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A thorough understanding of how herbicides work assists agronomists and growers to maximise herbicide performance. When confronted with a range of weed problems and environmental conditions, the challenge is to optimise the results in the field. Knowing what weeds will be controlled from a herbicide application is the easy bit – it’s on the label. More challenging questions include: Why do herbicides perform or fail in some situations? Critical comments on the label. Why do they exist and how were…

This half-day workshop is supported by the Liebe Group and DPIRD and is designed to give growers the knowledge and skills to correctly identify summer weeds early and select the best herbicides and non-herbicide techniques to manage them while preparing for the 2019 cropping season.

Skills Impact is currently reviewing and updating the nationally accredited Training Package components so that training delivered across Australia meets the needs of the horticulture and nursery industries. This review will ensure the workforce will have the skills and knowledge that industry requires now and into the future. Registrations are now open to attend the Horticulture and Nursery industry consultation workshops across Australia. Ensure your state/territory’s industry perspective on training is captured and documented. Should you know anyone who would…

BusinessEDGE workshops have been run across Northern Australia since 2010 with over 500 participants completing the course so far. This course follows from that experience and has been modified to have specific relevance to southern Australia, while still retaining all the key financial and business principles. Each participant will receive a full set of background and course notes, a hard copy of the PowerPoint presentation used for teaching, and a USB drive with a suite of spreadsheet based decision support…

BusinessEDGE workshops have been run across northern Australia since 2010 with over 500 participants completing the course so far. This course follows from that experience and has been modified to have specific relevance to southern Australia, while still retaining all the key financial and business principles. Each participant will receive a full set of background and course notes, a hardcopy of the PowerPoint presentation used for teaching, and a USB drive with a suite of spreadsheet based decision support tools…

Business EDGE is a comprehensive two-day workshop for owners and managers of grazing enterprises. It’s specifically designed to improve financial literacy and business skills. Business EDGE workshops have been run across northern Australia since 2010 with over 500 participants completing the course so far. This course follows from that experience and has been modified to have specific relevance to southern Australia, while still retaining all the key financial and business principles. Each participant will receive a full set of background…

Skills Impact is currently reviewing and updating the nationally accredited Training Package components so that training delivered across Australia meets the needs of the horticulture and nursery industries. This review will ensure the workforce will have the skills and knowledge that industry requires now and into the future. Registrations are now open to attend the Horticulture and Nursery industry consultation workshops across Australia. Ensure your state/territory’s industry perspective on training is captured and documented. Should you know anyone who would…

A thorough understanding of how herbicides work assists agronomists and growers to maximise herbicide performance. When confronted with a range of weed problems and environmental conditions, the challenge is to optimise the results in the field. Knowing what weeds will be controlled from a herbicide application is the easy bit – it’s on the label. More challenging questions include: Why do herbicides perform or fail in some situations? Critical comments on the label. Why do they exist and how were…

Join AgForce North for a free practical, hands-on session on keeping your people safe and business out of trouble. A practical workshop to keep your people safe and your business out of trouble. Take the next steps for a safe business. Speakers: Helen Clanchy (Workplace Health and Safety Qld) Cam Cuthill (Polaris Australia) – Quad bikes, their use and safety Garry Nichols (Safety Advocate) – “A small lapse in concentration and you could end up seriously injured - or worse”

This half-day workshop is supported by L.I.F.T. and is designed to give growers the knowledge and skills to correctly identify summer weeds early and select the best herbicides and non-herbicide techniques to manage them while preparing for the 2019 cropping season.

Burnett Mary Regional Group invites you to a mapping workshop. Learn how to: draw fencelines, add water points, measure paddock sizes, find out differences in elevation and more. Use Qld Globe to access layers on: vegetation management, regional ecosystems, flora trigger areas, land types, soil sites and SmartMaps.

This evening workshop is designed to give growers the knowledge and skills to correctly identify summer weeds early and select the best herbicides and non-herbicide techniques to manage them while preparing for the 2019 cropping season. Topics covered: better spray application in summer. The new regulations on the use of 2,4-D and how it affects summer spraying. How to get the best control and stay within the regulations. weed identification with special reference to locally important weeds – a mix of theory…

Join AgForce North for a free practical, hands-on session on keeping your people safe and business out of trouble. A practical workshop to keep your people safe and your business out of trouble. Take the next steps for a safe business. Speakers: Helen Clanchy (Workplace Health and Safety Qld) Cam Cuthill (Polaris Australia) – Quad bikes, their use and safety Garry Nichols (Safety Advocate) – “A small lapse in concentration and you could end up seriously injured - or worse”

Come and attend the workshop to stay informed with the latest developments in workplace relations and stay on top of your obligations as employers. Gracia Kusuma, NSW Farmers' Workplace Relations Director will give an update on: Recent changes in agriculture related awards Regular casual employment Record Keeping Farm Safety Initiatives Bring any employment related question or issues that you may have to the workshop and we will be more than happy to address them. A light lunch will be provided…

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.

About The Workshop Dr Mike Allen from Michigan State University USA will present on the benefits of Maize Silage in the feed ration in terms of Animal health effects and Feed Quality, Animal Nutritionists from Feedworks Hugh Archibald & Ian Sawyer will present on the Australian dairy diet and why it should include Maize Silage and Jason Scott from Pioneer Seeds will present on growing Maize silage to get maximum benefits from it. DISCOUNT COUPON For any Silage feed tests…

South East Local Land Services is running a series of workshops across the region for land managers interested in pasture legumes. The workshops will deliver information and hands on learning that will include: the role of legumes in pasture systems legume nodulation influence of soil pH and other soil characteristics on nodulation how to identify if your nodules are fit and healthy how to improve nodulation and nitrogen fixation. Lunch & morning tea is provided. This activity is delivered through…

Stepping Back or leaving the industry? Have a plan to transition or exit the industry smoothly and on your own terms.  

Livestock Advisor Updates are regionally relevant, one-day technical workshops held in northern, southern and western Australia. The workshops provide opportunities for livestock advisors to: learn about the latest red meat R&D gain skills, tools and knowledge to increase your offering to clients network with your peers. The program for the workshop is being tailored to the needs of advisors working with producers in Western Australia. The Livestock Advisor Updates program aims to support the entry of less experienced/new industry participants…

Stepping Back or leaving the industry? Have a plan to transition or exit the industry smoothly and on your own terms.

A thorough understanding of how herbicides work assists agronomists and growers to maximise herbicide performance. When confronted with a range of weed problems and environmental conditions, the challenge is to optimise the results in the field. Knowing what weeds will be controlled from a herbicide application is the easy bit – it’s on the label. More challenging questions include: Why do herbicides perform or fail in some situations? Critical comments on the label. Why do they exist and how were…

The Young Farmer Business Program is pleased to present 'Getting Started - Business Ready' workshop in Tamworth on 31 Ocotober 2019 This FREE workshop will teach young farmers and growers about getting set up in business.

Recycle right!  Every can, piece of paper, cardboard box, plastic container and glass bottle we put in our yellow lid wheelie bin makes a difference.  Bring the whole family along to this interactive workshop.  You’ll build a recycle city from recyclable items, take up the ‘sort it’ recycling bin challenge and become official Recycling Heroes!  Plus take home useful goodies and practical household tips to help you live more sustainably!

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.

A thorough understanding of how herbicides work assists agronomists and growers to maximise herbicide performance. When confronted with a range of weed problems and environmental conditions, the challenge is to optimise the results in the field. Knowing what weeds will be controlled from a herbicide application is the easy bit – it’s on the label. More challenging questions include: Why do herbicides perform or fail in some situations? Critical comments on the label. Why do they exist and how were…

Free one-day AgForce computer mapping workshop supported by the DAF Grazing Futures program. An opportunity to work on mapping your own property.

Free one-day AgForce computer mapping workshop supported by the DAF Grazing Futures program. An opportunity to work on mapping your own property.  

Potential productivity and profitability is driven by a flock’s genetic basis. This is determined by an owners breeding objective, ram selection and flock classing procedure. Chris Bowman will be guiding participants through a half day practical session targeted at improving the profitability of sheep enterprises with visual and objective classing techniques, and how the latest technology can be used to help make on farm decisions. The aim of this workshop is to provide basic information for producers to develop a…