Burnett Catchment Care Association

AgVention
2019-10-25 10:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
Showcasing innovation, invention and ideas – AgVention is a field day like no other! This inaugural event is bringing together an incredible array of people and organisations from both the local area and as far away as Silicon Valley. Anyone interested in food production, agri-innovation and the future of farming are encouraged to come. Jump onto the Eventbrite link to see the line up and secure your tickets!

Fruit Fly Forum
2019-10-22 13:00 - 15:00
Bundaberg Fruit and Vegetable Growers is hosting a Fruit Fly Forum on 22 October, from 1-3pm. Professor Dick Drew, the creator of the Fruition Trap, will be speaking about the biology of the fruit fly, as well as why the fruit fly likes Bundaberg and how the urban community has a part in pest management. To express your interest in attending, contact Hannah Lemon at ido@bfvg.com.au.

Taking Care of Business
2019-10-22 10:00 - 14:00

Mapping Workshop - Tansey
2019-10-17 09:30 - 14:00
Burnett Mary Regional Group invites you to a mapping workshop. Learn how to: draw fencelines, add water points, measure paddock sizes, find out differences in elevation and more. Use Qld Globe to access layers on: vegetation management, regional ecosystems, flora trigger areas, land types, soil sites and SmartMaps.
Where: Tansey Bowls Club Burnett Highway Tansey QLD 4601
RSVP: Dominique Glasgow (07) 4181 2999 dominique.glasgow@bmrg.org.au or BMRG admin (07) 4181 2999 admin@bmrg.org.au

South Burnett Ag Network - Durong
2019-10-16 15:00 - 17:30
All are welcome to attend the next South Burnett Ag Network focussing on drought and stock route management. Guest presenters will include DAF staff; Roger Sneath, Damien O’Sullivan, Steph Denman and Jason Reberger.
For more information please contact BIEDO on 0400 695 456 community@biedo.org.au. Also, follow BIEDO Facebook page for updates

North Burnett Ag Network - Eidsvold
2019-10-16 09:30 - 12:00
All are welcome to attend the next North Burnett Ag Network focussing on drought and stock route management. Guest presenters will include DAF staff; Roger Sneath, Damien O’Sullivan, Steph Denman and Jason Reberger.

More details contact – BIEDO 0400 695 456 community@biedo.org.au. Also, Follow BIEDO Facebook page for updates

Women in Agriculture Day - Mundubbera
2019-10-15 08:30 - 15:00
Celebrate International Rural Women’s Day together in Mundubbera!
– Guest Speakers
– Trade Stands
– Connect with old and new friends
– Raffle and Lucky Door Prizes
To register click here!!

Farmers Big Day Out - Wondai
2019-10-11 08:00 - 17:00
Grab the family or drag along a mate, Wondai is hosting one huge afternoon of fun – and it’s free! There’ll be whips cracking, dogs jumping, bulls bucking and chainsaws running, not to mention a concert by Brendon Walmsley. Held between 12-7pm on 26 October, throw it in your calendar now – details here!

Property Mapping & Farm Management Systems Webinar
2019-10-09 12:30 - 13:30

Regenerative Soils workshop & farm walk
2019-10-09 08:30 - 14:00

RCS Grazing Clinic - Biggenden
2019-10-09 08:20 - 2019-10-11 12:30
To register download the registration form and return to Resource Consulting Services.

Central Burnett Landcare - AGM
2019-09-28 13:30 - 15:00
Where: Landcare Shed, Jack Parr Street Mundubbera.

Permaculture Design Cerificate Course - Kin Kin
2019-09-28
Learn from a team of teachers and specialist presenters – community teachers, Ian Trew, and Christina Laurikainen. Benefit from a collective experience, inspiration, valuable knowledge, and personal attention post course. Specialist presenters on urban permaculture, syntropic farming, governance and community, fungi, mindfulness training, natural movement, food preservation, cell grazing, holistic management, and more.
Two-day course offered over 5 weekends: 28-29 Sept, 5-6 Oct, 12-13 Oct, 19-20 Oct and 26-27 Oct. 8.30am – 5.30pm
FEE: by donation, payable each weekend if possible or up front, whichever suits you best.
Permaculture Research Institute Sunshine Coast Inc. 0444 522 374
More information here!!

Soil Solution Workshop - Proserpine
2019-09-26 08:45 - 17:00
Book and pay by August 23 to receive the special early bird price of $400. Standard pricing of $500 applies after this date. Seats are limited so please book early!

Soil Solution Workshop - Emerald
2019-09-23 08:45 - 17:00
Join RCS facilitator Nic Kentish to hear industry leading information on how you can reduce inputs while improving the production, health and value of your land. The Soil Solutions Workshop focuses on understanding the strong links between how soil biology and nutrient components are managed, the health of land and the profitability of business.
Book and pay by August 23 to receive the special early bird price of $400. Standard pricing of $500 applies after this date. Seats are limited so please book early!

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

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/
To keep up to date with the latest from Nuffield Australia, connect at:
Website: www.nuffield.com.au
Twitter: @nuffieldaust and #nuffieldag #producechange
Facebook: Nuffield Australia

Improving Resilience & Risk-Based Decision Making - Coalstoun Lakes
2019-09-19 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 - Gaeta
2019-09-18 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

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

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.

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!!

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

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

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!!

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.

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

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