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November 2019
AgForce SW & NAB Agribusiness Melbourne Cup Day – Charleville
Enjoy refreshments, sweeps & some great prizes on the day.
Find out more »Farm Business Fundamentals – Ellinbank
Over 2 days a week apart this program provides participants with the skills and knowledge to set up and use good record keeping systems for farm financial and physical information, prepare an annual farm budget and create a balance sheet for their business. It will introduce Dairy Australias Standard Chart of Accounts, Dairy Farm Business Analysis fact sheets and the Dairy Cash Budgeting Tool.
Find out more »Practical Cattle Nutritional Management Workshop – Cave Creek Via Mataranka, NT
The Practical cattle nutritional management workshop being held at Cave Creek Station near Mataranka, will be an ideal opportunity to train up staff prior to the start of the next season. Suited for all station staff through to head stockman level, everyone is welcome at this workshop. Topics being presented at the event include: Rumen function and digestion Nutrients cattle require and their function Water quality Plant groups and their nutritional value Assessing pasture quality and diet quality Assessing hay and feed…
Find out more »Red Meat 2019 And Meat & Livestock Australia AGM – Tamworth
Red Meat is a flagship event for Australia’s red meat industry. It is open to all local and interstate producers and industry stakeholders, with a bumper program to showcase Australian beef, lamb and goatmeat and the very best of Tamworth. The program includes producer tours, the latest innovation and marketing insights, trade show and technology demonstrations, a business breakfast, unrivalled networking opportunities and the MLA Annual General Meeting.
Find out more »Phosphorus Management In Central Queensland – Gin Gin
The Phosphorus management in Central Queensland workshop will help you to manage phosphorus nutrition on your property by developing a management strategy. Topics covered in the workshop include: Identifying phosphorus deficient country Testing for deficiencies in cattle Phosphorus deficiency in breeders and growing steers Supplementing phosphorus in the most economical way The Phosphorus team: Rob Dixon, University of Queensland, is a ruminant nutritionist with many years of experience in northern productions systems, including the effects of phosphorus nutrition in breeders. Mick Sullivan, Beef Extension…
Find out more »Vertebrate Pesticide Training (Yass)
The training will cover: legislation and legal obligations baiting techniques toxicity storage transport how to reduce non-target exposure. The training course fee is $33.00. Upon successful completion your accreditation will be valid for five years.
Find out more »Regional Network Group Kyabram
Regional network group meetings are an opportunity for people involved in the dairy industry to discuss what the short and long term issues theyre facing. The issues raised at these meetings are then discussed at our Regional Extension and Education Committee to assist Murray dairy and other key stakeholders in providing support through different extension and educational activities
Find out more »Phosphorus Management In Central Queensland – Calliope
The Phosphorus management in Central Queensland workshop will help you to manage phosphorus nutrition on your property by developing a management strategy. Topics covered in the workshop include: Identifying phosphorus deficient country Testing for deficiencies in cattle Phosphorus deficiency in breeders and growing steers Supplementing phosphorus in the most economical way The Phosphorus team: Rob Dixon, University of Queensland, is a ruminant nutritionist with many years of experience in northern productions systems, including the effects of phosphorus nutrition in breeders. Mick Sullivan, Beef Extension…
Find out more »Turf SIAP Meeting – Sydney
The Turf Strategic Investment Advisory Panel meeting will be held in Sydney on 19 November 2019. The purpose of this meeting is to provide strategic advice on the investment of levy funds.
Find out more »Profitable Decision Making – Torrens Creek
Join Department of Agriculture and Fisheries agricultural economists Vivian, Tim and Daisy to help you take the guess work out of your decision making and learn how to test the options available to your business to improve profitability. What you will get out of this workshop: Practical examples of how to test management options and how to get these answers for yourself When to sell and when to feed Optimum herd productivity Cost versus benefit analysis
Find out more »RCS KIT Field Day ‘McDonalds’ Thangool
RCS Facilitator James Barnet and hosts Brett and Pip Krafft invite you along to ‘McDonalds’ for a KIT day. KIT Field days are an opportunity for like-minded people to gather on a property to discuss topics relevant to that region and see firsthand how RCS principles are being applied in similar land types and production systems. Discussion Topics include: How to achieve herd impact with minimal cost How to restart the system coming out of a dry period with no…
Find out more »RCS KIT Field Day – Thangool QLD
KIT Field days are an opportunity for like-minded people to gather on a property to discuss topics relevant to that region and see firsthand how RCS principles are being applied in similar land types and production systems. We encourage you to invite neighbours, staff, family and friends as everyone is welcome. Discussion Topics How to achieve herd impact with minimal cost How to restart the system coming out of a dry period with no feed Cost/price squeeze: relating the three secrets…
Find out more »Share Farming And Leasing Workshop – Alvie
Meet Clint Theodore and Brooke Lane, winners of the 2018 Share Farmers of the Year award at the Great South West Dairy Awards. Consultant John Mulvany will take a look at their progression through the industry, and what it has taken to get where they are. Will also discuss where to next for the young couple.
Find out more »DairySA Ladies Lunch (South East region) OB Flat (nr Mt Gambier)
DairySA Ladies Lunch - a perfect opportunity to enjoy a delicious two course lunch and a drink, unwind amongst dairy community friends and colleagues, and share stories and experiences. Grab your group of friends and colleagues and register now for a great day out. $25 dairyfarmers and farm employees, $60 Service Providers and other industry members.
Find out more »Tablelands Electrical Safety – Potential Partners Brief (Atherton)
The Electrical Safety Office and Workplace Health and Safety Queensland would like to work with motivated partners to help the Tablelands community improve their electrical safety. Partners may include community groups, farming and industry groups, retailers, employers, safety champions, electricians, electrical retailers, schools, volunteers, unions, emergency services, government departments and anyone else who is motivated to participate. This briefing session will discuss the reasons for the project, what we’d like to achieve, options for how it could be delivered and…
Find out more »Rehabilitating Semi-Evergreen Vine Thicket At Mt Etna Caves NP With OGRES (Old Guys Restoring Ecosystems) – Rockhampton
Local volunteer group OGRES have been busy restoring endangered semi-evergreen vine thicket (SEVT) at Mount Etna National Park. With this project, and more than 20 years of experience planting local native species in CQ, under their belt, Steve Elson and John McCabe want to share their knowledge. Come along to this free workshop and learn practical rehabilitation strategies for SEVT in central Queensland. Learn: History of the site and rehabilitation approaches Site specific species selection Planting methodology Post-planting maintenance Fire…
Find out more »Regional Network Group Finley
Regional network group meetings are an opportunity for people involved in the dairy industry to discuss what the short and long term issues theyre facing.
Find out more »The Grazing for Profit™ School – Townsville
The GrazingforProfit™ School is Australia’s longest running business school for the grazing industry. With over 5,500 graduates it is also the most attended management school conducted in rural Australia. The school provides a holistic insight into the many factors that affect your business including the impact of climate variability and market fluctuations and ways of taking control of your business by working in-sync with your resources. The program deals with each concept independently as well as integrating them to ensure the most…
Find out more »Phosphorus Management In Central Queensland – Rockhampton
The Phosphorus management in Central Queensland workshop will help you to manage phosphorus nutrition on your property by developing a management strategy. Topics covered in the workshop include: Identifying phosphorus deficient country Testing for deficiencies in cattle Phosphorus deficiency in breeders and growing steers Supplementing phosphorus in the most economical way
Find out more »Somerset Embracing Digital Innovation In The Agriculture Sector Workshop – Kilcoy
Embracing Digital Innovation in the Agricultural Sector is a two-day workshop designed to provide Queensland farmers/workers in the agriculture sector with the knowledge and confidence to implement agtech solutions to increase efficiency and productivity. Technology today - Think big, start small This session takes a look at the broad industry trends and challenges, macro (industry) and micro (individuals) benefits and opportunities of Smart Farming and digital transformation. Embracing technology has the potential to increase competitiveness and sustainability in their productions…
Find out more »Profitable Decision Making – Spyglass Station Via Charters Towers
Join Department of Agriculture and Fisheries agricultural economists Vivian, Tim and Daisy to help you take the guess work out of your decision making and learn how to test the options available to your business to improve profitability. What you will get out of this workshop: Practical examples of how to test management options and how to get these answers for yourself When to sell and when to feed Optimum herd productivity Cost versus benefit analysis
Find out more »Fodder Shrub Drought Feeding Workshop (Purlewaugh Hall)
Thinking of supplementary feed options for your stock during the ongoing drought? Do shrubs on property help or hinder your feeding ration as an additional supplementary feed? Topics covered Central West drought tolerant forage species and their nutritional value Forage shrubs supplementary feeding and diet selection Benefits and limitations of shrubs for animal feeds eg. toxicities, management principles, alignment to animal feeding needs
Find out more »FPFP – MID: OFD 5 Managing Summer (Warragul)
Managing Summer Learning Outcomes: Manage grazing residuals to optimize persistence and autumn re-growth Ensure that planned rations for summer meet cow requirements in the most cost effective way.
Find out more »Blayney Farmer Group
Blayney farmer peer learning group meeting Learn about what local research is happening in your backyard and how you can speed up adoption of new technologies. A Local Land Services District Vet will also be talking about preventative management options for early weaning of livestock. The first 15 bookings will receive one free NIR feed test per business. The farmer peer learning groups are designed to enhance adoption of new and old innovation that help farmers prepare and manage market…
Find out more »Early Weaning Workshop – Uralla
With continued dry times predicted, early weaning is a management option that needs to be considered to improve the fat score, cows for joining or sale. Join Northern Tablelands Local Land Services to discuss some practical tips and benefits of adding early weaning to this year's management practices. Breakfast will be provided. Please RSVP to Northern Tablelands Local Land Services Livestock Officers, Tahnee Manton on 0438 600 473 or Max Newsome on 0427 007 190.
Find out more »Employment Basics Kyabram
An introduction to employing people correctly in the dairy industry. How to apply key learnings to individual dairy farm businesses to ensure that the workforce is managed successfully and reducing risk to the business by being compliant.
Find out more »Dubbo Drought Smoko
Primary producers are invited to come along to chat with our District Vet Sarah Maher to discuss any animal health or feeding questions. Events will be informal and a chance to speak with other producers and share ideas and experiences.
Find out more »Vertebrate Pesticide And Canid Pest Ejector Training (Berry)
The VPT and CPE training will run back to back and will cover: legislation and legal obligations baiting techniques toxicity storage transport how to reduce non-target exposure.
Find out more »Phosphorus Management In Central Queensland – Marlborough
The Phosphorus management in Central Queensland workshop will help you to manage phosphorus nutrition on your property by developing a management strategy. Topics covered in the workshop include: Identifying phosphorus deficient country Testing for deficiencies in cattle Phosphorus deficiency in breeders and growing steers Supplementing phosphorus in the most economical way The Phosphorus team: Rob Dixon, University of Queensland, is a ruminant nutritionist with many years of experience in northern productions systems, including the effects of phosphorus nutrition in breeders. Mick Sullivan, Beef Extension…
Find out more »Profitable Decision Making – Bowen
Join Department of Agriculture and Fisheries agricultural economists Vivian, Tim and Daisy to help you take the guess work out of your decision making and learn how to test the options available to your business to improve profitability. What you will get out of this workshop: Practical examples of how to test management options and how to get these answers for yourself When to sell and when to feed Optimum herd productivity Cost versus benefit analysis
Find out more »Western Dairy Springfield Day & AGM & ADF Roadshow – Busselton
Spring Forum and AGM taking place at the Undalup Room in Busselton, on Thursday November 21st 2019 Please see the flyer for full details.
Find out more »Fodder Shrub Drought Feeding Workshop (Kiacatoo Hall)
Thinking of supplementary feed options for your stock during the ongoing drought? Do shrubs on your property help or hinder your feeding ration as an additional supplementary feed? Topics covered Central West drought tolerant forage species and their nutritional value Forage shrubs supplementary feeding and diet selection Benefits and limitations of shrubs for animal feeds eg. toxicities, management principles, alignment to animal feeding needs
Find out more »FPFP – WG: OFD 5 Managing Summer
Managing Summer Learning Outcomes: Manage grazing residuals to optimize persistence and autumn re-growth Ensure that planned rations for summer meet cow requirements in the most cost effective way.
Find out more »National Agriculture Day – Oatlands
Lets celebrate all things farming with this community event proudly brought to you by WFI, TFGA & Rural Bank! Each Australian Farmer provide 200 Australians and about 400 people around the globe with food and fibre, so to celebrate we are having a BBQ lunch with guest speaker David Skipper from TAP AgriCo.
Find out more »Early Weaning Workshop – Guyra
With continued dry times predicted, early weaning is a management option that needs to be considered to improve the fat score of your cows for joining or sale. Join Northern Tablelands Local Land Services to discuss some practical tips and benefits of adding early weaning to this year's management practices. Refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP to Northern Tablelands Local Land Services Livestock Officers, Tahnee Manton on 0438 600 473 or Max Newsome on 0427 007 190.
Find out more »Microbats In Mulgoa – Twilight Walk And Talk
Did you know? Eleven microbat species, four of which are threatened species, have been recorded in Mulgoa Australian microbats mostly feast on insects (not blood!) including pest species such as mosquitoes Microbats find their way through the dark using “echolocation”
Find out more »Early Weaning Workshop – Tenterfield
With continued dry times predicted, early weaning is a management option that needs to be considered to improve the fat score, cows for joining or sale. Join Northern Tablelands Local Land Services to discuss some practical tips and benefits of adding early weaning to this year's management practices. Breakfast will be provided. Please RSVP to Northern Tablelands Local Land Services Livestock Officers, Tahnee Manton on 0438 600 473 or Max Newsome on 0427 007 190.
Find out more »Phosphorus Management In Central Queensland – Sarina
The Phosphorus management in Central Queensland workshop will help you to manage phosphorus nutrition on your property by developing a management strategy. Topics covered in the workshop include: Identifying phosphorus deficient country Testing for deficiencies in cattle Phosphorus deficiency in breeders and growing steers Supplementing phosphorus in the most economical way The Phosphorus team: Rob Dixon, University of Queensland, is a ruminant nutritionist with many years of experience in northern productions systems, including the effects of phosphorus nutrition in breeders. Mick Sullivan, Beef Extension…
Find out more »Vertebrate Pesticide And Canid Pest Ejector Training (Sutton Forest)
The VPT training will start at and the CPE training will follow at 12:30pm and will cover: legislation and legal obligations baiting techniques toxicity storage transport how to reduce non-target exposure.
Find out more »Native Grasslands Field Day – Oberon
Join for a native grasslands field day to learn more about this valuable resource. We will cover a number of topics including: Understanding your native grasslands Recognition of native plant species Ecosystem services Legislation around native grasslands and communities Resources available Morning tea and lunch will be provided and the morning will also include a visit to the Campbells TSR for a practical demonstration.
Find out more »FPFP – SG: OFD 5 Managing Summer (Victoria)
Managing Summer Learning Outcomes: Manage grazing residuals to optimize persistence and autumn re-growth Ensure that planned rations for summer meet cow requirements in the most cost effective way.
Find out more »SEQ Members Update & ‘A Climate For Change’ Forum – Dalby
Guest MC & popular ABC Radio presenter Craig Zonca will be joined by AgForce President, Georgie Somerset & a range of guest speakers including: Brent Finlay | Future Drought Fund Consultative Committee Chairman How To Maximise Benefits For Primary Producers Northern Australia Climate Program Spokesperson New Tools and Technology in Climate Decision Making Tim Neale | Managing Director Data Farming New Tools And Technology in Agronomy Regional President, Caroline Harris and the SEQ Regional Council invite you to join them…
Find out more »Bardoo Charolais 2019 On Property Bull Sale – Elgin
7th Annual On Property Bull Sale will be held on Friday 22nd November at 1pm at New Yards at 130 Bell Road, Elgin WA Offering 30 grass fed Bulls
Find out more »RCS KIT Field Day – Glenlovely
KIT Field days are an opportunity for like-minded people to gather on a property to discuss topics relevant to that region and see firsthand how RCS principles are being applied in similar land types and production systems. Topics include: Regenerating degraded country – Inputs and methods to trial Recovering from droughts/dry periods in an erratic climate Managing timber and regrowth Property development – Fencing and water design
Find out more »Australasian Plant Pathology Society Conference – Melbourne
The Australian Plant Pathology Society (APPS) is hosting its 22nd Biennial Conference to be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) from 25-28 November 2019. This conference will be the climax of the APPS 50th birthday celebrations with the themes of 'strong foundations, future innovations'. The event will include scientific presentations by local and international speakers, supported by engaging field tours and workshops which will allow conference participants to experience plant pathology up close and visit key agricultural…
Find out more »Climate Workshop – Coen
The Northern Australia Climate Program, funded by Meat & Livestock Australia, the Queensland government, and the University of Southern Queensland invite you to come along to their half day workshop at Coen where the key messages will include: The latest developments in seasonal climate forecasting and how they apply to our region GrazingFutures / E-Beef presentation on management strategies for your region How these strategies can utilise climate information for improved outcomes Find, use and assess relevant climate tools such…
Find out more »Australian Society of Scientist Plant Conference – Bundoora
ASPS 2019 to be held 26-29th November 2019 is an event not to be missed! It will bring together plant scientists from across Australia and will be held at AgriBio, La Trobe University, Melbourne.
Find out more »Feeding Phosphorus – Aramac
The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries would like to invite you to the Feeding Phosphorus workshop being held at Aramac. Come away from the workshop with answers to the following questions: Are all my land types P deficient? Am I feeding my breeders enough P? Is there a better way to feed P than what I do now? Please provide your lot on plan numbers to have a land type map produced which identifies P deficient soils. For further information, contact Byrony…
Find out more »Climate Workshop – Cooktown
The Northern Australia Climate Program, funded by Meat & Livestock Australia, the Queensland government, and the University of Southern Queensland invite you to come along to their half day workshop at Cooktown where the key messages will include: The latest developments in seasonal climate forecasting and how they apply to our region GrazingFutures / E-Beef presentation on management strategies for your region How these strategies can utilise climate information for improved outcomes Find, use and assess relevant climate tools such…
Find out more »Northern Downs Spray Forum And Optical Sprayer Demonstration – Tuckerang
Interested growers from the grains, horticulture and cotton industries are invited to attend the Northern Downs Spray Forum and Optical Sprayer Demonstration. Initiated by the local community, the program has been developed by ICAN to give participants an understanding of why safe spray practices are so important, while also explaining how practical solutions can be implemented on-farm to improve the efficacy of weed control. To understand the 'why' question, James Hunt from Australian Choice Exports will discuss his personal experiences…
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