Burnett Catchment Care Association

Small Farms Field Day - Bucca
2020-02-03 09:00 - 15:30 (Australia/Melbourne)
**Learn how an integrated approach can be a more effective way of controlling weeds and feral animal**
Bucca Sports Ground – 28 Longs Road, Bucca

Feeding livestock during the drought - Kingaroy
2020-02-01 09:00 - 12:30

Rural Wellbeing Extension Program
2020-01-28
Through BIEDO’s Rural Wellbeing Extension Program, Karen is available at various community events with some great resources and support for producers and the wider rural community.
Catch Karen at:

28th Jan – Murgon & Coolabunia Sales
12th Feb – Monto & Eidsvold Sales
20th Feb – Biggenden Sale
25th Feb – Murgon & Coolabunia Sales

Qld Globe Mapping Workshop - Mundubbera
2020-01-23 09:00 - 14:00

Women in Horticulture Wide Bay Burnett Tour
2020-01-23 08:00 - 17:00
Technologies and farming practices which enhance farming efficiencies; – Practice changes that reduce impacts on reef water quality; and – Infrastructure modifications to utilise alternative energy sources.
February – March 2020
For more information call Bree Grima 0403 616 702
Location to be confirmed

Talking Paradise
2019-12-12

Land For Wildlife
2019-12-07 08:30 - 11:00

SRA Souther Group Bus Tour
2019-12-04 09:00 - 15:30

Burnett Christmas - Mundubbera
2019-12-04 - 2019-12-14
The Burnett Christmas Pop-Up shop aims to promote and support small home businesses in the North Burnett region. Shopping local helps our economy grow and provides the little extras for families in our drought affected community.
Burnett Christmas is a 10 Day exhibition showcasing the ‘Best Buys of the Burnett’ for all your Christmas shopping needs! Find unique & high quality handmade gifts while supporting home businesses in the Burnett.
∙ JEWELLERY ∙ TASTY TREATS ∙ CLOTHING ∙ HOMEWARES ∙ ∙ LEATHER GOODS ∙ ART & CRAFT ∙ TIMBER WORK ∙ POTTERY + MUCH MORE!
FURTHER DETAILS OR BECOME AN EXHIBITOR: cblandcareprojects@gmail.com Lynette 0487 654 453 Michelle 0437 809 259

Farm Walk & Information Session
2019-12-01 14:00 - 17:00

Working Dog School
2019-11-30 - 2019-12-01

Nutrition, Supplements & Drought Feeding Workshop - Monto
2019-11-29 09:30 - 14:30
***Location for workshop changed to Monto RSL***

Profitable Decision Making - Kilkivan
2019-11-27 09:00 - 12:30
To register – click here!!

Gully Erosion Field Day
2019-11-26 08:30 - 12:00

North Burnett Leadership Series Study Tour
2019-11-26 - 2019-11-27

Holistic Farming Workshop - Wandoan
2019-11-21 15:00 - 19:00
Hear from specialists in holistic farming practices:-
Guest speakers
Tim Wright – landscape manager and pioneer of the Savory system of holistic planned grazing in Australia
David McLean – Chariman RCS, experienced educator and advisor on regenerative ag and Grazing for Profit
Rod Chisholm – CEO Soils for Life

To register click here!!

Soil Conservation Day - Grain Growers
2019-11-20 09:00 - 15:00

RCS - Kit day - Thangool
2019-11-19 09:30 - 16:00
Join Brett and Pip Krafft’s ‘Rainbow Hill’, Thangool to discuss:
– How to achieve herd impact with minimal cost
– How to restart the system coming out of a dry period with no feed
– Cost/price squeeze: relating the Three Secrets of Profit back to on-farm practices… and more.

A tour of the property will commence after lunch.
This is a free opportunity to share and learn from peers about how to approach different challenges and opportunities.
More info and RSVP here!!

Phosphorous management in Central Queensland - Gin Gin
2019-11-18 08:30 - 13:00
To register for the Phosphorus management in Central Queensland workshop, go to https://phosphorus2019.eventbrite.com.au or contact Kylie Hopkins on 07 4843 2615.

Grazing Naturally - Wondai
2019-11-16 - 2019-11-17

Extension Professional Development - Childers
2019-11-12 09:30 - 15:00

Webinar - How to manage established leucaena
2019-11-06 12:30 - 13:30
Leucaena is a perennial forage that can significantly improve productivity and profitability of beef production systems in northern Australia. However, leucaena has specific management requirements to maximise productivity and profitability, whilst ensuring long term sustainability.
Join Stuart Buck (DAF Senior Agronomist) as he discusses the on-going management requirements of leucaena via webinar.
Topics to be discussed include:
• Optimum grazing management,
• Optimum plant height for grazing,
• Soil fertility management, and
• Rumen bug management.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
View System Requirements
Register now.

Chemical Accredation Courses - Mundubbera / Gayndah TBC
2019-11-06 09:00 - 17:00
Mundubbera / Gayndah– Wed 6th Nov

Venue & Times to be confirmed after close of bookings – 21st Oct
Course locations are flexible and determined by bookings
New (1 day – $420pp) & Refresher (1/2 day – $320pp) course conducted on same day
Pre course assessment to be completed for New Accreditation

Competency Units: AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases; AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals

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

For more information and to book in please contact: Countryco Training Pty Ltd, Phone – 07 4639 4919 or 1800 626 681 or Email – countrycotrain.audit@bigpond.com

AgForce Cattle Board Invitation - Kumbia
2019-11-01 10:30 - 17:00

Mary River Rehabilitation Projects
2019-10-29 14:00 - 16:00

Building Communication Skills - Monto
2019-10-29 08:45 - 2019-10-30 15:00

Shed Full Of Knowledge - Kingaroy
2019-10-25 18:00 - 20:30
AgForce invites you to join them for this practical, interactive “Shed Full of Knowledge” designed to inform producers about the recent updates to protected plants mapping, reef regulations and the implications for producers. Held in Kingaroy on 25 October from 6pm. For details and to RSVP, click here.

AgVention
2019-10-25 10:00 - 16:00
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
