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Sustainable land management and conservation news from around the catchment.

Future Landcare Funding in Burnett needs your input!

Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG) are planning their future on-ground works funds under the National Landcare Program from 2015 onwards. They've stated: "In order to build awareness and understanding about this new program and to provide an opportunity to become...

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Inland Burnett Pasture Management handbook

What are some of the native pastures that I should expect in my paddocks?  What sort of legumes could I plant?  What affects pasture condition and quality? What does bambatsi look like? There's so much information in the 'Pasture management for the inland Burnett'...

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Seed Collecting workshop 13 Dec Postponed

How good is this rain!!!!! Hopefully you've recieved as much as you need and want.  Unfortunately for us, it has meant we've had to POSTPONE our SEED COLLECTING workshop planned for tomorrow Dec 13th.  Look out for flyers and information for the workshop happening...

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Emissions in Cropping

Can practice change to reduce emissions improve profitability? Find out by tuning into BMRG's latest webinar on Friday 5th Dec - 12:30pm, QLD time. Featuring scientists and extension officers working on research in sugar cane and grain cropping systems, this webinar...

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Grazing BMP workshop coming to Gin Gin

I know it’s pretty dry and horrible at the moment, and time is precious, but if you or friends have some time to spare and would like to get along to Gin Gin next week to hear about and set up a Best Management Plan for your grazing enterprise, then you’re in luck,...

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Wild Dog Trapping Day 2

Central Burnett Landcare Group is holding a dog trapping day on the 8th November 2014.  Darren Pointon will show you how to find evidence of wild dog activity and how to set up lures and traps in a real-life situation. Itinerary 9.30am    Start – meet outside the...

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Soil Health Workshop, Gin Gin

Your soil is your most important asset. Your profitability and sustainability is dependent on the health of your soil. You are invited to this free two-day workshop.    When: Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th October 2014 Where: Gin Gin showgrounds, King St. Gin...

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Inland soils conservation funds available

Soils form the basis for our agricultural production and it is vital they are working for you.  If you've got a soil issue and you're on a grazing property in the priority areas of the inland Burnett, then read on! BMRG have funds for graziers to put towards improving...

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Utilising weeds for profit, and other innovative ideas

Weed control and loss of production cost producers in our catchment millions of dollars every year, but there must be a way to turn that on it's head. Our guest presenter, Dr David Low, joins us from Melbourne to discuss with us what innovative options we can use...

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Wild Dog Trapping Day, 30 August Mundubbera

Central Burnett Landcare Invites you to a Wild Dog Trapping Day With Darren Pointon & Mark Beil On Saturday, 30th August 2014   Darren & Mark are professional dog trappers with many years of experience around the Burnett area. Wild dogs cost the grazing...

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Giant Rats Tail Field Day

When: 26th September 2014 Where: 620 Tablelands Road RSVP: 10th September 2014 - Contact Rural Lands (07) 4977 6899 Refreshments: Morning tea (tea, coffee and biscuits), Lunch (BBQ) Please bring your own chair and car pool if possible   Topics to be covered will...

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