Burnett Catchment Care Association

GRDC - Grains Research Update - Biloela
2018-12-05 08:30 - 15:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
You’re invited to discuss the latest leading-edge research that’s farm ready for CQ. Topics may be of interest to our Burnett landholders.

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

Where: Biloela ANZAC Memorial Club, 94 Callide St, Biloela,QLD 4715
For more information contact Erica McKay on erica@icanrural.com.au or phone 02 9482 4930
To register click here!!

QATC Chemical Accreditation Course - Bundaberg
2018-12-03 - 2018-12-04
Participants will learn the process of safely preparing and applying chemicals including transporting, handling and storing chemicals safely, and identifying and controlling weeds to comply with legislative requirements.
This chemical short course is delivered by Queensland Agricultural Training Colleges under the AHC32816 Certificate III in Rural Operations qualification. Units of study include Prepare and apply chemicals (AHCCHM303), Transport and store chemicals (AHCCHM304) and Control weeds (AHCPMG301).
What to bring: Participants need to bring lunch, water, morning and afternoon tea. Personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided however you are welcome to bring your own (providing that it complies with the Australian Standards).
AgForce Member discount of 20% applies on the course fee* – state your member number when booking and paying for your course.

Webinar - FORAGE - new information
2018-11-29 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 introduce and explain the newly released ‘fire scar’ and ‘crop frequency and type’ reports. As well as preview the soon to be released ‘pasture growth alert’ and ‘safe carrying capacity’ reports.
*** 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.

Remote Livestock Management Field Day - Springsure
2018-11-28 08:30 - 15:30

South Burnett Community Agriculture Network Meeting - Maidenwell
2018-11-27 17:30 - 19:30 | Maidenwell Community Hall, Kingaroy Cooyar Rd, Maidenwell, QLD, 4615, Australia

Cups On Cups Off (CoCo) Course – Nanango
2018-11-27 09:30 - 2018-11-28 14:30
Mastitis problems in your herd?
Mastitis and milk quality affect the bottom line of all dairy farms. Dairy Australia estimates that every case of clinical mastitis costs at least $270 in treatment costs and lost milk.
Cups On Cups Off is a two-day training course designed by Dairy Australia and delivered by Countdown 2020 trained experts in mastitis and milk quality. Cups On Cups Off helps dairy farmers achieve best practice in milk harvesting, with the emphasis on the detection, treatment and prevention of clinical mastitis.
Cups On Cups Off covers the whole milking process including mastitis management and the roles of people in the dairy. The course is suitable for anyone on a dairy farm who milks cows – from farm owners, managers and share farmers to family members and farm employees. This training has already helped many dairy farmers to reduce the spread of mastitis and lower the risk of clinical cases of mastitis in their herds.
Learn about:

how and why mastitis infections occur
practical methods to detect and deal with mastitis
adapting your milking process to reduce the risk of infections
how to develop an action plan to achieve best practice in milk harvesting

Venue: Nanango RSL, 24-26 Henry Street, Nanango
The course will run 9.30am – 2.30pm both days. Morning tea and lunch will be provided.
This course is being supported by Dairy Australia and there is no cost associated with attending. The course is currently being delivered as an extension activity and as such there is no longer a requirement to enroll through a training organisation.
RSVP: To register your interest in a Cups On Cups Off course contact Belinda Haddow on 0423 00 3638 or belinda@subtropicaldairy.com.au or Kylie Dennis on 0456 191 965 or kylie@subtropicaldairy.com.au
Please note that should there be lass than 6 participants registered for the event, the event may be postponed the day before so please ensure you RSVP.

Remote Livestock Management Field Day - Blackwater
2018-11-27 08:30 - 15:30

4 Day Native Forest Management Workshop: Session 2
2018-11-27 08:00 - 2018-11-28 15:00
The second half of the 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 sun smart clothing including a hat and bring a chair & own lunch. Morning tea provided.
To see the full itinerary of the workshop please click here!

Phoenix Training Workshops - Moura & Emerald
2018-11-26
These courses are FREE to attend for business in the Fitzroy Basin. To download flier click here!!. For more information about the courses click here!!

MOURA – Coal ‘n’ Cattle Hotel – 63 Dawson Hwy – Register by 19 Nov 2018

Mon 26th Nov
Rural Financial Business Management – Part One

Tues 27th Nov
Rural Financial Business Management – Part Two

Wed 28th Nov
Budgeting & Enterprise Planning

Thurs 29th Nov
Livestock Management

Fri 30th Nov
Property Mapping

EMERALD – Emerald Central Hotel – 13 Opal St – Register by 26 Nov 2018

Mon 3rd Dec
Livestock Management

Tues 4th Dec
Property Mapping (scroll to bottom)

Wed 5th Dec
Rural Financial Business Management – Part One

Thurs 6th Dec
Rural Financial Business Management – Part Two

Fri 7th Dec
Budgeting & Enterprise Planning

TO REGISTER click on the course you wish to attend in the table above. This link will take you to the relevant online registration page.
You must complete an online registration for each individual course/day you wish to attend.
Note, when you register you will be asked to enter your PAYMENT DETAILS.
You will NOT be charged unless you cancel your position in the course. See cancellation policy on registration page for more details.
If you have any issues registering, please contact Katie Crozier on (07) 4999 2829 / 0408 874 042 or email Katie.Crozier@fba.org.au

South Burnett Storm Recovery BBQ
2018-11-25 11:00 - 14:00

Central Burnett Landcare Christmas Party
2018-11-24 18:00 - 21:00

Native Food Plant Day - Mungungo
2018-11-24 09:00 - 12:30

TIQ Regional Export Workshop - Rockhampton
2018-11-23 08:30 - 13:30
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: Customs House – Annex Space, 208 Quay Street, Rockhampton
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/

North Burnett Agriculture Network Meeting
2018-11-21 17:30 - 20:30 | The Old Tin Shed, 16309 Burnett Highway, Gayndah, QLD, 4625, Australia

2018 AgFutures Innovation and Investment Forum - Brisbane
2018-11-21 10:00 - 14:00
AgFutures 2018 will coincide with National Agriculture Day, and will showcase the breadth of emerging innovation and investment opportunities in the Queensland agricultural sector at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre on the 21st of November 2018.
The Peter Kenny Medal and Minister’s Emerging Leaders Award will also be presented at AgFutures 2018. These awards will recognise the outstanding contributions of two individuals or organisations to the agriculture, fisheries or forestry sector.
This forum is a must for any industry representative – producers, researchers, policy makers, agribusiness representatives – and will provide an outstanding opportunity to network and participate in thought-provoking discussion.
The AgFutures 2018 program is currently being finalised, but you can secure your tickets now by following this link.
For more information, please contact the AgFutures 2018 team at agfutures@daf.qld.gov.au.

Rabobank - Growing the Family Business
2018-11-21 09:00 - 15:00
When: Wednesday 21 November 2018
Where: DAF Biloela Conference Room, 98-102 State Farm Road, Biloela
A FREE seminar designed by the Client Council and supported by RABOBANK helping the next and current generations grow the family business. This interactive session open to any participants, will involve a hands on approach to learning new skills and techniques.
To RSVP or for more information, please contact Justin Harrison on 0400 282 604 or Justin.Harrison@rabobank.com

Open the Gate to Opportunity Forum - Rockhampton
2018-11-20 08:00 - 17:30 | Rocky Sports Club, 1 Lion Creek Road, Rockhampton, QLD, 4700, Australia
Expert presenters:

Jill Rigney – Senior Trainer – The Right Mind – Brisbane
Bob Shepherd – Principal Extension Officer – DAF – Charters Towers
David McLean – Chairman – Resource Consulting Services Australia – Yeppoon
Tim Emery – Technical Officer – Tropical Beef Technology Services – Roma
Gordon Stone – Founder Director – Agri-Business Development Institute – Toowoomba
Ian Braithwaite – Veterinarian – Mt Isa
Mick Sullivan – Principal Extension Officer – DAF – Rockhampton
Tim Saal – Manager – Rural and Remote Mental Health
James Walker – Managing Director – Agrihive – Longreach

Full details in flyer attached HERE

Chemical Accreditation Course - Gayndah/Mundubbera
2018-11-20 08:00 - 17:00
A chemical Accreditation is coming to the Mundubbera / Gayndah area, delivered by Countryco Training!

Course locations are flexible and determined by bookings
Venue & Times to be confirmed after close of bookings – 5th Nov
Pre & Post-course assessments to be completed for New Accreditation
Participant needs to have 100hrs experience with chemicals to complete 1 day course
Refresher course is half day

Competency Units: AHCCHM303 – Prepare & apply chemicals; AHCCHM304 – Transport, handle & store chemicals

Successful participants are issued with a Statement of Attainment and Accreditation Card
Accreditation valid for 5 years.

Chemical Accreditation as required for Freshcare, Cattlecare, Flockcare, Graincare, Feedlot Accreditation and various other Quality Assurance programs. Also required for Reef Regulations in the Wet Tropics, the Burdekin and the Mackay/Whitsunday catchment areas & for purchase & use of 1080 baits.

NEW Chemical Accreditation – $380pp Certificates valid 5 years
UPDATE Chemical Accreditation – $300pp (able to update if certificate not expired by more than 2yrs at date of course, evidence must be provided at course)
Client Feedback:
The drift section was very engaging & interesting. Geoff made the course very enjoyable & thorough. N Dodd.
Great presentation. Good demonstrations. Clear explanations with good examples gained by experience. R Cooper.
Trainer proved to be very well informed in this subject. Great to listen to. G Peters.
Clear, easy to understand. Good material. Great examples. Good props. Great presenting. S Rowland.
Contact: Geoff Paton
Countryco Training Pty Ltd | 76 Russell Street | TOOWOOMBA QLD 4350 | 07 4639 4919 | 1800 626 681 | Fax 07 4639 4920 | countrycotrain.audit@bigpond.com | www.countryco.com.au | ABN 39 003 951 040

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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!

Business EDGE Workshop - Bundaberg
2018-11-12 08:30 - 2018-11-13 17:00

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

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.

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