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Mental health first aid — Charleville
2025-02-10 09:00 - 2025-02-11 16:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | SQRH Building, Charleville Hospital, 72 King street, Charleville, Qld, 4470, Australia
Become a mental health first aider
About 1 in 5 Australian adults experience a common mental illness each year. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training will teach you practical skills to support someone with a mental health problem. Make a real difference to people in your community.
Learn practical first aid skills

Recognise common mental health problems
Provide initial help using a practical, evidence-based action plan
Seek appropriate professional help
Respond in a crisis situation.

Standard Mental health first aid training benefits include:

Improves knowledge of mental illnesses, treatments and first aid actions.
Increases confidence in providing first aid.
Decreases stigmatising attitudes.
Increases the support provided to others.

Please note: This is a 12-hour educational course, not a therapy or support group.
Register today!
To register for Mental Health First Aid in Charleville, 10-11 February, contact Kelly Harms on 0418 345 233.
Mental Health First Aid – Charleville 2025

Millennia of Ag Innovation
2025-02-10 09:00 - 2025-02-11 19:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Cairns – Multiple locations, Cairns, Qld, 4868, Australia
Millennia of Ag-Innovation, the first-ever First Nations-led agtech event in Tropical North Queensland, will take place on 10-11 February 2025 in Cairns.
This event aims to provide traditional landowners access to cutting-edge agtech solutions while fostering collaboration among First Nations farmers, contemporary producers, and agtech developers. With a diverse program covering livestock, cropping, and aquaculture, the event focuses on driving innovation, resilience, and sustainable growth across agricultural sectors.
Read more and register your interest in attending →

Carbon EDGE — Emerald
2025-02-11 - 2025-02-12 | Maraboon Tavern, Corner Esmond Street and Hospital Road, Emerald, Queensland, 4720, Australia
Carbon EDGE is designed to equip red meat producers with knowledge on carbon and sustainability. The workshop will help you develop an implementable plan for your farm business to take advantage of the opportunities carbon and environmental markets may present.
Over two days, you will get an in depth understanding of:

your carbon account and emissions intensity, and how to change on-farm activities to reduce emissions
opportunities to improve productivity while reducing on-farm emissions
carbon sequestration options such as trees and soil carbon, and evaluating if they are right for your business
supply chain drivers and how to future proof your market access.

Learn more in the Carbon EDGE course outline.
Your workshop presenters
Rhonda Toms Morgan and John McLaughlin, Connect Ag.
Carbon EDGE Cost
$250 + GST for local producers, thanks to support from Kestrel Coal Resources.
To book your seat or for more information
For more information on Carbon EDGE please visit the MLA website — Carbon EDGE | Meat & Livestock Australia
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Livestock, carbon and sustainability — St George
2025-02-11 09:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | St George High School Skill Centre, 2 Victoria Street, St George, Qld, 4487, Australia
St George (11 February) | 9am – 4pm | Click here to register
Wanting expert advice and your questions answered?
Join Jed Sommerfield, Extension Officer from the Department of Primary Industries Carbon Outreach Program, as he helps graziers make informed decisions about carbon sequestration and emissions reduction strategies.
Workshop Focus:

Carbon sources and sinks.
Reducing emissions on farm.
Carbon projects and the associated legalities
Market signals – is the market ready for carbon-reduced products.

Workshop details
Date and time: 11 February, 9am – 4pm. Register here
Location: St George High School Skill Centre
For more information, contact Sam Harwood (Department of Primary Industries, Charleville), 0400 256 427 sam.harwood@daf.qld.gov.au

Mental health first aid refresher — Charleville
2025-02-12 08:00 - 2025-02-13 12:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | SQRH Building, Charleville Hospital, 72 King street, Charleville, Qld, 4470, Australia
Become a mental health first aider
About 1 in 5 Australian adults experience a common mental illness each year. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training will teach you practical skills to support someone with a mental health problem. Make a real difference to people in your community.
Learn practical first aid skills

Recognise common mental health problems
Provide initial help using a practical, evidence-based action plan
Seek appropriate professional help
Respond in a crisis situation.

Standard Mental health first aid training benefits include:

Improves knowledge of mental illnesses, treatments and first aid actions.
Increases confidence in providing first aid.
Decreases stigmatising attitudes.
Increases the support provided to others.

Please note: This is a 4-hour educational course, not a therapy or support group.
Register today!
To register for Mental health first aid refresher in Charleville, 12 February, contact Kelly Harms on 0418 345 233.

Carbon & Your Ag Business - Malanda
2025-02-12 10:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | The Big Pub, 12-20 English St, Malanda, Queensland, 4885
Join AgForce for a user-friendly guide through the Carbon maze.

What does Carbon mean for you and why is it important?
The fundamentals of carbon tailored to your region and commodity, focused on facts and free from media or political spin
Carbon in your property and business: How it works & how to change it — Veg, soil, energy and livestock
Supply Chains and Governments — Opportunities, risks, expectations
How to prepare yourself and identify carbon advisors trying to sell you a lemo
Pulling it all together for your Business

This will be a clear and pragmatic guide to help you understand and navigate the world of Carbon
Take advantage of our expert guidance and practical experience, with guest speakers:

Mo Pedersen, AgForce Training
Benn Knott, Senior Ecologist

Walk away with knowledge, understanding, and a way forward. Morning tea and lunch provided.

See event flyer here: EVENT FLYER

Carbon & your ag business — Taroom
2025-02-12 10:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Taroom Town Hall, Yaldwyn Street, Taroom, Qld, 4420, Australia
AgForce invites you to one of their first Carbon Farming Outreach Program workshop being held in Taroom and Moonie.
This fee event (open to everyone) will be a clear and pragmatic guide to help you understand and navigate the world of carbon. Take advantage of our expert guidance and practical experience.
Attendees will hear from Pat O’Connor from AgForce Training, and James Henderson, a carbon and natural capital expert.
Registrations are required
Click here to save your seat.

Livestock, carbon and sustainability — Stanthorpe
2025-02-13 09:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | The Queensland College of Wine Tourism, 22 Caves Road, Stanthorpe, Qld, 4380, Australia
Stanthorpe (1 February) | 9am – 4pm | Click here to register
Wanting expert advice and your questions answered?
Join Jed Sommerfield, Extension Officer from the Department of Primary Industries Carbon Outreach Program, as he helps graziers make informed decisions about carbon sequestration and emissions reduction strategies.
Workshop Focus:

Carbon sources and sinks.
Reducing emissions on farm.
Carbon projects and the associated legalities
Market signals – is the market ready for carbon-reduced products.

Workshop details
Date and time: 13 February, 9am – 4pm. Register here
Location: The Queensland College of Wine Tourism, Stanthorpe
For more information, contact Sam Harwood (Department of Primary Industries, Charleville), 0400 256 427 sam.harwood@daf.qld.gov.au

Mental health first aid — Roma
2025-02-13 09:00 - 2025-02-14 16:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Roma Cultural Centre, Bungil St, Roma, Qld, 4455, Australia
Become a mental health first aider
About 1 in 5 Australian adults experience a common mental illness each year. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training will teach you practical skills to support someone with a mental health problem. Make a real difference to people in your community.
Learn practical first aid skills

Recognise common mental health problems
Provide initial help using a practical, evidence-based action plan
Seek appropriate professional help
Respond in a crisis situation.

Standard Mental health first aid training benefits include:

Improves knowledge of mental illnesses, treatments and first aid actions.
Increases confidence in providing first aid.
Decreases stigmatising attitudes.
Increases the support provided to others.

Please note: This is a 12-hour educational course, not a therapy or support group.
Register today!
To register for Mental Health First Aid in Roma, 13-14 February, contact Kelly Harms on 0418 345 233.
Mental Health First Aid – Roma 2025

Should you transition from cane to BEEF? - Mossman
2025-02-13 10:00 - 12:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Mossman CWA Hall, 28 Front St, Mossman, Queensland, 4873, Australia
Join the Department of Primary Industries for an information day on transitioning from cane to beef production.
Learn about:

The economics of cattle production
How to get your property set up for cattle
How to manage a beef business
Opportunities for funding

Carbon & your ag business — Moonie
2025-02-13 10:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Queensland
AgForce invites you to one of their first Carbon Farming Outreach Program workshop being held in Moonie.
This fee event (open to everyone) will be a clear and pragmatic guide to help you understand and navigate the world of carbon. Take advantage of our expert guidance and practical experience.
Attendees will hear from Pat O’Connor from AgForce Training, and James Henderson, a carbon and natural capital expert.
Registrations are required
Click here to save your seat.

NT Rangeland Management Course – Old Man Plains Research Station
2025-02-17 | Old Man Plains Research Station, Alice Springs, NT, 0871, Australia
As you prepare to welcome your new team, consider incorporating our free, one-day Rangeland Management Course into your 2025 induction program. This hands-on course provides a great introduction to local pasture species, rainfall patterns, cattle nutrition, biosecurity, weeds, and poisonous plants—specifically designed for Central Australia and directly relevant to daily station work.
Jess, a second-year ringer, shared, “I wish I’d done this in my first year—it would have changed my perspective on everything.”
Course dates and locations
Monday 17 February, Old Man Plains Research Station
Tuesday 25 February, Erldunda Roadhouse
Wednesday 5 March, Old Man Plains Research Station
Wednesday 12 March, venue north of Alice Springs – to be confirmed!
Booking details
Please book by calling Alison Kain (8951 8101) or Georgia Anderson (8951 8136), or email Livestock.Extension@nt.gov.au by the week prior. Minimum 5, maximum 15 participants.
We can also bring the course to your location! We provide all materials; you’ll need a suitable space, access to a nearby paddock for species identification, and accommodation for 2–3 facilitators.
While the course is designed for first and second-year staff, we welcome more experienced team members to join and share their local knowledge. Courses are available upon request throughout the year.

Writing your farm business plan workshop – Emerald
2025-02-18 08:30 - 14:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Emerald Town Hall, Egerton Street, Emerald, Qld, 4720, Australia
Meet our Farm Business Resilience Planning Team and get started on creating your farm business plan.
Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll create a short version of a farm business plan, learn about SMART goals and hear from guest speakers:

Vicki Mayne from NCAP on the Climate Mate program
QRIDA representative on current financial assistance programs.

This is a free workshop with lunch and smoko provided.
Please RSVP by Thursday 13 February.
For more information and to register, please call Frances Harvey on 0427 138 028 or online at Register for FBRP Writing Your Business Plan.
Download the Writing your farm business plan workshop – Emerald flyer (PDF, 679KB).

Pigeonpea field walk – Billa Billa
2025-02-19 09:00 - 10:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Murra Cul Cul, Corner Leichhardt Highway and Rockwood Road, Billa Billa, Qld, 4390, Australia
Join us at our pigeonpea trial site at Billa Billa to inspect our pigeonpea research trials.
Woods Seeds and the Department of Primary Industries, with investment from GRDC and the assistance of MCA, are conducting pigeonpea variety and agronomy trials at a joint site at Billa Billa.
Interested growers and agronomists can see pigeonpea in the field and understand the opportunities and issues with growing pigeonpea.
Our target is to build a new pigeonpea industry in Queensland, providing growers with a profitable new broadacre summer legume crop, and developing new export markets to Asia, building on the success of mungbean and chickpea.
A second field walk will be held at Condamine on Tuesday 11 March 2025, for more information click here.
Contact Stuart Thorn on 0428 712 006 or stuartthorn@mcagooondi.com.au
Download a copy of the Billa Billa pigeonpea field walk 2025 flyer (PDF, 443KB).

Mapping the future: Updating Queensland's phosphorus landscape
2025-02-20 12:30 - 13:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Online, Australia
Phosphorus is an essential nutrient for cattle required for skeletal growth, muscle development, metabolism, and milk production. A deficiency increases the mortality rate in cows, reduces growth rates, and reduces calf weaning weights. Knowing if your country is deficient or not, and whether you need to supplement is vital in managing northern Queensland properties.
A map of available phosphorus (bicarbonate extractable) across the state of Queensland has recently been updated to include the Cape York, Northern Gulf and Southern Gulf catchments, and to be more spatially accurate.
In this BeefConnect webinar, join Jim Fletcher (Senior Beef Extension Officer, DPI), Stephen Leo (Senior Scientist, DETSI) and Grant Stone (Principal Scientist, DETSI) as they discuss:

Selecting sites and soil sampling
Spatial modelling and map production process
Improvements made on the new map
Overview of the variability in phosphorous across land types in the sampled catchments
How to get a FORAGE Indicative Soil Phosphorous report for your property.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Forecasting cattle comfort in Northern Australia — Webinar
2025-02-20 14:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Online, Australia
How do heat and chill events affect your cattle?
Join climate and animal health experts from the Northern Australia Climate Program in an enlightening webinar where they will introduce you to the prototype forecasting tools designed to help northern producers manage cattle comfort and thermal stress.

This webinar will be presented by industry experts:

Dr. Tim Cowan, University of Southern Queensland
Prof. John Gaughan, University of Queensland
Dr Kieren McCosker, University of Queensland

What you’ll discover:

The impact of heat and cold extremes on your cattle.
The historical weather events that inspired the creation of the NACP cattle thermal stress forecasts.
How to interpret and apply these forecasts for optimal herd management.

When: Thursday 20 February, 1:30 pm (ACST) / 2 pm (AEST)

For more info, contact NACP Climate Mate, Emily Hinds.

Top producers — Gold Coast
2025-02-24 - 2025-02-25 | RACV Royal Pines Resort, Gold Coast, Ross Street, Benowa, Queensland, 4217, Australia
The Farm Owners Academy presents the Top Producers Workshop on the Gold Coast, 24-25 February 2025.
The TOP Producers Workshop is designed to help you Transform, Optimise and Propel (scale up) your farm business. It will give you a blueprint that the TOP 20% Farm Owners use to consistently outperform the average.
At the end of the 2-Day workshop you will walk away with:

How to move beyond the daily grind of working in the paddock to running a very successful and profitable farming business.
Concrete knowledge on what the top 20% of farmers in Australia do differently, with real-life case studies.
Grounding tin the principles of the TOP producers Program blueprint, a set of principles and practices developed over the past 40+ years working with farmers.
How to maximise productivity in your farm business for all areas you can control – with an action plan for the next 1, 3, 5 and 10 years.
How to eliminate stress and feeling overwhelmed with the FOA Farm Operating system, that teaches you how to map out your goals, plan ahead to achieve them, and rid yourself of chaos.
How to achieve the right balance of a business and lifestyle that gives you enormous pride, earns you the freedom you deserve – plus growing your wealth.

The 2-Day workshop covers:

Day 1:

You will understand the foundations that underpin a successful Farm, including clarity on where you are going, time management skills and financial skills to help you succeed.
Learn to transform your current business into a well-oiled machine that gives you control which will minimise chaos and stress.
Implement a system to run your business, so you get things done and keep moving forward.

Day 2:

You will get skills to find more confidence and belief in yourself and build a great team around you to help you grow.
Learn to optimise your current business for maximum profitability.
Understand how to use leverage to scale your current operation (including ideas on leasing and buying more land, when and how to scale).
Learn to propel your business and also build off-farm wealth.
Key insights and strategies for succession planning considerations.

Early bird tickets
Early bird tickets are on sale until 20 January 2025 for $795. This includes 2 tickets, workbooks, all food, tea and coffee for the two days.
More information can be found here: Farm Owners Academy – TOP producers workshop

AgForce policy engagement and CoR roadshow — Tambo
2025-02-24 07:00 - 09:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | MacFarlane, 398 Bexhill Road, Tambo, Qld, 4478, Australia
Join the AgForce Policy team for a casual gathering to hear the current industry updates.
Other topics for discussion include:

your chain of responsibility obligations
an update of regional telecommunications
feral pig control.

Take this opportunity to talk to AgForce about what policy priorities matter most to you and your business, share your experiences and concerns, while helping shape the future for rural advocacy in South West Queensland.

AgForce policy engagement and CoR roadshow — Augathella
2025-02-24 17:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Connemara, Augathella, 2829 Mount Tabor Road, Augathella, Queensland, 4477, Australia

NT Rangeland Management Course – Erldunda Roadhouse
2025-02-25 | Erldunda Roadhouse, Corner Stuart & Lasseter Highways, Erldunda, NT, 0872, Australia

AgForce policy engagement and CoR roadshow — Morven
2025-02-25 07:00 - 09:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Ivanhoe Downs, Morven, 726 Killarney Road, Morven, Queensland, 4468, Australia

Improve your business with a working knowledge of Excel — Tansey
2025-02-25 08:45 - 14:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Tansey Bowls Club, 28 Tansey Hall Rad, Tansey, Queensland, 4601, Australia
Have you downloaded a spreadsheet and not been able to use it?
Do you struggle with dealing with endless data and information?
Burnett Catchment Care Association and AgConnect are running an Excel workshop in Tansey, Tuesday, 25th February, 2025.
This workshop will step you through the basics of Microsoft Excel and help you keep on top of your office work.
The workshop will include practical grazing business spreadsheets that you can use at home.
Topics covered at the Tansey workshop
At the workshop, we will discuss:

getting familiar with Excel
creating new worksheets
understanding and creating basic formulas
linking worksheets
entering and copying data
creating a new spreadsheet from a template
using Excel Help.

COMPUTERS WILL BE PROVIDED but you are welcome to bring and use your own device.
Morning tea and lunch provided.
Limited seats
Bookings are essential. RSVP by 21 February – Click here to RSVP!

Livestock business resilience — Gin Gin
2025-02-25 09:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Gin Gin RSL, 39 Milden Street, Gin Gin, QLD, 4671, Australia
PLEASE NOTE THESE EVENTS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED AT THIS TIME DUE TO LOW RSVP’S.
If you are interested in attending a workshop later in the year or completing your business plan and need assistance contact Kate on 0457 520 457.

Have you got a business resilience plan?
Consider all potential threats to your livestock business and discuss ideas for risk mitigation with other primary producers at this one-day workshop presented by DPI, Rural Solutions Queensland and QRIDA.
While the event is free, registrations are required.

Start the process to create your own business resilience plan in Gin Gin, 25 February.

AgForce policy engagement and CoR roadshow — Quilpie
2025-02-25 17:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Bunginderry, Quilpie, Diamantina Development Road, Quilpie, Queensland, 4480, Australia

Churchill Fellowship information session
2025-02-25 18:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Online, Australia
People in the agriculture, horticulture and food production sectors are invited to consider applying for prestigious Churchill Fellowships.
Applications open 28 February 2025.
These are a unique chance to travel internationally, investigate global best practice, and apply it in your working life.
Each Fellowship involves funding for expenses for four to eight weeks of international travel. The amount of funding varies depending on the location and itinerary of approved travel.
Australian citizens and permanent residents from any industry, background or location are eligible to apply. (No academic qualification is necessary).
Fellowships are based on the legacy of Sir Winston Churchill – it’s about the freedom to explore, the wisdom of travel and open-mindedness. 2025 is the 60th year of the Trust.
People are invited to attend this information session hosted by former head of ABC Rural Leigh Radford.
Register for the information session here: https://www.churchilltrust.com.au/event/?id=EV000391
Applications close 1 May 2025.
For more information go to ChurchillTrust.com.au

AgForce policy engagement and CoR roadshow — Thargomindah
2025-02-26 07:00 - 09:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | 37 Dowling St, Thargomindah, 37 Dowling St, Thargomindah, Queensland, 4492, Australia

Improve your business with a working knowledge of Excel — Wondai
2025-02-26 08:45 - 14:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Wondai Diggers Club, 87 MacKenzie Street, Wondai, Queensland, 4605, Australia
Have you downloaded a spreadsheet and not been able to use it?
Do you struggle with dealing with endless data and information?
Burnett Catchment Care Association and AgConnect are running an Excel workshop in Wondai, Wednesday 26th February, 2025.
This workshop will step you through the basics of Microsoft Excel and help you keep on top of your office work.
The workshop will include practical grazing business spreadsheets that you can use at home.
Topics covered at the Wondai workshop
At the workshop, we will discuss:

getting familiar with Excel
creating new worksheets
understanding and creating basic formulas
linking worksheets
entering and copying data
creating a new spreadsheet from a template
using Excel Help.

COMPUTERS WILL BE PROVIDED but you are welcome to bring and use your own device.
Morning tea and lunch provided.
Limited seats
Bookings are essential. RSVP by 21 February – Click here to RSVP!

Livestock business resilience — Brian Pastures via Gayndah
2025-02-26 09:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Brian Pastures Research Station, 819 Brian Pastures Road, Gayndah, Qld, 4625, Australia
PLEASE NOTE THESE EVENTS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED AT THIS TIME DUE TO LOW RSVP’S.
If you are interested in attending a workshop later in the year or completing your business plan and need assistance contact Kate on 0457 520 457.

Have you got a business resilience plan?
Consider all potential threats to your livestock business and discuss ideas for risk mitigation with other primary producers at this one-day workshop presented by DPI, Rural Solutions Queensland and QRIDA.
While the event is free, registrations are required.

Start the process to create your own business resilience plan at Brian Pastures, Gayndah, 26 February.

Cattle Australia industry update and Breed Information Nucleus field day — Warraka Station via Wandoan
2025-02-26 09:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Warraka Station, Wandoan, 1749 Yeovil Road, Wandoan, Queensland, 4419, Australia
Cattle Australia invite you to attend their first Industry Update and Breed Information Nucleus field day, 26 February at Warraka Station, Wandoan.
Attendees will hear from:

Trent Radel, Cattle Australia representative
Dr David Johnston, AGBU, as he discusses genomic selection, how its worked for Brahman, Droughtmaster and Santa Gertrudis, and improving the accuracy of selection for your breeding objectives
Dr Kirsty Moore, AGBU, as she shares information about new traits being measured
Paul Williams, ABBA, when he explains trait variations within breeds
Dr Chris Parker, Cattle Australia CEO
Peter Mahoney, Gyranda Santa Gertrudis stud
Ashley Kirk, Rockley Brahman stud
Matthew Noakes, Progressive Livestock Marketing, and ABBA Vice President.

After lunch, Dr David Johnston will lead a session inspecting the results of the repronomics-bred steers and key results from Brian Pastures and Spyglass research facilities.
The event will conclude with a panel discussion and drinks.
While it’s free to attend, event organisers need you to register. Please contact Sara Cue to RSVP on 0400 059 945.

Click here to download the event program.

Future Proofing Your Family Grazing Business
2025-02-26 10:00 - 2025-02-27 14:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Townsville Yacht Club & Marina, 1 Plume Street, Townsville, Qld, 4810, Australia
Communication considerations for family businesses
Date: 26 and 27 February 2025
Location: Townsville Yacht Club
The Future Proofing Your Family Grazing Business workshop series is returning for its second session. Part 1 brought together graziers from across the region to help them prepare their family business for future changes and challenges.
Join Jill Rigney, The Right Mind at session 2 to find out:

How to separate business and family
Understanding family dynamics
How to run family meetings
Tips to be a more effective communicator

Registrations are now open.

Click here to view the full event flyer
