'Scaling' up your Business - Brian Pastures Research Facility
2018-07-30 08:30 - 16:45 (Australia/Melbourne)

Pasture Dieback - Rosedale & Gin Gin
2018-08-15 09:00 - 2018-08-16 15:30

Using Qld Globe to Manage your Property - Gympie
2018-08-22 17:00 - 20:00
Bookings: https://gympielandcare.org.au/product/qld-globe-workshop/
Price: Members – $10, Non Members $20 – Booking is essential as places are limited

Oceanfest - Bundaberg
2018-08-25 10:00 - 17:00
If seafood ‘floats your boat’, don’t miss the saltiest event of 2018 – Oceanfest Bundaberg!
Held in the picturesque Port Marina precinct, Oceanfest Bundaberg focuses on quality, local seafood, local wines, local beers, themed entertainment and a range of ocean orientated attractions, displays, demonstrations and workshops for all members of the family.
This event promotes the local, wild catch seafood, harvested from the Southern Great Barrier Reef and Bundaberg waters. Developed by the Rotary Club of Bundaberg Sunrise, this event will demonstrate how proud the Bundaberg community is of their seafood industry, their tourism industry and the Bundaberg North Burnett area.
More information click here

North Burnett Community Agriculture Network Meeting
2018-08-28 09:00 - 17:00

Improved Grazing Animal Production - Kumbia & Proston
2018-08-29 07:00 - 16:00

Bull Selection & Fertility Information Day
2018-08-30 08:30 - 15:00

Farming & Grazing for Profit - Toowoomba
2018-09-05 08:00 - 2018-09-11 17:00
For more information click here!!

4th Australian Marine Turtle Symposium
2018-09-08 08:00 - 2018-09-10 17:00
For more information click here!!
Enquiries to :
TurtleCare Volunteers Qld Inc Nev & Bev McLachlan
Ph: 0417 729 263 or 0427 135 442
Email: careforturtles@outlook.com PO Box 248, Buderim Qld 4556

Grazing BMP - Farm Safety Workshop - Durong
2018-09-11 09:30 - 14:00

QRRRWN's 25th Anniversary Annual Conference (Barambah Branch)
2018-09-13 08:00 - 2018-09-15 17:00
Learn more about QRRRWN Conference http://qrrrwn.org.au/conference/

Riparian Ecological Restoration Workshop
2018-09-14 10:00 - 14:00

Property Mapping Workshop - Gin Gin
2018-09-20 09:00 - 15:00

Weed Busters and Land Protection Roadshow
2018-09-26 09:00 - 13:00
RSVP: 1300 696 272 or email admin@northburnett.qld.gov.au by 4pm Monday, 24 September 2018

Weed Busters and Land Protection Roadshow - Gayndah
2018-09-27 09:00 - 13:00
RSVP: 1300 696 272 or email admin@northburnett.qld.gov.au by Monday, 24 September 2018

Australian Macadamia Society New Grower Workshop - Bundaberg
2018-09-28 09:00 - 2018-09-29 16:00
The New Grower Workshop has been designed to help new and potential growers gather in-depth information about the macadamia industry and establish valuable grower connections.
The workshop is a comprehensive two day event that includes:

a FULL-DAY WORKSHOP where you’ll receive information and detailed advice about the Australian macadamia industry, provided by our AMS executive team and other industry experts.
a FULL-DAY ORCHARD BUS TOUR where you’ll see some of Australia’s leading macadamia orchards and meet some of our best growers.

Day 1 topics include:

orchard establishment, design and varietal selection
pest and disease management
integrated orchard management practices
key areas to increase production per ha
industry average costs of production, yield by region and average gross income
research and development, new technology and industry trends

Day 2
The second day will consist of a full day field trip to a range of orchards to talk directly with leading growers on a range of topics. This is a great opportunity to see how macadamia orchards operate and to meet other local growers.
Workshop participants receive the following resources worth over $250! *Excludes partner registrations

Macadamia Growers Handbook
Pocket sized field guide: ‘Problem solver and bug identifier’
New Grower Information Booklet
Serious about farm safety guide (and bonus electronic templates)
Australian macadamia industry’s benchmarking program summary report
A macadamia-specific excel worksheet template (helps you to understand macro costs and returns – can be adjusted to suit a specific orchard)
Workshop delegate contact list, so you can keep in touch with fellow growers
AND SO MUCH MORE!

Workshop cost:

AMS member: $539
AMS member partner: $275 (with member registration)
Non-member: $1,100 (includes AMS membership until 30 June 2019)

Register here!

RCS Keep in Touch Day - Kilkivan
2018-10-03 09:30 - 16:00
This is a free event, to RSVP please click here!

Introduction to using Queensland Globe Workshop - Mundubbera
2018-10-04 08:30 - 12:30

QATC Chemical Accreditation Course - Toowoomba
2018-10-08 - 2018-10-09
Participants will learn the process of safely preparing and applying chemicals including transporting, handling and storing chemicals safely, and identifying and controlling weeds to comply with legislative requirements.
This chemical short course is delivered by Queensland Agricultural Training Colleges under the AHC32816 Certificate III in Rural Operations qualification. Units of study include Prepare and apply chemicals (AHCCHM303), Transport and store chemicals (AHCCHM304) and Control weeds (AHCPMG301).
What to bring: Lunch, water, morning and afternoon tea. Personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided however you are welcome to bring your own (providing that it complies with the Australian Standards).
AgForce Member discount of 20% applies on the course fee* – state your member number when booking and paying for your course.

4 Day Native Forest Management Workshop at Rathdowney
2018-10-09 08:00 - 2018-10-10 15:00
A 4 day interactive workshop aimed at improving landholders’ knowledge of silviculture forestry systems, building an ability to develop and introduce sustainable forestry management practices.
Wear Sunsmart clothing, don’t forget a hat and bring a chair & lunch. Morning tea provided
Where: Tony Salisbury’s property at Rathdowney
Small incentives funding available to workshop attendees. Book early!!
Contact: Bronwyn Lloyd on P: 07 5483 6535 or E: pfsq@bigpond.com

GRDC Making Sense of the Research - Dalby
2018-10-10 08:00 - 13:00
RSVP to Duncan Weir

Email: duncan.weir@qld.gov.au

Phone: 0410518214
For more GRDC events click here.

2018 National Landcare Conference & Awards
2018-10-10 08:00 - 2018-10-12 15:30
Further your knowledge and engage with fellow Landcarers at the 2018 National Landcare Conference and Awards to be held at Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre between 10-12 October.
Landcarers are invited to Brisbane for three days of knowledge sharing and insightful discussion, as well as informative presentations by pioneers, leaders of NRM bodies, scientists, academics, government, and environmental, climate and biodiversity experts.
The 2018 National Landcare Awards Gala Dinner will be held on Thursday, 11 October 2018.
The Conference and Awards are supported by Landcare Australia and the National Landcare Network, through funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program.
For the full program of the conference, click HERE.

Woody Weed Demonstration - Rockhampton
2018-10-10 14:30 - 18:30

Regional Economic Development Growth Forum - Bundaberg
2018-10-11 09:30 - 15:00
The fifth annual Wide Bay Burnett Regional Economic Development Growth Forum has a fresh look and a new venue for 2018. The Bundaberg Multiplex will host this major event on the Wide Bay Burnett’s economic development calendar and is once again being co-delivered by the Wide Bay Burnett Regional Organisation of Councils, the Department of State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure & Planning and Regional Development Australia Wide Bay Burnett.
The FREE event will include an amazing array of local and regional based businesses as part of a fresh new program and provides an excellent opportunity for business, industry and leaders to come together and showcase the region’s achievements with a focus on innovation, exports and emerging opportunities.
Where: Bundaberg Multiplex Centre, Civic Avenue
To register for the forum please click here!!
To catch the FREE Burnett Inland bus from Kingaroy, Murgon, Ban Ban Springs or Biggenden please click here.

Bundaberg Fruit & Vegetable Growers Industry Gala Dinner
2018-10-13 17:30 - 23:30
To book, please click here!

Burnett Inland Women In Agriculture (WAg's) Day
2018-10-15 09:00 - 15:00

Kingaroy Breakfast in the Paddock
2018-10-16 07:00 - 09:00

Phosphorus Management Workshop - Miriam Vale
2018-10-16 08:30 - 17:00 | Miriam Vale Community Hall, 41 Blomfield St, Miriam Vale, Queensland, Australia
Is Phosphorus nutrition a problem for your cattle?
This workshop will help you to manage Phosphorus nutrition on your property by developing a management strategy with the help of the local experts.
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Topics covered include:
– Identifying P deficient country,
– Testing for deficiencies in cattle,
– P deficiency in breeders and growing steers,
– Supplementing P in the most economical way.
The Phosphorus team:
Rob Dixon (Uni of Qld) Rob is a ruminant nutritionist with many years of experience in northern production systems including the effects of phosphorus nutrition in breeders.
Mick Sullivan (DAF) Mick is a Beef Extension Officer with extensive experience in beef cattle breeding and genetics, nutrition, grazing management and beef business analysis.
Kylie Hopkins (DAF) Kylie is a Beef Technical officer with a broad knowledge of grazing land management and pasture and forage production systems.
Supplied:
– Smoko and lunch
– Land type maps
– Lick assessments
– Lick intake calculator
– Workshop notes
Please bring:
– Labels from P lick products you are currently feeding
– Information on P lick intakes
– Results from any soil or cattle blood tests
For the opportunity to have a land type map produced for your property (to help identify P deficient areas) please provide your lot on plans at registration.
Tuesday 16 October 8:30 am – 5 pm at Miriam Vale Community Hall, Miriam Vale
RSVP 12th October 2018. This is a FREE event, please click here to register.
This event is being held at multiple locations. If you can’t make the Miriam Vale workshop you may be interested in one of the following events:
Wednesday 17 October – The Caves Showgrounds, The Caves
Thursday 18 October – Broadsound Centenary Hall, St Lawrence
Friday 19 October – Shamrock Hotel, Mackay.

Banana Shire Industry Summit
2018-10-16 09:00 - 13:00
Future Energy Solutions – “Affordable, Reliable & Sustainable Energy”
Where: Biloela Civic Centre
When: Tuesday, 16 October 2018 – 7am breakfast ($20), summit from 9am – 1pm
For more information and to view speakers click here!!
Register at www.eventbrite.com.au and search for Industry Summit
Enquires please call 07 4992 9513

Export Your Food Business Workshop - Bundaberg
2018-10-17 09:00 - 12:00
If you are a food producer or have a food product idea that you want to export, the Export Your Food Business Workshop has been designed for you!
The workshop will be held at the Department of Agriculture in Bundaberg on Wednesday, 7 October from 9am to midday followed by a networking lunch.
This interactive workshop will give practical information on how to take your business or business idea to the next level. Specifically designed for food producers and those wanting to develop value adding opportunities in the agribusiness sector, this workshop will help you identify the information you need to make informed decisions and maximise the opportunity for success.
Participants will gain insights to understand what the opportunities are to grow their businesses, including how to determine export market potential and tap into research and support.
The workshop will help participants define a plan for export and cover the 5 C’s of exporting: Company; Country; Customer; Channel; and Competitor.
TIQ is partnering with QMI Solutions to bring you the Export Your Food Business workshop.
RSVP by 10 October 2018 by emailing diane.anstee@tiq.qld.gov.au or calling 4326 3902.
