Burnett Catchment Care Association

BCCA General Meeting
2019-08-22 09:30 - 13:00 (Australia/Melbourne)

Working Wisely with Water - Apple Tree Creek
2019-08-21 13:00 - 14:30

The Farming & Grazing for Profit School - Maryborough
2019-08-21 - 2019-08-27
Resource Consulting Services have a small number of seats available at the Maryborough Farming & Grazing for Profit School , being held 21-27 August. This is the last Queensland Farming & Grazing for Profit School with seats available until 2020 (Rockhampton is sold out and a waitlist is operating).
Discover how you can lift soil health and crop quality, boost profits and improve your satisfaction with life on the land.
Get in quick or risk missing out! Call RCS today to book – 1800 356 004. For more information click here!!

Livestock Advisor Workshop - Brisbane
2019-08-19 09:00 - 16:00
Meat & Livestock Australia has launched a series of new workshops for livestock advisors and consultants. Livestock Advisor Updates are regionally relevant, one-day technical workshops held in northern, southern and western Australia
The workshops provide opportunities for livestock advisors, leading producers and professional extension consultants to:

learn about the latest red meat R&D
gain skills, tools and knowledge to increase their offering to clients
network with peers.

New advisor bursaries
The Livestock Advisor Updates program aims to support the entry of less experienced/new industry participants into red meat advisory roles. Bursaries to attend Red Meat Advisor Updates in each region (north, south and west) are available to new advisors. More information about the bursary and application forms can be accessed here.
Register today
Registrations are now open.

Northern Beef Research Update Conference - Brisbane
2019-08-19 - 2019-08-22
For more information please contact the NBRUC 2019 Conference Secretariat T: 07 3848 2100 | E: nbruc2019@expertevents.com.au | www.nbruc2019.com

Timber Industry BBQ - Maryborough
2019-08-18 11:30 - 14:00
Private Forestry Services Queensland invite you to a “Hardwood is Good” rally.
The Queensland Hardwood Timber Industry is coming under increasing pressure from many directions. The critical aspect for the Queensland Timber Industry will be future resource supply, and to date this has not been adequately addressed by either Industry or Government. On one hand, we have world class timber species, a robust code of practice, existing infrastructure, processors and markets. One the other hand we have a shortage of skilled workers, diminishing resource availability and an unstable policy environment that undermines long-term investment potential.
Without drastic intervention, the future of the 40 hardwood mills of southern Queensland and the thousands of people the extended industry employs, will be in halved and growers will have a reduced market potential.
We are planning an industry big day out (and free BBQ) in Maryborough on Sunday the 18th August, to promote the critical aspect of the timber industry and its impacts on income and livelihood to a raft of families across rural southern Queensland.
WE need as many people there as we can get to demonstrate the importance of this industry ahead of the release of the Draft Code of Practice.
There is a forecast of very regressive changes to the Code of Practice for Native Forest Management to be released in the coming months. This is not a political rally but a focus on the many families associated with the industry – growers, processors, harvest and haulage contractors, retail and wholesale etc coming together to promote the positive aspects of the industry and some of the impediments facing it.
We are hoping for more than 1000 people attending with at least a bus load from every mill (40) in SE Qld and hundreds of growers. The event is to be held at the Granville Soccer Club, Banana Street, Maryborough, commencing at 11.30am and running till 2.30 – 3.00pm. Any assistance in the organisation and promotion of this event will be greatly appreciated.
RSVP: 11th August 2019

North Burnett Leadership Series - Gayndah
2019-08-17 17:30 - 20:30
The North Burnett Leadership Series will enhance leadership in North Burnett communities by building skills and confidence. This fantastic series of workshops has been inspired by the success of the Red Earth Community Foundation’s Workshop series held in the South Burnett during 2018. The series will deliver:
• Three educational workshops open to the entire community of the North Burnett and neighbouring regions.
• One study tour to gain a practical understanding of social and economic enterprises in the Toowoomba region, engaging with community and business leaders.
• One alumni development session and Community Leaders Dinner to continue to support and grow a network of leaders in the North Burnett. This program will contribute to the social and economic capacity of the region, build resilience to face challenges and encourage positive change into the future.
For more information click here!!

General Meeting - Mundubbera
2019-08-14 08:00 - 17:00
The next BCCA General Meeting will be held on Thursday 22 August 2019 at the North Burnett Community Services Building on 69 Stuart Russell Street, Mundubbera.
The meeting will kick off at 9.30am. Morning tea and lunch provided.
Notice of Agenda click here!!

Subsoil Manuring Seminar - Toowoomba
2019-08-12 10:30 - 16:30
Soil constraints, which are due to various unfavourable soil characteristics can occur in the soil surface or subsoil, and are a major limiting factor for agricultural production in Australia.
Deep placement of organic soil amendments and fertilisers could be a way of overcoming some subsoil constraints and increase productivity. Queensland farmers want to know if subsoil manuring works for them, in what conditions (soil, crop, climate) and at what costs.
Join Agforce Qld at the Subsoil Manuring Seminar in Toowoomba to learn more from local and interstate experts and practitioners.
The full agenda and registration are at http://bit.ly/subsoil

Governance Workshop - Mundubbera
2019-08-08 17:00 - 20:00

Strategic Parasite Management
2019-08-07 09:30 - 12:00
Virbac Australia invites you to a catered event to hear from guest speakers who will highlight sustainable tick and worm management and strategic drenching practices. Listen to Virbac’s Dr Matt Ball and Brisbane Valley “Mt Brisbane Droughtmasters” Don McConnel, talk on parasite control with emphasis on cattle tick.
Where: Pioneer Lodge Motel 100 Kingaroy St Kingaroy QLD 4610
RSVP: Simon Richardson – Virbac 0428 983 718 simon.richardson@virbac.com.au

Regional Outlook Conference - Bundaberg
2019-08-07 08:00 - 17:00
ABARES (Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences) are hosting Regional Outlook conferences across Australia.
The ABARES Regional Outlook conferences are an essential part of sharing our commodity forecasts and research results, and hearing from you about key regional agricultural issues. We work with local organisations to develop a tailored conference program to address key local issues and commodities.
At each Regional Outlook conference, senior ABARES analysts present the economic overview and forecasts for relevant agricultural commodities and farm financial performance. A range of regionally based speakers and producers discuss industry challenges and strategies for growth, investment and innovation opportunities, natural resource management, plus case studies from people taking innovative approaches in their businesses.
Join others from across your region to hear commodity forecasts, discuss industry trends, access information and make new contacts in your community that can encourage new approaches to traditional issues. Delegates include producers, bankers, consultants and other service providers, rural counsellors, local business owners, state and local government staff, regional development groups and others with an interest in their region.
To register, follow click here!!

2019 Grower Preseason Meetings
2019-08-07 - 2019-08-08
Guest Presenters
Paul McIntosh – Hard to control weeds including Feathertop Rhodes Grass. New chemistry and non-chemical control methods.
DLM Consulting – New workplace health and safety laws for farms. What does this mean for you?
Andrew Dieckmann – Pioneer seed supply and order commitment.

7 August 2019 – 7:00am – Kumbia Golf Club 3:00pm – Wooroolin Hall
8 August 2019 – 7:00am – Northern Agriservices Murgon 12:00pm – Coalstoun Lakes Hall
RSVP to: Ben Carroll (Kingaroy) 4160 0500, Wayne Seller (Murgon) 4168 2911 or Andrew Holden (Goomeri) 4168 4166

Managing Risk in Agriculture - North Burnett
2019-08-07 - 2019-08-08
***********Mundubbera workshop has been cancelled due to lack of numbers*************
Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Coalstoun Lakes and Monto workshops.

RegenAG - Moura
2019-07-30 08:30 - 2019-08-01 17:00

Technology For A Better Farm
2019-07-27 09:00 - 17:30

Chainsaw Accreditation - Mundubbera
2019-07-26 08:00 - 16:00
The use of any chainsaw may be hazardous. With a basic understanding of your chainsaw and how it is intended to be used, you can reduce or eliminate the risk of serious injury or a possible fatality. The Chainsaw course with Duff Consulting is designed to cover the basic skills & knowledge required for safe and competent maintenance & use of a hand-held chainsaw in a range of situations.
Cost $398 per person per course if booked & paid online.
For more information and course content click here
To register click here!!!

Shed of Knowledge
2019-07-26 - 2019-07-30
AgForce invites you to join us for this practical, interactive “Shed Full of Knowledge” designed to inform producers about the Protected Plants instrument, recent updates to mapping and the implications for producers, including:
• What are protected plants? Endangered, vulnerable and near-threatened EVNT native plants.
• For Reef producers, a snapshot of proposed Reef regulations and AgForce’s position.

Key Speakers:
• Noel Brinsmead: The Impact of Changes to Mapping and see the physical mapping, identification and implications.
• Marie Vitelli: Legal Review: Federal, State and Local Government Vegetation Laws covering Protected Plants & REEF regulations
• Commodity updates
• SEQ report & Committee Update
• Member Q&A Session
Dates:
26 Jul 19 Durong Shed Full of Knowledge Info Session
27 Jul 19 Monto Shed Full of Knowledge Info Session
27 Jul 19 Gayndah Shed Full of Knowledge Info Session
29 Jul 19 Toogoolawah Shed Full of Knowledge Info Session
29 Jul 19 Boonah Shed Full of Knowledge Info Session
30 Jul 19 Woolooga Shed Full of Knowledge Info Session
REGISTER HERE: https://agforceqld.org.au/index.php?tgtPage=events&id=calendar
Or email Sarah Due at dues@agforceqld.org.au noting which session you are attending too.

Agforce - Meet & Greet - Childers
2019-07-23 18:00 - 21:00
Venue: Oasis Motel, Childers, Queensland 4660
Come and meet your AgForce SEQ elected members and AgForce CEO Mike Guerin over a grazing dinner and drinks.
Catch up on the latest issues within the region, and hear an update on what’s happening in the policy space at AgForce.
Registrations essential. Please RSVP by Friday July 19th.
For more information contact AgForce SEQ Regional Manager Sarah Due on 0427 144 298 or email dues@agforceqld.org.au
To register click here!!

Energy Pop-Up Office - Mundubbera & Murgon
2019-07-23 - 2019-07-24

Tiaro Field Day - Recognising Local Women in Agriculture
2019-07-20 09:00 - 15:00

Introduction to Regenerative Design using Permaculture - Gympie
2019-07-20 - 2019-07-21

Embracing Digital Innovation in the Agricultural Sector - Bundaberg
2019-07-17 - 2019-07-18
Are you a farmer/extension officer wanting to understand what’s really happening on your farm or find out more about digital innovation? The Rural Jobs and Skills Alliance and TAFE Queensland are holding Embracing Digital Innovation in the Agricultural Sector workshops in Townsville, Mackay, Emerald, Bundaberg and Dalby in the coming months.
Embracing Digital Innovation in the Agricultural Sector is a two-day workshop designed to provide Queensland farmers/workers/advisors in the agriculture sector with the knowledge and confidence to implement agtech solutions to increase efficiency and productivity.
Where: Bundaberg TAFE Campus, 118 Walker Street, Bundaberg Qld 4670 to register for the Bundaberg event click here!!
When: 17 & 18 July 2019, 9am – 4pm

Tom Grady’s Cydectin Long Acting & Multimin Demo
2019-07-16 09:30 - 11:30
2hr on farm animal health session covering:
Cattle Tick Management
Benefits of Cydectin Long Acting & Multimin
Practical ear injection demo
When: 16th July
Where: Woolooga Sale Yards
Time: 9:30am
Tea, Coffee & Smoko will be provided
RSVP to Mitch Berry on 0478661732.

Business Futures Workshop - Mundubbera
2019-07-16 08:00 - 17:00
Valued at $335 this workshop is heavily subsidised by Central Burnett Landcare, FRRR & QLD Gambling Benefit Fund.
Central Burnett Landcare members: $80 Non members: $100
REGISTRATIONS CLOSE 4TH JULY 2019
Registration form – click here!!

NAIDOC Week Celebrations - Gin Gin
2019-07-13 10:00 - 14:00
More information click here!!

Advanced Livestock Movement & Management Course & Working Dog School
2019-07-05 - 2019-07-07

Pasture Plant Identification - Kandanga
2019-06-26 08:30 - 13:00
Please RSVP before Tuesday 25th June to Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee on 07 5482 4766
Also you can contact MRCCC on, email: secretary@gdblg.org.au
Mick Seeney 0417 005 711
Brian Kaddatz 0429 821 593

RCS Grazing for Profit™ School – Emerald
2019-06-23 08:00 - 2019-06-29 17:00
The GrazingforProfit™ School is Australia’s longest running business school for the grazing industry. With over 5,500 graduates it is also the most attended management school conducted in rural Australia.
The school provides a holistic insight into the many factors that affect your business including the impact of climate variability and market fluctuations and ways of taking control of your business by working in-sync with your resources.
The program deals with each concept independently as well as integrating them to ensure the most appropriate decision making is achieved.
For more information, click here!

Fraser Coast Drones and Innovation Showcase - Maryborough
2019-06-19 08:30 - 17:00
The Showcase features demonstrations, displays and top-level speakers covering important topics on drones and innovation in business, agriculture, emergency services, defense and more.
Click here to see the full program and here for the full list of speakers.
To register click here!!!
