Burnett Catchment Care Association

Managing Weedy Grasses in Improved Pastures - Webinar
2018-03-06 12:30 - 13:30 (Australia/Melbourne)
Free BeefConnect webinar about how producers manage smutgrass, a relative of giant rat’s tail grass, in sown tropical pastures in the U.S. Professor Brent Sellers (Pasture weed specialist) from the University of Florida is on a study tour to compare U.S. and Australian practices of weedy Sporobulus grass management on cattle production.

In this webinar, Brent will discuss the herbicide and pasture management programs used in Florida to reduce the impact of smutgrass. This is relevant to producers in Queensland and other parts of Australia where there are significant problems with Sporobulus grasses in sown and native pastures in Australia.

Click here to register!!

Storm Recovery Community BBQ - Mondure Hall
2018-03-04 15:30 - 19:30
South Burnett Regional Council is hosting two Storm Recovery Community BBQ’s for landholders and community members who have been impacted by the severe storms in the South Burnett on Boxing Day and New Year’s Eve 2017. Everyone in the South Burnett region is welcome to attend these free events, so please come and show your support for the communities affected.
The Community BBQ’s will be a great, informal chance to connect with others and hear about resources, information and support available to assist residents in the South Burnett with their storm recovery. It will also provide an opportunity for an official ‘Thank You’ to the BlazeAid volunteers who have been working in the region.
?Mondure Hall, Sunday 4 March 2018, 3.30pm-7.30pm

Storm Recovery Community BBQ - Kumbia Memorial Hall
2018-02-25 15:30 - 19:30
South Burnett Regional Council is hosting two Storm Recovery Community BBQ’s for landholders and community members who have been impacted by the severe storms in the South Burnett on Boxing Day and New Year’s Eve 2017. Everyone in the South Burnett region is welcome to attend these free events, so please come and show your support for the communities affected.
The Community BBQ’s will be a great, informal chance to connect with others and hear about resources, information and support available to assist residents in the South Burnett with their storm recovery. It will also provide an opportunity for an official ‘Thank You’ to the BlazeAid volunteers who have been working in the region.
?Kumbia Memorial Hall, Sunday 25 February 2018, 3.30pm-7.30pm

Native Forestry Field Day - Childers
2018-02-23 09:00 - 15:00

RCS Grazing Clinic - Murgon
2018-02-17 08:00 - 2018-02-18 17:00
The RCS Grazing Clinic is a practical hands-on workshop that develops your skills as a grass manager. Topics covered over the two days will include:

Practical knowledge – get the latest on cheap fencing, property layout, water design and moving stock. Understand how to assess rest period and calculate graze period, while accurately matching stocking rate to carrying capacity. See and learn the decision making processes in the paddock.
Control your grazing outcomes – through the practical application of the principles, active use of the grazing chart, good use of the planning tools and good property design for this century.
Refresh the basics through understanding the 6 essential grazing management principles. Develop the skills to monitor and record changes, understand how to adapt to seasonal and climate variability and develop strategies for profitable property planning and overall improved grazing management.

To view the flyer and register click here!!!

Soil Pit Day - South Burnett
2018-02-13 08:00 - 13:30
Tuesday 13 February 8am – 11am & 867 Flagstone Creek Road, Haly Creek
Tuesday 13 February 1.30am – 4.30pm @ John Allen’s Oakland Farm Property, Sempfs Road Byee (Via Murgon)
RSVP: 9 February 2018 to Melinda on 4166 3898 or email admin@burnettcatchment.org

Soil Pit Day - Monto
2018-02-02 08:30 - 15:00
The life in your soils is the foundation to healthy crops. In this free full-day workshop field agronomist David Hall will share insights from 30 years’ experience in the agricultural industry and provide you with key tools in assessing soils and how to keep them healthy.
When: Friday 2 February – 8.30am – 3pm
Where: Monto – Location to be confirmed
RSVP: By Wednesday 24 January to BCCA on 07 4166 3898 or email admin@burnettcatchment.org

BCCA General Meeting - Mundubbera Town Hall Supper Rooms
2018-01-18 09:30 - 13:00
BCCA will be holding its quarterly general meeting on Thursday 18 January 2018 at the Mundubbera Town Hall Supper Rooms – starting at 9.30am. For more information please call the BCCA office on 07 4166 3898.

Pasture Die Back Forum - Bundaberg
2017-12-20 12:00 - 15:00
AgForce and MLA are running a Pasture Dieback Forum for affected landholders in Bundaberg next Wednesday, 20 December 2017 from 12pm to 3pm at the Brothers Sports Club. Find out:

What research is being done?
What are other producers trialling?
What is working and what isn’t?

Registrations are essential!!!

Monto Biosecurity Workshop
2017-12-08 09:30 - 13:00
The website registration is now open and can be found here: http://bit.ly/2fPw1tx

Women in Horticulture Bus Trip, Bundaberg
2017-11-29 08:00 - 16:00
Bundaberg Fruit and Vegetable Growers (BFVG) to hold a FREE Women in Horticulture Bus Trip on Wednesday, 29 November 2017.
The farm tour will include:
• Farm One: Visit with Craig Van Rooyen, Sweet Sensations who will give an overview of the benefits and lessons he has learnt in the application of microbial composting to his Lychee orchard,
• Farm Two: Enjoy a lovely morning tea hosted by Linda Vickers at Bundy Limes,
• Farm Three: Dave Galati from Rosengal in Gooburrum will share his experience in growing premium beans in our sub-tropical climate,
• Farm Four: Visit the Multikraft centre where all the microbial magic happens,
• Finishing the day with a gorgeous lunch at Grunskies By the River.
RSVP’s are essential as seats are limited, please contact BFVG on 4153 3007 email bfvg.info@bfvg.com.au.

BMRG Annual General Meeting - Kingaroy
2017-11-24 09:30 - 12:30
BMRG is convening its Annual General meeting from 9:30am – 12:30pm on Friday, 24 November at the Kingaroy Town Hall. The meeting provides an opportunity for BMRG and community members to meet the board members and hear about the successes across the region in 2016/17. If you would like to attend, please RSVP by calling (07) 4181 2999 or emailing admin@bmrg.org.au.

Soils Field Day - Miriam Vale
2017-11-23 08:30 - 14:00
When: Thursday, 23 November 2017, 8.30am to 2.00pm
Where: Frank and Joan Noonan’s property – 1272 Fingerboard Road, Miriam Vale
RSVP: By 20 November to Peter on 0427 024 921 or email peter@betterburnett.com

Flood Recovery Workshop - Monto & Bundaberg
2017-11-22 - 2017-11-23
Farmers are encouraged to attend Queensland Farmers’Federation’s (QFF) Flood Recovery Workshop to hear from technical recovery experts who can assist in getting you back on your feet.
Monto: 22 November 2017, Town hall 12.00pm – 3.30pm
BundaberL 23 November 2017, Fairymead House 12.00pm – 3.3.pm
RSVP: Ross Henry – ross@qff.org.au or phone (07) 3837 4720

Pest animal management and chemical training workshop - Gin Gin
2017-11-21 08:00 - 17:00
AgForce is pleased to offer Queensland rural landholders a new service that will help you to get ahead of the game and access the most up-to-date tools to manage pest animals.
These one-day workshops for landholders will include practical training and information on the latest pest animal control tools specific to your industry’s pest animal issues. Included in these workshops is nationally accredited chemical handling safety training for safely preparing, delivering, transporting and storing chemicals.
When: Tuesday 21 November 2017 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Where: TBC – Gin Gin
Places are limited so register now!

Field Botany Workshop - Gayndah
2017-11-18 09:00 - 2017-11-19 17:00

Productive & Persistent Legume Pastures - Eidsvold
2017-11-16 08:30 - 17:00
Learn about the latest legume research for sown pastures.
When: 16 November, 8.30am – 5.00pm
Where: Eidsvold, RM Williams Centre
RSVP: Wednesday 8 Nov, P: 4843 2615 or E: kylie.hopkins@daf.gov.au

Productive & Persistent Legume Pastures - Durong
2017-11-15 08:30 - 17:00
Learn about the latest legume research for sown pastures.
When: 15 November, 8.30am – 5.00pm
Where: Durong, Bowls Club
RSVP: Wednesday 8 November, P: 4843 2615 or E: kylie.hopkins@daf.gov.au

Cover Cropping Workshop - Theodore
2017-11-07 09:00 - 15:00
Practical workshop for farmers keen to trial multi-species cover cropping and boost soil health. Guest presenters Colin Seis and Graeme Hand.

Grow your potential before the next harvest!
A series of free and informative workshops to equip you with the knowledge to move your operations forward!
From this course, you will learn:
– Multi-species mix across seasons
– Grazing cover crops
– Manage stubble and litter levels
– In-crop requirements
– Assess the best time to plant – can you plant dry?
– Grazing impact on soil health and animal performance
– Benefits of cover crops on soil moisture and crop yields
– Introduce a green bridge for rust inoculum…

When: Tuesday, 7 November 2017
Where: ‘Avonmore’ 721 Woolthorpe Road, Theodore
RSVP: Sara 0417 938 739

Introduction to Excel & Simple Record Keeping for Beef Producers - Gayndah & Kingaroy
2017-11-07 - 2017-11-08
Learn how to use excel for simple record keeping, building tables & entering simple formulas.

Tuesday 7 November, 2017 at Brian Pastures Research Station, Gayndah
Wednesday 8 November, 2017 at Taabinga Room – Kingaroy Research Station, Kingaroy

For more information please contact Tracy Longhurst on 07 4529 4118 or email Tracy.Longhurst@daf.qld.gov.au

Cover Cropping Workshop - Monto
2017-11-06 09:00 - 15:00
Practical workshop for farmers keen to trial multi-species cover cropping and boost soil health. Guest presenters Colin Seis and Graeme Hand.

Grow your potential before the next harvest!
A series of free and informative workshops to equip you with the knowledge to move your operations forward!
From this course, you will learn:
– Multi-species mix across seasons
– Grazing cover crops
– Manage stubble and litter levels
– In-crop requirements
– Assess the best time to plant – can you plant dry?
– Grazing impact on soil health and animal performance
– Benefits of cover crops on soil moisture and crop yields
– Introduce a green bridge for rust inoculum…

When: Monday, 6 November 2017
Where: Monto Community Hall Supper Room, Newton Street Monto
RSVP: BCCA office 4166 3898 or email admin@burnettcatchment.org

Native Forest & Spotted Gum Plantation Management Field Day
2017-11-03 09:00 - 15:00
When: Friday, 3 November 2017 – 9am – 3pm
Where: Quinn Family property ‘Voewood’ – 6695 Dawson Highway
Call to register your interest – 5483 6535 or email pfsq@bigpond.com

Electric Fencing Technology Workshop - Booyal
2017-10-27 09:00 - 11:00
When: Friday, 27 October 2017 – 9am – 11.30am
Where: Booyal Memorial Hall, 34 Causeway Road, Booyal
RSVP: By Friday 20 October, to Melinda at BCCA on P:4166 3898 or E: admin@burnettcatchment.org
Talk to Veronica to see if we can provide you with practical assistance and incentive funds to retain valuable top soil on your property and reduce sediment reaching the Great Barrier Reef under the Reef Alliance Program. P: 0448 114 502 or E: veronica@betterburnett.com

Electric Fencing Technology Workshop - Mundubbera
2017-10-26 09:00 - 11:30
Are you interested in learning about the latest electric fencing technology and how it could work for you??
When: Thursday 26 October, 9.30am – 11.30am
Where: Mundubbera – MCDC
RSVP: 13 October – P: 4166 3988 or E: admin@burnettcatchment.org

Biosecurity Workshop - Monto - POSTPONED!!!
2017-10-25 12:30 - 16:00
When: Wednesday 25 October 2017 – 12.30 pm – 4.00 pm
Where: Monto Town Hall Function Room
Register online with AgForce

Workshop for Women in Farm Business - Bundaberg
2017-10-25 09:30 - 13:30
Connecting with women in farm businesses. The workshops hosted by Queensland Farmers Federation (QFF), will look at the range of leadership spaces where women could have an impact & open discussions about the barriers that constrain women from stepping into wider leadership roles & the support or resources that would be useful to help them move ahead in business & beyond.
When: Wednesday, 25 October 2017 – 9.30am – 1.30pm
Where: Fairymead House, Thornhill Street, North Bundaberg
For more information and to register click here!!

Electric Fencing Technology Workshop - Wondai
2017-10-24 09:00 - 11:30
Are you interested in learning about the latest electric fencing technology and how it could work for you??
When: Tuesday 24 October, 9.30am – 11.30am
Where: Wondai RSL
RSVP: 13 October – P: 4166 3988 or E: admin@burnettcatchment.org

A Practical Aquaponics Workshop - Booubyjan
2017-10-22 10:00 - 15:00
Hear from world renowned aquaponics expert Murray Hallam, followed by a visit to a local aquaponics demonstration site.
When: Sunday, 22 October 2017, 10am – 3pm
Where: Booubyjan Hall, Booubyjan
For further information and to RSVP, please contact Beth Shanks on 4168 6167 or email ross.shanks@bigpond.com

Burnett Mary Regional Group - Community Meeting
2017-10-19 09:45 - 12:30
The Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG) Board invites you to join them at their next community meeting. This is an opportunity to meet with BMRG directors & hear about BMRG’s projects.
Guest speaker Daniel Banos, Senior Psychologist, and Getano George, Indigenous Liaison Officer, from the Department of Health will present on: Tackling Regional Adversity Through Integrated Care.
When: Thursday, 19 October 2017, 9.45am – 12.30pm
Where: Town Hall Supper Room – Gayndah
RSVP: by Thursday, 12 October by emailing ruth.nemeth@bmrg.org.au or phone 07 4181 2999
For more information click here!!

ACDC Chemical Accreditation
2017-10-19 09:00 - 16:00
Ensure you meet you legal obligations under the Workplace Health & Safety Act and the Agricultural Chemical Distribution Control Act (ACDC), with chemical accreditation by Duff Consulting.
When: Thursday, 19 October 2017, 9am – 4pm
Where: Bundaberg Enterprise Centre, Cnr Quay & Tantitha Street, Bundaberg
For more information and to register click here!!
