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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.

Carbon EDGE pilot Alice Springs, NT
2024-03-18 09:00 - 2024-03-19 17:00 | 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.

Sow Grow Graze: Legumes for Grazing
2024-03-25 09:30 - 12:30 | Bowen PCYC, corner Hay Street & Queens Road, Bowen, Queensland, 4805, Australia
Join the DAF beef extension team for information on:

Economics on establishing legumes
What’s growing well in the Bowen region
Local knowledge on successful establishment and varieties
Research update from DAF & James Cook University
Optional visit to local established Redlands Leucaena site (12:30-3:00pm, lunch included)

For more information about the event, contact Lara Landsberg 0436 943 013

Building resilient soils, pastures, landscapes field day - Oaky Creek
2024-04-10 09:00 - 13:00 | 359 Oaky Creek Road, Oaky Creek, Qld, 4285, Australia
Come along to see and hear from landholders and regenerative farmer and educator, Shane Joyce on strategies and practices being implemented to demonstrate improved resilience.
Topics that will be covered on the day include:

Property management planning
Landscape re-hydration
Planned rotational grazing and spelling
Multi-species cover crops

Free tea and lunch provided.
Register with Bruce Lord by Friday 12 April: call 0427 013 284 or email bruce.l@hlw.org.au
Download the Building resilient soils, pastures, landscapes field day – Oaky Creek (PDF, 982KB).

GLM EDGE- Katherine
2024-04-16 08:00 - 2024-04-18 17:00 | Katherine, Katherine, NT, 0850, Australia
Grazing land management (GLM) EDGE will provide you knowledge to strategically manage your grazing business, so you can optimise your land condition and long-term productivity.

Attending GLM EDGE Katherine will help you to:
• understand how your land types influence productivity and recognise dominant land types in your region and on your property
• understand how soil properties influence plant growth and what impacts soil health
• know what land condition is, how it’s assessed, and how to manage livestock to maintain or achieve good condition
• understand the role of fire in your country
• understand the principles and planning steps for successfully managing weeds
Price
$1,950 + GST / 1st person from one business
$1,650 + GST / when two or more attend from the same business
Cost includes comprehensive set of Workshop Notes and Workbook as well as lunch, morning/afternoon tea each day
For more information or to register your interest for GLM EDGE Katherine, contact your GLM EDGE presenters:
Dionne Walsh, Range IQ, 0417 083 638, dionne@rangeiq.com.au
Trudi Oxley, Upriver NT, 0409 740 806, trudi@uprivernt.com

Building resilience through establishing leucaena and legume-based pastures field day - Mt Beppo
2024-04-18 09:00 - 13:00 | Coopers Lane, Mt Beppo, Qld, 4313, Australia
Come along to see practices that demonstrate improved resilience.
Topics that will be covered on the day include:

Establishing and managing leucaena
Planned rotational grazing and spelling
Legume based sown pastures including desmanthus

Free tea and lunch provided.
Register with Bruce Lord by Friday 12 April: call 0427 013 284 or email bruce.l@hlw.org.au
Download the Building resilience through establishing leucaena and legume-based pastures field day flyer (PDF, 2MB).

Grazing Fundamentals EDGE- Begonia
2024-05-29 09:00 - 15:00 | Begonia Sports Club, 4233 Begonia Road, Begonia, Qld, 4487, Australia
Grazing fundamentals EDGE- Begonia is a workshop designed to give you a broad understanding of the components of the grazing production system and the core, scientifically-backed principles behind optimising grazing land productivity.
Attending this workshop will help you to:
• Understand what conditions drive pasture growth & how you can use strategic grazing management to improve pasture productivity
• Evaluate the productive potential of a property & identify opportunities for improvement
•Better align herd management with seasonal changes in pasture condition
•Build a seasonal climate profile for your location
More information can be found here in the event flyer
Date: 29 May (Day 1) & 19 June (Day 2 TBC) 2024
Time: 9.00am to 3.00pm (both days)
Venue: Begonia Golf & Sports Club, 4233 Begonia Road (75km north of St George)
Presenters: Jill Alexander, AppliedAg and Gina Mace, ConnectAg
Cost: Subsidised rate of $140pp* inc GST per person (usually $935pp). * Eligible landholders within the SQ Landscapes priority zone (Maranoa region and Upper Balonne Shire) can access this subsidised rate. THIS EVENT IS SUPPORTED BY SQ LANDSCAPES WITH FUNDING FROM THE QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT’S NATURAL RESOURCE RECOVERY PROGRAM
Cost includes workshop, a comprehensive set of Workshop Notes, Workbook, catering + a 12-month subscription to Cibo Labs PastureKey (usually valued at $2,000) https://www.cibolabs.com.au/products/pasturekey/
To register: click HERE or contact Jill Alexander M: 0427 764 897, E: jillalexander@bigpond.com. Registrations close 22nd May.

RCS Grazing Clinic - Hughenden
2024-06-11 - 2024-06-13 | Queensland
Are you ready to transform your grazing management? The RCS Grazing Clinics are your ticket to mastering integral skills that will lead to increased productivity, data-driven decision-making, and future proofing of your business.
Our Grazing Clinics unearth 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 11th May 2024)
Standard: $1,650 per person
Don’t forget to register to secure your spot!

Building Grazing Resilience forum 2024
2024-06-12 09:00 - 16:00 | Gatton Shire Hall, 52 North Street, Gatton, Qld, 4343, Australia
Learn more about grazing resilience and sustainability!
Healthy Land & Water presents the 2024 Building Grazing Resilience forum with funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.
Sessions include:

Industry sustainability and resilience
Understanding natural capital
Key note presentations from industry experts
Case studies from project participants

Pre event registration and coffee: 9 am
Ticket includes morning tea and lunch. More information is available on the Health Land & Water website.

What's your plan workshop - Bollon
2024-06-13 08:30 - 14:30 | Queensland
Free workshop to build business resilience for drought
What’s your plan?
Drought and hard times are a reality for primary producers. Southern Queensland Landscapes, Rural Solutions Queensland, QRIDA, TRACC, NACP and the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries invite you to join us for an interactive workshop to improve the resilience of your grazing enterprise.
This free workshop will cover:

the Farm Business Resilience Program
evaluating the risks to your business
developing and documenting ways to mitigate risks
steps to developing your business plan
grants and loans currently available through QRIDA.

Come along and meet fellow producers from your region, share ideas and talk all things grazing.
Details: Bollon Tennis Club | Thursday 13 June 2024
The workshop will run from 8:30am (for a 9:00am start) to 2:30pm, with morning tea and lunch provided.
Register here – What’s your plan: Building business resilience – Bollon June Tickets, Bollon Tennis Club , Bollon | TryBooking Australia
For more information contact:
Caitlyn Kerr
M: 0436 919 150
E: Caitlyn.Kerr@daf.qld.gov.au
Download the flyer here
GrazingFutures Livestock Business Resilience improves drought preparedness and viability of Queensland livestock producers and is jointly funded by the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund and the Queensland Government’s Drought and the Queensland Government’s Drought and Climate Adaptation Program.

Taroom - Forage management workshop
2024-07-15 13:00 - 18:00 | Taroom, Taroom, Qld, 4420, Australia
This DAF grazing and grains workshop will help you maximise the productivity and profitability of forages.

Covering everything you need to know on:

Annual forages
Ley pastures
Long-term pastures
Site & species selection
Fallow management
Grazing management
Cattle productivity
Profitability

1PM start, ending with a BBQ dinner.
Location
Leichhardt Hotel – Yaldwyn & 23 Dawson Street.
Registrations
To register for this event contact: Shallan Herrig
Shallan.Herrig@daf.qld.gov.au
M: 0436 811 486
Forage Management Workshop Flyer

RCS Grazing Clinic - Emerald
2024-07-16 - 2024-07-18 | Western Gateway Motel, 12 Theresa St, Emerald, QLD, 4720, Australia
Are you ready to transform your grazing management? The RCS Grazing Clinics are your ticket to mastering integral skills that will lead to increased productivity, data-driven decision-making, and future proofing of your business.
Our Grazing Clinics unearth 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 16th June 2024)
Standard: $1,650 per person
Don’t forget to register to secure your spot!

Moura - Forage management workshop
2024-07-16 13:00 - 18:00 | Moura, Moura, Qld, 4718, Australia
This DAF grazing and grains workshop will help you maximise the productivity and profitability of forages.
Covering everything you need to know on:

Annual forages
Ley pastures
Long-term pastures
Site & species selection
Fallow management
Grazing management
Cattle productivity
Profitability

1PM start, ending with a BBQ dinner.
Location
Moura Tavern – 8 Bell Street.
Registrations
To register for this event contact: Shallan Herrig
Shallan.Herrig@daf.qld.gov.au
M: 0436 811 486
Forage Management Workshop Flyer

Springsure - Forage management workshop
2024-07-17 13:00 - 18:00 | Bettafield, 716 Gem Road, Springsure, QLD, 4722, Australia
This DAF grazing and grains workshop will help you maximise the productivity and profitability of forages.

Covering everything you need to know on:

Annual forages
Ley pastures
Long-term pastures
Site & species selection
Fallow management
Grazing management
Cattle productivity
Profitability

1PM start, ending with a BBQ dinner.
Location
Bettafield – 716 Gem Road.
Registrations
To register for this event contact: Shallan Herrig
Shallan.Herrig@daf.qld.gov.au
M: 0436 811 486
Forage Management Workshop Flyer

Capella - Forage management workshop
2024-07-18 13:00 - 18:00 | Capella, Capella, Qld, 4723, Australia
This DAF grazing and grains workshop will help you maximise the productivity and profitability of forages.
Covering everything you need to know on:

Annual forages
Ley pastures
Long-term pastures
Site & species selection
Fallow management
Grazing management
Cattle productivity
Profitability

1PM start, ending with a BBQ dinner.
Location
Mt Roper View – 12km along Wyuna Road.
Registrations
To register for this event contact: Shallan Herrig
Shallan.Herrig@daf.qld.gov.au
M: 0436 811 486
Forage Management Workshop Flyer

Middlemount- Forage management workshop
2024-07-19 08:30 - 13:00 | Dysart, Dysart, Qld, 4745, Australia
This DAF grazing and grains workshop will help you maximise the productivity and profitability of forages.
Covering everything you need to know on:

Annual forages
Ley pastures
Long-term pastures
Site & species selection
Fallow management
Grazing management
Cattle productivity
Profitability

8:30AM start, ending with a BBQ lunch.
Location
Windeyer – 1565 Rolfe Creed Road.
Registrations
To register for this event contact: Shallan Herrig
Shallan.Herrig@daf.qld.gov.au
M: 0436 811 486
Forage Management Workshop Flyer

Jambin - Soil Pit Day
2024-07-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Jambin, Jambin, QLD, 4702, Australia
The Farm Business Resilience Program and the Sustainable Grains team invites you for a morning in the paddock to discuss the importance of soil structure, identify soil constraints, and management options for growing productive and profitable crops.
What to expect.

Soil characteristics of the region
Soil fertility and health under different management
Explore soil constraints (sealing and running-off, hard setting, soil carbon status in continuous cropping/grazing country)
Examine plant root growth
How to improve soil moisture retention and infiltration
Impact of soil compaction
Soil properties that drive soil release

Expert Speaker from Department of Resources
Dr Mark Sugars
Principle Land Resource Officer
Sue-Ellen Dear
Senior Land Resource Officer
Rachela Mura
Natural Resource Management Officer
Lunch will be provided.
Location
4km south of Jambin along the Burnett Highway.
Registrations
To register for this event contact: Mohammad Ali
Mohammad.Ali@daf.qld.gov.au
M: 0436 676 539
Soil Pit Day flyer

Rolleston - Soil Pit Day
2024-07-24 09:00 - 12:00 | Rolleston, Rolleston, Qld, 4702, Australia
The Farm Business Resilience Program and the Sustainable Grains team invites you for a morning in the paddock to discuss the importance of soil structure, identify soil constraints, and management options for growing productive and profitable crops.
What to expect.

Soil characteristics of the region
Soil fertility and health under different management
Explore soil constraints (sealing and running-off, hard setting, soil carbon status in continuous cropping/grazing country)
Examine plant root growth
How to improve soil moisture retention and infiltration
Impact of soil compaction
Soil properties that drive soil release

Expert Speaker from Department of Resources
Dr Mark Sugars
Principle Land Resource Officer
Sue-Ellen Dear
Senior Land Resource Officer
Rachela Mura
Natural Resource Management Officer
Lunch will be provided.
Location
‘Venus Downs’ 10km along Blackwater Rolleston Road.
Registrations
To register for this event contact: Mohammad Ali
Mohammad.Ali@daf.qld.gov.au
M: 0436 676 539
Soil Pit Day flyer

Kilcummin - Soil Pit Day
2024-07-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Kilcummin, Kilcummin, QLD, 4721, Australia
The Farm Business Resilience Program and the Sustainable Grains team invites you for a morning in the paddock to discuss the importance of soil structure, identify soil constraints, and management options for growing productive and profitable crops.
What to expect.

Soil characteristics of the region
Soil fertility and health under different management
Explore soil constraints (sealing and running-off, hard setting, soil carbon status in continuous cropping/grazing country)
Examine plant root growth
How to improve soil moisture retention and infiltration
Impact of soil compaction
Soil properties that drive soil release

Expert Speaker from Department of Resources
Dr Mark Sugars
Principle Land Resource Officer
Sue-Ellen Dear
Senior Land Resource Officer
Rachela Mura
Natural Resource Management Officer
Lunch will be provided.
Location
Past Mt McLaren grain depots, head 1km North on the white gravel road.
Registrations
To register for this event contact: Mohammad Ali
Mohammad.Ali@daf.qld.gov.au
M: 0436 676 539
Soil Pit Day flyer

Kilcummin - Soil Pit Day Copy
2024-07-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Kilcummin, Kilcummin, QLD, 4721, Australia

GrazingforProfit - Roma
2024-08-14 - 2024-08-20 | Roma Explorers Inn, 44778 Warrego Highway, Roma, Qld, 4455, Australia
GrazingforProfit® is Australia’s longest-running business program for the grazing industry. With over 8,000 graduates, it is also the most attended farm management program conducted in rural Australia.
A 360-Degree Approach:
GrazingforProfit® takes a comprehensive view, encompassing all factors influencing your enterprise’s success. From climate variability to market fluctuations, we equip you to make informed decisions that embrace the entirety of your business environment.
Three reasons you should register today!

Can’t say enough good things about RCS. Knowledge of presenters was fantastic. Course I believe every grazier should do. Follow up and information attendees can access is great! Walt
A grazing or Farming for Profit course has the highest return on any education $ you will ever spend. RCS provides across the board education tools and backup that, without doubt helps agricultural businesses to become more profitable, sustainable and better prepared to bounce back after droughts, downturns and floods. Brian
Best well-rounded course. Honestly the best well-rounded course I have ever taken. I loved how immersive it was to make us really zone in on our businesses. It made me look at our numbers with different eyes and consider all aspects of our grazing business, not just tax and cashflow. It gave me more tools and understanding than I ever thought was possible. This gives us confidence with our decision making and future. Janeta

Cost

Early Bird: $5,000 (available until 14 June 2024)

Standard: $5,500

Don’t forget to register to secure your spot today!

GLM EDGE workshop Rockhampton
2024-08-21 08:00 - 2024-08-23 17:00 | Queensland
Grazing land management (GLM) EDGE is a three-day workshop to give you a thorough understanding of the grazing land environment in which you operate – it will provide you with knowledge to strategically manage your grazing business so you can optimise your land condition and productivity in the long-term.
Attending this workshop will help you to:

understand how your land types influence productivity
recognise the dominant land types in your region and on your property
critically assess different grazing systems
understand how soil properties influence plant growth
understand soil health and the factors that impact on it
know what land condition is, how it’s assessed, and how to manage livestock to maintain or achieve good condition
understand the role of fire in your country
understand the role of legumes in grazing enterprises and how to manage pasture rundown and pasture dieback
understand the principles and planning steps for successfully managing weeds.

What you will learn:

selective grazing, its function, and how to reduce impacts
how to identify key plant species
the ecosystem processes that underpin productivity
basic principles of effective grazing systems
how to assess long term carrying capacity of paddocks and properties
forage budgeting to manage variation in pasture on offer
how to choose appropriate tools and strategies to improve land condition and
carrying capacities
methods of reclaiming severely degraded grazing land.

Presenters
Workshop presenters include some of DAF’s best local pasture and land management experts:

Megan Willis
Stuart Buck
Kylie Hopkins
Polani Shadur
Terry Beutel
Ryan Honor
Grayson Jones

Cost
$8,80 inc GST / 1st person from one business
$825 inc GST / 2nd and 3rd person from the same business (primary producers only)
Cost includes comprehensive set of workshop notes and property maps. Lunch and smoko included.
RSVP
Friday 2 August.
At registration you will be asked for your property details so you can be provided with maps for the workshop.
Rockhampton GLM EDGE flyer

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

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

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

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

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.

Grazing Fundamentals EDGE- Halls Creek
2024-10-23 08:30 - 16:30 | Halls Creek, Halls Creek, WA, 6770, Australia
Join Jill Alexander (AppliedAg) and Matt Fletcher (Range Assist) for a one day Grazing Fundamentals EDGE workshop
WHERE: Halls Creek
WHEN: 23 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
