Burnett Catchment Care Association

From Forecast to Farm - Eidsvold
2026-05-26 08:30 - 14:30 (Australia/Melbourne)
Ready for Whatever the Weather – From dry spells to downpours – build the systems, skills, and confidence to manage climate risk.
Learn from the Northern Australia Climate Program (NACP), with speakers from the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) and the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM).
Please bring your laptop, tablet, or smartphone, as this is a hands-on session with interactive activities throughout.
Register here!!

From Forecast to Farm - Kingaroy
2026-05-27 08:30 - 14:30
Ready for Whatever the Weather – From dry spells to downpours – build the systems, skills, and confidence to manage climate risk.
Learn from the Northern Australia Climate Program (NACP), with speakers from the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) and the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM).
Please bring your laptop, tablet, or smartphone, as this will be a hands-on session with interactive activities throughout.
Register here!!

FarmFest 2026 - Toowoomba
2026-06-02 05:30 - 18:30
South Burnett Regional Council, in partnership with TRACC – Tackling Regional Adversity through Connected Communities – invites primary producers and Men’s Shed groups to attend FarmFest in Toowoomba.
What’s included (FREE event):

Free bus transport from various locations
Free admission to FarmFest
Free lunch
Complimentary gift pack
Special guest appearance (TBA)

Buses depart from 5:30am and return after the event (leaving FarmFest at 3:00pm sharp).
Bookings close: Sunday, 24 May 2026Call SBRC on 07 4189 9100 to reserve your spotwww.southburnett.qld.gov.au

Bushfire Preparedness & Disaster Resilience Workshop - Maidenwell
2026-06-09 08:30 - 14:30
Delivered by the Department of Primary Industries, a series of free property mapping workshops will equip landholders with the tools and knowledge to prepare for the upcoming bushfire season.

These workshops offer tailored fire management planning, expert advice and practical strategies to reduce bushfire risks and protect critical assets and livestock.

You’ll take part in a one-on-one property mapping activity that includes tailored advice from Dr Leasie Felderhof, an expert in fire behaviour and risk. This will help you map out hazards specific to your property, consider mitigation strategies that balance grazing management, fuel reduction and biodiversity.

For more information and to register click here!!

Biosecurity Response Readiness Workshop - Bundaberg
2026-06-12 09:00 - 15:00
Biosecurity Queensland are hosting a Biosecurity Response Readiness workshop in Bundaberg on Friday, 12 June, 9am to 3pm.
Gain an understanding of how your business can prepare for a biosecurity outbreak, manage a biosecurity response and how it differs to other emergencies such as flood and bushfire.
Meet a network of local people who can help your strength your biosecurity preparedness.
Register here!!

NRIS Testing - Theodore, Emerald & Rocky
2026-06-16 - 2026-06-18
Understanding diet quality and how to plan for the dry season ahead. NIRS (Near Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy) technology enables producers to directly assess diet quality, enabling them to make proactive and more timely management decisions.
Locations in the neighbouring catchment – Theodore, Emerald & Rockhampton
Register here!!

Ag Horizons Forum - Kingaroy
2026-06-19
Save the Date
Ag Horizons Forum – 19 June, Kingaroy, Qld – focused on building a viable and profitable future for Australian agriculture.
Ag Horizons was formed by farmers and community leaders who love agriculture, love regional communities and are advocates for their industry.
This forum aims to bring together farmers, business leaders and regional community leaders to share ideas and drive practical solutions that strengthen businesses and revitalise regional economies. One of the keynote speakers will be Rachel Chambers, the Queensland Food Farmers Commissioner.
More details to come – keep an eye on www.aghorizonsforum.com.au

Excel Workshops for Grazing Enterprises - Kumbia & Nanango
2026-06-23 - 2026-06-24
Kumbia Hall – Tuesday 23 June, 8:45am – 2:30pm
Nanango Services Club – Wednesday 24 June, 8:45am – 2:30pm
For more information and to register click here!!
RSVP by 17 June 2026
Morning tea & lunch provided
Computers available (or bring your own device)

Industry Breakfast - Nagoorin
2026-06-29 07:30 - 10:30
DPI & Gladstone Regional Council are delivering an agribusiness breakfast on June 29 at the Nagoorin Hall in Boyne Valley
RSVP at www.gladstone.qld.gov.au
