Nutrition EDGE Emerald, QLD
2024-02-27 08:30 - 2024-02-29 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Qld
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.
Location: Emerald, Queensland
Cost:
$1,950* + GST / 1st person from one business; $1,650* + GST / 2nd and 3rd person from same business (primary producers only. Cost includes comprehensive set of workshop notes, workbook and lunch, morning and afternoon tea each day.

Presenter: Désirée Jackson, Désirée Jackson Livestock Management
Register and pay for the workshop by the 11th of January to receive the early bird discount of $250.
To register, please contact Désirée Jackson, directly.
M: 0409 062 692 or E:desireejackson@djlm.com.au
Nutrition EDGE Emerald Flyer.

Breeding EDGE- Hughenden NEW DATES
2024-02-28 08:00 - 2024-03-01 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Hughenden, Hughenden, QLD, Australia
Hughenden Breeding EDGE is a three-day workshop designed to help in improving and refining you beef breeder herd management plans.
Location: Hughenden, Qld
Cost:
$1,950 + GST / 1st person from one business.
$1,650 + GST / 2nd and 3rd person from same business
(primary producers only).
Cost includes workshop notes, workbook, electronic files, other materials and catering.

Presenters:
Felicity Hamlyn-Hill – Beef Enterprise Advisory Services Pty Ltd.
Tim Emery – Department of Agriculture & Fisheries
Dr Libby Harriman– Great Artesian Vet surgery (ACV & BULLCHECK accredited).
Topics covered include:

current herd performance – what measures matter most
reproduction and reproduction loss
managing the breeders and herd management plans
bull fertility and management
genetic improvement of your herd (including breeding objectives and selection tools)

More information can be found here in the EVENT FLYER

To Register, contact:
Felicity Hamlyn-Hill – M: 0428 113 732, E: felicityhamlyn-hill@bigpond.com
Tim Emery – M: 0408 707 155, E: Timothy.Emery@daf.qld.gov.au

Excel Workshop - Mareeba
2024-02-28 09:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Jackaroo Motel, 340 Byrnes Street, Mareeba, Queensland, 4880, Australia
This workshop will take you through the basics of using Excel spreadsheets including making tables, using formulas etc.
Participants will be provided with a guide and USB with examples valued at $50.
Morning tea and lunch will be provided.
Please direct any enquiries to deborah.schedue@gulfsavannahnrm.org
This project is supported by Gulf Savannah NRM, through funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund

Feeding Leucaena for maximum beef profit - Webinar
2024-02-28 12:30 - 13:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Online webinar, Australia
Join Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) researchers in this webinar as they share new management adoption strategies for Leucauena.

Learn about:
1. Mapping potential land areas suitable for expansion of Leucaena pasture systems across northern Australia and how expert knowledge and existing spatial data sets can be used to map potential Leucaena distribution in Queensland, the Northern Territory, and northern Western Australia, estimating that up to 27.3M hectares of land in Northern Australia could viably support Leucaena (including 4.6M hectares in humid coastal areas of Queensland that are suitable for the psyllid-resistant Redlands cultivar).
2. Release of the psyllid tolerant Redlands cultivar in 2019 has invigorated leucaena adoption in northern Australia where uptake was previously limited. Grazing performance was measured in a multi-year trial at Pinnarendi near Mt Garnet. Several North Queensland based producers are continuing to establish significant areas of Leucaena across a range of soil types and are adapting planting and management techniques based on their initial experience with good results.
3. To achieve maximum benefits when grazing Leucaena cattle need rumen bacteria capable of degrading the toxins mimosine, 3,4 DHP and 2,3 DHP. Our research found that the Redlands cultivar had a negative effect on the DAF Leucaena inoculum leading to the development of a new mixed bacterial inoculum (TriMix), adapted for better utilisation and detoxification of different Leucaena cultivars including Redlands, Wondergraze and Cunningham. They also investigated if Queensland cattle possess rumen bacteria capable of degrading the toxins mimosine, 3,4 DHP and 2,3 DHP or would benefit from receiving the TriMix inoculum when being introduced to Leucaena-pasture grazing.
Don’t forget to register to receive instructions on how to join the webinar!

RCS Grazing for Profit - Broome, WA
2024-02-28 13:30 - 2024-03-05 18:00 (Australia/Perth) | Mangrove Hotel, 47 Carnarvon Street, Broome, WA, 6725, Australia
Resource Consulting Services is bringing GrazingforProfit®, Australia’s longest-running business program for the grazing industry, to Broome in February! With over 8,000 graduates it is also the most attended management school conducted in rural Australia.
The school provides a holistic insight into the many factors that affect your business including the impact of climate variability and market fluctuations and ways of taking control of your business by working in sync with your resources.
The program deals with each concept independently as well as integrating them to ensure the most appropriate decision-making is achieved.
GrazingforProfit® will empower you to:

Define where your business is going
Control and manage your business
Identify the ‘dead wood’ in your business
Learn strategies to manage for and recover from drought
Reduce overheads
Improve stock health and performance
Increase ground cover and water utilization
Increase carrying capacity
Strengthen family communications
Use your time more effectively
Understand the economics of your business
Build strong business relationships

For more information, click here.
Make sure to register to secure your spot!

Business Fundamentals 12 Week Course - Online
2024-03-05 12:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Online webinar, Australia
Elevate your business skills with an Online RCS Business Fundamentals Workshop!

This workshop is your ticket to being more effective with your bookwork so you can spend more time with the family or getting out in the paddock. Gain a solid handle on all the necessary business stuff and learn how to become more proficient and organised.

Every Tuesday from March 5 to May 21 (12 weeks)
12noon–1pm

Only $250! (We’re subsidising each person by $1300!)

Live interactive webinars
Professional trainers
Acquire practical, actionable steps for optimising office time
Develop quicker, more confident decision-making skills

Don’t forget to register to secure your spot!

RCS Grazing Clinic 12 Week Course - Online
2024-03-06 12:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Online webinar, Australia
Are you ready to transform your grazing management?
The Online RCS Grazing Clinic is your ticket to mastering integral skills that will lead to increased productivity, data-driven decision-making, and future proofing of your business.
Our Online Grazing Clinic unearths the complex world of ‘time-controlled’ grazing management. You’ll graduate from this course feeling motivated and confident in being able to:

Master the 6 grazing management principles
Match your stocking rate to carrying capacity
Calculate and assess graze and rest periods
Use grazing charts as powerful decision-making tools
Design your property layout, fencing and water
Improve soil health, microbiology, and biodiversity
Increase your ground cover and water retention
Explore opportunities to grow soil carbon levels
Manage livestock for greatest production
Adapt to seasonal and climate variability

Investment
Early Bird: $1,350 per person (available until 6 February 2024)
Standard: $1,650 per person
Additional Participant: $500 per person (available for any additional participants from the same household as the first participant)
Don’t forget to register to secure your spot now!

Farm Business Resilience Workshop - Stanthorpe
2024-03-07 08:30 - 15:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Stanthorpe RSL, 46 Marsh St, Stanthorpe, QLD, 4380, Australia
Come and discuss drought management ideas with fellow producers and learn about drought preparedness at this free workshop.
As part of Queensland’s drought reform, Drought Preparedness Grants offer 25% (up to $50,000) as a co-contribution grant to assist primary producers undertake on-farm capital improvements that will improve the drought preparedness of their property. To access these grants and other drought support measures including no and low interest loans, producers will need to have a Farm Business Resilience Plan. To assist producers with this, the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Queensland (DAF), Rural Solutions Queensland Inc (RSQ) and Queensland Rural & Industry Development Authority (QRIDA) invite you to a workshop to learn more about the new policy, how to apply and to discuss drought management ideas for adoption and funding.’
Don’t forget to register otherwise you may go without lunch!

See the event flyer here.

Succession Planning Workshop- Springsure
2024-03-07 09:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Bauhinia Memorial Hall, 31 Eclipse Street, Springsure, Qld, 4722, Australia
Do you know you need to start the succession process but are unsure where to begin?
Join Isobel Knight, and Jess Cavanagh from Proagtive, one of Australia’s leading family farm succession planning businesses for a workshop focused on successful succession plans.
This workshop addresses key things to think about in the succession planning process:
– Business and Personal Goals
– Family Communication
– Business structure, roles and policies
– Business purpose and financials
– Family and inter-generational dynamics.
Participants will leave with a practical pathway forward to begin or continue their succession planning process.
DETAILS:
7th March, 9am-3pm
Bauhinia Memorial Hall, Springsure
EVENT FLYER HERE
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW

Beef Up Forum- Fitzroy Crossing
2024-03-07 12:00 - 2024-03-08 12:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Fitzroy Crossing, Fitzroy Crossing, WA, 6765, Australia
Location: Fitzroy Crossing, WA
Cost: $25 MLA members; $50 non-members

Get to a BeefUp forum near you to hear about:

global research underway across the areas of livestock management, nutrition, health, feedbase, land management, environment and supply chain
market insights and future market opportunities
trials and application of new technologies in your region
adoption programs, tools and resources for everyone.

Delivered over one to two days, BeefUp events include:

presentations, panel sessions, Q&A and demonstrations
discussion with expert speakers, with expert speakers, including producers, advisors and researchers
industry resources, plus a comprehensive program to take home
time for a yarn over lunch and dinner.

Forum Agenda Details Here
Please Register HERE

Grazing Business Resilience Workshop - Springsure
2024-03-11 09:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Bauhinia Memorial Hall, 31 Eclipse Street, Springsure, Qld, 4722, Australia
How resilient is your business during tough times?
Join the Beef Extension team from the Department of Agriculture and
Fisheries to discuss current programs and assistance to help improve
your grazing business management through drought and tough times.
Topics will include:
• Developing a Farm Business Resilience Plan to apply for
drought assistance grants and loans
• Grants and loans currently available through QRIDA
• Rural Financial Counselling Service assistance
• GRASS program and land condition improvement
• Soil conservation fundamentals
• DAF Pasture Resilience Program update
John Day – DAF Soil Conservation Officer will be available to assist
with erosion and other soil related enquiries.
Morning tea and lunch will be provided – Please advise of any dietary
requirements.
Building Resilience in Grazing Workshops – CQ March 2024
You can register for this workshop here.

Beef Export Pricing Forum
2024-03-11 14:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | The Calile Hotel, 48 James St, Fortitude Valley, QLD, 4006, Australia
Join us as we discuss the latest pricing, trading and risk management developments in the Australian beef export market.
The forum will end with a networking drinks session to meet with all forum participants. We look forward to meeting you there.
Stay tuned for more information on the program and registration.
Click here to Save the Date

Farm Business Resilience Program Workshop- Goomeri
2024-03-12 08:00 - 11:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Qld
Drought is a reality for primary producers. Planning during a better season is key.
Come and discuss drought management ideas with fellow producers and learn about drought preparedness at this free workshop.
Learn more about the new policy, how to apply and to discuss drought management ideas for adoption and funding.
WHEN: 12th March 2024
WHERE: Goomeri Hall of Memory
For more information see the EVENT FLYER.
REGISTER TODAY
RSVP 11th March 2024

Grazing Business Resilience Workshop – Blackwater
2024-03-12 09:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Blackwater International Coal Centre, Capricorn Highway, Blackwater, QLD, 4717, Australia

Making eID work for you- Dirranbandi
2024-03-12 09:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Dirranbandi Civic Centre, Kirby Street, Dirranbandi, Qld, 4486, Australia
Join Leading Sheep and Anthony Shepherd, Principle of Sheepmatters

ABOUT
• Want some real-world advice on the practical use from a fellow producer?
• Want to make a resume for your sheep? Insights from Dirranbandi PDS show how eID makes it possible.
• Looking to improve wool traceability? Discover how eID and barcode printers can help.
• Need the latest on eID requirements? Stock Inspectors will be on ground to help.
• Looking to turn a tag into a tool? Join us.

DETAILS
Wednesday 12 March 2024 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Dirranbandi Civic Centre
32 Kirby St, Dirranbandi QLD 4486

COST: $25
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW

MLA Cattle Projections webinar
2024-03-12 10:00 - 11:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Online webinar, Australia
Hear directly from MLA’s Market Information team and get the latest projections for the Australian beef cattle industry!

Get forecasts on:
– Herd numbers
– Slaughter
– Carcase weights
– Production
– Exports
– Pricing
– Key macro issues

Register now!

Digital consignments and eNVD for producers - online
2024-03-12 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-03-18 18:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Online webinar, Australia
The eNVD web platform and mobile app have undergone significant improvements with 13 enhancements to make completing digital livestock consignments easier.
ISC has listened to feedback from the red meat industry to provide an improved eNVD system with a more consistent user experience from web to app and access for a broader range of users.
eNVD saves time and prevents errors by enabling digital transfers through the entire supply chain from producer to transporter, saleyard, feedlot and processor.
Don’t forget to register to receive your link to join the webinar!

Western QLD Grazing: Studies & Solutions for the Future
2024-03-13 08:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Australian Stockmans Hall of Fame and Outback Heritage Centre, Landsborough Highway, Longreach, Qld, 4730, Australia
Discover current projects being undertaken and also learn from producers putting them into action.
We will be covering 6 different projects, all applicable to Western Queensland.
At the conclusion of the day, we will be having networking drinks.
Register here to secure your spot!

Grazing Business Resilience Workshop – Middlemount
2024-03-13 09:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Middlemount Golf Club, Centenary Drive, Middlemount, Queensland, 4746, Australia
How resilient is your business during tough times?
Join the Beef Extension team from the Department of Agriculture and
Fisheries to discuss current programs and assistance to help improve
your grazing business management through drought and tough times.
Topics will include:
• Developing a Farm Business Resilience Plan to apply for
drought assistance grants and loans
• Grants and loans currently available through QRIDA
• Rural Financial Counselling Service assistance
• GRASS program and land condition improvement
• Soil conservation fundamentals
• DAF Pasture Resilience Program update
John Day – DAF Soil Conservation Officer will be available to assist
with erosion and other soil related enquiries.
Morning tea and lunch will be provided – Please advise of any dietary
requirements.
Building Resilience in Grazing Workshops – CQ March 2024
You can register for this event here.

Making eID work for you- Cunnamulla
2024-03-13 09:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Cunnamulla Civic and Community Enterprise Centre, 49 Stockyard Street, Cunnamulla, Qld, 4490, Australia
Join Leading Sheep and Anthony Shepherd, Principle of Sheepmatters

ABOUT
• Want some real-world advice on the practical use from a fellow producer?
• Want to make a resume for your sheep? Insights from Dirranbandi PDS show how eID makes it possible.
• Looking to improve wool traceability? Discover how eID and barcode printers can help.
• Need the latest on eID requirements? Stock Inspectors will be on ground to help.
• Looking to turn a tag into a tool? Join us.

DETAILS
Wednesday 13 March 2024 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Cunnamulla Civic and Community Enterprise Centre- Kookaburra room
Stockyard Street, Cunnamulla

COST: $25
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW

More Weight Out the Gate - Capella
2024-03-13 12:00 - 17:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Qld
Join us for a 1/2 day seminar discussing how to get more ‘Weight out the Gate’. This half day event is targeted at Farmer’s to improve their bottom line and financial success in the Central Highlands region.
Topics include:
– Improving your bottom line and driving your profit
– Benefits of Bull Testing
– Calving and Joining
– AI – Focus on Genetics and getting those Heifers set up
– Preg Testing and managing your herd
– Vaccines – What are the latest updates?
Includes presentations by guest speakers with lunch, a casual dinner and drinks provided.
Don’t forget to register here!

The Season's Essentials Seminar - Your Guide to Managing 2024's Financial Risks and Seasonal Forecast
2024-03-13 13:30 - 15:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | 22 Caves Road, Stanthorpe Qld 4380
We are thrilled to extend an invitation to you for our upcoming seminar.
This event presents a unique opportunity for growers and the Ag industry to engage in enriching discussions and gain invaluable insights for the season ahead.
Our special guests will be talking about how the 2024 season is lining up, discussing topics such as:

The seasonal forecast
Economic landscape
Insurance tools for managing financial risk, and
An interactive panel session that brings these topics together so you can manage your risk effectively.

A light lunch will be served at 1:00 pm as well as a chance to connect over a few drinks and local wines after 3pm.
Register here for this event.
The Season’s Essentials Seminar Flyer

Resilience in Agriculture Workshop for Primary Producers
2024-03-14 08:30 - 13:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | The Vista Room 69 Drayton St, Dalby, 69 Drayton Street, Dalby, QLD, 4405, Australia
Topics will include

The importance of Farm Business Resilience and Flood Management Plans
Current QRIDA funding availability
Agronomic and financial advice

Additional topics and guest speakers

Farm Business Planning | Kerry Battersby and Bec Tkal, QFF
Agronomy | Clancy Cosgrove and Angus Blair, AgriShed
Finance | Helen Ruddy, BMO
QRIDA funding | Kate Dunk, QRIDA
Resilience in business | Andrew Smith, Deputy Mayor and
Portfolio of Agribusiness, WDRC

Keynote speaker, Resilience on farm | Nigel Corish
4th generation food and fibre
producer, Managing Director of New
Leaf Ag as part of Corish Farms
Group, Chair of Ability Agriculture and
Deputy Chair of Grain Growers
Register to attend by Monday, 11 March 2024
240314 Resilience in Agriculture Workshop_Dalby_Flyer_Final

Digital consignments and eNVD for processors - online
2024-03-14 09:00 - 10:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Online webinar, Australia
The eNVD web platform and mobile app have undergone significant improvements with 13 enhancements to make completing digital livestock consignments easier.
ISC has listened to feedback from the red meat industry to provide an improved eNVD system with a more consistent user experience from web to app and access for a broader range of users.
eNVD saves time and prevents errors by enabling digital transfers through the entire supply chain from producer to transporter, saleyard, feedlot and processor.
Have your questions answered by ISC’s team of experts.
Don’t forget to register to receive your link for the webinar!

Digital consignments and eNVD for agents/saleyards - online
2024-03-15 11:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Online webinar, Australia
The eNVD web platform and mobile app have undergone significant improvements with 13 enhancements to make completing digital livestock consignments easier.
ISC has listened to feedback from the red meat industry to provide an improved eNVD system with a more consistent user experience from web to app and access for a broader range of users.
eNVD saves time and prevents errors by enabling digital transfers through the entire supply chain from producer to transporter, saleyard, feedlot and processor.
This session will provide more information about digital consignments specifically for agents and saleyards, as well as a live demonstration of several key features of the eNVD app and web system.
Have your questions answered by ISC’s team of experts and get a first-hand look at how the industry is moving to digital consignments.
Don’t forget to register to receive your link for the webinar!

FNQ Fire Forum- Mareeba
2024-03-16 - 2024-03-17 | Mareeba, 28 Peters Street, Mareeba, Queensland, 4880, Australia
The FNQ Fire Forum brings together practitioners, leading researchers and ranger groups to talk bushfires.

Learn from experts about fire mitigation methods, mapping and heaps more.

DETAILS
8am–9pm Saturday 16 March at Royals Church, Mareeba.

8.30am–3pm Sunday 17 March at Gulf Savannah NRM’s offices, H Block, Peters Street, Mareeba.

Fully catered with free food and refreshments, including a networking dinner on Saturday evening.

BOOK YOUR SPOT HERE

Farmer First Aid Training - Blackall
2024-03-16 08:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Rivington, Blackall, QLD, 4472
GroWQ is thrilled to present subsidised Farmer First aid training across Western Queensland.
Impulse training will be running an 8hr practical, hands-on training specifically designed for primary producers.
Grab your Neighbours and support each other and learn life savings skills together.
Please note numbers are capped so don’t be slow in booking!
BYO Meals for the day.

Business EDGE- Mt Isa
2024-03-18 08:00 - 2024-03-19 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Mount Isa, Australia
Business EDGE- Mount Isa
Get your head around more of the ‘business side’ of your business…
Date: 18-19 March 2024
Time: 8.30am to 5.00pm both days
Venue: Mt Isa, QLD
Presenter: Simone Parker and Sally Finch, Bush AgriBusiness

Cost: $1,750 + GST or $1,500 early bird + GST/ 1st person from one business or $1,500 + GST or $1,250 early bird + GST / 2+ people from the same business. Early bird applies if registered and paid 4 weeks prior to course start date (19 February 2024). Cost includes comprehensive set of Workshop Notes, Workbook, decision support spreadsheet tools and all catering.

To register: Book online at http://www.bushagri.com.au/businessedge

Who to contact for more information: Contact deliverer Simone Parker on M: 0408 818 043 or admin@bushagri.com.au
For more information, read the EVENT FLYER

Carbon EDGE pilot Alice Springs, NT
2024-03-18 09:00 - 2024-03-19 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Alice Springs, Alice Springs, NT, 0870, Australia
Carbon EDGE is a new training program for the red meat industry. Understand the opportunities for emissions reduction and carbon storage in your livestock grazing business.
Use your own information to develop an action plan for your business.
Presenters: Chris Wyhoon and John McLaughlin

Location: Alice Springs, NT
Cost: $250pp ex GST – sponsored places for Carbon EDGE producer testers (register before 28 January 2024)
$750pp ex GST – discounted rate for pilot workshops after 28 January 2024
Attending this workshop will help you learn:
• key terminology and concepts relating to greenhouse gases (GHG) within the red meat industry
• in-depth information on the practices to reduce and sequester GHG within a livestock grazing business
• weighing up opportunities and risks associated with generating carbon credits and how they can be used to benefit livestock businesses
• understanding carbon neutrality and how it aligns to your business goals
• developing a carbon action plan that incorporates practical, achievable strategies to meet your objectives.
Workshop inclusions
• guidance of expert deliverers
• individualised information and small group learning
• practical activities
• case studies, data and examples for your region
• a participant manual, templates and other handy resources to take home.
Who is the Carbon EDGE program for?
The program is for red meat producers who are looking to build on their understanding of carbon. The program aims to take participants from understanding to action planning. It is also suitable for advisors and other service providers.
You can register for this event here.
Carbon EDGE Alice Springs Flyer.
