Scenic Rim Agricultural Expo- Harrisville
2024-08-30 08:30 - 2024-08-31 16:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Scenic Rim Expo Grounds, 50 Parcells Road, Harrisville, QLD, 4307, Australia
The Scenic Rim Agricultural Expo is a new event to boost regional economic development, education, and employment opportunities across the Scenic Rim. It will be delivered in partnership with Harrisville Lions Club, Rotary Club of Fassifern Valley, and local businesses and industry across the region,
WHERE: Harrisville QLD
WHEN: 30- 31th August 2024
BOOK TICKETS

HERE’S WHY YOU NEED TO ATTEND

Immerse Yourself in Agriculture

Witness Captivating Demonstrations
Explore the Rich Agricultural Heritage
Discover Career Opportunities
Celebrate Rural Life
Connect and Grow
For more information please contact: Cara Champion: 0428 582 774, info@scenicrimagriculturalexpo.com

Breeding EDGE- Charters Towers
2024-09-02 08:00 - 2024-09-04 17:00 | Charters Towers, Charters Towers, Australia
Join Tim Emery, Roxanne Morgan (DAF), Dr Geoff Fordyce (QAFFI) and Felicity Hamlyn- Hill (Beef Enterprise Advisory Services) for a three day Breeding EDGE workshop.
WHERE: Charters Towers
WHEN: 2-4 September (8am- 5pm all days)
COST: $1,950 + GST / 1st person from one business; $1,650 + GST / 2nd and 3rd person from same business (producers only).
(Includes comprehensive set of Workshop Notes, Workbook, electronic files, other materials and catering.)
REGISTER BY CONTACTING: Felicity Hamlyn-Hill (BEAS), M: 0428 113 732 or E: felicityhamlyn-hill@bigpond.com.
Attending this workshop will help you to:
• Measure reproductive performance more accurately
•Improve bull selection, retention, management and performance
•Develop, or refine, a practical and achievable management plan for the breeding herd that will lead to higher productivity
•Develop breeding objectives to take your herd in a more profitable direction
FOR MORE INFORMATION VIEW THE EVENT FLYER HERE

Livestock carbon footprint workshop- Augathella
2024-09-03 08:30 - 14:30 | Augathella, Mitchell, Queensland, 4465, Australia
Join Integrity Ag and Hewitt Foods for an interactive workshop to better understand the carbon footprint of livestock production.
The Workshop will cover:

Carbon foot-printing from a Hewitt supply chain perspective
Reviewing emissions reduction risks and opportunities for producers
Understanding carbon storage and elements of natural capital

WHERE- Augathella
WHEN- Tuesday September 3, 8:30- 2:30pm
BOOK your spot now by emailing: adminlivestock@hewittfoods.com
Other workshop dates can be found in this FLYER
Venue details will be shared once attendance is confirmed

QLD beef industry market & technology roadshow- Richmond
2024-09-03 09:30 - 13:30 | Mud Hut Hotel, 72 Goldring Street, Richmond, QLD, 4822, Australia
Learn more about the current state of the Australian and global beef market, global & local price drivers as well as predictions for the near and longer term
price forecasts for our Beef industry.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Simon Quilty- Global AgriTrends
WHERE: Mud Hut Hotel, Richmond
WHEN: Tuesday 3rd September, 9:30am- 1:30pm
The day will also feature speakers from:
GALLAGHER ANIMAL MANAGEMENT
BARENBRUG PASTURE SEED
BLACK BOX CO.- Livestock analysis and insight software

REGISTER HERE or call Barenbrug Customer Service on 1800 007 333 (weekdays)
COST: $20 donation to charity on the day- Lunch provided
For more details, see the EVENT FLYER

Weed management workshop- Charleville
2024-09-04 08:30 - 13:30 | Sommariva, 67907 Warrego Highway, Charleville, QLD, 4470, Australia
Free Weed Management Workshop- Charleville
** 4th SEPTEMBER 2024**
What the day will cover:

Identify key local weeds including emerging threats
Manage risks to livestock from toxic weeds
Weed control methods including non-chemical options
Paddock walk at nearby sites
See weed samples, biological control agents and a spray unit demonstration

REGISTER HERE
Please contact Nicole Sallur for more details: 0427 603 241
EVENT FLYER DETAILS

Containment feeding workshop- Roma
2024-09-04 08:30 - 16:00 | Moonya, 205 Moonya lane, Mount Abundance, QLD, 4455, Australia
Join us to hear from Jillian Kelly of Animal Health and Consulting about the considerations of containment feeding of cattle and sheep during dry times.
This workshop will cover:

Reasons to containment feed and challenges
Different feeding systems
Establishment and cost considerations
Livestock management considerations
Basic nutrition and animal health considerations

WHERE: ‘Moonya’ via Roma
WHEN: Wednesday September 4, 8:30am- 4:00pm
PLEASE RSVP BY: Friday August 30
Morning tea and lunch provided
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
For more information CONTACT: Leanne Hardwick (DAF Roma), 0436912349, leanne.hardwick@daf.qld.gov.au

QLD beef industry market & technology roadshow- Charters Towers
2024-09-04 09:30 - 13:30 | Charters Towers Civic Club, 36 Ryan Street, Charters Towers, QLD, 4820, Australia
Learn more about the current state of the Australian and global beef market, global & local price drivers as well as predictions for the near and longer term
price forecasts for our Beef industry.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Simon Quilty- Global AgriTrends
WHERE: Charters Towers Civic Club
WHEN: Wednesday 4th September, 9:30am- 1:30pm
The day will also feature speakers from:
GALLAGHER ANIMAL MANAGEMENT
BARENBRUG PASTURE SEED
BLACK BOX CO.- Livestock analysis and insight software

REGISTER HERE or call Barenbrug Customer Service on 1800 007 333 (weekdays)
COST: $20 donation to charity on the day- Lunch provided
For more details, see the EVENT FLYER

QLD beef industry market & technology roadshow- Clermont
2024-09-05 09:30 - 13:30 | Clermont Commercial Hotel, 80 Capella Street, Clermont, Qld, 4721, Australia
Learn more about the current state of the Australian and global beef market, global & local price drivers as well as predictions for the near and longer term
price forecasts for our Beef industry.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Simon Quilty- Global AgriTrends
WHERE: Commercial Hotel Clermont
WHEN: Thursday 5th September, 9:30am- 1:30pm
The day will also feature speakers from:
GALLAGHER ANIMAL MANAGEMENT
BARENBRUG PASTURE SEED
BLACK BOX CO.- Livestock analysis and insight software

REGISTER HERE or call Barenbrug Customer Service on 1800 007 333 (weekdays)
COST: $20 donation to charity on the day- Lunch provided
For more details, see the EVENT FLYER

QLD beef industry market & technology roadshow- Rockhampton
2024-09-06 09:30 - 13:30 | Frenchville Sports Club, 105 Clifton Street, North Rockhampton, Qld, 4700, Australia
Learn more about the current state of the Australian and global beef market, global & local price drivers as well as predictions for the near and longer term
price forecasts for our Beef industry.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Simon Quilty- Global AgriTrends
WHERE: Frenchville Sports club, Rockhampton
WHEN: Friday 6th September, 9:30am- 1:30pm
The day will also feature speakers from:
GALLAGHER ANIMAL MANAGEMENT
BARENBRUG PASTURE SEED
BLACK BOX CO.- Livestock analysis and insight software

REGISTER HERE or call Barenbrug Customer Service on 1800 007 333 (weekdays)
COST: $20 donation to charity on the day- Lunch provided
For more details, see the EVENT FLYER

Rural First Aid Training - Longreach
2024-09-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Longreach, Longreach, Queensland, 4730, Australia
GroWQ is thrilled to present subsidised Rural First Aid training across Western Queensland.
Impulse training will be running practical, hands-on training specifically designed for primary producers.
Grab your neighbours and support each other & learn lifesaving skills together.

8AM start to run for approx. 8 hours.
$125 per person for first two attendees.
$90 for additional participants from the same property, property group or family (normally $302.50 per person).
FFA – Multiple

Mental Health First Aid Training (RFDS)
2024-09-11 08:00 - 2024-09-15 17:00 | Longreach, Longreach, Queensland, 4730, Australia
Mental Health First Aid Training.
Delivered by RFDS Outback Menta Health.
11th and 12th September (Wednesday & Thursday)
-Standard MHFA (Full course is 2 days).
13th September (Friday)
-Refresher MHFA (4 hours)
-Suitable for those who have completed standard MHFA within the past 2 years.
14th and 15th September (Saturday & Sunday)
-Standard MHFA (Full course is 2 days).
Cost: FREE
To register, please contact Mel Peirce.
Email: outback@rfdsqld.com.au
Phone: 1300 010 174
RFDS Mental health first aid – Longreach

GRDC webinar - Strategic planning: moving the business to a pro-active planning mindset
2024-09-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Online webinar, Australia
This GRDC Farm Business Update National Livestream about strategic planning is with Peter Cooke, Agknowledge.
It will cover topics from financial planning and dealing with succession, to taxation and farm structures – strategic business planning helps farmers be proactive decision makers instead of reactive decision makers.
For more information and to register for this free event click here.

Rural First Aid Training - Winton
2024-09-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Winton, Winton, Qld, 4735, Australia

Rural First Aid Training - Boulia
2024-09-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Boulia, Boulia, Qld, 4829, Australia

WEBINAR: Managing infectious causes of reproductive loss in beef herds
2024-09-17 12:30 - 13:30 | Online, Australia
Reproductive disease management can be easily overlooked within a beef cattle enterprise and it requires appropriate management to minimise the impacts on productivity and profitability.
In this webinar, join Professor Mike McGowan (University of Queensland) when he discusses:

The management of the two venereal infections – vibriosis and trichomoniasis
The major viral cause of reproductive loss in beef herds – pestivirus (BVDV)
Leptospirosis – a disease that can affect both cattle and humans.

Register now to join the webinar!
Date: Tuesday 17 September
Time: 12:30–1:30pm AEST
Click here to register for this BeefConnect webinar

GRDC webinar - Industry update: small business CGT concessions and re-structure rollover
2024-09-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Online webinar, Australia
This GRDC Farm Business Update National Livestream is an industry update on small business capital gains tax concessions and small business re-structure rollover.
It will explore opportunities to manage capital gains tax events and liabilities in small business.
For more information and to register for this free event click here.

Getting started with BREEDPLAN — Online workshop
2024-09-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Online, Australia
Conducted by the ABRI Extension Services team, the Getting Started with BREEDPLAN workshops are designed for beef breeders who are new to performance recording with BREEDPLAN. These online workshops will run for approximately one hour, and are offered free of charge.
Topics covered include:

what are BREEDPLAN EBVs
performance recording
data submission
use of DNA information
BREEDPLAN reporting
where to access assistance
live demonstration of the online web services area.

Please note: If the workshops are sold out, please join the waitlist so that we can notify you when additional sessions are available for booking. Additional workshops will be added to meet the demand.

Event organiser
Call Catriona Millen on 02 6773 3357.
Other dates for the Getting started with BREEDPLAN online workshops:

Tuesday 24 September 12:30pm
Wednesday 16 October 7pm
Monday 21 October 12:30pm
Tuesday 12 November 12:30pm
Thursday 14 November 7pm

Exclusion Fencing Outcomes Workshop - Dirranbandi
2024-09-23 12:30 - 14:00 | Dirranbandi, Dirranbandi, 4486
Wild dog exclusion fencing outcomes workshop with Andrew Perkins.
Monday 23 September | Two locations

Dirranbandi Hotel | 12:30 – 2:30pm
Bollon Hotel – 4:00 – 6:00pm

Tuesday 24 September | Two locations

Thallon Francis Hotel | 12:30 – 2:30pm
Culgoa Room St George | 4:00 – 6:00pm

Participants will receive an update on the outcomes of this program, as well as an overview of the path forward.
This workshop will include guest speaker, Gareth Forde, Principal Engineer All Energy Pty Ltd – Balonne Shire opportunities in Renewable and Alternative energy including microgrids.
Refreshments provided.
For more information contact Council on 4620 8888.
To view the event flyer click here

Exclusion Fencing Outcomes Workshop - Bollon
2024-09-23 16:00 - 18:00 | Bollon, Bollon, Qld, 4488, Australia

Getting started with BREEDPLAN — Online workshop
2024-09-24 12:30 - 13:30 | Online, Australia
Conducted by the ABRI Extension Services team, the Getting Started with BREEDPLAN workshops are designed for beef breeders who are new to performance recording with BREEDPLAN. These online workshops will run for approximately one hour, and are offered free of charge.
Topics covered include:

what are BREEDPLAN EBVs
performance recording
data submission
use of DNA information
BREEDPLAN reporting
where to access assistance
live demonstration of the online web services area.

Please note: If the workshops are sold out, please join the waitlist so that we can notify you when additional sessions are available for booking. Additional workshops will be added to meet the demand.

Event organiser
Call Catriona Millen on 02 6773 3357.
Other dates for the Getting started with BREEDPLAN online workshops:

Wednesday 16 October 7pm
Monday 21 October 12:30pm
Tuesday 12 November 12:30pm
Thursday 14 November 7pm

Exclusion Fencing Outcomes Workshop - Thallon
2024-09-24 12:30 - 14:30 | Thallon, Thallon, QLD, 4497

Exclusion Fencing Outcomes Workshop - St George
2024-09-24 16:00 - 18:00 | St George, St George, Queensland, 4487, Australia

Regenerative agriculture — Foundations and first steps webinar
2024-09-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, Australia
Join Soil Wealth ICP for an introductory webinar on Regenerative Agriculture. Hosts will explore what it means, how it contrasts with sustainability, the principles and practices and provide a practical overview on implementing practices on your farm.
Learn how adopting these practices can lead to healthier soils and a more resilient farming system.
Following the webinar, there will be a panel discussion with Andrew Johanson, Mulgowie Farming Company and Declan McDonald, ReGen Soils, where we will explore personal experiences, challenges and practical advice.
In this webinar

Context and drivers: Understand the global and local factors driving the shift towards regenerative practices in horticulture
Sustainability vs. regeneration: Explore the key differences
what is it?: A clear explanation of what RegenAg entails
principles and practices: The importance of tailoring practices to your unique farming system
benefits and How to get started

Event details
Date: Thursday 26 September 2024
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (AEST)
Location: Online via. Zoom
Registration: Click here to register
Find out more about the presenters and panellists, here.

QLD Agricultural Industry Conference- Brisbane
2024-10-01 - 2024-10-02 | Royal International Convention Centre, 600 Gregory Terrace, Fortitude Valley, Queensland, 4006, Australia
AgForce is proud to be hosting the 2024 Queensland Agricultural Industry Conference
The theme of this years event is ‘Back the bush, our people, our future’ and provides a platform for critical conversations and new thinking to support out Agricultural Industry and those who work within it.

Engage in critical conversations about key issues impacting QLD Agriculture
Share ideas and discuss opportunities for industry growth
Network with industry leaders and politicians
Hear from industry experts and some of the nation’s leading minds

Key Note Speakers Include:
WAYNE BENNETT, LISA MILLAR, IAN MACFARLANE & SAUL ESLAKE
WHERE: Royal International Convention Centre, Brisbane
WHEN: 1-2 October 2024
REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN NOW
CLICK HERE to view the Draft Program

Nutrition EDGE - Winton
2024-10-01 08:30 - 2024-10-03 17:00 | Winton, Winton, Qld, 4735, Australia
Nutrition EDGE is a three-day workshop and practical session covering all aspects of animal nutrition.

Nutrition EDGE is a three-day workshop and practical session covering all aspects of animal nutrition. Participants will be able to make better decisions to achieve their herd performance targets through improved breeder fertility, weight gains, reduced mortality, optimal use of supplements and overall management.
Winton, QLD (plus paddock exercise)
1-3 October 2024, 8:30am-5:00pm
What you will learn:
• importance of nutrition • digestion and nutrients
• pasture intake, quality and diet quality • pasture growth, intake and forage budgeting
• mineral nutrition • diagnosing deficiencies
• supplementation and other tools • supplement groups and reading labels
• practical nutrition management • defining production targets

Price

$1,950* + GST / 1st person from one business
$1,650* + GST / 2nd and 3rd person from the same business (primary producers only)
Cost includes comprehensive set of workshop notes and workbook as well as lunch, morning/afternoon tea each day.

*Early bird discount of $250 available if you register and pay for the workshop by 30 August.
Places are limited. Register now for Nutrition EDGE.
To register or for more information, contact:
Désirée Jackson – Désirée Jackson Livestock Management
M: 0409 062 692 or E: desireejackson@djlm.com.au
More information can be found in this flyer.

Rural First Aid Training - Jundah
2024-10-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Jundah, Jundah, Qld, 4736, Australia

Rockhampton - The Regional Queensland Brain Reset Tour
2024-10-03 | Rockhampton, Rockhampton, Qld, 4700, Australia
Allan Parker OAM is a micro behavioural neuroscientist, whose first book, Switch on your Brain has been a best seller since its publication in 1986.
Allan is embarking on an extraordinary journey through the heart of regional Australia, bringing insights, skills, and compassionate guidance to communities and individuals.
Allan’s workshops delve into the neural pathways that govern our thoughts and behaviours, offering tools for a Calming Brain Reset (CBR).
Your brain is your most powerful asset

Being mentally fitter, sharper, and calmer.
Learn how to listen to the brain and body you live in.
Learn what you can do now, to live longer with an intact and healthy brain.
Maintain composure when there are bumps and holes in the road of life.

What you will learn
Five steps to a brain reset.
Reset your brain to have clearer thoughts, less stress.
Managing pressure and tension.
How to talk about pressure and lower it with five techniques for handling tension and emerging calmer on the other side.
Understanding the brain.
A deep dive into how our brain works and how to have a healthier one throughout your life.
Calming conversations.
How to have calming conversations rather than reactive debates to produce a healthier brain and better understanding of others.
The facts and myths of brain food and exercise.
Explore the impact of food and physical activities on brain health and memory.
The need for a brain reset

Knowing how to improve our brain is crucial. It’s time to go beyond temporary fixes and initiate a lasting change.
By resetting your brain, you’re not just improving your mental wellbeing; you’re enhancing your emotional and physical health too.
Imagine a life free from overwhelm, stress, anxiety and depression and increase peaceful sleep.

The Regional Queensland Brain Reset Tour information flyer (PDF, 5MB)
Cost
7-9AM Morning session: $71.50
10AM-4PM Day session: $209.00
5-7PM Twilight session: $71.50
Register for this event here.

Rural First Aid Training - Yaraka School Building
2024-10-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Yaraka School Building, Yaraka, QLD, 4731, Australia

Embracing agriculture digital innovation workshop: Mareeba
2024-10-03 10:00 - 2024-10-04 15:30 | Mareeba Leagues Club, Doyle Street, Mareeba, Queensland, 4880, Australia
Enhance your knowledge and skills and increase your understanding of the benefits of agriculture digital technologies.
The two-day workshop will cover:

Current digital opportunities and farm management technology
Cyber-security and how to identify common cyber-threats using interactive videos and case studies
Different types of connectivity, including their advantages and disadvantages
Internet of Things (IoT) systems and devices, including sensors and their functions
The use of drones, their capabilities, benefits and limitations on farms, plus relevant legislative requirements
Global positioning technology including GNSS, GPS, and GIS
Methods of precision farming and control using satellite navigation and other technologies
How to manage data effectively and securely
Automation and technologies used to improve supply chain processes
Technologies and innovations that are transforming the agricultural industry.

For more information and to register visit TAFE Queensland’s Embracing agriculture digital innovation workshops website.

Gladstone - The Regional Queensland Brain Reset Tour
2024-10-04 | Gladstone City Central, 66 Oaka Lane, Gladstone, Qld, 4680, Australia
