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Sustainable land management and conservation news from around the catchment.
Central Burnett Landcare – funding available!!
Central Burnett Landcare are excited to announce that funding is now available for projects focused on building soil and water health in the Great Barrier Reef catchments, thanks to Burnett Mary Regional Group! The opportunity is now open for landholders to apply for...
Drought Relief Assistance Scheme
This scheme provides Queensland drought-declared farming businesses with subsidies and rebates of between $20,000 and $50,000 per property, per financial year to help manage the welfare of their livestock during drought. Who can apply: At a minimum, you must: be a...
Barambah and Boonara Weeds Project
BCCA in collaboration with Gympie Regional Council (GRC) are well into our 'Community Sustainability Action Grant' project, which aims to monitor current infestation levels of Rubber Vine (RV), Parthenium Weed and Honey Locust (HL) in the Barambah, Boonara Creek and...
Launch of the new Gully Erosion manual
The much anticipated launch of the ‘Gully Erosion - Options for Prevention and Rehabilitation’ manual will take place in Biggenden and Kingaroy this month. The soil conservation manual, which incorporates the experience and knowledge of two of Queensland's expert soil...
2019 State & Territory Landcare Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2019 State & Territory Landcare Awards, which recognise and celebrate the achievements of the countless individuals, groups, networks and organisations who make significant contributions to protect, conserve and restore Australia’s...
EROSION CONTROL ADVICE – North Burnett Landholders
Have you suffered erosion damage as a result of recent natural disasters? Would some expert advice help you better repair this damage? FREE support being offered to North Burnett landholders includes, a property visit by a local soil conservation specialist, to:...
Monto Ag Strategy Survey
We would like to thank everyone who took part in the recent Monto Ag Strategy Survey. In total we received 50 responses that covered a range of industries including beef, grain, hay, pork, dairy and some small crops. The key findings will form a great basis for the...
The Burnett Buzz……Autumn 2019
The Autumn Burnett Buzz is out!! Highlights include: Monto Growers visit farm of GRDC’s ‘2018 Grain Grower of the Year’. Gully Erosion manual—get your copy today! On-line hub Ag Strategy Survey winner Getting the EDGE in Business To download click here!! ...
Nuffield Australia National Conference – Brisbane
An iconic Queensland venue will become a focal point of agribusiness activity from the 17 to 19 of September, as more than 300 of our nation’s best and brightest in farming come together for the 2019 Nuffield Australia National Conference. Early bird registrations...
FeralScan
Have you heard of FeralScan? FeralScan is a free resource for landholder, community groups and pest controllers which can be used to report pest animal sightings and the damage they cause. It allows landholders to report pest animal sightings and damage quickly...
Clifton Dalby Bus Trip
A group of 12 Growers from the Monto district climbed aboard the bus for a couple of intense days of learning. The group departed for Dalby on Tuesday afternoon and had an early start on Wednesday morning. First up, a scenic drive from Dalby to Allora via Cecil Plains...
Getting the Edge in Business
BCCA was excited to subsidise 16 North Burnett members to attend a Business Edge – Know Business, Grow your Business Workshop, hosted by Bush Agribusiness in Monto on 29-30 April. The Business Edge is part of MLA’s EDGEnetwork suite of courses which aim to offer...
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