South Burnett Food Network Study Tour
2019-02-24 04:30 - 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
? ATTENTION SOUTH BURNETT FOOD BUSINESSES – BOOK NOW TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT
You are invited to join Business South Burnett on a study tour to the Noosa Farmers’ Market and Farmer and Sun and Cafe by Farmer and Sun on Sunday 24 February.
The Bus will leave Hidden Gold Homestead at 4:30am with networking and presentations along the way to add further value to the day’s activities.
Edit: RSVP extended!!
To book your seat, please contact Council’s Economic Development Officer on 4189 9100 or kboard@southburentt.qld.gov.au by midday Friday, 22 February.

Burnett Inland Small Business Roadshow - Monto
2019-02-25 15:30 - 17:00
Lead by AusIndustry, BIEDO are excited to be hitting the road with a range of Government agencies on a Small Business Roadshow in late February. Please see date claimer flyer for times and places where you can hear about programs and initiatives available to small business.

Burnett Inland Small Business Roadshow - Gayndah
2019-02-26 06:30 - 10:00

SRA Southern Region Grower Update 2019 - Bundaberg
2019-02-26 09:00 - 14:30

ReproActive North Burnett - Mundubbera
2019-02-27 09:00 - 14:30

Burnett Inland Women in Agriculture (WAg's) Day - Durong
2019-03-03
Amazing women of the Burnett Inland (& beyond), please join us to celebrate Queensland Women’s Week on Sunday 3 March in Durong! ?

Native Forest Management Workshop
2019-03-05 - 2019-03-06
1st Session: 8am, Tuesday 5 & Wednesday 6 March 2019. Dates for Session 2 to be confirmed
Biggenden – property details to be confirmed.
Workshop aimed at improving landholders’ knowledge of silviculture forestry systems, building and ability to develop and introduce sustainable forestry management practices.
What to bring: wear sun smart clothing, hat, closed in shoes, water bottle, chair and your lunch. Morning tea provided.
To register your interest please call PFSQ on 5483 6535 or email pfsq@bigpond.com

BeefUp Forum - Mundubbera
2019-03-06 08:00 - 17:30
To register, CLICK HERE

Grazing land management EDGE - Rockhampton
2019-03-06 08:00 - 2019-03-08 17:00

Intensive Animal Industry Conference 2019 - Dalby
2019-03-07 09:00 - 20:00
The Intensive Animal Industry Conference organised by Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise is being held in Dalby on 7 March 2019.
It will bring together the beef, pork, poultry and dairy industries with the view to share best practice, advocate for common policy change and allow collaboration across the sectors.
Southern Queensland is the home of intensive animal industries in Australia. The region has may advantages that see continued strong investment in the beef, pork, poultry and dairy sectors. With our reliable grain production, significant infrastructure spending in air, road and rail and available workforce, Southern Queensland will continue to drive these industries within Australia.
Building on the success of the 2018 event, which in its inaugural year saw 130 industry participants attend the conference, this year has been expanded to include the Dairy sector.
TSBE Member price: $155 (TSBE Members – login to receive the member price)
Non-member price: $195

QRRRWN Financial Literacy Workshop - Mundubbera
2019-03-07 10:00 - 14:30
Queensland Rural, Regional and Remote Women’s Network (QRRRWN) believes that all women but particularly women over 50 can face their financial fears and achieve financial fitness. QRRRWN’s Women Over 50 – It’s Your Money financial workshop, will guide women through understanding superannuation, debt management and credit, basic budgeting, insurance and building to retirement through the lens of financial professional, Susan Bryant.
Susan is a professional financial planner, member of the Australian Financial Planners Association and a woman with over 30 years’ experience in banking, investment, succession and financial planning, specialising in advice to rural families and women.
Cost: QRRRWN Members $55 | Non-Members $65
Spaces are limited. Register here: https://bit.ly/2XfjTpN

Regional Biosecurity Workshops - Gayndah
2019-03-11 10:00 - 13:00
WBBROC Councils’ Invasive Species Advisory Committee have developed the Wide Bay Burnett Regional Biosecurity Strategy.
The Strategy aims to provide an overarching framework to align invasive species (weed and pest animal) management goals across the Wide Bay Burnett region. To assist in the review process, the committee is seeking input from regional stakeholders on the Strategy.
Regional working groups, which are open to all stakeholders, will be used to identify and understand regional and local environmental, economic, social and cultural values/assets that the Wide Bay Burnett community want to protect from invasive species. The regional working groups provide an opportunity for stakeholders to participate in setting the direction for invasive species management across the Wide Bay Burnett, as well as providing an opportunity to engage with other like-minded stakeholders.
To RSVP and for more information:
Josh Dyke – WBBROC
0488 953 844
Josh.dyke@wbbroc.org.au
Regional working groups will be held from 10am to 1pm at the following locations:
11 March – North Burnett Regional Council Chambers, 34-36 Capper Street, Gayndah
12 March – Bundaberg Multiplex, 1 Civic St, Bundaberg
21 March – Kingaroy Town Common Hall, Oliver Bond Street, Kingaroy
22 March – The Pavilion Conference and Reception Centre, 77 Exhibition Rd, Southside
27 March – Woccoo Community Hall, Woocoo Dr, Oakhurst

Bred Well, Fed Well - Jandowae
2019-03-12 08:30 - 16:00

RCS Grazing Clinic – Kingaroy
2019-03-12 08:30 - 2019-03-14 13:00
The RCS Grazing Clinic It is the perfect opportunity to do a practical, hands-on workshop which will develop your skills as a grass manager and give you the tools you need to get the most out of your land, livestock and business.
This power-packed two-and-a-half-day clinic will give you the confidence and practical know-how to go home and begin implementing. The RCS Grazing Clinic covers the principles and practices of grazing management including how to design and manage a grazing cell, and how to use grazing charts as a planning and decision-making tool.
Thanks to the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program and Burnett Mary Regional Group, seats at this clinic are just $250 per person.
RCS are taking all registrations and payment for this event so if you are interested contact them directly on Phone 1800 356 004 email info@rcsaustralia.com.au website www.rcsaustralia.com.au. Places are limited. For more information or to register, click here!

Regional Biosecurity Workshops - Bundaberg
2019-03-12 10:00 - 13:00

Australian Biosphere Conference - Maryborough
2019-03-13 - 2019-03-15
The inaugural Australian Biosphere Conference is being held in Maryborough from 13-15 March 2019!
The conference is your opportunity to learn, share and celebrate what it means to be part of a vibrant, healthy, and connected Biosphere Reserve Community. As a conference delegate, you will enjoy an inspirational program of presentations and exhibits. You will be invited to connect with the artistic and cultural heart of Traditional Owners, learn how to build community capacity and leadership, and hear first-hand from our best industry leaders and innovators.
Places are limited… to learn more about the conference and register, please click here. You can also follow the Facebook event for more exciting news in the lead up!

'Scaling' up your business - Parkhurst
2019-03-13 08:30 - 16:30
Learn how to get the most out of your livestock scales to make accurate management decisions.

Latest technologies
Benefits of livestock scales
Using scales to measure livestock and paddock performance
Data export and analysis
Practical crushside demonstration

Venue: DAF Parkhurst – Conference Centre, 25 Yeppoon Road ,Parkhurst Qld 4702 Australia
Free event! Smokos and lunch provided
Register here!

Bred Well, Fed Well - Banana
2019-03-13 08:30 - 16:30

Livestock Data & Emerging Technology Workshop - Rockhampton
2019-03-15 10:00 - 14:00

Biodynamics Workshop - burying cow horns and more!
2019-03-16 09:00 - 2019-03-17 16:00 | Kilkivan Community Farm, 252 Mudlo Road, Kilkivan, QLD, 4600, Australia
This is a 2 days workshop with Shane Joyce & Guests
Shane Joyce is a well-known innovative farmer with extensive practical knowledge in regenerative agriculture, organic beef cattle grazing and agro forestry since 1974.
His irreverent approach and unique way of viewing the world inspires and empowers people that come to the field days & workshops.
In this workshop, Shane Joyce is excited to share processes and tools to offer you the possibility to engage with Elementals and use subtle energies to explore the greatest possibilities for food production in alignment with Gaia.
Venue: Kilkivan Community Farm, 252 Mudlo Road, Kilkivan QLD 4600
To keep up to date with this event, join the Biodynamics Workshop – burying cow horns and more event on Facebook.
Or to purchase tickets follow this link to Eventbrite.

Grazing Fundamentals EDGE – Toowoomba
2019-03-19 08:30 - 16:30
Presenters
Jill Alexander – Applied Ag
M: 0427 764 897
E: jillalexander@bigpond.com
Col Paton – Ecorich Grazing
M: 0427 006 235
E: info@ecorichgrazing.com.au
Price
$825pp including GST
Cost includes workshop, a comprehensive
set of Workshop Notes, Workbook and all
catering.
Register now for Grazing fundamentals EDGE
Places are limited. Register via
Jill Alexander – M: 0427 764 897, E: jillalexander@bigpond.com
To book online please go to: https://www.trybooking.com/BANKS

Incorporating Climate Variability into Grazing Risk Management - Gin Gin
2019-03-21 08:30 - 14:00
Where: Gin Gin Showgrounds function room
When: Thursday 21st March, 8.30am to 2pm
Speakers: Dr. Chelsea Jarvis (USQ), Damien O’Sullivan (DAF), and Peter Crawford (NACP Climate Mate Central Qld.)
Please book in: Contact Peter Crawford on mobile 0427 024 921, or e-mail peter.crawford@usq.edu.au, at least 5 days before your workshop of choice, for catering purposes. Please state numbers, workshop location, and any specific dietary requirements.

Please note: Workshops in Biloela and Mundubbera have been cancelled!!!

Regional Biosecurity Workshops - Kingaroy
2019-03-21 10:00 - 13:00

Regional Biosecurity Workshops - Gympie
2019-03-22 10:00 - 13:00

Grazing BMP - Gayndah
2019-03-26 08:00 - 2019-03-27 16:00 | Gayndah Art Gallery, 34 Meson Street, Gayndah, 4625
Is your business performing at its best?
Are you where the grazing industry needs you to be?
How long has it been since you sat down and reviewed your business from top to bottom?

Here is your golden opportunity to improve your PRODUCTIVITY, PROFITABILITY and SUSTAINABILITY.

You are invited to a free 2-day Grazing BMP workshop.
By participating you will:

hear from guest speakers covering each of the 5 GBMP modules (listed below)
self-assess your practices against an industry-developed set of standards developed by producers for producers
identify opportunities and actions to improve your business performance
access free information and support
meet and learn from other graziers

What is Grazing BMP?
Grazing BMP is a self-assessment tool that allows participants to benchmark their current practice against an industry-developed set of standards developed by producers for producers.
Five modules have been developed that combine grazier know-how as well as the best available science.
The Grazing BMP modules are completed via a self-assessment process.
It gives you an opportunity to reflect on your practices and see where you might be able to make a change for the better.
The 5 modules are:

Soil health
People & business
Grazing land management
Animal health & welfare
Animal production

By being part of Grazing BMP you also:

Help the grazing industry to be proactive rather than reactive
Provide VOLUME to your industry’s voice

Whether you are starting up or have been in the game all your life – don’t miss this “business health check” opportunity.
Come along and complete all 5 modules over 2 days.
Gayndah 2-day workshop
When: Tuesday 26th & Wednesday 27th of March
TIME: 8am cuppa for 8:30am start – 4.30pm
Where: Gayndah Art Gallery – Upstairs room, 34 Meson Street, Gayndah QLD 4625
Cost: Free – but registrations are essential (morning tea & lunch provided – please advise any special dietary requirements)
RSVP: Friday March 15 (limited spaces available)
Contact: Ryan Trott ryan.trott@bmrg.org.au or Ph: (07) 4181 2999

Regional Biosecurity Workshops - Maryborough
2019-03-27 10:00 - 13:00

Business Development Workshop - Mundubbera
2019-03-27 18:00 - 21:00

BIEDO Pop Up Office – North Burnett
2019-03-28
Save the date for the North Burnett BIEDO Pop Up Office – 28 March 2019
Contact BIEDO for more information
0400 695 456
connect@biedo.org.au

North Burnett Ag Network - Monto
2019-03-28 18:00 - 20:00
An opportunity for agricultural industry stakeholders to connect and share insights, challenges and opportunities relevant to the local area

Syntropic Agroforestry Workshop
2019-03-30 09:00 - 15:00
Click here for registration form!!
