Mareeba Wetlands Fire Field Day Get hands-on with practical fire management strategies with Leasie Felderholf and Mick Blackman. Join us in Biboohra for a practical field day with Leasie Felderholf and Mick Blackman to learn about: Fuel loads Managing the tree/grass balance Promoting perennial grasses over annual grasses Fire characteristics of different plant species Fuel […]

AFI 2023 Mid-Year Conference and Dinner A mountain of work has been invested into improving the sustainability of Australian agriculture and communicating this to the wider community. From industry frameworks, commodity certification, Government pledges and local initiatives, a wide array of sustainability activities are being undertaken in the sector. However, the next step in the […]

Looking to get started in soil carbon farming, but don’t know where to begin? Join us for the Soil Carbon Workshop in Emerald, Queensland on 6 June 2023. Our expert panel at RCS and CarbonLink discuss the benefits, processes, risks, and regulations every producer should know. This event is proudly supported by CBA. During this one-day program; learn what soil organic […]

Fire Management Plans protect lives and livelihoods. It is important that CQ land managers review and update their fire management plans. During these two-part workshops you will develop a customised property plan, get the latest localised information and gain confidence in preventing and preparing for bushfires. Come along to learn... How to reduce bushfire threats […]

Earth & Country Join us at Ringers Rest in Mareeba for a free community day focused on culture and environment!   Mark it in your calendar, because the upcoming ‘Earth & Country’ event at Ringers Rest is not one to be missed! Celebrating local Indigenous culture, leadership and land management, Earth & Country will be a […]

Fire Management Plans protect lives and livelihoods. It is important that CQ land managers review and update their fire management plans. During these two-part workshops you will develop a customised property plan, get the latest localised information and gain confidence in preventing and preparing for bushfires. Come along to learn... How to reduce bushfire threats […]

AgForce NQ Industry Forum Utilising Natural Capital - Proserpine Utilising Natural Capital to broaden on-farm income streams and build business resilience. Join AgForce and our guest speakers for an afternoon of interactive discussion designed to update and inform landholders on how they can actively assess their natural assets at a property level. Learn how to […]

On-country Erosion and Sediment Control Presented by Dallas Frazier – International Erosion Control Association When? 5pm-7pm Tuesday 13th June 2023 Where? Taroom Bowls Club What will this workshop cover? Designed to give participants a practical overview of best-practice erosion and sediment control principals in the context of nature based systems, this workshop is designed to […]

Location: Online Webinar Cost: FREE, Registration is essential to access link to webinar. Good on-farm biosecurity practices act as a management tool to help prevent the spread of infectious diseases or harmful pests. Having an effective on-farm biosecurity plan will provide immediate and ongoing returns including reducing your chances of introducing important economic diseases to your livestock. […]

Location: Moura, Queensland Join us for the latest insights on business, pasture and livestock management. Speakers, presentations, Q&A and a field trip to Barry and Claire Hoare’s property ‘Narrawong’, outside of Moura. Event features: Paddock walk and pasture dieback ID Strategies for managing pastures, legumes and dieback Research updates on pasture dieback, including variety and management […]

WORKSHOP: HELPING LANDHOLDERS TO TELL THEIR STORY! Presented by Kylie Stretton Grazier, Charters Towers   Rural advocate Kylie Stretton will demonstrate how telling compelling stories about produce and its provenance can help build understanding among consumers. Learn how to: promote the provenance and sustainability credentials of your product; reach new customers and maintain relationships with […]

Location: Billa Billa, Queensland Cost: One ticket $100 Two Tickets $180 Three Tickets $260 Four Tickets $340 Drive your system through better genetics, feed base and management decisions. This Sheep Field Day hosted by Karbullah Poll Merino Stud aims to give local sheep producers and industry consultants the opportunity to hear from engaging industry experts, including Jason […]

This multi-topic forum is the best way to get up-to-date with the many impacts of feral animals. Topics include biosecurity impacts, the latest research and field demonstrations. Come along and chat to industry representatives, land managers, processors and researchers! Guest Speakers: Dr David Jenkins Adjunct Associate Professor in Veterinary Parasitology David’s research focuses on the […]

HumiSoil Unveiling at Stockade Farm See the progress of Stockade Farm's HumiSoil stack and hear from Jess (Green Food Australia) about soil health. After a few months – following our last visit to Stockade Farm in late January – we’re going back to inspect the HumiSoil stack with Jess from Green Food Australia. We’ll be […]

Location: Roma, 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, electronic files, other materials and catering. Breeding EDGE is a three-day workshop designed to assist producers improve and refine their breeder […]

Life on the land is tough, but you’re not alone. This workshop is a great opportunity to learn what assistance is available to you, how to use climate forecast information to your advantage and how to help a mate in need. CQ growers and graziers are invited to come along to get their business and […]

NextGen, in collaboration with AUSVEG are providing a free 1-day webinar on understanding the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct. For the past decade, NextGen has been training suppliers in the application of the Food & Grocery Code of Conduct (FGCC) in their dealings with retailers. Over that period, NextGen trained over 3000 Australian Executives […]

On-farm renewables are a valuable opportunity for farmers to cut costs and emissions. This event brings together farmers, agriculture and energy consultants, peak bodies and Government representatives to share stories of on-farm renewables, their business case and discuss what’s driving the transformation of energy use in agriculture. Large scale solar and wind developments present opportunities […]

Life on the land is tough, but you’re not alone. This workshop is a great opportunity to learn what assistance is available to you, how to use climate forecast information to your advantage and how to help a mate in need. CQ growers and graziers are invited to come along to get their business and […]

An informative workshop to learn how to use Queensland Globe mapping application to gather property data to assist with land management.   Wanting to learn more on how Queensland Globe can be used to access spatial data and assist with property planning and mapping? Join Reef Catchments for an informative workshop on how to use […]

Hughenden BeefUp Forum – Friday 23 June 2023 Venue:  Diggers Centre Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm, followed by dinner. Cost: MLA members $25. Non-members $50. Includes: Morning and afternoon teas, lunch and dinner. Register: mla.com.au/beefup RSVP: Monday 19 June 2023 Join us for the Hughenden BeefUp forum to hear about the latest in local and world-leading […]

Utilising Natural Capital to broaden on-farm income streams and build business resilience Join AgForce and our guest speakers for an afternoon of interactive discussion designed to update and inform landholders on how they can actively assess their natural assets at a property level. Learn how to implement a range of practices to maintain and improve […]