Burnett Catchment Care Association

South Burnett Ag Network Meeting - Kingaroy
2021-04-22 18:30 - 20:00 (Australia/Melbourne)

Transition to Regenerative, Sustainable Grazing
2021-04-28 09:00 - 13:00
Please contact Terry at terry@bossaust.com or mob: 0499 483 779 or 07 5442 8473 to confirm your place. Further details will be given on booking.

Broadacre in the Burnett Beyond 2021 - Kingaroy
2021-04-29 08:30 - 16:30
The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries invites broadacre cropping growers in the Wide Bay Burnett to the Broadacre in the Burnett Beyond 2021 forum.
The event will look at current climatic, technological and business variables, the process behind making better business decisions and explore tools to assist with agribusiness decision making.
Keynote speaker Cam Nicholson from Nicon Rural in Victoria will discuss the process behind making a good decision and the factors to consider when searching for the right decision for your farm.
The forum will explore how the climate has changed in our region and the tools to interpret the climate data that is available, with speakers to cover climate variability and how it affects decision-making options.
Other topics will include making cropping decisions, accessing the ‘internet of things’ to make decisions, crop insurance as a tool to minimise risk and using pest monitoring to assist on crop management decisions.
Registration is free and is via Eventbrite. Registration is mandatory due to COVID-19 requirements.
RSVP mandatory via https://burnettbroadacre.eventbrite.com.au

Ag Forum 2021 - Bundaberg
2021-04-30 07:30 - 12:00

Regenerative Agriculture in the Burnett - Monto
2021-04-30 08:00 - 16:00

North Burnett Leadership Series - Biggenden
2021-04-30 09:00 - 15:00
Respected rural journalist and storyteller – Peter Lewis to be joining us in Biggenden for a Storytelling via Social Media workshop which is part of the North Burnett Leadership Series.

This workshop is suitable for business owners, committees, and individuals a like!

Register online – click here!!

Beef Week - Rockhampton
2021-05-02 - 2021-05-08
To purchase tickets and view the program click here!!

BCCA - General Meeting
2021-05-04 08:00 - 17:00
The next BCCA general meeting will be held on Thursday 13 May 2021, at the North Burnett Community Services building located at 69 Stuart Russell Street, Mundubbera. The meeting will start at 9.30am.
To view the agenda click here!!

Understanding soil productivity workshops - Booubyjan - WORKSHOP 1
2021-05-08 08:30 - 14:30
BMRG invites you to attend our “Understanding Soil Productivity” Workshop series for anyone interested in gaining an in-depth knowledge of soil conservation and grazing management practices.
These workshops will build your knowledge in grazing and soil management techniques. In the first workshop, there will be an open discussion around processing driving soil health and performance. Workshop 2 and 3 will cover grazing and soil conservation practices, tailored for the local area.
Workshop 1. Soil Conservation – 8th May 2021, Booubyjan Hall
For inquiries, email Simon Hunt – simon.hunt@bmrg.org.au
Register here

Online Irrigation Water Efficiency Course **Registration Closed**
2021-05-10 - 2021-05-11
Participants of this course will be able to implement their learnings in their own workplace resulting in the efficient use of water for irrigation. This includes:

The efficient use of water to irrigate crops at various stages of growth
Using water efficiently by implementing best practice irrigation scheduling of irrigation events
Help to make decisions on the most cost efficient irrigation infrastructure upgrades to reduce water use.

This program consists of 2 x 4 hour virtual classroom delivery designed to provide students with the knowledge of irrigation efficiency techniques, an understanding of basic irrigation design, operation and maintenance of an efficient irrigation system. PLEASE NOTE the course is targeted to the Agricultural sector.
COURSE TOPICS

irrigation system efficiency
basic irrigation system design principles
the irrigation water source
soil, water, crop relationships
irrigation system flow rate requirements
irrigation scheduling
basic system troubleshooting
irrigation water use efficiency measures
measuring irrigation uniformity
irrigation precipitation rate
irrigation controllers and monitors
compiling irrigation records
how to develop irrigation systems maintenance strategies

PROGRAM

2 x 4 hour virtual classroom sessions on Zoom
9:30AM – 1:30PM ACST (daily)

COURSE FEES

Member: $737 incl GST
Non-Member: $1,196.60 incl GST

To register click here!!

Reading Your Landscape - online
2021-05-11 19:00 - 20:30
Join some of Australia’s leading Regenerative Farming pioneers and practitioners in a special online Q&A session. Reading Your Landscape reveals the natural patterns and sequences to look for in the blueprint of the Australian landscape. This special Q&A session will allow you to hear practical examples, ask direct questions and receive pragmatic answers to help you restore farm productivity and build resilience to droughts, fires and floods.
Panellists: Peter Andrews OAM, Stuart Andrews and John Fry
Moderator: Adrian Drew co-host of the Regenerative Hour podcast
Online zoom Q&A session: Tuesday 11 May 2021, 7pm – 8:30pm AEST
Get your tickets here!!

Growing Ags 2021 - Gayndah
2021-05-13 - 2021-05-14
Event details including guest speakers and topics coming soon!

Grazing Naturally - Wondai
2021-05-15 - 2021-05-16
This two-day workshop is open to anyone who has attended a prior Grazing Naturally workshop.

Pasture Die Back Field Day - Gayndah
2021-05-19 10:00 - 16:30
***Join the Department of Agriculture (DAF) for a field day at Brian Pastures Research Station looking at pasture dieback trial sites***
When: Wednesday 19 May
Where: Brian Pastures Research Station, 819 Brian Pastures Road, via Gayndah
Start: 10:00 am with smoko
Finish: 4:30 pm
NO COST
RSVP by Sunday 16th May Register for the field day here
Discussion topics include:

Update on DAF’s research on mealy bugs, fungi, viruses and bacteria
Paddock walk at DAF’s trial sites
Identification of pasture dieback
Management options for affected pasture
Tour of DAF’s Brian Pastures research facility and introduction to other projects

DAF will supply:

Smoko & lunch
Workshop notes

Please BYO a hat and water bottle.
Join DAF’s pasture dieback team:
Stuart Buck (Rockhampton) Stuart is a senior pasture agronomist with extensive experience in grain cropping, sown pastures, legume establishment and is currently leading DAF’s pasture dieback research.
Nicholas Brazier (Rockhampton) Nick is a pasture agronomist who specialises in using technology to enhance research data collection and outcomes, and is currently managing DAF’s field trial sites.
Melina Miles (Toowoomba) Melina is an entomologist with over 20 years experience in insect pest management in broadacre crops and is currently leading DAF’s mealy bug research.

Understanding Soil Productivity - Manumbar Hall - WORKSHOP 2
2021-05-22 08:30 - 14:30
BMRG invites you to attend our “Understanding Soil Productivity” Workshop series for anyone interested in gaining an in-depth knowledge of soil conservation and grazing management practices.
These workshops will build your knowledge in grazing and soil management techniques. In the first workshop, there will be an open discussion around processing driving soil health and performance. Workshop 2 and 3 will cover grazing and soil conservation practices, tailored for the local area.
Workshop 2. Soil Conservation and Grazing Land Management – 22nd May 2021, Manumbar Hall – time To Be Confirmed
For inquiries, email Simon Hunt – simon.hunt@bmrg.org.au
Register here

Cattle Production Masterclass - Monto
2021-05-26 12:30 - 20:00

Growing Regional Leaders - Bundaberg
2021-05-31 - 2021-06-02
If you would like more information please click on the link https://bluewrenconnections.com/leadership/growing-regional-leaders/ or email heather@bluewrenconnections.com
Cost – $2200 (plus gst)

North Burnett Leadership Series - Mundubbera
2021-06-04 09:00 - 15:00
Finding your voice with professional theatre director, and speaker Simone de Haas.
Mundubbera Bowls Club, 1 Seligmann Ave
To register click here!!

Understanding Soil Productivity - Dykehead - WORKSHOP 3
2021-06-09 08:30 - 14:30
BMRG invites you to attend our “Understanding Soil Productivity” Workshop series for anyone interested in gaining an in-depth knowledge of soil conservation and grazing management practices.
These workshops will build your knowledge in grazing and soil management techniques. In the first workshop, there will be an open discussion around processing driving soil health and performance. Workshop 2 and 3 will cover grazing and soil conservation practices, tailored for the local area.
Workshop 3. Soil Conservation and Grazing Land Management – 9th June 2021, 281 Peterson Road (Twin Rivers), Dykehead – time To Be Confirmed
For inquiries, email Simon Hunt – simon.hunt@bmrg.org.au
Register here

South Burnett Ag Network Event - Reef Regulations - Kingaroy
2021-06-22 13:30 - 15:30
Reef Protection Regulations
Come along to find out more:
Fact sheets and handouts from the OGBR
How you can work with the regulations
Parliamentary enquiry and submission deadlines
Get your tickets here!!

Sensible Supplementation for the North Burnett
2021-06-23 09:00 - 15:00

From the Ground Up Field Walk - Mundubbera
2021-06-24 09:00 - 12:30
To RSVP contact – Emma Baker 07 4181 2999 or 0409 459 669 or email emma.baker@bmrg.org.au
To register click here!!

Regenerative Agriculture in the Upper Burnett River region
2021-07-09 10:00 - 16:00

Central Burnett Landcare Dinner Meeting
2021-07-15 18:00 - 20:00
CBLCG monthly meeting will be held at the North Burnett Community Service Centre, 69 Stuart Russell Street, Mundubbera, $10 Hot Pot Tea
RSVP to Ruth Vicary on – 0427 654453
The monthly meeting will include a presentation from BCCA outlining the benefits of outcomes from the Western Burnett Agricultural Strategy Survey. BCCA is seeking genuine data from the Central Burnett Region
The survey can be completed electronically at the following link: (https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6271730/Agricultural-Strategy-for-the-Western-Burnett).

RCS Grazing Clinic - Murgon
2021-07-20 - 2021-07-22
For more information and to register online click here!!

Office management webinar for the farm business
2021-07-23 13:00 - 14:00
Implementing systems and processes that increase efficiency in the office for record keeping and maintaining up to date records for financial management, production records and compliance.
Join Grains Research & Development Corporation for this free, one hour online workshop.
For more information and to register click here!!

Sensible Supplementation for the North Burnett - Monto
2021-07-27 09:00 - 13:00

Advanced Livestock Movement & Management Course & Working Dog School - Kingaroy
2021-07-30 - 2021-08-01
For more info & to RSVP phone Trudy Obst on 0419 644 529

NBN Co. Industry Connectivity Roundtable: Agriculture
2021-08-12 12:00 - 13:30
NBN Co. wants to hear how we can improve connectivity with your Burnett Inland business and broader agriculture industry. Join us in person, or via Zoom for this info sharing session.
For more information and to RSVP click here!!

Taking Care of Business - Small Business Marketing Motivation
2021-08-17 17:30 - 20:00
Finding it challenging to stay motivated about your small business? Know you need to do more when it comes to marketing, but not sure where or how to start? Unsure which approach will give just best bang
for your marketing buck? Join Truth Designs Amanda Wenck as she runs through the fundamentals of: What is branding, marketing strategies that work now, how to stay motivated in small business and
much more. You can be in the room or join in via Zoom!
For more information and to register click here!!
