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the burnett buzz – July 2025
The July issue of the burnett buzz has landed. Full of great stories and some workshops not to be missed. Download you copy today - https://mailchi.mp/e09f6edd1d00/the-burnett-buzzjuly-2025
Soil Health, Resilience & Regenerative Farming in Focus
BCCA were proud to partner with the South Burnett Grazing Network and Stanwell to deliver a highly successful day with internationally renowned educator Graeme Sait in Kingaroy. Held at the Kingaroy Town Hall Reception Room on Tuesday, 24 June, the full-day workshop...
Grazing for Growth
The Burnett Buzz – June 2025
🌟 June's Edition of the Burnett Buzz is Here! 🌟 The latest issue of the Burnett Buzz is out now and ready to download! 📥 Dive into highlights from the fantastic workshops we've been running across the region and get the scoop on all the exciting events coming up....
Grazing Naturally with Dick Richardson workshops
In May, BCCA hosted renowned grazing expert Dick Richardson of Nature’s Equity for two informative workshops in the Burnett region—one held on Beeron Road, Mundubbera, and the other at Cloyna near Murgon. A total of 52 graziers attended the sessions to learn about the...
Fireside Conversations Spark Connection and Resilience
Friday night glowed with warmth and connection as Burnett Catchment Care Association (BCCA) hosted the headline event for their Sharing Models of Successful Groups project— “Friday Arvo with Sam and Blake.” Held at the Monto Showgrounds, the casual afternoon brought...
The Burnett Buzz – May 2025
The May issue of the Burnett Buzz came out earlier this week! Make sure to check it out and stay in the loop with everything happening in our amazing Burnett region Have a scroll through to see the upcoming workshops — there are lots of exciting opportunities and...
The Burnett Buzz – April 2025
April's issue of the Burnett Buzz is out now! Stay in the loop with all the latest happenings around the Burnett. Don’t miss out – follow the link to catch up!
The Burnett Buzz – March 2025
The latest edition of The Burnett Buzz is here! Stay up to date with all the latest happenings, exciting updates and upcoming workshops in this edition of The Burnett Buzz! Click the link below to read the full newsletter and get all the inside scoop!...
Excel workshops in the South Burnett
In late February, 22 people from grazing businesses in the South Burnett region attended BCCA’s workshops "Introductory Excel Spreadsheets for Grazing Enterprises" at Tansey and Wondai. These workshops were part of the BCCA project "Building Resilience in the...
the burnett buzz – February 2025
🚨✨ The Burnett Buzz is BACK! ✨🚨 Stay in the loop with all the latest happenings in our region, exciting projects and more! 🏡🌟 Don't miss out – become a member today and get the buzz delivered straight to your inbox! 📬🔔 Download the burnett...
Southern Burnett River Catchment – Primary Producer Survey
This survey is targeted at primary producers in the southern Burnett River catchment area. Please read through the information below and make sure you are eligible before commencing the survey. To be eligible you must fulfil both of the following criteria: You are a...
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Newsletter Archive
The Burnett Buzz…..Summer 2018/2019
Highlights in our Summer 2018/2019 issue: Monto Agricultural Strategy Barambah Weeds Project Meet Kirstie Roffey and Hannah Vicary Business EDGE - is your business providing you with more than just a job? To download click here!!
The Burnett Buzz …… Winter
Incorporating Grazing BMP principals into Pecan production! How risk affects farmers’ decision making. Grower collaborations & working together Field walk identifies 144 species of plants at Rocky Creek in the Baffle Catchment. To download the newsletter click...
The Burnett Buzz….Autumn 2018
David Hall, experienced field agronomist. Are you in the new Reef Trust Grazing Priority area? Importance of being good grass farmer! Thinking of going electric? 130 tubestock species with 79% survival rate! To download the latest Burnett Buzz click here!!!...
The Burnett Buzz….Summer 2018
Highlights in this edition: Soils workshop a success at Miriam Vale Seeking ideas for workshops and training events Cover Cropping Workshop - Monto To view newsletter click here!!
The Burnett Buzz – Spring 2017
Highlights in this edition: Bull selection with John Bertram and Alan Laing Roger Stone climate workshop at Rosedale Richard Kinnon meets the North Burnett Practical assistance for graziers in the Reef Trust III priority area Chloe the koala To view newsletter click...
The Burnett Buzz – Autumn 2017
Highlights in this edition: Rainforest species identification and the importance of these species in the landscape. Nearing the 5000 tree target for our 20 Million Trees project. Successful Goomeri and Mundubbera soil health workshops. Seeking practice change by...
The Burnett Buzz – Summer 2017
Highlights in this edition: The closing stages of the Action on the Ground Nitrous Oxide Trial in Monto Cropping workshops in the South Burnett for black soil farmers a big success Calling Lower Burnett graziers for Reef Alliance Project Heaps of great workshops...
The Burnett Buzz – Spring 2016
In this edition: BCCA to manage Baffle Reef Systems Repairs Project New ‘Monto Growers Group’ formed Small grants provided to kick start South Burnett Black Soil Growers Action on the Ground project almost complete Can I make money from Carbon? Please consider...
the burnett buzz… Autumn 2016
In this season's issue of the burnett buzz... ; Southern Qld Cropping bus tour Reef Water Quality finalised Soil profiling equipment available for hire Herd management & reduced emissions The Burnett’s contribution to 20 Million Trees Better Catchments update...
the burnett buzz… Summer 2016
In the Summer 2016 issue of the burnett buzz...: Action on the Ground - trial update BCCA's success with Burrum system repair project tender Second ERF auction conducted Reef water quality grants program: the last leg Pig compost put to work on multiple crops Southern...
the burnett buzz… Winter 2015
In this issue: Pig Manure - Maturing Nicely Future Land Manager 11,000 hectares of weed control Emissions Reduction Fund update North Burnett Weeds in the spotlight Better Catchments projects for the inland Burnett Sustainable Grazing workshop Gin Gin Working together...
the burnett buzz… Autumn 2015
In this issue: Update on carbon policy changes Flood Recovery Riparian project case study Grazing workshop to be held in Gin Gin Seed collection workshop a success in the Central Burnett Composting pig manure project Flood recovery project survives TC Marcia's force...