Growing Creative Communities - Mount Perry
2019-09-14 10:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Melbourne)

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

Improving Resilience & Risk-Based Decision Making - Gaeta
2019-09-18 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 - Coalstoun Lakes
2019-09-19 10:00 - 14:00

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

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

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!

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!

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!!

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

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.

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

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

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!

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!!

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

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

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

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

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.

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!

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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