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Business EDGE- Broome
2024-02-21 08:00 - 2024-02-22 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Broome, Broome, WA, 6725, Australia
Business EDGE- Broome
Get your head around more of the ‘business side’ of your business…
Date: 21-22 February 2024
Time: 8.30am to 5.00pm both days
Venue: Broome, WA
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 (24 January 2023). 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

Ag Succession and Future Proofing Forum - Emerald
2024-02-20 09:00 - 16:00 | Emerald Town Hall, Egerton Street, Emerald, Qld, 4720, Australia
Join the TNQ Drought Hub and Fitzroy Basin Association for an Ag Succession and Future Proofing Forum where you will hear about:

practical solutions and strategic advice on how to manage your own unique succession journey with succession expert Scott Patterson, Alternate Strategies
mental health and drought support available for producers with Sam Van Damme, Rural Flying Doctors Service
accessing QRIDA grants and loans and support available with Bradley Whittington, QRIDA
whole of business sustainability with Hannah Mrowka, Rural Financial Counselling Service
plus updates from Fiztroy Basin Association and TNQ Drought Hub

Scott is available for one-on-one succession appointments to help producers go through the considerations, complexities and available assistance around succession planning.

Catering at the Forum is supplied, please advise of any dietary requirements when RSVPing.
RSVP/BOOK APPOINTMENT by Wednesday 14 February to Vicki Horstman, Drought Resilience Coordinator, Fitzroy Basin Association, 0419 160 537 Vicki.Horstman@fba.org.au .

Nutrition EDGE Longreach, QLD
2024-02-19 08:30 - 2024-02-21 17:00 | Longreach, 12 Swan Street, Longreach, Queensland, 4730, Australia
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.
Attending this workshop will help you to:

better understand the nutritional requirements of your cattle and sheep
estimate the feed value of pasture and animal production
know what supplements to feed
understand a feed label
save money on supplementary and drought feeding
make better management decisions for a range of seasonal conditions.

Location: Longreach, 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 19th 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 Longreach Event Flyer

Carbon EDGE pilot Roma, QLD
2024-02-15 09:00 - 2024-02-16 17:00 | Queensland
Carbon EDGE pilot
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: Rhonda Toms-Morgan (ConnectAg) and John McLaughlin.
Location: Roma, QLD
Cost:
Producer price: $275
Service provider price: $824
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.

You will learn through group-based activities and tools, applying new information to your own context with snapshot the support of an expert deliverer. Every workshop will include case studies and examples for participants to learn from.
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 will help participants move into a planning and action phase, identifying practices and technologies that could be incorporated into their business to benefit their bottom line and the environment. It is also suitable for advisors and other service providers looking to enhance their understanding of the current operating environment.
Pre-workshop preparation
The design of the Carbon EDGE workshops recognises that everyone will be at a different starting point when it comes to carbon. However, it is highly recommended that participants complete pre-work before attending to get the best out of the program. This includes the eLearning modules available on MLA’s Toolbox and a carbon account. Your workshop deliverer will be in touch to guide you through this process.
You can register for this event here.

Regenerative Pasture Management Field Walk - Tuchekoi
2024-02-15 07:30 - 13:30 | Tim & Kerry Murray, 1049 Kenilworth - Skyring Creek Rd, Tuchekoi, QLD, Australia
Join us in Tuchekoi for a regenerative pasture field walk!
Don’t forget to RSVP to secure your spot and food! To RVSP please contact: admin@mrccc.org.au or 5482 4766
See details below:

Preparing Yourself For Succession - Beef 2024 Next Gen Webinar
2024-02-07 18:30 - 19:30 | Online webinar, Australia
Join the Beef Australia Next Gen Committee on February 7th 2024, to take part in the second webinar of the new webinar series in the lead up to Beef2024.
Hosted by committee members Georgia Dale and Jordan Watson, and joined by special guests Ben Law, Jeremy Hutchings and Ruth Corrigan, this one hour webinar will provide attendees with an understanding on important professional business practices and concepts of financial awareness preparing you to take the reins to reach succession in business and your career.
Don’t forget to register to receive the link to the webinar!

GAB Watertight Webinar
2024-02-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-02-06 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-02-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Online webinar, Australia
Join us to find out what you must do to make free flowing bores watertight.

At almost 1.7 million square kilometres, the Great Artesian Basin (GAB) covers over one fifth of the Australian continent and contains several connected geological basins. Each year, around 150,000ML of water from the basin is taken for livestock and domestic purposes, but 64% of this is lost through evaporation and seepage in open-air drains. Water loss from uncapped bores and uncontrolled water flows have resulted in reduced pressure and significant environmental challenges, however this pressure loss is being recovered thanks to capping and piping works so far and some springs are beginning to flow again.

The Queensland Government, with support from the Australian Government, has established a project which is being delivered by Natural Resource Management (NRM) groups. Desert Channels Queensland (DCQ) is leading this project with support from other NRM groups in Queensland. The project aims to provide information to landholders and licence holders alike of the requirements for uncontrolled “free flowing” bores to become watertight.

Webinars are being held to provide more information and provide a unique opportunity for landholders to learn more about the watertight requirements and options for accessing water.

Please contact the Desert Channels Queensland office on 07 46580600 to find out more information.

Nutrition EDGE - Longreach
2024-02-06 08:30 - 2024-02-08 17:00 | Queensland
Nutrition EDGE is a three-day workshop and practical session covering all aspects of animal nutrition.

**Please note the date for this workshop has changed from 7-9 February to 6-8th February and is now fully booked.
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.
Longreach, QLD (plus paddock exercise)
6-8 February 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

Register now for Nutrition EDGE. This course is now fully booked.
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.

KLR Marketing School - Roma
2024-02-06 - 2024-02-08 | Queensland
KLR Marketing School – Roma
At the 2 day school you will:

Discover

What determines which animals are overpriced or underpriced
How to act on this knowledge
What really drives markets
The key to breeding profitably
That profit can be made in a falling market.

Understand

That no one really knows which direction the market will take or when
If you are a breeder you are a trader
Your cost of carry has a direct effect on market values
Your most important asset is the grass you grow and the most important decision you will make is how well you sell it
Livestock values are one thing, the value of your grass is another. The interrelationship between the two is what represents the true market value.

Be Able To

Calculate whether animals are overpriced or underpriced
Balance your Grass, Money and Livestock
Protect your equity
Determine the true value of your grass
Calculate your Cost of Carry and its crucial effect on your marketing decision
You will go home with knowledge and tools to make a profit and have cash-flow throughout the whole market cycle.

Knowledge

To know how to calculate your Cost of Carry for each livestock enterprise.
To know which overpriced animals to sell and which underpriced animals to keep.
To be able to determine the true value of your grass.
To market your animals profitably.

Your Investment for the 2 ½ Days

First Person : $1980 inc GST
2nd Person : $1485 inc GST

Repeat : $825 (inc GST) per person

Breeding EDGE- Cloncurry
2024-02-05 08:00 - 2024-02-07 17:00 | Cloncurry, Cloncurry, Queensland, 4824, Australia
Breeding EDGE is a three-day workshop designed to assist producers improve and refine their breeder herd management and genetic improvement plans.
Date: 5-7 February 2024
Venue: Cloncurry, Qld
Time: 8.00am – 5.00pm all days
Presenters: Felicity Hamlyn-Hill (Beef Enterprise Advisory Services), Tim Emery (Qld Department Agriculture & Fisheries) and ACV accredited vet Dr Trevor Smith (North Australian Veterinary Group).
Cost: $1,950 + GST / 1st person from one business; $1,650 + GST / 2nd and 3rd person from same business (producers only).
Cost includes comprehensive set of Workshop Notes, Workbook, electronic files, other materials and catering.
EVENT FLYER
REGISTER via: Felicity Hamlyn-Hill (Beef Enterprise Advisory Services), M: 0428 113 732 or E: felicityhamlyn-hill@bigpond.com.

Business EDGE - Biloela
2024-01-23 08:30 - 2024-01-24 17:00 | Biloela, Biloela, Qld, 4715, Australia
Business EDGE – Biloela
Get your head around more of the ‘business side’ of your business…
Date: 23-24 January 2024
Time: 8.30am to 5.00pm both days
Venue: Biloela, 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 (9 May 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

QRIDA Information Session, Cyclone Jasper - Mareeba
2024-01-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Mareeba Leagues Club, Doyle Street, Mareeba, Queensland, 4880, Australia
Are you a primary producer in Mareeba Shire Council looking for financial support following Ex Tropical Cyclone Jasper.
Join a two-hour session for information on the Extraordinary Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants and Disaster Assistance Loans.
The sessions will be delivered by Sam Spina, QRIDA’s Regional Area Manager.

Breeding EDGE - Mackay
2024-01-13 08:00 - 2024-01-14 17:00 | Mackay, Mackay, Qld, 4740, Australia
Mackay Breeding EDGE is a three-day workshop designed to help in improving and refining you beef breeder herd management plans.
Location: Mackay, Qld
When: 13-14 January 2024
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.
Mick Sullivan – Department of Agriculture & Fisheries
Roxanne Morgan – Department of Agriculture & Fisheries
Dr Ben Brightman – ACV & BULLCHECK accredited vet, Valley Vet Surgery
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)
identifying “not so obvious” bull faults that impact reproduction
reproductive diseases and diseases impacting reproduction
breeder herd management plans
genetic principles and selection tools
selection and selection criteria for traits important to you
breeds and breeding systems.

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

23rd Australasian Weeds Conference - Sponsorship Opportunity & Abstracts Now Open!
2024-01-01 08:00 - 2024-02-22 17:00 | Queensland
Sponsorship Opportunities Now Available!
Sponsorship opportunities for the 23rd Australasian Weeds Conference are now available. Get in quick to secure a sponsorship package suited to your organisation for AWC 2024, both exclusive and non-exclusive packages are on offer.
Our diverse packages offer sponsors and exhibitors a golden chance to connect with both seasoned and budding weed management enthusiasts. Use this opportunity to elevate your organisations visibility and network effectively in this community across Australia and internationally.
We encourage you to view the available packages and the Sponsorship Prospectus on our website. If you have questions or wish to discuss tailored packages please contact Caitlin or phone (07) 3876 4988.

Call For Abstracts Now Open!
AWC 2024 will be a collaborative and inspiring environment that you can present your research findings, connect and collaborate with industry peers throughout Australia and internationally. We don’t want you to miss out on the opportunity!
We encourage you to use the four themes (Weeds of Cropping, Weeds of Pasture, Weeds of Natural Areas or Weeds of Public Amenity) to inspire your abstract, all ideas relating to weed management are welcome!
To submit your abstract and find detailed information on guidelines and submission requirements, please visit our website australasianweedsconference.com.au, or click the button below. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Cherono or phone (07) 3876 4988.
We look forward to receiving your submissions!
Word limit: 300 words
Abstract Submissions Close: 22 February 2024
Learn more about the Abstract Submission requirements and how to submit an Abstract here.

Breeding EDGE — Murgon
2026-09-01 09:02 | Queensland
Looking to get more out of your breeder operation? MLA’s Breeding EDGE workshop has all your questions covered plus more!
Breeding EDGE is a 3-day workshop designed to help improve and refine your beef breeder herd management plans. Hear from industry experts on genetics, reproduction and technologies to help achieve your desired production targets.
Location: Murgon
When: 21-23 July 2026

$1,950* + GST / 1st person from one business.
$1,650* + GST / 2nd and 3rd person from same business (primary producers only).

* As part of the Building Resilience in the Southern Burnett Catchment project, BCCA is offering a $300 reimbursement for primary producers of the South Burnett catchment to attend the workshop.
Cost includes a comprehensive set of workshop notes, workbook, electronic files, other materials and catering.

Presenters:

Tim Emery & Jane Evans – Department of Primary Industries
Désirée Jackson – Désirée Jackson Livestock Management
BULLCHECK™ Accredited Vet

Topics covered
During the Breeding EDGE workshop at Murgon, you will learn about:

identifying current herd performance – what measures matter most
reproduction and reproduction loss
managing breeders and herd management plans
bull fertility and management
genetic improvement of your herd (including breeding objectives) and selection tools
selection and selection criteria for traits important to you
breeds and breeding systems.

By attending the workshop, you will be able to:

identify where your current breeder herd management program can be improved to reduce reproductive loss
measure reproductive performance more accurately
identify strategies to improve bull selection, retention, management and performance
develop, or refine, a practical and achievable management plan for your breeding herd that will lead to higher productivity.

Registration
Registrations close 14th July.
To register contact: Tim Emery, DPI Roma M: 0408 707 155 or E: timothy.emery@dpi.qld.gov.au
Click here to see the full event flyer.

More information
Breeding EDGE – FutureBeef →
Breeding EDGE | Meat & Livestock Australia →
