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SUMMARY:On Farm Connectivity Program Webinar 2 - Digital Roots: How Suppliers are Transforming Farm Connectivity
DESCRIPTION:Details\nIn an ever-evolving agricultural landscape\, staying connected is more crucial than ever. The current Federal Government’s $30 million On Farm Connectivity Program (OFCP) aim’s to help bridge that gap with a 50% rebate for improving connectivity and increasing the use of Agritech equipment within primary production. \nWebinar Details Mark your calendars for Thursday\, 1st February\, at 12 noon AEDT. This 60-minute session\, hosted by the Regional Tech Hub & National Farmers’ Federation\, is the second in a series of webinars highlighting opportunities primary producers have available through the OFCP rebate. \nWhat You Will Learn This webinar isn’t just a lecture; it’s a gateway to enhancing your farm’s connectivity and efficiency. Here’s what you can expect to discover: \n\nExpert Suppliers Guidance: Hear from three approved suppliers that are participating in the OFCP. Learn about how they have helped farmers have success with the program\, what are good questions you need to ask a supplier and more insightful information.\nWhere To Find Help: The staff at the Regional Tech Hub will talk about their experience so far providing advice to primary producers across Australia with their OFCP support service.\nDepartment Update: Staff from the Federal Government will provide an update on the program and trends they have noticed.\n\nSpeakers \n\nTom Andrews – CEO of Connected Farms. The team at Connected Farms understand the importance of reliable connectivity to your farm business. By working with Farmers\, we have developed and practically tested on farm\, a range of connectivity pathways that are both robust to withstand the rigours of farm life and powerful enough to deliver fence to fence coverage on your farm.\nJohn Hill – Co Founder at Land Watch Australia and\, along with his brothers\, James and Daniel\, leads the Land Watch team in delivering their purpose-built camera systems to rural and remote Australia.\nGeoff Schaller – Director at ArcoFlex Automations. At Arcoflex we are passionate about improving farming and industrial operations. Our remote monitoring and control technology empowers you with the resources that will improve your time and asset management\, save on your energy bills\, reduce risks\, manage equipment and alert you critical events and help reduce business costs.\nJen Medway – General Manager at Regional Tech Hub. The Regional Tech Hub offers independent\, free advice about connectivity services for regional\, rural\, and remote Australians.\nLaurena McNeill – Director at Department of Infrastructure\, Transport\, Regional Development\, Communications and the Arts\nHost: Jason Bloxsidge – On Farm Connectivity & Small Business Lead at Regional Tech Hub.\n\nWhy Attend? In the digital age\, ensuring your farm is well-connected is not just an advantage; it’s a necessity. This webinar offers a rare opportunity to learn from experts\, ask questions\, and interact with peers who are also on this journey. \nLimited Seats – Act Fast Remember\, spaces are limited. To ensure you don’t miss out on this opportunity\, reserve your spot now.
URL:https://www.tnqdroughthub.com.au/event/on-farm-connectivity-program-webinar-2-digital-roots-how-suppliers-are-transforming-farm-connectivity/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Regional Tech Hub":MAILTO:https://regionaltechhub.org.au/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240201T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240201T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T044742
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SUMMARY:TEKLAB Grains Startup Program Info Session #1
DESCRIPTION:Are you an entrepreneur with a passion for agriculture and technology? Do you have an early stage startup or a tech concept that can address challenges in the grains sector? If so\, we have an exciting opportunity for you! \nIntroducing the TEKLAB grains program\, where you can learn from industry experts\, receive personalised business coaching\, and accelerate the development of your agtech startup. \nThere are many areas in the grains sector that could be made more efficient\, sustainable and productive. Some tech applications could include: \n\nDecision making tools which provide crop yield predictions before planting\nTechnologies which provide accurate in-field diagnostics of crop health\, performance and threats\nCrop phenology decision-support tools during the growing season\nWeed management technologies to assist growers to move to less dependency on chemicals\nTechnologies which measure and monitor in-field water use productivity for cereal/pulse crops\nTechnologies which optimise the efficiency of nitrogen use in modern farming systems\n\nThis FREE introductory workshop is an opportunity to meet us face-to-face\, learn more about the program and what it can offer you\, and includes the option for a 1:1 coaching session to explore your agtech solutions further. \nCan’t wait? Ready to get going now? \nVisit the TEKLAB Grains page and APPLY NOW\nBook in a time to chat to our Program Manager James \nView the flyer for TEKLAB Grains Startup Program \nPROUDLY SPONSORED BY GRAINS RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (GRDC)
URL:https://www.tnqdroughthub.com.au/event/teklab-grains-startup-program-info-session-1/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240205T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T044742
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SUMMARY:Breeding EDGE workshop | Cloncurry
DESCRIPTION:Location: Cloncurry\, QLD \nCost:\n$1\,950 + GST / 1st person from one business; $1\,650 + GST / 2nd and 3rd person from same business (producers only); Corporate rate + GST/ 5 or more participants from the one business. \nCost includes comprehensive set of Workshop Notes\, Workbook\, electronic files\, other materials and catering. \n\n\nBreeding EDGE is a three-day workshop designed to assist producers improve and refine their breeder herd management and genetic improvement plans using genetic and reproductive knowledge and technologies\, to achieve desired production targets. \nWhat you will learn: \n\ncurrent herd performance – what measures matter most\nreproduction and reproduction loss\nmanaging the breeders – systems\nbull fertility and management\nidentifying “not so obvious” bull faults that impact reproduction\nreproductive diseases and diseases impacting reproduction\nbreeder herd management plans\ngenetic improvement of your herd (including breeding objectives)\ngenetic principles and selection tools\nselection and selection criteria for traits important to you\nbreeds and breeding systems.\n\nPresenters: Felicity Hamlyn-Hill (Beef Enterprise Advisory Services)\, Tim Emery (Qld Department Agriculture & Fisheries) and ACV accredited vet Dr Trevor Smith (North Australian Veterinary Group).
URL:https://www.tnqdroughthub.com.au/event/breeding-edge-workshop-cloncurry/
LOCATION:Cloncurry\, Cloncurry\, Queensland\, 4824\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Meat and Livestock Australia":MAILTO:info@mla.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240206T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240206T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T044742
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SUMMARY:Smarter\, Stronger Ag through Farm Data
DESCRIPTION:Smarter\, Stronger Ag through Farm Data \nThe world of agtech is moving quickly. It’s difficult to keep up\, cut through the hype and get to the bottom of what’s available and how it can help you. \nWe have designed this workshop to demystify on-farm data management for Central Highlands cropping producers. Agtech providers who deal with farm data every day will break down the tech into plain language\, so you can assess what’s right for you. \nSupported by the Queensland Government\, we will also be offering free data management implementation for a handful of farms who are willing to share the learnings with other Central Highlands producers. \nJoin us for a FREE workshop about collecting and using farm data\, featuring: \n\nCase studies- from current data management users\nThe value and use of property mapping- from DataFarming\nHow to use a dashboard to inform decision making- from PairTree\nHow to use sensors and automation to work smarter not harder- from Span Engineering\n\nDate: 6 February 2024 \nTime: 9am to 3pm \nLocation: Central Queensland Smart Cropping Centre\, Capricorn Highway\, Emerald QLD\, Australia \nThis event is presented in collaboration with the CQ Smart Cropping Centre and made possible by support from the Queensland Government.
URL:https://www.tnqdroughthub.com.au/event/smarter-stronger-ag-through-farm-data/
LOCATION:Central Queensland Smart Cropping Centre\, 26274 Capricorn Highway\, Emerald\, QLD\, 4720\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240207T014500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240213T180000
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SUMMARY:GrazingforProfit Yeppoon QLD
DESCRIPTION:GrazingforProfit® is Australia’s longest-running business program for the grazing industry. With over 8\,000 graduates it is also the most attended management school conducted in rural Australia. \nThe 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. \nThe program deals with each concept independently as well as integrating them to ensure the most appropriate decision-making is achieved. \nGrazingforProfit® will empower you to: \n\nDefine where your business is going\nControl and manage your business\nIdentify the ‘dead wood’ in your business\nLearn strategies to manage for and recover from drought\nReduce overheads\nImprove stock health and performance\nIncrease ground cover and water utilization\nIncrease carrying capacity\nStrengthen family communications\nUse your time more effectively\nUnderstand the economics of your business\nBuild strong business relationships\n\nFor further information about the course content\, click here \nCost \nEarly Bird: $5\,000 (available until 7 December 2023) \nStandard: $5\,500 \nFurther special rates apply to: \n\nGroup bookings (two or more people from the same business)\nHigh school and university students\nRCS 7-day school graduates\nCurrent ExecutiveLink® members\n\nContact RCS on 1800 356 004 or info@rcsaustralia.com.au to discuss which rate you are eligible for. \nTo Register \nYou can register for individuals and groups 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. \nMoney-back Guarantee \nWe are passionate and committed to empowering you. Attend this program in its entirety with an open mind for learning\, and we are confident you will receive the tools and knowledge to return home and improve your business and relationships. If\, for any reason\, you don’t believe the program has delivered on our promise\, we will refund the entire program fee within one month of its completion. \nFull course Terms and Conditions available here. \nGot questions? \nIf you want to know more about this program\, please contact us\, and we will be happy to help.
URL:https://www.tnqdroughthub.com.au/event/grazingforprofit-yeppoon-qld/
LOCATION:Yeppoon\, Yeppoon\, Queensland\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240207T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240209T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T044742
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SUMMARY:Nutrition EDGE workshop | Longreach
DESCRIPTION:Location: Longreach\, QLD (plus paddock exercises) \nCost: $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. *Register & pay for the workshop by 29 December to receive the early bird discount of $250. \n\n\nPresenter: Désirée Jackson\, Désirée Jackson Livestock Management
URL:https://www.tnqdroughthub.com.au/event/nutrition-edge-workshop-longreach-february/
LOCATION:Longreach\, Longreach\, QLD\, 4730\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Meat and Livestock Australia":MAILTO:info@mla.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240207T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240207T103000
DTSTAMP:20260421T044742
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SUMMARY:2022/23 Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook Launch
DESCRIPTION:The Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook (Handbook) is the leading resource for the nation’s horticulture statistics and market information. Inside is the latest production\, international trade\, processing volumes and fresh market distribution data available\, across 75 horticultural categories. This webinar will arm participants with the most up-to-date insights and trends pertinent to business and research and development decision-making.
URL:https://www.tnqdroughthub.com.au/event/2022-23-australian-horticulture-statistics-handbook-launch/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Hort Innovation":MAILTO:membership@horticulture.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240207T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T044742
CREATED:20240122T233051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T233051Z
UID:7953-1707307200-1707325200@www.tnqdroughthub.com.au
SUMMARY:Mackay-Whitsunday Sugarcane Extension Forum
DESCRIPTION:The extension forum is an opportunity for Macky-Whitsunday extension staff to engage with regional projects. \nThe forum will include updates from: \n\nSeven project under the Mackay-Whitsunday Water Quality Program.\nQueensland Government Paddock Trials.\nGreat Barrier Reef Foundations cane innovation projects.\n\nThe invite is open to all extension staff\, please pass on the invite to any extension officer/staff. \nAfternoon tea and lunch provided. Please include any dietary requirements in your registration. \nThe Mackay-Whitsunday Water Quality Program is funded by the partnership between the Australian Government’s Reef Trust and the Great Barrier Reef Foundation.
URL:https://www.tnqdroughthub.com.au/event/mackay-whitsunday-sugarcane-extension-forum/
LOCATION:Western Suburbs Leagues Club\, Branscombe Road\, Walkerston\, QLD\, 4751\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240214T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T044742
CREATED:20240125T002257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T002257Z
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SUMMARY:Mackay Regional Pest Management Group
DESCRIPTION:AGENDA \nAgenda suggestions please contact:\nKira Andrews\nMB: 0439 308 179\nEmail: kira.andrews@reefcatchments.com \n\n\n\n\nATTENDANCE \nPlease select if will be: \n\nattending in person\nattending virtually\n\n\n\n\n\nCATERING \nFor those who are attending in person on the day\, please indicate below if you have any dietary requirements. \n\n\n\n\nMEETING ROOM LOCATION \nWalk through the backyard of Sarina Landcare Catchment Management Association (SLCMA) office\, through the small council gate\, turn left and the meeting room is at the back of the brick building. \n\n\n\n\nPARKING \nIf dry\nTake first driveway on the right on Cemetery Road\, drive parallel to Beach Road to the SLCMA office. \nIf wet\nOption 1: Park along Sarina Beach Road between SLCMA office and Cemetery Road\nOption 2: Park in the Mackay Regional Council – Sarina Depot
URL:https://www.tnqdroughthub.com.au/event/mackay-regional-pest-management-group/
LOCATION:Mackay\, Mackay\, Queensland\, 4740\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240214T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240214T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T044742
CREATED:20240122T235623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T235623Z
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SUMMARY:The ‘so what’ of carbon in agriculture
DESCRIPTION:Cam Nicholson is a director of Nicon Rural Services\, a consulting business near Geelong working with the grazing and cropping industries. \nCam has worked in pasture agronomy and soils for 35 years and has been involved in many farmer programs for the GRDC\, MLA\, Landcare and the current Future Drought Fund.  He provides consultancy advice to farmers and lectures on animal and pasture systems at Marcus Oldham College. His most recent work has focussed on understanding and discussing risk in farming businesses\, carbon accounting and decision making. \nHe and his wife Fiona run a 400 ha beef and sheep farm on the Bellarine Peninsula turning off cattle for the long fed feedlot market and fine wool. \nThe webinar covers: \n\nUnderstanding carbon within agriculture and grazing businesses\nThe carbon space is rapidly evolving\, how should this be approached into the future?\nThe importance of focussing on improving emissions intensity within the short term\nWhat can be done within a farm business now to improve emissions intensity?\nThe importance of due diligence when considering carbon farming schemes\n\nDate and time: 14 February 2024\, 7.00pm AEDT
URL:https://www.tnqdroughthub.com.au/event/the-so-what-of-carbon-in-agriculture/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Meat and Livestock Australia":MAILTO:info@mla.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240215T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240216T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T044742
CREATED:20240122T235720Z
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SUMMARY:Carbon EDGE pilot | Roma
DESCRIPTION:Location: Roma\, QLD \nCost: $250 ex. GST per person – sponsored places for Carbon EDGE producer testers (register before 20 January 2024). $750pp ex GST – discounted rate for pilot workshops after 20 January 2024 and non-producers. \nCost includes comprehensive manual\, workbook/planning template\, tools and resources to take home and catering. \n\n\nCarbon EDGE pilot \nCarbon 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. \nUse your own information to develop an action plan for your business. \nPresenters: Rhonda Toms-Morgan (ConnectAg) and John McLaughlin \nAttending this workshop will help you learn: \n\nkey terminology and concepts relating to greenhouse gases (GHG) within the red meat industry\nin-depth information on the practices to reduce and sequester GHG within a livestock grazing business\nweighing up opportunities and risks associated with generating carbon credits and how they can be used to benefit livestock businesses\nunderstanding carbon neutrality and how it aligns to your business goals\ndeveloping a carbon action plan that incorporates practical\, achievable strategies to meet your objectives.\n\nYou 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. \nWho is the Carbon EDGE program for? \nThe 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.  \nPre-workshop preparation \nThe 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.
URL:https://www.tnqdroughthub.com.au/event/carbon-edge-pilot-roma/
LOCATION:Roma\, Roma\, Queensland\, 4455\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Meat and Livestock Australia":MAILTO:info@mla.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240215T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240215T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T044742
CREATED:20240123T013024Z
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SUMMARY:TEKLAB Grains Startup Program Info Session #2
DESCRIPTION:Are you an entrepreneur with a passion for agriculture and technology? Do you have an early stage startup or a tech concept that can address challenges in the grains sector? If so\, we have an exciting opportunity for you! \nIntroducing the TEKLAB grains program\, where you can learn from industry experts\, receive personalised business coaching\, and accelerate the development of your agtech startup. \nThere are many areas in the grains sector that could be made more efficient\, sustainable and productive. Some tech applications could include: \n\nDecision making tools which provide crop yield predictions before planting\nTechnologies which provide accurate in-field diagnostics of crop health\, performance and threats\nCrop phenology decision-support tools during the growing season\nWeed management technologies to assist growers to move to less dependency on chemicals\nTechnologies which measure and monitor in-field water use productivity for cereal/pulse crops\nTechnologies which optimise the efficiency of nitrogen use in modern farming systems\n\nThis FREE introductory workshop is an opportunity to meet us face-to-face\, learn more about the program and what it can offer you\, and includes the option for a 1:1 coaching session to explore your agtech solutions further. \nCan’t wait? Ready to get going now? \nVisit the TEKLAB Grains page and APPLY NOW\nBook in a time to chat to our Program Manager James \nView the flyer for TEKLAB Grains Startup Program \nPROUDLY SPONSORED BY GRAINS RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (GRDC)
URL:https://www.tnqdroughthub.com.au/event/teklab-grains-startup-program-info-session-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240219T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240221T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T044742
CREATED:20240123T000241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T054756Z
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SUMMARY:Nutrition EDGE workshop | Longreach
DESCRIPTION:Location: Longreach\, QLD \nCost: $1\,950* + GST / 1st person from one business; $1\,650* + GST / 2nd and 3rd person from same business (primary producers only. \nCost includes comprehensive set of workshop notes\, workbook and lunch\, morning and afternoon tea each day. \n\n\nPresenter: Désirée Jackson\, Désirée Jackson Livestock Management \nNutrition 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.
URL:https://www.tnqdroughthub.com.au/event/nutrition-edge-workshop-longreach/
LOCATION:Longreach\, Longreach\, QLD\, 4730\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Meat and Livestock Australia":MAILTO:info@mla.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240220T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240220T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T044742
CREATED:20231215T035205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T055632Z
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SUMMARY:Ag Succession and Future Proofing Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join the TNQ Drought Hub and Fitzroy Basin Association for an Ag Succession and Future Proofing Forum where you will hear about: \n\nPractical solutions and strategic advice on how to manage your own unique succession journey with succession expert Scott Patterson\, Alternate Business Strategies\nMental health and drought support available for producers with Sam Van Damme\, Royal Flying Doctors Service\nAccessing QRIDA grants and loans and support available with Bradley Whittington\, QRIDA\nWhole of business sustainability with Hannah Mrowka\, Rural Financial Counselling Service\nPlus updates from Fitzroy Basin Association and TNQ Drought Hub\n\nTUESDAY 20 FEBRUARY 9:00am – 4:00pm\n9:00 – 9:15: Introduction\n9:15 – 10:30: Ag Succession\n10:30 – 11:00: Morning Tea\n11:00 – 1:00: Ag Succession\n1:00 – 2:00: Lunch\n2:00 – 2:30: RFDS Well-being\, Mental Health and Support\n2:30 – 2:45: Fitzroy Basin Association update\n2:45 – 3:15: How to access QRIDA grants and loans and the support available\n3:15 – 3.30: Rural Financial Counselling Service update\n3.30 – 4.00: Review and conclusion \nWEDNESDAY 21 FEBRUARY 9:00am – 2:00pm\nOne-on-one succession appointments with Scott Patterson Scott is available for one-on-one succession appointments to help producers go through the considerations\, complexities and\navailable assistance around succession planning. \nWhere: Emerald Town Hall\, 33 Egerton Street\, Emerald  \nCatering: Supplied – please advise of any dietary requirements when RSVPing \nRSVP/Book Your Appointment by Wednesday 14 February – Vicki Horstman\, Drought Resilience Coordinator\, Fitzroy Basin Association\, 0419 160 537 Vicki.Horstman@fba.org.au
URL:https://www.tnqdroughthub.com.au/event/ag-succession-and-future-proofing-forum-emerald/
LOCATION:Emerald\, Emerald\, Queensland\, 4720\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="TNQ Drought Hub":MAILTO:rachel.hay@jcu.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240221T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T044742
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Let's discuss SAF for the Australian sugar industry
DESCRIPTION:Save the date: Wednesday 21 February\, 11am – 12 noon  \nYou’re invited to hear from leaders shaping the Australian Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) market:  \n\nEd Mason\, Jet Zero \nVictoria Sherwood\, Licella and  \nHywel Cook\, SRA.  \n\nHere’s your opportunity to discuss with them how the sugar industry can get involved and to build your SAF network for future opportunities.  \nPlease join us for first webinar in a series planned as part of a project aiming to build engagement for a diversified and adaptable Australian Sugarcane Industry.   \nManaged by Madi Smith\, Innovation Coordinator for Sugar Research Australia (SRA) at QUT (above)\, each webinar will be jointly chaired by Madi and Professor Ian O’Hara\, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Engineering (above)\, a leading expert in policies\, technologies and systems for developing the bioeconomy. Ian represents the Queensland Government as the Biofutures Industry Envoy and acts as an ambassador for Queensland’s Biofutures industry and industry and industrial biotechnology sector.   \nSpeakers \nEd Mason – Jet Zero \nEd is the is the Founder and Managing Director of Jet Zero Australia. Ed is an experienced executive and company director\, having held positions as Chairman\, Director\, and Corporate Advisor to several listed ASX energy transition companies. Ed is leading Jet Zero in progressing plans to develop Australia’s first Alcohol to Jet Fuel (ATJ) facility\, taking agricultural bioproducts on the east coast of Australia and converting it to ethanol and then Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) via a plant to be built in Queensland. \nVictoria Sherwood – Licella \nVictoria is the Executive General Manager Asia and Australasia at Licella Holdings. She brings her wealth of experience in senior leadership roles across engineering and manufacturing based companies to drive the commercialisation of Licella’s patented Cat-HTR™ technology platform. This technology is the next generation of advanced recycling\, allowing a range of biomass and plastic byproducts to be transformed into high-quality sustainable oil; a direct substitute for fossil crude. \nHywel Cook – Sugar Research Australia \nHywel is the General Manager of Industry Services at SRA. He has had more than 30 years of experience in the sugar industry\, working across refineries\, sugar mills and cane growing and business development sectors. Hywel has previously worked for CSR building products\, Queensland Sugar Limited and MSF Sugar (Mitr Phol). He actively engages with the industry and stakeholders to explore opportunities in the bioeconomy. \nRead more about the project: https://sugarresearch.com.au/the-sugar-research-innovation-industry-network/.  \nPlease register by COB Tuesday 20 February: https://qut.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aMEhaCyJR2m3G2POpPAM-w. 
URL:https://www.tnqdroughthub.com.au/event/webinar-lets-discuss-saf-for-the-australian-sugar-industry/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240221T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240221T130000
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SUMMARY:TEKLAB Grains Startup Program Info Session #3
DESCRIPTION:Are you an entrepreneur with a passion for agriculture and technology? Do you have an early stage startup or a tech concept that can address challenges in the grains sector? If so\, we have an exciting opportunity for you! \nIntroducing the TEKLAB grains program\, where you can learn from industry experts\, receive personalised business coaching\, and accelerate the development of your agtech startup. \nThere are many areas in the grains sector that could be made more efficient\, sustainable and productive. Some tech applications could include: \n\nDecision making tools which provide crop yield predictions before planting\nTechnologies which provide accurate in-field diagnostics of crop health\, performance and threats\nCrop phenology decision-support tools during the growing season\nWeed management technologies to assist growers to move to less dependency on chemicals\nTechnologies which measure and monitor in-field water use productivity for cereal/pulse crops\nTechnologies which optimise the efficiency of nitrogen use in modern farming systems\n\nThis FREE introductory workshop is an opportunity to meet us face-to-face\, learn more about the program and what it can offer you\, and includes the option for a 1:1 coaching session to explore your agtech solutions further. \nCan’t wait? Ready to get going now? \nVisit the TEKLAB Grains page and APPLY NOW\nBook in a time to chat to our Program Manager James \nView the flyer for TEKLAB Grains Startup Program \nPROUDLY SPONSORED BY GRAINS RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (GRDC)
URL:https://www.tnqdroughthub.com.au/event/teklab-grains-startup-program-info-session-3/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240223T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240223T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T044742
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SUMMARY:Business EDGE | Mt Isa\, QLD
DESCRIPTION:Location: Mt Isa\, QLD \nCost: 1 person: $1750\n2+ from business: $1500 each \n*register and pay for the workshop four weeks prior to the start date to receive the early bird discount. \n\n\nBusiness EDGE is a two-day workshop designed to enhance producer knowledge and skills in basic financial and business management to improve business efficiency and profitability. \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nWhat’s driving profit in your business – and what’s not\nHow to set up your financial system to provide you with the information to help manage your business\nHow to demystify your financial statements\nNew infrastructure or equipment: which one will deliver the biggest bang for your buck?\nFunding for education\, succession and retirement: how much is needed and what can your business fund?
URL:https://www.tnqdroughthub.com.au/event/business-edge-mt-isa-qld-2/
LOCATION:Mount Isa\, Mount Isa\, QLD\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Meat and Livestock Australia":MAILTO:info@mla.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240226T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240226T103000
DTSTAMP:20260421T044742
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SUMMARY:On Farm Connectivity Program and Farmbot Demo
DESCRIPTION:Farmbot is the tried and trusted tool that is used by thousands of graziers to remotely monitor their water assets\, providing crucial visibility and management of this essential input. \nFarmbot’s range of monitors\, sensors and easy-to-use platform – My Farmbot – provides users with near real-time alerts of water levels and trends (via SMS and email). This enables farmers to save time and money on driving to check water and provides peace of mind to know what is happening with their water from anywhere\, anytime. \nThis webinar will cover: \n\nIntroduction to Farm Connectivity and Farmbot\nMyFarmbot platform demo\, how the hardware works\nInterview with a current user customer that will cover questions around how they got started\, what they have learnt about the technology and how it’s improved their operation.\nOn Farm Connectivity Grants\nQ&A session\n\nPresenter: Nick Donnelly \nNick is the sales manager at Farmbot Monitoring Solutions. He leads the team to provide farmers and producers around Australia with Farmbot’s innovative range of monitoring devices and sensors. His passion for agriculture drives his focus on bridging the gap between cutting-edge agtech with the evolving needs of modern farmers.
URL:https://www.tnqdroughthub.com.au/event/on-farm-connectivity-program-and-farmbot-demo/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240227T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240229T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T044742
CREATED:20240123T000343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T000343Z
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SUMMARY:Nutrition EDGE workshop | Emerald
DESCRIPTION:Location: Emerald\, QLD \nCost:\n$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. \n\n\nNutrition 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. \nPresenter: Désirée Jackson\, Désirée Jackson Livestock Management
URL:https://www.tnqdroughthub.com.au/event/nutrition-edge-workshop-emerald/
LOCATION:Emerald\, Emerald\, Queensland\, 4720\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Meat and Livestock Australia":MAILTO:info@mla.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240227T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240227T163000
DTSTAMP:20260421T044742
CREATED:20240125T035400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T035400Z
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SUMMARY:Property Management - Understanding Financial Systems
DESCRIPTION:LEARN HOW TO MAKE SUCCESSFUL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT DECISIONS IN YOUR GRAZING BUSINESS \nThis FREE comprehensive workshop is designed for both seasoned graziers and newcomers to the industry who want to optimize the financial systems in your grazing business. \nLearn about \n\nThe difference between management accounts and compliance accounts\nSetting up\, or reviewing a financial system including software options\nUnderstanding the Chart of Accounts\nThe importance of herd records and what the information can tell you about herd and overall business performance\n\nThe workshop will be facilitated by Simone Parker\, Senior Agribusiness Consultant from Bush AgriBusiness who specialises in developing and implementing strategy and business improvement. \nLimited places so please register your interest by contacting Cape York NRM on 4091 2273 by Friday 23rd February. \nProperty Management – Understanding Financial Systems 2024 (1)
URL:https://www.tnqdroughthub.com.au/event/property-management-understanding-financial-systems/
LOCATION:Lakeland\, Lakeland\, QLD\, 4871\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="TNQ Drought Hub":MAILTO:rachel.hay@jcu.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240228T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240301T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T044742
CREATED:20240122T234645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T234645Z
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SUMMARY:Breeding EDGE | Hughenden
DESCRIPTION:Location: Hughenden\, QLD \nCost:\n$1\,950 + GST / 1st person from one business.\n$1\,650 + GST / 2nd and 3rd person from same business (producers only). \nCost includes comprehensive set of workshop notes\, workbook\, electronic files\, other materials and catering. \n\n\nBreeding EDGE is a three-day workshop designed to assist producers in improving and refining their breeder herd management and genetic improvement plans using genetic and reproductive knowledge and technologies\, to achieve desired production targets. \nPresenters: \n\nFelicity Hamlyn-Hill – Beef Enterprise Advisory Services Pty Ltd\nTim Emery – Department of Agriculture & Fisheries QLD\nDr Libby Harriman – ACV & BULLCHECK accredited vet (Great Artesian Veterinary Surgery).\n\nWhat you will learn: \n\ncurrent herd performance – what measures matter most\nreproduction and reproduction loss\nmanaging the breeders – systems\nbull fertility and management\nidentifying “not so obvious” bull faults that impact reproduction\nreproductive diseases and diseases impacting reproduction\nbreeder herd management plans\ngenetic improvement of your herd (including breeding objectives)\ngenetic principles and selection tools\nselection and selection criteria for traits important to you\nbreeds and breeding systems.
URL:https://www.tnqdroughthub.com.au/event/breeding-edge-hughenden/
LOCATION:Hughenden\, Hughenden\, QLD\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Meat and Livestock Australia":MAILTO:info@mla.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240228T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240228T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T044742
CREATED:20240122T234507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T234507Z
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SUMMARY:Excel Workshop - Mareeba
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will take you through the basics of using Excel spreadsheets including making tables\, using formulas etc. \nParticipants will be provided with a guide and USB with examples valued at $50. \nMorning tea and lunch will be provided. \nPlease direct any enquiries to Deborah.Schedue@gulfsavannahnrm.org. \nThis project is supported by Gulf Savannah NRM\, through funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund
URL:https://www.tnqdroughthub.com.au/event/excel-workshop-mareeba/
LOCATION:Jackaroo Motel\, 340 Byrnes Street\, Mareeba\, QLD\, 2024\, Australia
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