoo Dr, Oakhurst

Grazing BMP - Gayndah
2019-03-26 08:00 - 2019-03-27 16:00 | Gayndah Art Gallery, 34 Meson Street, Gayndah, 4625
Is your business performing at its best?
Are you where the grazing industry needs you to be?
How long has it been since you sat down and reviewed your business from top to bottom?

Here is your golden opportunity to improve your PRODUCTIVITY, PROFITABILITY and SUSTAINABILITY.

You are invited to a free 2-day Grazing BMP workshop.
By participating you will:

hear from guest speakers covering each of the 5 GBMP modules (listed below)
self-assess your practices against an industry-developed set of standards developed by producers for producers
identify opportunities and actions to improve your business performance
access free information and support
meet and learn from other graziers

What is Grazing BMP?
Grazing BMP is a self-assessment tool that allows participants to benchmark their current practice against an industry-developed set of standards developed by producers for producers.
Five modules have been developed that combine grazier know-how as well as the best available science.
The Grazing BMP modules are completed via a self-assessment process.
It gives you an opportunity to reflect on your practices and see where you might be able to make a change for the better.
The 5 modules are:

Soil health
People & business
Grazing land management
Animal health & welfare
Animal production

By being part of Grazing BMP you also:

Help the grazing industry to be proactive rather than reactive
Provide VOLUME to your industry’s voice

Whether you are starting up or have been in the game all your life – don’t miss this “business health check” opportunity.
Come along and complete all 5 modules over 2 days.
Gayndah 2-day workshop
When: Tuesday 26th & Wednesday 27th of March
TIME: 8am cuppa for 8:30am start – 4.30pm
Where: Gayndah Art Gallery – Upstairs room, 34 Meson Street, Gayndah QLD 4625
Cost: Free – but registrations are essential (morning tea & lunch provided – please advise any special dietary requirements)
RSVP: Friday March 15 (limited spaces available)
Contact: Ryan Trott ryan.trott@bmrg.org.au or Ph: (07) 4181 2999

Regional Biosecurity Workshops - Gympie
2019-03-22 10:00 - 13:00

Regional Biosecurity Workshops - Kingaroy
2019-03-21 10:00 - 13:00

Incorporating Climate Variability into Grazing Risk Management - Gin Gin
2019-03-21 08:30 - 14:00
Where: Gin Gin Showgrounds function room
When: Thursday 21st March, 8.30am to 2pm
Speakers: Dr. Chelsea Jarvis (USQ), Damien O’Sullivan (DAF), and Peter Crawford (NACP Climate Mate Central Qld.)
Please book in: Contact Peter Crawford on mobile 0427 024 921, or e-mail peter.crawford@usq.edu.au, at least 5 days before your workshop of choice, for catering purposes. Please state numbers, workshop location, and any specific dietary requirements.

Please note: Workshops in Biloela and Mundubbera have been cancelled!!!

Grazing Fundamentals EDGE – Toowoomba
2019-03-19 08:30 - 16:30
Presenters
Jill Alexander – Applied Ag
M: 0427 764 897
E: jillalexander@bigpond.com
Col Paton – Ecorich Grazing
M: 0427 006 235
E: info@ecorichgrazing.com.au
Price
$825pp including GST
Cost includes workshop, a comprehensive
set of Workshop Notes, Workbook and all
catering.
Register now for Grazing fundamentals EDGE
Places are limited. Register via
Jill Alexander – M: 0427 764 897, E: jillalexander@bigpond.com
To book online please go to: https://www.trybooking.com/BANKS

Biodynamics Workshop - burying cow horns and more!
2019-03-16 09:00 - 2019-03-17 16:00 | Kilkivan Community Farm, 252 Mudlo Road, Kilkivan, QLD, 4600, Australia
This is a 2 days workshop with Shane Joyce & Guests
Shane Joyce is a well-known innovative farmer with extensive practical knowledge in regenerative agriculture, organic beef cattle grazing and agro forestry since 1974.
His irreverent approach and unique way of viewing the world inspires and empowers people that come to the field days & workshops.
In this workshop, Shane Joyce is excited to share processes and tools to offer you the possibility to engage with Elementals and use subtle energies to explore the greatest possibilities for food production in alignment with Gaia.
Venue: Kilkivan Community Farm, 252 Mudlo Road, Kilkivan QLD 4600
To keep up to date with this event, join the Biodynamics Workshop – burying cow horns and more event on Facebook.
Or to purchase tickets follow this link to Eventbrite.

Livestock Data & Emerging Technology Workshop - Rockhampton
2019-03-15 10:00 - 14:00

Bred Well, Fed Well - Banana
2019-03-13 08:30 - 16:30

'Scaling' up your business - Parkhurst
2019-03-13 08:30 - 16:30
Learn how to get the most out of your livestock scales to make accurate management decisions.

Latest technologies
Benefits of livestock scales
Using scales to measure livestock and paddock performance
Data export and analysis
Practical crushside demonstration

Venue: DAF Parkhurst – Conference Centre, 25 Yeppoon Road ,Parkhurst Qld 4702 Australia
Free event! Smokos and lunch provided
Register here!

Australian Biosphere Conference - Maryborough
2019-03-13 - 2019-03-15
The inaugural Australian Biosphere Conference is being held in Maryborough from 13-15 March 2019!
The conference is your opportunity to learn, share and celebrate what it means to be part of a vibrant, healthy, and connected Biosphere Reserve Community. As a conference delegate, you will enjoy an inspirational program of presentations and exhibits. You will be invited to connect with the artistic and cultural heart of Traditional Owners, learn how to build community capacity and leadership, and hear first-hand from our best industry leaders and innovators.
Places are limited… to learn more about the conference and register, please click here. You can also follow the Facebook event for more exciting news in the lead up!

Regional Biosecurity Workshops - Bundaberg
2019-03-12 10:00 - 13:00
