Burnett Catchment Care Association

Farm Business Insurance - Webinar
2025-08-04 12:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
Join QFF for a Farm Business Resilience Program masterclass webinar covering common farm business insurance gaps.

This session will explore the gaps farming businesses might encounter when planning their insurance coverage. The presenters will explore innovative and niche products such as parametric, and crisis management insurance that are sometimes not considered when businesses are looking to offset climate volatility, market disruptions and personnel risks.

Attendees will gain insights into limitations of traditional insurance structures and options for building a more tailored insurance framework for their agribusiness.

Guest speakers include Russell Mehmet – Client Solutions Director, Corporate Risks and Broking Willis, a WTW business, Michelle Love – Client Relationship Manager, Health & Benefits Willis, a WTW business and Bill Hardie – Senior Underwriter Crisis Management & Weather, Liberty Specialty Markets.

Learn more and register to attend here http://bit.ly/4o01Cck

Female Farmers Business Bootcamp - Webinar
2025-08-12
Series of webinars – 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep and 30 Sep
More info and register – click here!!

Farmstuff Information Night
2025-08-13 18:00 - 20:30
RSVP – by 1 August 2025 to Farmstuff Monto – 07 4166 1466, monto@farmstuff.com.au

BCCA General Meeting - Mundubbera
2025-08-19 09:30 - 13:00
BCCA will be holding our General Meeting on Tuesday 19 August 2025 at the North Burnett Community Services Building in Mundubbera. The meeting starts at 9.30am with lunch to follow. All welcome.
Notice of Agenda

Mundubbera - Government Roadshow Event
2025-08-19 10:00 - 13:00
Register here – Government Roadshow – Mundubbera Tickets, Tue 19/08/2025 at 10:00 am | Eventbrite
For more info email – wbbbusinessevents@dsdilgp.qld.gov.au

Secrets of the Soil - with Dr Christine Jones
2025-08-23 08:30 - 16:00
**Book here for Dr Christine Jones workshop**

Grazing Land Management - EDGE - Kingaroy
2025-08-26 - 2025-08-28
Places are limited – registrations close 15 August
To register contact Alex Thomson, DPI – 0429 228 952 alexandra.thomson@dpi.qld.gov.au
Registration link – GLM EDGE Kingaroy Tickets, Kingaroy Research Station – Taabinga room , Taabinga | TryBooking Australia

GRDC National Grower Network Forum – Monto
2025-08-26 16:00 - 20:00
RSVP to alan@umbers.com.au / 0428 432 557
More information and to register – click here!!

GRDC National Grower Network Forum – Kingaroy
2025-08-27 13:00 - 17:00

Sensible Supplementation - Gin Gin
2025-09-05 08:30 - 13:00
Register here!!

Agtech Showcase - Bundaberg
2025-09-12 - 2025-09-13
Registration is essential!
For more information and to register follow the link – Regional Business HQ – Agtech Showcase

Rural Industry Field Day - Kingaroy
2025-09-12 09:00 - 14:00
Kewpie Stockfeeds presents the 2025 Rural Industry Field Day!
9-13 Youngman Street – Kingaroy

Business Workshop - Work Health & Safety Fundamentals
2025-09-12 13:00 - 15:00
For more information and to register follow the link – Business Workshop | Work Health & Safety Fundamentals

Fire Management Planning - Monto
2025-09-15 09:00 - 14:00
Learn how to create a fire management plan for your property at this free Property Fire Management Planning Workshop in the North Burnett region. Location – Monto Community Hall (Newton Street)
As maps will be provided, registration for this workshop is essential.
Register here – Property Fire Management Planning Workshop | North Burnett – Monto – Healthy Land & Water
Morning tea and lunch will be provided.
For more information, contact Hannah Etchells from the Queensland Fire & Biodiversity Consortium on hannah.e@hlw.org.au or 0447 189 765.

Cattle tick Information Session - Kingaroy
2025-09-16 09:00 - 13:15
RSVP- Nutrien Ag Solutions Kingaroy Branch by 12 September 2025 on 07 4160 0500

Fire Management Planning - Gayndah
2025-09-16 09:00 - 14:00
Learn how to create a fire management plan for your property at this free Property Fire Management Planning Workshop in the North Burnett region.
As maps will be provided, registration for this workshop is essential. Location – Brian Pasture Research Station (819 Brian Pasture Road, Gayndah Qld)
Register here – Property Fire Management Planning Workshop | North Burnett – Gayndah – Healthy Land & Water
Morning tea and lunch will be provided.
For more information, contact Hannah Etchells from the Queensland Fire & Biodiversity Consortium on hannah.e@hlw.org.au or 0447 189 765.

Fire Management Planning - Durong
2025-09-17 09:00 - 14:00
Learn how to create a fire management plan for your property at this free Property Fire Management Planning Workshop in the South Burnett region.
As maps will be provided, registration for this workshop is essential. Location – Durong Hall (8940 State Route 82, Durong Qld 4610)
Register here – Property Fire Management Planning Workshop | South Burnett – Durong – Healthy Land & Water
Morning tea and lunch will be provided.
For more information, contact Hannah Etchells from the Queensland Fire & Biodiversity Consortium on hannah.e@hlw.org.au or 0447 189 765.

Paddock to Profit - Murgon
2025-09-17 09:00 - 16:00
Book here!!

Giant Rats Tail Renovation Field Day - Gympie (BOOKED OUT)
2025-09-18 09:00 - 14:00
The workshop is now BOOKED OUT!
To learn more about how to control this weed, visit Gympie’s Top Weeds.

Central Burnett Landcare - AGM
2025-09-18 18:00 - 20:00

Pasture Development - to recover from Pasture Dieback - Yarraman
2025-10-11 09:00 - 16:00

CQ Connect Presents an On-Farm Workshop - Theodore
2025-10-13 09:00 - 16:00

Empowering your Community Organisation - Kumbia
2025-10-20 17:30 - 20:30

JAB Agri Solutions: Production essentials, workshop 1 — Kingaroy
2025-10-22 08:30 - 16:00
Workshop 1: Animal Husbandry & Welfare Essentials
Learn the fundamentals of livestock welfare, husbandry, breeding, feeding, marketing and nutrition.

Guest speakers: animal health specialists, and experienced producers share real-world knowledge.
Topics: handling and welfare, vaccinations, nutrition basics, breeding (genetics) and calving/lambing/kidding considerations, parasite control and record keeping.
Why attend: walk away with clear, practical steps to improve herd health and confidence in daily management.

Register here – Livestock Production Essentials Workshop Series – Kingaroy Registration, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

Empowering your Community Organisation - Biggenden
2025-10-22 10:00 - 15:00

Empowering your Community Organisation - Monto
2025-10-23 10:00 - 15:00

GRASS workshop - Eidsvold
2025-10-28 08:30 - 14:30
Join BMRG at the Grazing Resilience and Sustainable Solutions (GRASS) workshop to learn about reef regulations, land condition and more.
Register here – GRASS Workshop Tickets, Tue 28/10/2025 at 8:30 am | Eventbrite

Sensible supplementation — Gin Gin
2025-10-31 08:30 - 13:00
Join the Department of Primary Industries for Sensible Supplementation workshops where they discuss the fundamentals that must be considered for effective management of cattle nutrition and supplementation.
Topics will include:

Nutrition fundamentals
nutrient requirements
identifying limiting nutrients
protein, energy and phosphorous supplementation
breeder herd management to minimise supplement costs
evaluating supplement options.

Producers can have the nutritional value and cost effectiveness of their supplements evaluated if they send supplement details before the workshop. Please send your product labels and the costs (landed on farm and exclusive of GST) to Mick.Sullivan@dpi.qld.gov.au.
If you have any queries, please call 0428 104 374.
More information – Sensible supplementation — Gin Gin – FutureBeef

BCCA 30 year Celebration & AGM
2025-11-01 11:00 - 13:30
We’re turning 30 and you’re invited to help us celebrate. We have been incorporation as a member-based, not-for-profit organisation aided at implementing natural resource management projects across the Burnett Catchment since 1995.
We are excited to announce our special guest speaker will be Melinee Leather from Leather Cattle Co. (LCC), recent winners of the 2025 Australian Governments Sustainable Agriculture Landcare Award. LCC have demonstrated excellence and leadership in implementing sustainable and integrated land management practices to protect soil, water, vegetation and biodiversity.
All past, current and future members are welcome to attend this free event with lunch provided. BCCA’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) will follow the celebration – you’re welcome to stay and be part of shaping the next 30 years!
For catering purposes RSVP is essential. Please call Melinda at the BCCA office on 07 41663 898 or email admin@burnettcatchment.org.
When: Saturday, 1 November 2025
Time: 11am start
Where: The Royal Hotel Mundubbera – 4 Lyons Street, Mundubbera
RSVP by 29 October – call the BCCA office on 07 41663 898 or email admin@burnettcatchment.org

Nutrition EDGE – Gayndah
2025-11-12 - 2025-11-14
Nutrition EDGE Gayndah, where you will learn:

Nutritional requirements of your cattle and sheep
Pasture intake, quality and diet quality
What supplements to feed and when
What tools to use to make better management decisions for a range of seasonal conditions.

Presenter: Désirée Jackson, Désirée Jackson Livestock Management and Alex Thomson, Beef Extension Officer, Department of Primary Industries.
Cost: $1,950* + GST / 1st person from one business; $1,650* + GST / 2nd and 3rd person from same business (primary producers only). Cost includes comprehensive set of workshop notes, workbook and lunch, morning and afternoon tea each day.
*Register and pay for the workshop by 17 October to receive the early bird discount of $250.
Who to contact for registration: Désirée Jackson, M: 0409 062 692 or E: desireejackson@djlm.com.au
