Burnett Catchment Care Association

BMRG - Photo Competition - Closes 1 May
2020-05-01

**POSTPONED** Growing Ags 2020 - Gayndah
2020-05-01 18:30 - 21:30 (Australia/Melbourne)

**POSTPONED** Wild Dog Control School - Mundubbera
2020-05-02 08:00 - 16:00
Central Burnett Landcare invite you to attend a Wild Dog Control School, presented by Darren Pointon.
Saturday 2nd May 2020 from 8am.
Members $10 ~ Non Members $15
Smoko & lunch provided.
BYO chair & dog trap (not essential)
Register by 29th April for directions.
Contact: 0427 654 453
centralburnettlandcare@gmail.com
This project has been made possible thanks to WBBROC.

E-Beef Online Services Webinar - 3, 10, 17 & 24 June
2020-06-03
The Northern Gulf Resource Management Group is hosting a webinar series as part of the E-Beef Project. It will focus on tools and technologies that can promote sustainable grazing practices and improve the Productivity & Profitability of grazing businesses across Queensland. For further information and to register click here.
SESSION 1 – Technology Driven Decisions : 3 June 2020, 12:15pm – 1:30pm – register here!
SESSION 2 – Managing For Profitability : 10 June 2020, 12:30pm – 1:30pm – register here!!
SESSION 3 – Technology Showcase Part 1: 17 June 2020, 12:30pm – 1:30pm – register here!!
SESSION 4 – Technology Showcase Part 2: 24 June 2020, 12:30pm – 1:30pm – register here!!

Financial Management Webinar
2020-06-05 12:30 - 13:30
Recovering from drought is a challenging period, particularly as many businesses find themselves in a tight financial position. Proactive financial and business planning during this time will ensure your business is in the best position to return to a positive cash flow and profitable operation as quickly as possible.
Part one of this webinar series will focus on:
• Understanding your financial position – developing cash flow projections, identifying options to improve your cash flow
• How to improve negotiations with your bank – what are the banks looking for?
• Developing a business plan – what are the key components & where can I find additional support?
• Planning for the future – medium-long term business planning
• Financial assistance for recovery – what support is available through the drought relief assistance scheme and what are the eligibility requirements?
Presenters:
1. Bronwyn Schultz – Rural Financial Counselling Service (Southern Queensland)
2. Kristie Clark – Senior Industry Development Officer (DAF)
Register now to receive your webinar details to join the session.

Beef Industry Webinar
2020-06-09 12:30 - 13:45
Recovering from drought is a challenging period, particularly as many businesses find themselves in a tight financial position. Proactive cattle management and critical date planning during this time will ensure your business is in the best position to return to a positive cash flow and profitable operation as quickly as possible.
Part two of this webinar series will aim to provide beef producers a ‘first look’ at some at some of the key management strategies and actions to consider when planning for recovery.
Topics will include:
• Breeder management – why is timing of calving and weaning so important?
• How to assess feed availability
• Rebuilding your herd – herd structure, optimum age of turnoff and herd rebuilding strategies
• Overview of the decision support tools that are available to assist producers in assessing herd rebuilding strategies (BreedCow & Dynama)
• What are my options if it gets dry again – What are the exit points or contingencies under my chosen herd structure?
• Biosecurity – diseases, parasites and weed management
Presenters:
1. Mick Sullivan – Principal Beef Extension Officer (DAF)
2. Erica Noonan – Biosecurity Officer (DAF)
Register now to receive your webinar details to join the session.

Grains Industry Webinar
2020-06-11 12:30 - 13:45
The aim of any post-drought cropping program is to restore cash flow as soon as possible. To respond in a timely manner when the rain does fall and put yourself in the best position to establish and grow a harvestable crop, some pre-planning is critical.
There are a number of management decisions that need to be made at the right stage of recovery to ensure you are able to
capture rainfall when it falls and maximise profit after drought.
Part three of this webinar series will focus on:
Fallow management:
• Importance of groundcover, soil surface conditions and fallow weed management on rainfall capture and storage.
• Fallow efficiency – cereals vs pulses, short fallow vs long fallow. Overview of data from the northern farming systems project.
• Cover cropping – is it worthwhile?
Crop management:
• How to maximise yield after drought – what are the key agronomic considerations?
Planning for the next dry:
• Economics of drought recovery – experience from other droughts
Presenters:
1. Rod Collins – Senior Development Extension Officer (DAF)
2. James Hagan – Economist (DAF)
Register now to receive your webinar details to join the session.

BCCA General Meeting
2020-06-24 09:30 - 12:30
BCCA will be holding a general meeting on Wednesday 24 June 2020 at the Mundubbera Town Hall Supper rooms, starting at 9.30am.
To view the agenda click here!!

Wild Dog Control School
2020-06-26 - 2020-06-27

Wild Dog Control School - Mundubbera
2020-06-28 08:00 - 16:00

Drought and Well-Being Webinars - July & August
2020-07-01
Join Australian Red Cross in a five part series of free webinars exploring drought and well-being. They have invited expert speakers along to share their insights so you can better support your own communities and your loved ones in these tough times. Click here and register for one or all five today, numbers limited!

The Role of Weeds in Regenerative Agriculture
2020-07-03 - 2020-07-04

Australian Biosecurity Conference
2020-07-09 - 2020-07-10
Australia’s agricultural sector manages almost half of Australia’s land mass, provides over 1.6 million jobs and contributes more than $60 billion to our nation’s economy. More than ever, we need robust and innovative biosecurity systems to protect our agricultural resources and the communities that depend on them.
The Bundaberg district takes in Australia’s fastest growing and most technologically advanced agricultural enterprises. As a delegate to the Australian Biosecurity Conference, you will enjoy an inspirational program of presentations and exhibits and see first-hand how these enterprises are addressing unprecedented biosecurity challenges We invite you to be part of this exciting event and contribute to “Protecting our Future”.
Day 1 of the program incorporates presentations from national and international speakers, an interactive panel session, exhibitors’ precinct and a fully catered cocktail function. Day 2 offers a tour of Australia’s most innovative agricultural enterprises.
Cost: Registration – $295 Early bird registration – $245 (closes 24 January 2020)
Where: Multiplex Centre 1 Civic Ave Bundaberg West QLD 4670
For more information click and register here!!

Ag Network Sessions - Nth & Sth Burnett
2020-07-23 17:15 - 19:00

Pasture in the Burnett Mary Region - Webinar
2020-07-29 13:00 - 14:00

Property computer mapping workshop - Gin Gin
2020-07-30 08:30 - 15:00

RCS Business Fundamentals Workshop - Mundubbera
2020-08-04 - 2020-08-06
✔ A comprehensive course manual
✔ Expert tuition from leading trainers and coaches
✔ Electronic templates and calculators
✔ Access to office management tools
✔ All lunches, morning and afternoon teas
Take the ﬁrst step towards regaining control of your time by registering for the Business Fundamentals Workshop today. Places are strictly limited to ensure adequate support for participants.
Complete the registration form and return to info@rcsaustralia.com.au, or call RCS with your details ready.

Choosing Success, Succession, Innovation or Selling - Biloela and Rockhampton
2020-08-11 - 2020-08-13

Drought and Wellbeing Series
2020-08-12 10:00 - 11:15
Preparing for the tough times – Includes tools and tips to support drought resilience and preparedness.
To register click here!!

Growing Resilience: Diversity in Community Agriculture
2020-08-19 11:00 - 12:30
For more information please click here!!

GBRF Virtual Information Sessions
2020-08-20 16:30 - 19:30
The virtual information sessions will explain the opportunities and activities outlined in the Annual Work Plan 2020-2021.
Registrations per session will be capped at 100 people.
To register click here!!

Introduction to Carbon Farming
2020-08-24 - 2020-08-28

Permaculture Farm Tour and Music
2020-08-30 13:30 - 16:30
Farm tour starts at 1.30pm, music starts at 5.30pm, afternoon tea and dinner available
More information click here!!

Regenerate and Connect - Mundubbera
2020-09-14 - 2020-09-15
Regenerate and Connect is a two-day, on-farm workshop and meeting, tailored for graduates of RCS grazing courses and higher programs. It is professionally facilitated by RCS teachers, Andrew and Katie Zerner, and provides you with the chance to update your farm, grazing and business knowledge, further develop your management skills and gain peer-to-peer support from like-minded locals.
PLEASE NOTE: To attend participants must;

live in the Burnett Mary Catchment
have completed at least an RCS Grazing Clinic or GrazingforProfit™ School. Next Steps and ExecutiveLink™ participants/graduates are also very welcome. Places are limited – please ring RCS on 1800 356 004 for more information.

To register for the event click here!!

Breeder Management Workshops - Gayndah, Teebar & Miriam Vale
2020-09-15 - 2020-09-17
Register online by 11 September 2020
Gayndah: https://bit.ly/2OLKRSI
Teebar: https://bit.ly/3fR7zVo
Miriam Vale: https://bit.ly/2CTopV5
For more details contact Tracey Longhurst on email – tracy.longhurst@daf.qld.gov.au or phone (07) 4529 4118

Better Bull Selection - Mundubbera
2020-09-23 - 2020-09-25

Central Burnett Landcare AGM
2020-09-25 18:30 - 20:00
Agenda
Annual Meeting
Welcome
Apologies
Minutes
President’s Report
Audited Treasurer’s Report
Election of Offices – President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, Management Committee
Appointment of Auditor
Confirmation of FaceBook Administrator
General Meeting
Minutes
Correspondence
Treasurer’s Report
Projects Report
Burnett Christmas Report
General Business

You are invited to stay for a cuppa following the meeting.

Minutes from the previous meeting will be emailed to members prior to the meeting.

Advanced Livestock Movement & Management Course - Mundubbera
2020-09-26 - 2020-09-28

Choosing Farm Business Options - Monto
2020-10-07 11:00 - 15:00

Industry Information Evening - Mundubbera
2020-10-08 14:00 - 17:00
