Getting started with BREEDPLAN — Online workshop
2024-09-24 12:30 - 13:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | 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
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 - 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
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

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

Emerald - The Regional Queensland Brain Reset Tour
2024-10-08 | QLD

BredWell FedWell — Clifton
2024-10-08 08:30 - 16:30 | Clifton Saleyards, Clifton Show Ground Facility, Clifton, Queensland, 4361, Australia
Breeding and feeding to maximise profit

BredWell FedWell (BWFW) is a practical, one-day introductory workshop on how productivity and profitability can be improved through good breeding and feeding over the livestock production cycle, with a specific focus on profit drivers. On the back of a decade of success, the BWFW workshops have been redeveloped to reflect evolving best practice genetics and nutrition management.
Workshops are hosted on-farm and aimed to improve the knowledge and skills of producers so they can:

Develop a customised breeding plan for your enterprise aligned to your profit drivers.
Identify sires and select animals that help you meet your objectives.
Learn about feeding animals well to achieve your objective and maximise your genetic investment.

Registration details

For more information, download the event flyer: BredWell FedWell Clifton (PDF)
Cost: $350 per person

Mineral supplementation for beef and sheep: What are the options for mineral supplements and how to best assess cost-effectiveness? — Online
2024-10-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Online, Australia
Tune in on 9 October to learn how to:

Determining why and what you need before purchasing products that are not fit for purpose.
Saving money on supplements by determining when they are required, what is required and what is the most economical way to supply this.
Finding the best fit ‘supplement method’ for yourself and your property.

Your presenter
Deb Scammell is a livestock consultant at Talking Livestock, she assists producers with nutrition and production planning in their sheep and beef enterprises. She consults directly to farmers and runs industry courses and projects. Deb is based in the Clare Valley.
Prior to starting her own business, Talking Livestock, Deb worked in the commercial nutrition space in several different roles covering technical, sales and national management. Deb has also been involved with sheep genetic programs and DNA, EID technology and extension and sheep research.
Deb graduated from Adelaide University with a Bachelor of Agricultural science with honours in Animal science and has studied ruminant nutrition post-graduation.

MLA Updates- Perth
2024-10-10 | Claremont Showgrounds, 1 Graylands road, Claremont, WA, 6010, Australia
Following the success of previous MLA Updates events in Toowoomba in 2022 and Bendigo 2023, Perth promises to be an exciting day for red meat producers to be updated on MLA’s investments in research, development and marketing.
MLA Updates will feature presentations, displays and demonstrations for producers and the broader industry along the red meat supply chain. It will also feature a range of showcases and livestock practical demonstrations.
Key industry and government figures will also be invited to participate in the showcase and will provide information to participants on the wide range of services available to industry stakeholders.
WHEN: October 10, 2024
WHERE: Claremont Showgrounds, Perth
REGISTER HERE

Longreach - The Regional Queensland Brain Reset Tour
2024-10-11 | Longreach, Longreach, Queensland, 4730, Australia

Winton - The Regional Queensland Brain Reset Tour
2024-10-14 | Winton, Winton, Qld, 4735, Australia

International Day of Rural Women 2024
2024-10-15 | QLD
International Day of Rural Women is a chance to celebrate all our amazing rural women in Australia and around the world!
The theme for this years the International Day of Rural Women is “Rural Women Cultivating Good Food for All”, highlighting the essential role that rural women and girls play in the food systems of the world.
For more information visit the International Day of Rural Women website and keep an eye out for events near you by visiting the Rural Women’s Day website.
Check out how the Livestock Industries team based at Katherine Research Station in the Northern Territory is breaking down gender stereotypes with an all-female team in this FutureBeef eBulletin article.

Grazing Fundamentals EDGE- Alpha
2024-10-15 08:30 - 16:30 | Alpha, Alpha, Queensland, 4724, Australia
Join Dionne Walsh (Range IQ) and Jane Ticknell (QDAF) for a one day Grazing Fundamentals EDGE workshop
WHERE: Alpha, QLD
WHEN: 15 October 2024 (8:30am- 4:30pm)
COST: $850 + GST per person
(includes comprehensive set of Workshop Notes and Workbook as well as lunch, morning/afternoon tea)
Attending this workshop will help you better understand:
• The soils and plants in your area
• Connections between land condition, pasture growth and animal production
• The importance of ground cover and soil moisture
• How to allow for climate variability when planning and how to forage budget
• The different grazing systems available.
REGISTER NOW: Contact Jane Ticknell, QDAF- 0427 877 271, jane.ticknell@daf.qld.gov.au
OR REGISTER HERE
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VIEW THE EVENT FLYER HERE

Pasture dieback information day - 'Nalpa Downs' Mitchell
2024-10-15 09:00 - 13:00 | Nalpa Downs, 1548 Nalpa Downs Road, Mitchell, QLD, 4465, Australia
Hosted by Grant and Jane Maudsley
Workshop topics include:
• Identification of pasture dieback
• The cause of Pasture dieback
• Management options for affected pasture
• Paddock walk
• Forage budgeting & pasture monitoring sites
Smoko + lunch supplied
Join DAF’s pasture dieback team:
Stuart Buck is a senior pasture agronomist with extensive experience in grain cropping, sown pastures, legume establishment and is currently leading DAF’s pasture dieback research.
Kylie Hopkins is a beef extension officer with a broad knowledge of grazing land management, pasture and forage production systems and has been part of DAF’s pasture dieback research and extension for over 5 years.
Ted Callanan is a pasture agronomist based in Toowoomba with 30 years of experience in rangeland, agricultural and environmental management.
This work is delivered through the Queensland Pasture Resilience Program, a partnership between DAF, MLA and the Australian Government through the MLA Donor Company.

Date
Tuesday 15 October 2024 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (UTC+10)

Location

Nalpa Downs
1548 Nalpa Downs Road, Mitchell QLD 4465

Mt Isa - The Regional Queensland Brain Reset Tour
2024-10-16 | Mt Isa, Mt Isa, Qld, 4825, Australia

Pasture dieback information day - 'Ellangowan' Augathella
2024-10-16 09:00 - 13:00 | Ellangowan, Biddenham Road, Augathella, QLD, 4477, Australia
Hosted by Bec Cornes & Alastair Falk
Workshop topics include:
• Identification of pasture dieback
• The cause of Pasture dieback
• Management options for affected pasture
• Paddock walk
• Forage budgeting & pasture monitoring sites
Smoko + lunch supplied
Join DAF’s pasture dieback team:
Stuart Buck is a senior pasture agronomist with extensive experience in grain cropping, sown pastures, legume establishment and is currently leading DAF’s pasture dieback research.
Kylie Hopkins is a beef extension officer with a broad knowledge of grazing land management, pasture and forage production systems and has been part of DAF’s pasture dieback research and extension for over 5 years.
Ted Callanan is a pasture agronomist based in Toowoomba with 30 years of experience in rangeland, agricultural and environmental management.
This work is delivered through the Queensland Pasture Resilience Program, a partnership between DAF, MLA and the Australian Government through the MLA Donor Company.

Date
Wednesday 16 October 2024 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Location

Ellangowan
Biddenham Road, Augathella QLD 4477

Getting started with BREEDPLAN — Online workshop
2024-10-16 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:

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

Cloncurry - The Regional Queensland Brain Reset Tour
2024-10-17 | Cloncurry, Cloncurry, Queensland, 4824, Australia

Grazing Fundamentals EDGE- Longreach
2024-10-17 08:30 - 16:30 | Longreach, Longreach, Queensland, 4730, Australia
Join Dionne Walsh (Range IQ) and Jane Ticknell (QDAF) for a one day Grazing Fundamentals EDGE workshop
WHERE: Longreach, QLD
WHEN: 17 October 2024 (8:30am- 4:30pm)
COST: $850 + GST per person
(includes comprehensive set of Workshop Notes and Workbook as well as lunch, morning/afternoon tea)
Attending this workshop will help you better understand:
• The soils and plants in your area
• Connections between land condition, pasture growth and animal production
• The importance of ground cover and soil moisture
• How to allow for climate variability when planning and how to forage budget
• The different grazing systems available.
REGISTER NOW: Contact Jane Ticknell, QDAF- 0427 877 271, jane.ticknell@daf.qld.gov.au
OR REGISTER HERE
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VIEW THE EVENT FLYER HERE

Pasture dieback information day - Blackall Saleyards
2024-10-17 13:00 - 17:00 | Blackall Saleyards, 164 Evora Road, Blackall, Queensland, 4472
Hosted by Blackall Saleyards
Workshop topics include:
• Identification of pasture dieback
• The cause of Pasture dieback
• Management options for affected pasture
• Paddock walk
• Forage budgeting & pasture monitoring sites
Smoko + lunch supplied
Join DAF’s pasture dieback team:
Stuart Buck is a senior pasture agronomist with extensive experience in grain cropping, sown pastures, legume establishment and is currently leading DAF’s pasture dieback research.
Kylie Hopkins is a beef extension officer with a broad knowledge of grazing land management, pasture and forage production systems and has been part of DAF’s pasture dieback research and extension for over 5 years.
Ted Callanan is a pasture agronomist based in Toowoomba with 30 years of experience in rangeland, agricultural and environmental management.
This work is delivered through the Queensland Pasture Resilience Program, a partnership between DAF, MLA and the Australian Government through the MLA Donor Company.

Date
Thursday 17 October 2024 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Location

Blackall Saleyards
164 Evora Road, Blackall 4472

Richmond - The Regional Queensland Brain Reset Tour
2024-10-21 | Richmond, Richmond Council, Richmond, Queensland, Australia

Grazing Fundamentals EDGE- Kununurra
2024-10-21 08:30 - 16:30 | Kununurra
Join Jill Alexander (AppliedAg) and Matt Fletcher (Range Assist) for a one day Grazing Fundamentals EDGE workshop
WHERE: Kununurra
WHEN: 21 October 2024 (8:30am- 4:30pm)
COST: $800 + GST per person
(includes comprehensive set of Workshop Notes and Workbook as well as lunch, morning/afternoon tea)
Attending this workshop will help you better understand:
• The soils and plants in your area
• Connections between land condition, pasture growth and animal production
• The importance of ground cover and soil moisture
• How to allow for climate variability when planning and how to forage budget
• The different grazing systems available.
REGISTER NOW: Contact Matt Fletcher, 0428 637 710 or mattfletcher@westnet.com.au
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VIEW THE EVENT FLYER HERE

Getting started with BREEDPLAN — Online workshop
2024-10-21 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:

Tuesday 12 November 12:30pm
Thursday 14 November 7pm

Property management: Understanding financial systems — Cloncurry
2024-10-22 09:00 - 16:30 | Cloncurry Community Precinct, 38-46 Daintree Street, Cloncurry, Qld, 4824, Australia
Don’t miss this opportunity!
Do you know how to make successful financial management decisions in your grazing business?
Southern Gulf NRM present the free Property management: understanding financial systems workshop.
Unlock the keys to financial success in your grazing business on 22 October in Cloncurry. The workshop covers everything from sustainable beef practices to assessing business performance.
Limited places are available
Contact Clarissa Felderhof on 0475 675 876 to secure your place.
