Chris Dowling from the "Back Paddock Company" is coming to Childers to present a free workshop on how to get the most of out of manures, composted materials, lime, dolomite and gypsum on farm. When: Thursday, 2 March 2017 Where: Cangrowers Isis Hall - 48 Churchill St, Childers Time: 9.00am (lunch provided) RSVP: 07 4126 […]

Join DAF pasture agronomist Stuart Buck & DAF pasture researchers Nicole Spiegel & Paul Jones to discuss the impact Indian couch & pasture dieback is having in your pasture systems. 7 March, 2017 - Biloela DAF conference room, State Farm Road, 8.30am - 3.00pm 8 March 2017, Moura Tavern, Bell Street, 8.30am - 3.00pm For […]

Burnett Mary Regional Group is hosting a workshop for landholders interested in improving pastures by using manure and compost.  Guest speaker will be David Hall - self-employed agriculture consultant with extensive experience in plant nutrition and soil fertility working with cropping, dairy and grazing land managers. Topics on the day include: Different types of manures/compost. […]

Would your farm business pass a Fair Work inspection or audit today? This 1/2 day seminar will help you understand your legal obligations under the Fair Work Act, National Employment Standards and relevant Award/s as well as gather information and resources to help you with compliance and establish positive practices in the workplace.

A chance for landholders to do a "business health check" on your grazing enterprise!! Where: Biggenden Memorial Hall When: 15-16 March 2017, 9.00am - 4.30pm both days RSVP: Tuesday, 7 March 2017, Ann McKenzie P: (07) 4169 0720 or E: [email protected] Morning tea and lunch provided

QRAA Regional Area Managers Bill Fletcher and Mark Barrett will hold temporary offices in Monto, Mundubbera and Gayndah next week.To find out how QRAA can help you tackle drought, improve business profitability or put your succession plan into place, book a one-on-one consultation with Bill or Mark on Freecall 1800 623 946. Gayndah - Bill Fletcher When: Tuesday 28 March Where: […]

FREE afternoon of weed identification in Kingaroy. Where: Kingaroy Town Common Hall, Oliver Bond Street When: Wednesday 29 March - 12.45pm to 3.00pm RSVP: to register your interest or further information please call Matthew Ryan P:07 3898 9660 or email [email protected]

Eidsvold - Monday, 10 April 2017 and Gin Gin - Wednesday, 12 April 2017. Both workshops are half day 9am to 12pm only. RSVP’s required by Thursday, 6 April 2017 to BMRG on 07 4181 2999 or email [email protected]. View flyer to find out more details!!

The next General Meeting will be held on Thursday 20 April at the Mundubbera Town Hall supper rooms.  The day kicks off at 9am, hope to see you all there!!

Central Burnett Landcare is hosting a bus trip and field day to Chaille Twine's Byrnestown property to see erosion control methods.  Bus leaves Mundubbera at 8am sharp, 22 April 2017.  RSVP to Marion Denholm E: [email protected] P: 07 4165 4531.

Workshop at Oakhurst may be of interest to our members in the Biggenden area!! Topics include: What is GRT & best management practices; Competitive pasture species for GRT control; GRT Biocontrol & research; Relationship between fertilisers & animal production to combat GRT; Granular flupropanate; Taskforce chemical use, tips tricks, calibration & equipment; Biosecurity Act & […]