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Building natural capital within a grazing management system — Moondooner
2025-11-27 09:00 - 15:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | 13 Sanders Road, Moondooner, 13 Sanders Road, Moondooner, Queensland, 4605, Australia
Burnett Mary Regional Group presents: Building natural capital within a grazing management system
Featuring Guest Speakers

Michael Taylor – 6th Generation Farmer and 2024 Nuffield Scholar, Taylors Run Farm. A 6th generation farmer, and 2024 Nuffield Scholar, Michael will share his family experiences from the challenges of surviving New England dieback to their involvement in a natural capital initiative, Farming For the Future. Michael will speak to the immense value of nature in grazing systems, benefits of agroforestry, growing trees and integrating shelter belts. Enjoy this powerful presentation on the success story of Taylors Run Farm and how Michael, his family and these lands are reaping the benefits of improving soil carbon, biodiversity, conservation and resilience within the landscape, whilst maintaining a profitable and productive grazing system.

Andrew Zerner – RCS Regional Facilitator. Andrew will provide an overview of the RCS grazing principles and how these can be developed to support an effective grazing land management system. The highlight of the day will include a paddock demonstration and how to apply these principles in a grazing system. Discussions will focus on the importance of ground cover, plant diversity and how landscape hydrology and tree planting supports your landscape assets – natural capital.

Leesa Kelly – Senior Program Manager, Natural Capital Team, BMRG. Leesa will share information on BMRG’s Climate Smart Catchments Project which is designed to provide a starting point for landholders to better understand Natural Capital and provide pathways to environmental markets like carbon and biodiversity.

Rob Young – Eco Insects. Rob will provide an overview of services available to attendees and the role of beneficial insects in a grazing system. Discussions will include tailored biological solutions to help restore and maintain healthy ecosystems with a focus on dung beetles. Eco Insects will also touch on the importance of improving nutrient cycling, soil health, and pasture productivity.

Scott Hodgson – Host property owner. Scott will speak about his experience in joining the Empowering Adaptive Graziers in the Burnett Mary program, the advantages of completing the education courses, changes made so far and future plans to improve landscape function and on-farm operations.

Event Highlights
Enjoy a powerful presentation showcasing Taylors Run. Listen to how this 6th generation family farm are working with nature-based solutions, developing large scale tree plantings and shelter belts to improve ecosystem health and landscape hydration, whilst supporting a successful grazing operation.

Unlock the potential of your livestock operation with an overview of the RCS grazing principles, an effective grazing land management system, and how this supports on-farm production and profitability

Gain insight on natural capital, carbon, and biodiversity markets

Learn more about dung beetles, beneficial insects and how they can support a landscape.

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JAB Agri Solutions Compliance and technology: workshop 3 — Boonah
2025-12-09 08:30 - 16:00 | Boonah Tavern, 88 High Street, Boonah, Queensland, 4310, Australia
Compliance doesn’t have to be complicated. In this one-day workshop, we break down LPA, NLIS, PIC, and CVD requirements into clear, simple steps you can actually follow. You’ll also learn how to build a practical biosecurity plan, record livestock movements, and explore easy-to-use technology like NLIS readers, eNVDs, and scales. The day is fully catered, with guest speakers on hand to share insights, and you’ll leave with resources, checklists, and digital tools to take the stress out of compliance.
Why it matters
Strong records and biosecurity practices aren’t just red tape—they protect your livestock, your property, and the wider red meat industry. Getting compliance right opens up more market opportunities, builds trust in your livestock, and gives you peace of mind. This workshop helps you simplify the process, get hands-on with tools, and ask the questions you’ve always wanted answered.
Who it’s for?

Producers who feel overwhelmed by NLIS, LPA, and biosecurity rules

Hobby farmers wanting confidence they’re “doing it right”

Small-scale operators who want simple systems and digital tools

Anyone ready to reduce paperwork stress and safeguard their farm

You take-home
✔ Step-by-step guidance to meet LPA, NLIS, PIC, and CVD requirements
✔ A practical biosecurity plan template you can implement straight away
✔ Hands-on exposure to technology that makes compliance easier
✔ Confidence that your farm records are correct, complete, and future-proof
Tickets available for individual sessions OR grab the discounted 3-session package for the full experience.
Seats are limited – secure your spot now!
Boonah, QLD

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Nutrition EDGE — Katherine
2026-03-24 08:30 - 2026-03-26 17:00 | Katherine, Katherine, NT, 0850, Australia
Join us at Nutrition EDGE Katherine, where you will learn:

Nutritional requirements of your cattle and sheep
Pasture intake, quality and diet quality
What supplements to feed and when
What tools to use to make better management decisions for a range of seasonal conditions.

Date: 24-26 March
Venue: Katherine, NT (plus paddock exercises)
Time: 8.30am to 5.00pm all days
Presenter: Désirée Jackson, Désirée Jackson Livestock Management
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. *Register and pay for the workshop by 24 February to receive the early bird discount of $250.
Who to contact for registration: Désirée Jackson, M: 0409 062 692 or E: desireejackson@djlm.com.au
