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Sustainable land management and conservation news from around the catchment.

It’s in the water

Over 40 landholders gathered together in Mundubbera and Monto in March to learn ways to improve their irrigation water and energy efficiency. BCCA were fortunate enough to borrow some time of highly in demand, well-respected irrigation specialists to assist...

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Biocontrol field day in Bundy

Bundaberg Regional Council will hold a biocontrol field day for landholders looking for info on pest management and interested in acquiring biocontrol agents for release on their properties. Using insects to control invasive weeds can be a cost effective tool and a...

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Soil Health Workshop, Mundubbera and Monto

Following the 2013 floods, there has been considerable loss of productivity across the North Burnett with many properties suffering soil loss, nutrient loss and or/ deposition. Therefore, consideration needs to be given to improving soil health to regain and or...

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Herbicide available for North Burnett producers

It's been DRY, hasn't it?  And now we've had some lovely falls across the region.  Excellent.  Excellent for growing the roses in the garden, the pastures in the paddocks, cane in the fields..... and weeds!  Uh oh!  Fear not though - if you're in the North Burnett...

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The Carbon Farming Initiative

Speaking tour: “The Carbon Farming Initiative – in Practice” Would you like to   Hear the latest information on the Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI)? Know how local landholders can become involved in the CFI? Participate in the Q&A session that follows the...

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Drought Info & Assistance information

AgForce Qld have put together a useful list of websites, phone numbers and helpful information that might help primary producers during these dry conditions.  Some parts of Queensland have seen some rain this week, but here in the Burnett, we don't need to be told how...

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Webinar on Qld’s Drought for graziers

Two-thirds of Queensland is drought declared and producers are potentially facing a second failed wet season. The few patchy rainfall events haven’t brought much relief to those areas desperately needing it. Even if it does rain in the next few weeks, it may well be...

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Riparian Revegetation Crew Supervisor

A Flood Recovery position is currently being advertised with Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG), for the role of Riparian Revegetation Crew Supervisor. This position will be working closely with Burnett Catchment Care Associations Extension Officer Fiona Morris, and...

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Workshop update: Water Quality Monitoring

A note to all those attending or planning to attend the Water Quality Training day scheduled for this Saturday 18 January 2014.  This workshop has had to be postponed to a later date to be advised. If you require any further information please contact the BCCA office...

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