Burnett Catchment Care Association

Supporting Agriculture with business continuity planning and managing the supply chain disruption-webinar
2020-03-26 13:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause widespread disruption, it is important for the agriculture sector to collaborate, protect and formulate action plans to alleviate risks in order to survive.
BDO, in partnership with the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, will deliver a series of webinars over the coming weeks to provide you with expert support to help you minimise the impact and lead discussions on the key issues as they unfold.
In the first live webinar, BDO’s Business Continuity Planning Partner, Mark Cushing and Food & Agribusiness Executive Director, Margaux Beauchamp will outline guidance measures the agriculture industry needs to consider in response to COVID-19, and discuss vital measures to prepare and protect the supply chain now, and overtime. The session will cover:

Business continuity planning measures and action items for consideration (including impacts on sustainability, health and safety, technology and supply chain)
Insights and updates from within the industry’s supply chain working groups
Discuss strategies for supply chain protection as COVID-19 restrictions are put in place
Live Q&A time to answer specific questions you have or share issues you are facing.

Webinar details
Date: Thursday 26 March
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
If you have any questions to submit before the session, please email events.brisbane@bdo.com.au or submit your question in the registration form process.
Please register to receive more COVID-19 updates and invitations to future webinars dedicated for the Agriculture sector.

Weed Identification & Hygiene Training - Childers
2020-03-27 12:30 - 16:30

Online Chemical Accreditation
2020-04-02 07:00 - 16:00
Registration & full payment must be made prior to the webinar. YouTube videos provided in the event of any technical issues.
Helps employers meet their legal obligations under the Workplace Health & Safety Act and the Agricultural Chemical Distribution Control Act (ACDC).
Please note: Written assessments will need to be supported by physical evidence via videos & photographs. If participants are proactive these could be taken on the day.
To register click here!!
For more information email: duffcons@bigpond.net.au

Grazing Naturally Workshop with South Burnett Grazing Network - Wondai
2020-04-04 - 2020-04-05
Past participants of Dick Richardson’s Grazing Naturally workshops are invited to attend a two-day follow up workshop, being hosted by the South Burnett Grazing Network.
For more information: South Burnett Grazing Network – Sbgn14@gmail.com or call Beck Cross – 0403 824 993

Reforestation Methods Field Trip - Macadamia Farm tour - Gympie
2020-04-04 09:00 - 13:30
Hosted by Private Forestry Services Queensland (PFSQ) take a trip to an established Macadamia Farm to learn about reforestation and revegetation methods.
Meet at Gympie Landcare 5 Groves Road Araluen QLD 4570, for bus to Anderleigh
More info – Gympie Landcare – Rhiaan Ashton on 5483 8866

Enviro Tech Day - Gympie
2020-04-04 09:00 - 15:00

**POSTPONED** Breeder Management Workshops - Gayndah & Miriam Vale
2020-04-07 - 2020-04-08
Tuesday 7 April 2020, Brian Pastures Research Station, Gayndah, 8.45am – 1pm
Register here!!
Wednesday 8 April 2020, Miriam Vale Community Centre, 8.45am – 1pm
Register here!!
More information contact Roger Sneath: roger.sneath@daf.qld.gov.au or phone (07) 4529 4244

Colour Spectrum & Committee Roles & Responsibility ZOOM conference
2020-04-15 - 2020-04-16

North Burnett Landcare Group AGM
2020-04-15 16:30 - 18:00
The AGM will be held on Wednesday 15 April at 4:30pm, Monto Landcare Hall.
email: NBLGmonto@gmail.com | www.facebook.com/NBLGmonto

***POSTPONED*** Beef & Grains Industry Forum - Biloela
2020-04-16 08:30 - 12:30

Navigating tough times workshop - Monto, Binjour & Biggenden
2020-04-21 - 2020-04-23

**POSTPONED** Stocktake - Balancing Pasture Supply and Demand - Rosedale & Teebar
2020-04-22 - 2020-04-23

***POSTPONED*** RCS Business Fundamentals Workshop - Mundubbera
2020-04-28 - 2020-04-30
This three-day workshop will give land managers a solid handle on all the necessary business stuff while showing you how to become more proficient, organised and effective, so you can spend less time in the office and more on the things that make you happy.
What you’ll receive:
• A comprehensive course manual
• Expert tuition from leading trainers and coaches
• Electronic templates and calculators
• Access to office management tools
• All lunches, morning and afternoon teas
Presented by trainer David McLean. David understands your business inside-out. Starting his journey with RCS many years ago as a client, his time in the trenches has given him extensive knowledge of ecology, production systems and business management.
More info here!! Register with RCS (07) 4939 5255 info@rcsaustralia.com.au

BMRG - Photo Competition - Closes 1 May
2020-05-01

**POSTPONED** Growing Ags 2020 - Gayndah
2020-05-01 18:30 - 21:30

**POSTPONED** Wild Dog Control School - Mundubbera
2020-05-02 08:00 - 16:00
Central Burnett Landcare invite you to attend a Wild Dog Control School, presented by Darren Pointon.
Saturday 2nd May 2020 from 8am.
Members $10 ~ Non Members $15
Smoko & lunch provided.
BYO chair & dog trap (not essential)
Register by 29th April for directions.
Contact: 0427 654 453
centralburnettlandcare@gmail.com
This project has been made possible thanks to WBBROC.

E-Beef Online Services Webinar - 3, 10, 17 & 24 June
2020-06-03
The Northern Gulf Resource Management Group is hosting a webinar series as part of the E-Beef Project. It will focus on tools and technologies that can promote sustainable grazing practices and improve the Productivity & Profitability of grazing businesses across Queensland. For further information and to register click here.
SESSION 1 – Technology Driven Decisions : 3 June 2020, 12:15pm – 1:30pm – register here!
SESSION 2 – Managing For Profitability : 10 June 2020, 12:30pm – 1:30pm – register here!!
SESSION 3 – Technology Showcase Part 1: 17 June 2020, 12:30pm – 1:30pm – register here!!
SESSION 4 – Technology Showcase Part 2: 24 June 2020, 12:30pm – 1:30pm – register here!!

Financial Management Webinar
2020-06-05 12:30 - 13:30
Recovering from drought is a challenging period, particularly as many businesses find themselves in a tight financial position. Proactive financial and business planning during this time will ensure your business is in the best position to return to a positive cash flow and profitable operation as quickly as possible.
Part one of this webinar series will focus on:
• Understanding your financial position – developing cash flow projections, identifying options to improve your cash flow
• How to improve negotiations with your bank – what are the banks looking for?
• Developing a business plan – what are the key components & where can I find additional support?
• Planning for the future – medium-long term business planning
• Financial assistance for recovery – what support is available through the drought relief assistance scheme and what are the eligibility requirements?
Presenters:
1. Bronwyn Schultz – Rural Financial Counselling Service (Southern Queensland)
2. Kristie Clark – Senior Industry Development Officer (DAF)
Register now to receive your webinar details to join the session.

Beef Industry Webinar
2020-06-09 12:30 - 13:45
Recovering from drought is a challenging period, particularly as many businesses find themselves in a tight financial position. Proactive cattle management and critical date planning during this time will ensure your business is in the best position to return to a positive cash flow and profitable operation as quickly as possible.
Part two of this webinar series will aim to provide beef producers a ‘first look’ at some at some of the key management strategies and actions to consider when planning for recovery.
Topics will include:
• Breeder management – why is timing of calving and weaning so important?
• How to assess feed availability
• Rebuilding your herd – herd structure, optimum age of turnoff and herd rebuilding strategies
• Overview of the decision support tools that are available to assist producers in assessing herd rebuilding strategies (BreedCow & Dynama)
• What are my options if it gets dry again – What are the exit points or contingencies under my chosen herd structure?
• Biosecurity – diseases, parasites and weed management
Presenters:
1. Mick Sullivan – Principal Beef Extension Officer (DAF)
2. Erica Noonan – Biosecurity Officer (DAF)
Register now to receive your webinar details to join the session.

Grains Industry Webinar
2020-06-11 12:30 - 13:45
The aim of any post-drought cropping program is to restore cash flow as soon as possible. To respond in a timely manner when the rain does fall and put yourself in the best position to establish and grow a harvestable crop, some pre-planning is critical.
There are a number of management decisions that need to be made at the right stage of recovery to ensure you are able to
capture rainfall when it falls and maximise profit after drought.
Part three of this webinar series will focus on:
Fallow management:
• Importance of groundcover, soil surface conditions and fallow weed management on rainfall capture and storage.
• Fallow efficiency – cereals vs pulses, short fallow vs long fallow. Overview of data from the northern farming systems project.
• Cover cropping – is it worthwhile?
Crop management:
• How to maximise yield after drought – what are the key agronomic considerations?
Planning for the next dry:
• Economics of drought recovery – experience from other droughts
Presenters:
1. Rod Collins – Senior Development Extension Officer (DAF)
2. James Hagan – Economist (DAF)
Register now to receive your webinar details to join the session.

BCCA General Meeting
2020-06-24 09:30 - 12:30
BCCA will be holding a general meeting on Wednesday 24 June 2020 at the Mundubbera Town Hall Supper rooms, starting at 9.30am.
To view the agenda click here!!

Wild Dog Control School
2020-06-26 - 2020-06-27

Wild Dog Control School - Mundubbera
2020-06-28 08:00 - 16:00

Drought and Well-Being Webinars - July & August
2020-07-01
Join Australian Red Cross in a five part series of free webinars exploring drought and well-being. They have invited expert speakers along to share their insights so you can better support your own communities and your loved ones in these tough times. Click here and register for one or all five today, numbers limited!

The Role of Weeds in Regenerative Agriculture
2020-07-03 - 2020-07-04

Australian Biosecurity Conference
2020-07-09 - 2020-07-10
Australia’s agricultural sector manages almost half of Australia’s land mass, provides over 1.6 million jobs and contributes more than $60 billion to our nation’s economy. More than ever, we need robust and innovative biosecurity systems to protect our agricultural resources and the communities that depend on them.
The Bundaberg district takes in Australia’s fastest growing and most technologically advanced agricultural enterprises. As a delegate to the Australian Biosecurity Conference, you will enjoy an inspirational program of presentations and exhibits and see first-hand how these enterprises are addressing unprecedented biosecurity challenges We invite you to be part of this exciting event and contribute to “Protecting our Future”.
Day 1 of the program incorporates presentations from national and international speakers, an interactive panel session, exhibitors’ precinct and a fully catered cocktail function. Day 2 offers a tour of Australia’s most innovative agricultural enterprises.
Cost: Registration – $295 Early bird registration – $245 (closes 24 January 2020)
Where: Multiplex Centre 1 Civic Ave Bundaberg West QLD 4670
For more information click and register here!!

Ag Network Sessions - Nth & Sth Burnett
2020-07-23 17:15 - 19:00

Pasture in the Burnett Mary Region - Webinar
2020-07-29 13:00 - 14:00

Property computer mapping workshop - Gin Gin
2020-07-30 08:30 - 15:00

RCS Business Fundamentals Workshop - Mundubbera
2020-08-04 - 2020-08-06
✔ A comprehensive course manual
✔ Expert tuition from leading trainers and coaches
✔ Electronic templates and calculators
✔ Access to office management tools
✔ All lunches, morning and afternoon teas
Take the ﬁrst step towards regaining control of your time by registering for the Business Fundamentals Workshop today. Places are strictly limited to ensure adequate support for participants.
Complete the registration form and return to info@rcsaustralia.com.au, or call RCS with your details ready.
