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SUMMARY:Environmental Credentials for Australian grassfed beef IT platform pilot
DESCRIPTION:Environmental Credentials of grassfed beef project background: \nBeef customers and other industry stakeholders are increasingly looking for evidence of sustainable production practices. A challenge for beef producers and supply chains is how to demonstrate their sustainability credentials and achieve recognition in the marketplace. \nThis project will enable industry to set the agenda\, rather this being set by customers and community who are not informed about our production systems. It will enable producers and industry to drive the development of the environmental credentials platform\, so it is useful\, meaningful minimises industry fragmentation. This project will leverage and add value to proactive industry level programs such as the ABSF and CN30. Producer use of the platform will be completely voluntary. \nThe project is funded for three years (until June 2023) through the Australian Government’s Smart Farms program. It is being delivered by a consortium led by Meat & Livestock Australia\, with WWF-Australia and the University of Queensland as partners. \nWhat is being developed? \nThis project will develop a voluntary\, on-line tool accessible to all grass-fed beef producers wanting to measure and demonstrate their environmentally sustainable production practices. \nThe tool will be underpinned by: \n\na consistent and practical framework for measuring and monitoring environmental credentials on-farm.\na voluntary\, national ‘platform’ to enable beef producers to demonstrate their environmental credentials to markets.\nlearning resources\, based on best practice programs and initiatives to help producers improve their knowledge and apply practices on-farm.\n\nEnvironmental themes to be included on the platform are tree cover\, ground cover\, carbon balance\, biodiversity and drought resilience. These areas were selected due to alignment with the environmental pillar of the Australian Beef Sustainability Framework (ABSF) and demand from customers. \nMLA invites interested grassfed beef producers to take part in the platform pilot and provide feedback and insights for the refinement and further development. \nRegister your interest below to be invited to take part in the pilot.
URL:https://www.tnqdroughthub.com.au/event/environmental-credentials-for-australian-grassfed-beef-it-platform-pilot/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Meat and Livestock Australia":MAILTO:info@mla.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230704T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230704T220000
DTSTAMP:20260421T151550
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SUMMARY:ESG Goals and Target Setting
DESCRIPTION:AFI 2023 Mid-Year Conference and Dinner\n\n\n\n\n\nA 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 ESG landscape which many of these initiatives have struggled with is setting goals and targets. In October 2022\, the AFI held its annual Roundtable event which focused on cultivating ESG capability in Australian agriculture. Join us on July 4th in Adelaide to expand upon these discussions into setting ESG goals and targets. \n\nDate: Tuesday 4 July 2023\nTime: 9am–10pm (conference & dinner)\nLocation: William Magarey Room\, Adelaide Oval\, War Memorial Dr\, North Adelaide SA 5006\n\n\nThis event will be held both in person and online. Download the program here. \nAFI Corporate and Individual members receive considerable discounts on Conference registration – contact us for booking details or the for the discounted Conference and Membership bundle. \nContact Kylie Smith for more information and sponsorship opportunities. \nNOTE: The Oval Hotel is offering delegates an exclusive 15% discount off their best available rate. Click here to take advantage of these room rates – simply select your preferred date/s and the 15% discount will automatically be applied.
URL:https://www.tnqdroughthub.com.au/event/esg-goals-and-target-setting/
LOCATION:Adelaide\, Adelaide\, South Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230712T081500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230712T173000
DTSTAMP:20260421T151550
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SUMMARY:Soil Solutions Workshop Georgetown
DESCRIPTION:Increase the overall health\, productivity\, and value of your land \nThe RCS Soil Solutions Workshop is a 1 day course in person\, that focuses on understanding the strong link between how biology and nutrient components are managed to improve the health of land and profitability of business. \nTopics: \n✔ Sequestering carbon in your soil \n✔ The importance of soil biology and its role in sequestration \n✔ The Biologically Enhanced Agricultural Management (BEAM) Approach and its benefits \n✔ Ecological indicators and the 6 regenerative soil and plant health principles \n✔ Increasing ground cover to reduce erosion \n✔ Sustainable farm practices \n✔ Trading soil carbon \n✔ Reduce inputs \nCost \n$55 per person inc GST\, greatly reduced price thanks to funding from Gulf Savannah NRM! \nTo Register \nYou can register through the button on this page. This registration process allows you to either pay by credit card or request an invoice which will be emailed to the address entered in the Purchaser Contact Information section. \nFull course Terms and Conditions available here. \n 
URL:https://www.tnqdroughthub.com.au/event/soil-solutions-workshop-georgetown/
LOCATION:Georgetown\, Georgetown\, Queensland\, 4871
ORGANIZER;CN="Resource Consulting Services":MAILTO:info@rcsaustralia.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230713T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230713T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T151550
CREATED:20230615T050159Z
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SUMMARY:GroWQ Innovation Expo
DESCRIPTION:The GroWQ Innovation Expo will be held in partnership with AgForce\, RAPAD & the SQNNSW Innovation Hub.  Talks\, Tech & Trade Displays. \nThere will be a variety of speakers presenting on innovation they apply in the agriculture industry.  We will also have panels\, demonstrations and trade displays. \nLearn how to improve your production and your bottom line.  An excellent one stop show for all primary producers. Thursday 13 July at Wool Pavilion\, Longreach Showgrounds\, Longreach. \nA networking dinner will follow that evening to follow up on new relationships and ideas.
URL:https://www.tnqdroughthub.com.au/event/growq-innovation-expo/
LOCATION:Longreach Showgrounds\, Longreach\, Queensland\, 4730\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="AgForce":MAILTO:agforce@agforceqld.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230713T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230713T163000
DTSTAMP:20260421T151550
CREATED:20230627T013516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T013516Z
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SUMMARY:Making the most of mill by-products on-farm
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is an opportunity for growers in the Far North to discuss with experts how mill by-products including mill mud and mill ash can provide benefits and add value to their business. \nStaff from SRA and MSF Sugar will share when the best time to apply these products is and where applications should be strategically targeted. \nStaff will also be available to answer any questions you have on utilising mill by-products on your farm. \nTwo workshops will be held: \nWhen: MERINGA\, Thursday 13 July 2023\, 12.30pm – 2.00pm \nWhere: SRA’s Meringa Station\, 34 Hall Road (via Littles Road) \n  \nWhen: BABINDA\, Thursday 13 July 2023\, 3.00pm – 4.30pm \nWhere: CANEGROWERS Cairns Region\, Babinda office\, 87 Munro Street\, Babinda \n  \nSRA Principal Agronomist Dr Danielle Skocaj is delivering the workshops as part of a series\, through the ‘Soil specific management for sugarcane in the Wet Tropics project’ and funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program. \nRefreshments will be provided. \nRSVP by 11 July for both events to: \nSRA District Manager – Far North\, Gavin Rodman \nE: grodman@sugarresearch.com.au\nM: 0476 807 355
URL:https://www.tnqdroughthub.com.au/event/making-the-most-of-mill-by-products-on-farm/
LOCATION:Queensland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230717
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230721
DTSTAMP:20260421T151550
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SUMMARY:Protected Cropping Australia 2023 Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Protected Cropping Australia 2023 Conference Committee are pleased to announce the PCA2023 Conference to be held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from the 17-20 July.\nThe conference theme for PCA2023 is “Growing our Future.” A range of inspiring and thought-provoking speakers\, exhibitors\, and sponsors from here in Australia and abroad will share their knowledge\, research\, and innovations to all delegates. \nProtected Cropping is one of the fastest growing horticultural sectors in Australia and PCA have an enviable reputation of running great events filled with knowledge building and networking opportunities. \nPCA is the peak industry body representing commercial hydroponic\, greenhouse and controlled environment growers in Australia and has a wide international following. \nA key feature of PCA2023 is working with our partners\, the allied trade and equipment suppliers to encourage greater grower attendance through subsidising up to 150 free grower trade show passes. This will allow entry to our popular exhibition trade show and include tailored skills training for growers to meet the needs of the various sectors PCA represent. \nThe Protected Cropping industry encompasses many sectors of horticulture including\, but not limited to fruits\, vegetables\, berries\, leafy greens\, herbs\, cut flowers\, nursery\, medicinal cannabis and aquaponics\, vertical farms and controlled environmental agriculture industries. \nAn innovative and fresh program of speakers\, networking events\, training and grower discussion panels will feature in addition to the regular conference program\, exhibition trade show\, conference dinner and the ever-popular farm tours. \nPCA will also collaborate with our partners to continue supporting our students and provide additional support to the protected cropping next generation cohort to attend and make new connections at this exciting\, not to be missed event.
URL:https://www.tnqdroughthub.com.au/event/protected-cropping-australia-2023-conference-2/
LOCATION:Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre\, Glenelg Street\, South Brisbane\, Queensland\, 4101\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230717T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230719T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T151550
CREATED:20230308T023458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T023458Z
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SUMMARY:Inaugural Nature-Based Solutions Conference & Expo
DESCRIPTION:Carbon Farmers of Australia (CFA) is proud to introduce the Inaugural Nature-Based Solutions Conference & Expo. CFA previously hosted the only regional conference dedicated to supporting the carbon farming industry – the National Carbon Farming Conference & Expo – for the benefit of rural and regional Australia. Many lasting connections were made. \nThe National Carbon Farming Conference & Expo was established in 2007. The tenth conference was held in May 2022\, with over 400 attendees and almost 40 exhibitors. \nThe Inaugural Nature-Based Solutions Conference & Expo is expected to be at least twice the size and scope of its predecessor. More space\, more speakers\, and more topics for the biggest audience of our dedicated farmers and landholders than ever before. \nAs climate change marches forward\, and the effects on the land intensify\, it’s obvious that we need ALL solutions. Other nature-based solutions are being identified:
URL:https://www.tnqdroughthub.com.au/event/inaugural-nature-based-solutions-conference-expo/
LOCATION:Brisbane\, Brisbane\, QLD\, 4000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230717T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230717T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T151550
CREATED:20230626T232354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T000756Z
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SUMMARY:AgForce CQ Grains Industry Update - Duaringa
DESCRIPTION:Please join AgForce Grains board for an industry update and discussion regarding all things farming in CQ. \nRuth Thompson\, AgForce Grains Policy Director\, will be providing an update on all things grains related including the Grains Harvest Management Scheme (GHMS). \nThe National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) will be in attendance to discuss all things trucking. \nCorporate Sponsors\, FMC will give a brief update on crop protection and new products in the pipeline. \nPlant Health Australia / DAF will provide practical solutions to mitigating biosecurity risk on your property. \nOur friends at Harberger will briefly touch on silos\, grain drying technology and augers.
URL:https://www.tnqdroughthub.com.au/event/agforce-cq-grains-industry-update-duaringa/
LOCATION:Duaringa\, Duaringa\, Queensland\, 4712\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230718T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230719T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T151550
CREATED:20230706T233837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T233837Z
UID:6380-1689667200-1689768000@www.tnqdroughthub.com.au
SUMMARY:Agrifood Innovation Forum (AIF23)
DESCRIPTION:2023 Theme – ESG&S: WHAT IT MEANS FROM PADDOCK TO PLATE\nThe Agrifood Innovation Forum (AIF)\, previously knowns as 400M\, is held annually\, and aims to bring together our brightest innovators to connect with delegates representing industry\, government\, institutions and investors. The 2023 theme\, environment\, social\, governance (ESG) and sustainability explores how these themes plug in to the paddock to plate supply chain. This event will unite local producers\, investors\, business owners and industry representatives.
URL:https://www.tnqdroughthub.com.au/event/agrifood-innovation-forum-aif23/
LOCATION:Toowoomba\, Toowoomba\, Queensland\, 4350\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230718T081500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230718T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T151550
CREATED:20230627T010737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T010917Z
UID:6187-1689668100-1689696000@www.tnqdroughthub.com.au
SUMMARY:Ag Succession and Future Proofing Forum - Cloncurry
DESCRIPTION:Hear from succession expert Scott Patterson who will give local business owners strategic advice and practical solutions on how to manage succession and negotiation to ensure your business remains sustainable and profitable during the succession or acquisition process. \nTopics include \n\nSummary of business structures\nWhat is succession Planning?\nIssues and Barriers\nBusiness verses assets\nManagement and ownership succession\nBusiness considerations\, Financial considerations\, and Personal goals\nFollowing a process\nCase study and group discussion\n\n  \nParticipants will have the opportunity to talk to Scott one-on-one about their own succession process. \nSouthern Gulf NRM CEO Geoff Penton will discuss Climate Change and Drought Resilience Planning and provide information on climate changes in the region over the years. \nRoyal Flying Doctor Service representatives will be available for health checks throughout the day. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda  \n\n8:15am – 9:00am: Coffee\, Meet and Greet\n9:00am -10:30am: Ag Succession Part I\n10:30am – 11:00am: Morning Tea\n11:00am – 12:30pm: Ag Succession Part II\n12:30pm – 1:30pm: Lunch\n1:30pm – 2:15pm: Managing Your Health\n2:15pm – 2:30pm: Afternoon Tea\n2:30pm – 3:30pm: Climate Change and Drought Resilience Planning\n3:30pm – 4:00pm: Coffee and Close\n\n  \nCost \n\n$50.00 Registration Fee per participant. Extra family members are $10.00 per person. Includes catering for the day.\n\n  \nAbout your presenters \nScott Patterson – Having grown up on family grazing properties in western and southern Queensland\, Scott has a desire to support and help develop regional Australia. This has seen him focus his contribution as a business and community leader around his acknowledged expertise in business management\, governance\, and structuring for growth. \nGeoff Penton – A natural resource manager and Landcare specialist with over 30 years of experience\, Geoff brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Southern Gulf NRM. Geoff’s dedication to the industry has stemmed from growing up in a family farming and tourism business background\, and he strives to have a positive impact on the Southern Gulf region. \nTNQ Drought Hub Facilitator  \nDr Jane Oorschot – Jane has extensive human resource management experience in both technical and managerial roles across the public and private sectors. Jane has strengths in coaching\, facilitation\, performance management\, strategic workforce planning\, stakeholder engagement and strategic project delivery. Jane is also an experienced Human Resources Management and Management Lecturer coordinating and delivering undergraduate and post graduate programs.
URL:https://www.tnqdroughthub.com.au/event/ag-succession-and-future-proofing-forum-cloncurry/
LOCATION:Cloncurry\, Cloncurry\, Queensland\, 4824\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Gulf NRM":MAILTO:admin@southerngulf.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230718T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230718T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T151550
CREATED:20230606T002453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T002453Z
UID:5964-1689674400-1689692400@www.tnqdroughthub.com.au
SUMMARY:Building business resilience from the soil up
DESCRIPTION:Good soil health and plant ecosystems are paramount to farm business resilience. If we get this right\, we reduce horticulture operation costs\, time and energy. We become more profitable. \nIf you’re interested in learning how to ensure good soil and  plant ecosystem health over the long term\, understanding about soil health and how to improve the health of your horticulture operations\, then this workshop is for you.  \nWe’ll visit Lakelands Produce\, demonstrate practical soil health tests and interpret the results. We’ll take a look at the farm system ecological health and demonstrate what makes a good ecological system and what to look out for and how to improve ecology in your farm system. \nWe’ll use HORT 360 to complete a soils health gap analysis for your farm and start the first steps to developing your farm business resilience plan. \nCome along and learn about soil health\, healthy ecological systems and how to put plans in place to improve your farm business resilience. Find out about what support and funding is available to help you turn your plans into a reality. \n  \nAgenda \n\n\n\n10:00 am\nWelcome and introduction at Lakeland Town Hall\n\n\n10:30 am\nFarm tour Lakeland Produce\n\n\n \nSoils health and testing in paddock demonstration \nEcological health demonstration in paddock and your questions answered\n\n\n12:00 pm\nLunch at Lakeland Town Hall\n\n\n12:30 pm\nIntroduction to the Farm Business Resilience Program using HORT 360\, including: \n·       review of check list questions to help you develop a farm business resilience plan \n·       review of the Soils module in Hort 360 \n·       Start developing your own Farm Business Resilience Plan\n\n\n \nOverview of QRIDA Drought Support\, grants and loans\n\n\n2:45 pm\nQ&A and next steps\n\n\n3:00 pm\nEvent end\n\n\n\n  \nNeed more information? \nKaren George\, Growcom – 0408 135 003 or kgeorge@qfvg.com.au \n  \nEVENT DETAILS \nTuesday\, 18 July 2023 \n10am – 3pm \nLakeland Town Hall\, Lakeland Qld 4871 \nDay includes a farm visit to Lakelands Produce. \n  \nCOST \nFree. \nLunch and refreshments included. \n  \nGUEST SPEAKERS \nDhiraj Gajera – Regional Soils Coordinator TNQ Drought Hub \nWendy Seabrook – Founder & Director\, Learning from Nature \nKaren George – Manager\, Resilience\, Growcom
URL:https://www.tnqdroughthub.com.au/event/building-business-resilience-from-the-soil-up/
LOCATION:Lakeland\, Lakeland\, QLD\, 4871\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Growcom":MAILTO:growcom@growcom.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230718T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230718T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T151550
CREATED:20230626T232521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T000824Z
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SUMMARY:AgForce CQ Grains Industry Update - Gindie
DESCRIPTION:Please join AgForce Grains board for an industry update and discussion regarding all things farming in CQ. \nRuth Thompson\, AgForce Grains Policy Director\, will be providing an update on all things grains related including the Grains Harvest Management Scheme (GHMS). \nThe National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) will be in attendance to discuss all things trucking. \nCorporate Sponsors\, FMC will give a brief update on crop protection and new products in the pipeline. \nPlant Health Australia / DAF will provide practical solutions to mitigating biosecurity risk on your property. \nOur friends at Harberger will briefly touch on silos\, grain drying technology and augers.
URL:https://www.tnqdroughthub.com.au/event/agforce-cq-grains-industry-update-gindie/
LOCATION:Gindie Tennis Club\, Cnr Gregory & Glenorina Rd\, Gindie\, Queensland\, 4702\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="AgForce":MAILTO:agforce@agforceqld.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230719T050000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230719T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T151551
CREATED:20230626T232659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230626T232659Z
UID:6178-1689742800-1689796800@www.tnqdroughthub.com.au
SUMMARY:AgForce CQ Grains Industry Update - Kilcummin
DESCRIPTION:Please join AgForce Grains board for an industry update and discussion regarding all things farming in CQ. \nRuth Thompson\, AgForce Grains Policy Director\, will be providing an update on all things grains related including the Grains Harvest Management Scheme (GHMS). \nThe National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) will be in attendance to discuss all things trucking. \nCorporate Sponsors\, FMC will give a brief update on crop protection and new products in the pipeline. \nPlant Health Australia / DAF will provide practical solutions to mitigating biosecurity risk on your property. \nOur friends at Harberger will briefly touch on silos\, grain drying technology and augers.
URL:https://www.tnqdroughthub.com.au/event/agforce-cq-grains-industry-update-kilcummin/
LOCATION:Kilcummin\, Kilcummin\, Queensland\, 4721\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="AgForce":MAILTO:agforce@agforceqld.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230719T081500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230719T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T151551
CREATED:20230627T010842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T010842Z
UID:6190-1689754500-1689782400@www.tnqdroughthub.com.au
SUMMARY:Ag Succession and Future Proofing Forum - Richmond
DESCRIPTION:Hear from succession expert Scott Patterson who will give local business owners strategic advice and practical solutions on how to manage succession and negotiation to ensure your business remains sustainable and profitable during the succession or acquisition process. \nTopics include \n\nSummary of business structures\nWhat is succession Planning?\nIssues and Barriers\nBusiness verses assets\nManagement and ownership succession\nBusiness considerations\, Financial considerations\, and Personal goals\nFollowing a process\nCase study and group discussion\n\n  \nParticipants will have the opportunity to talk to Scott one-on-one about their own succession process. \nSouthern Gulf NRM CEO Geoff Penton will discuss Climate Change and Drought Resilience Planning and provide information on climate changes in the region over the years. \nRoyal Flying Doctor Service representatives will be available for health checks throughout the day. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda  \n\n8:15am – 9:00am: Coffee\, Meet and Greet\n9:00am -10:30am: Ag Succession Part I\n10:30am – 11:00am: Morning Tea\n11:00am – 12:30pm: Ag Succession Part II\n12:30pm – 1:30pm: Lunch\n1:30pm – 2:15pm: Managing Your Health\n2:15pm – 2:30pm: Afternoon Tea\n2:30pm – 3:30pm: Climate Change and Drought Resilience Planning\n3:30pm – 4:00pm: Coffee and Close\n\n  \nCost \n\n$50.00 Registration Fee per participant. Extra family members are $10.00 per person. Includes catering for the day.\n\n  \nAbout your presenters \nScott Patterson – Having grown up on family grazing properties in western and southern Queensland\, Scott has a desire to support and help develop regional Australia. This has seen him focus his contribution as a business and community leader around his acknowledged expertise in business management\, governance\, and structuring for growth. \nGeoff Penton – A natural resource manager and Landcare specialist with over 30 years of experience\, Geoff brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Southern Gulf NRM. Geoff’s dedication to the industry has stemmed from growing up in a family farming and tourism business background\, and he strives to have a positive impact on the Southern Gulf region. \nTNQ Drought Hub Facilitator  \nDr Jane Oorschot – Jane has extensive human resource management experience in both technical and managerial roles across the public and private sectors. Jane has strengths in coaching\, facilitation\, performance management\, strategic workforce planning\, stakeholder engagement and strategic project delivery. Jane is also an experienced Human Resources Management and Management Lecturer coordinating and delivering undergraduate and post graduate programs.
URL:https://www.tnqdroughthub.com.au/event/ag-succession-and-future-proofing-forum-richmond/
LOCATION:Richmond\, Richmond\, Queensland\, 4822\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Gulf NRM":MAILTO:admin@southerngulf.com.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230720
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230722
DTSTAMP:20260421T151551
CREATED:20230706T233934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T233934Z
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SUMMARY:National Tech Summit
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the National Tech Summit\n\n\n\n\nAustralia’s premier technology conference \n\n\n\n\nThe Tech Council of Australia presents our inaugural National Tech Summit\, bringing together the brightest minds and biggest names in the industry.  \nThe National Tech Summit is a two day event featuring keynote presentations\, workshops\, and panel discussions led by industry\, government\, and research leaders. Delivered by the Technology Council of Australia\, this year’s Summit covers the big opportunities and challenges in tech including the state of the economy and investment\, the impact of new AI applications\, how to equip Australians with future skills and jobs\, and how to respond to emerging cybersecurity threats.  \nThe Tech Council of Australia is the peak body representing Australia’s technology ecosystem. Our goals are to have 1.2 million people in tech jobs in Australia by 2030\, to grow tech activity from all sectors of the economy to contribute $250bn to GDP by 2030\, and to make Australia the best place to start and scale a tech company.  \nJoin us at the National Tech Summit 23 and be a part of the exciting conversation on the future of technology.  
URL:https://www.tnqdroughthub.com.au/event/national-tech-summit/
LOCATION:Brisbane\, Brisbane\, QLD\, 4000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230720T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230720T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T151551
CREATED:20230627T013717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T013717Z
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SUMMARY:Bundaberg Station Field Day 2023
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a morning of scheduled presentations and informal conversations with SRA experts and industry partners. You’ll see up-close the latest research findings and technology developed through SRA’s Southern District Productivity Plan to improve your business’s productivity\, profitability\, and sustainability. \nWhen: Thursday 20 July 8am – 1pm \nWhere: SRA Bundaberg Station\, 314 Pashleys Road\, Welcome Creek Qld 4670 \n\nScheduled presentations and demonstrations: \n8:00am\nWelcome \n8:30am\nSMUT in the Southern Region: Developing issues and how to minimise its effects:\nwith SRA Manager Biosecurity & Disease Screening\, Dr Shamsul Bhuiyan \n9:30am\nPlant pathology issues in sugar cane: how can we help you?\nwith Dr Seona Casonato SRA Leader Field Pathology. \n10:30am\nMajor exotic and endemic pest issues in sugarcane: from mothborers to canegrubs:\nwith SRA Entomology Leader\, Dr Kevin Powell \n11:30am\nResearch and project activity updates from the DAF Bundaberg Research Facility for soybean\, peanut and sugar industries:\nwith DAF Coastal Farming Systems Team Leader Neil Halpin \n12.00 noon \nAutomating furrow irrigation in the Burdekin – reducing water and energy use: preliminary results from the Burdekin Irrigation Project \nwith SRA District Manager\, Burdekin\, Terry Granshaw. \n 
URL:https://www.tnqdroughthub.com.au/event/bundaberg-station-field-day-2023/
LOCATION:Queensland
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230720T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T151551
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SUMMARY:Ag Succession and Future Proofing Forum - Hughenden
DESCRIPTION:Hear from succession expert Scott Patterson who will give local business owners strategic advice and practical solutions on how to manage succession and negotiation to ensure your business remains sustainable and profitable during the succession or acquisition process. \nTopics include \n\nSummary of business structures\nWhat is succession Planning?\nIssues and Barriers\nBusiness verses assets\nManagement and ownership succession\nBusiness considerations\, Financial considerations\, and Personal goals\nFollowing a process\nCase study and group discussion\n\n  \nParticipants will have the opportunity to talk to Scott one-on-one about their own succession process. \nSouthern Gulf NRM CEO Geoff Penton will discuss Climate Change and Drought Resilience Planning and provide information on climate changes in the region over the years. \nRoyal Flying Doctor Service representatives will be available for health checks throughout the day. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda  \n\n8:15am – 9:00am: Coffee\, Meet and Greet\n9:00am -10:30am: Ag Succession Part I\n10:30am – 11:00am: Morning Tea\n11:00am – 12:30pm: Ag Succession Part II\n12:30pm – 1:30pm: Lunch\n1:30pm – 2:15pm: Managing Your Health\n2:15pm – 2:30pm: Afternoon Tea\n2:30pm – 3:30pm: Climate Change and Drought Resilience Planning\n3:30pm – 4:00pm: Coffee and Close\n\nCost \n\n$50.00 Registration Fee per participant. Extra family members are $10.00 per person. Includes catering for the day.\n\n  \nAbout your presenters \nScott Patterson – Having grown up on family grazing properties in western and southern Queensland\, Scott has a desire to support and help develop regional Australia. This has seen him focus his contribution as a business and community leader around his acknowledged expertise in business management\, governance\, and structuring for growth. \nGeoff Penton – A natural resource manager and Landcare specialist with over 30 years of experience\, Geoff brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Southern Gulf NRM. Geoff’s dedication to the industry has stemmed from growing up in a family farming and tourism business background\, and he strives to have a positive impact on the Southern Gulf region. \nTNQ Drought Hub Facilitator  \nDr Jane Oorschot – Jane has extensive human resource management experience in both technical and managerial roles across the public and private sectors. Jane has strengths in coaching\, facilitation\, performance management\, strategic workforce planning\, stakeholder engagement and strategic project delivery. Jane is also an experienced Human Resources Management and Management Lecturer coordinating and delivering undergraduate and post graduate programs.
URL:https://www.tnqdroughthub.com.au/event/ag-succession-and-future-proofing-forum-hughenden/
LOCATION:Hughenden\, Hughenden\, QLD\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Gulf NRM":MAILTO:admin@southerngulf.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230721T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230721T233000
DTSTAMP:20260421T151551
CREATED:20230627T010021Z
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SUMMARY:AgForce 'Celebrating Grains' Gala Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join the AgForce Grains Board for the industry’s ‘night of nights’ \nThe dinner brings together industry participants from throughout Queensland to celebrate a vibrant and diverse industry. \nThis year’s black tie event will take on a ‘Great Gatsby’ theme designed to impress ! \nGuests will enjoy:\n\nPre-dinner canapes\nComplimentary drinks with free basic spirits from 9pm\nDinner featuring premium locally grown produce\nPopular ABC Radio personality Craig Zonca as Guest MC\nAward-winning whisky and tequila tasting following dinner\nPopular Brisbane band\, Radio Club\n‘Lucky door’ prizes including a range of luxury accommodation packages\nDress: Black tie\n\n‘Lucky door’ prizes will include: \n\n3 nights’ accommodation in a 2-Bedroom Apartment at Echelon Apartments\, Yeppoon\n3 nights’ accommodation in a 1-Bedroom Superior at Landmark Resort & Spa\, Mooloolaba\n3 nights’ accommodation in a 1-Bedroom Apartment at Salt\, Yeppoon\nA selection of Day Spa treatments at Highlands Remedial\n\nReceive a special Early Bird rate on tickets and tables of eight (8) and ten (10) purchased before 07 July \nRegistrations close 5pm\, 14 July 2023. \nPlease advise of any special dietary requirements \nMajor Event Sponsors \nRDO and GRDC
URL:https://www.tnqdroughthub.com.au/event/agforce-celebrating-grains-gala-dinner/
LOCATION:Capella\, Capella\, Queensland\, 4723\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="AgForce":MAILTO:agforce@agforceqld.org.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230727
DTSTAMP:20260421T151551
CREATED:20221121T051808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T061656Z
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SUMMARY:Developing Northern Australia conference
DESCRIPTION:The Developing Northern Australia conference is where government\, business\, local community\, commerce and culture mix\, meet and plan a new way forward. \nOur theme this year is An Outwards Looking North: Our Place in a Changing World \nWith unprecedented global change\, what steps need to happen so that we can re-orient ourselves in a more turbulent world; both increasing our sovereign capability and our resilience? \nPost-covid transitions\, high energy costs\, disrupted supply chains and the rush to decarbonize the economy might present great opportunities. At the same time\, Indigenous led diplomacy\, trade\, business and nation building gathers significant pace. \nAcross all of these opportunities\, however\, we will need to compete well in the global race for population\, skills and more affordable energy. \nIt’s time to show the world Northern Australia can take a global lead navigating the coming economic and societal transitions. \nDNA is the only conference to focus on Northern Australian core issues\, policies\, solutions and outcomes. The policy makers\, decision makers\, officials and leaders in the room represent the best collection of minds all working together for a stronger\, healthier\, more cohesive Northern Australia. \nJoin us and be part of the future.
URL:https://www.tnqdroughthub.com.au/event/developing-northern-australia-conference-2/
LOCATION:Darwin\, Darwin\, Northern Territory\, 0800\, Australia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230725
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230728
DTSTAMP:20260421T151551
CREATED:20230627T213649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T220016Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Adaptation 2023
DESCRIPTION:The NESP Climate Systems Hub invites you to join us for Australia’s next national adaptation conference to be held in Adelaide from 25th – 27th July 2023. \nThe conference is Australia’s preeminent event focused exclusively on climate vulnerability\, impacts and adaptation. It is an opportunity to share knowledge and experience\, to network and strengthen the growing community of adaptation practice and research in Australia. \nThe program across three days includes plenary sessions focused on key voices\, panel sessions and workshops addressing specific challenges\, and thematic sessions of delegate presentations.\nWe also offer a pre-conference day on the 24th July for early career professionals. \nClimate Adaptation 2023 is Australia’s preeminent adaptation event. It is an opportunity for delegates to meet with and learn from their peers\, researchers\, and practitioners. The conference is a must for anyone planning for adaptation in their organisation\, implementing adaptation options\, assessing climate risks or preparing to do so. It is also an opportunity for researchers working to build the knowledge to support these activities.
URL:https://www.tnqdroughthub.com.au/event/climate-adaptation-2023/
LOCATION:Adelaide\, Adelaide\, South Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230725T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230725T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T151551
CREATED:20230629T232714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T232714Z
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SUMMARY:Feral Animal Management Workshop | Theodore
DESCRIPTION:Are wild dogs and feral pigs costing your business money? Join this workshop to learn humane\, safe and effective ways to manage feral animals.\nGain hands-on skills in: \n\nBaiting\nTrapping\nShooting\nFencing\n\nGuest Presenter\nDarren Pointon | Out ‘n’ About Trapping and Outfitters\nDarren Pointon has been a professional vertebrate pest manager for the last 35 years. Specialising in wild dogs\, feral pigs and deer. Darren works with government and private landholders across land tenures to resolve wild dog impacts on livestock\, native wildlife\, pets and people. \nWhen – 25 July | 8am – 4pm\nWhere – Theodore RSL Hall\, 30 The Blvd\, Theodore\nRSVP to Sheree Johnston 0448 219 982 | sheree.johnston@fba.org.au \nFunded by the Queensland and Australian Governments as part of the Queensland Feral Pest Initiative.
URL:https://www.tnqdroughthub.com.au/event/feral-animal-management-workshop-theodore/
LOCATION:Theodore\, Theodore\, Queensland\, 4719\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Fitzroy Basin Association":MAILTO:admin@fba.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230725T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230725T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T151551
CREATED:20230718T054834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T054834Z
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SUMMARY:Agriculture Industry Career Night 2023 - student/ parent registration
DESCRIPTION:The agriculture careers night is an opportunity for students in grades 7-12 and their parents to meet with different businesses and producers within the Central Highlands agricultural space and learn about the exciting career pathways that are available in the industry. Registration is required to attend this FREE event as there is a BBQ dinner for all attendees so please be sure to provide numbers below for catering purposes.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe event will be held at HIA Pavilion at the Emerald Showground on Tuesday 25th July\, 2023. \nThe event will begin at 5:30pm with presentations from our exhibitors. The expo will open at 6pm and conclude at 8pm. \n\n 
URL:https://www.tnqdroughthub.com.au/event/agriculture-industry-career-night-2023-student-parent-registration/
LOCATION:Emerald\, Emerald\, Queensland\, 4720\, Australia
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