Important RGA Dates

Upcoming Events

AgriFutures Australia has two capacity building opportunities open exclusively to individuals working in an AgriFutures Australia levied industry.

AgriFutures Australia is committed to supporting the people driving the future prosperity of Australian rural industries and communities.

There are currently two capacity building opportunities currently open specifically for individuals working in an AgriFutures Australia levied industry: 

• Company Directors Course

• evokeAG. AgriFutures Australiastakeholder travel and attendance subsidy

Applications are now open and close on Wednesday, 11 December 2019.

Grower of the Year Field day

11.30am - 4.30pm Thursday 12 December, Peter & Renee Burke, Jerilderie, NSW.

A celebration of excellence and chance to learn about the farm business of the C19 SunRice Grower of the Year, Peter and Renee Burke with social meal and refreshments to follow.

TOPICS: 

• How did the Burkes achieve 33% above average yield drill sown Reiziq crop in C19?
• Implementing a WH&S program on your farm with Safe Ag Systems
• ‘What makes a successful farm business?’ Q&A panel with Geoff King, Senior Relationship Manager, Westpac; Paul O’Donnell, Accountant, Brian McCleary & Co Accountants; and Greg Sefton, Sefton Agronomics
• C20 Rice crop inspection and NSW DPI agronomic and variety trials

FREE. To register CLICK HERE.

An Evening with the Bitterns

5.15pm - 9.30pm Wednesday 18 December, Kerang, VIC. 

The Australian Government’s funded, ‘Bringing back the bittern’ project is aiming to see numbers of this cryptic bird rise through increasing and improving their habitat. 

The North Central CMA is bringing you two fascinating speakers to learn more about this species as well as hearing about some of the satellite tracking projects happening. 

The evening will finish with an optional visit to Johnson Swamp to hopefully hear some of these cryptic birds calling. 

Bring sturdy shoes, long pants and a water bottle if you are coming on the field trip. COST: FREE - including dinner. 

Register by Thursday 12 December for dietary requirements and bus numbers to the North Central CMA via [email protected] (03) 5448 7124 or CLICK HERE. 

   

Drought Community Support Initiative is now active 

This is the $3,000 cash payments for drought affected farmers.  

How to apply: 

1. All applications must be lodged online as they require invoices to be uploaded. The links below are for Salvos and St Vinnies 

     a. https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/need-help/disaster-relief-and-support/drought-community-support-initiative/

     b. www.vinnies.org.au/droughthelp

2. If you have problems with the online application you can call 

     a. Salvos on  1300 551 030

     b. St Vinnies on 1300 846 643

3. The processing time is said to be 1 week. 

Who to apply to: 

Each organisation has been allocated LGA’s, for our region you need to apply through:

6 - 7 February 2020, Dubbo, NSW. 

If you're a young farmer or fisher, or aspiring to become one, the Young Farmer Business Program (YFBP) Conference will inspire and motivate you as well as offering insights into the key business drivers you need to be thinking about. 

The Conference will be followed by a networking dinner for all delegates. The event builds on existing programs and aims to provide opportunities  for our next generation of primary producers to enter into farming or fishing or to expand their existing businesses.

COST: $100 for conf and dinner, $50 for farm tour.

To purchase tickets, CLICK HERE. 

RGA Rice Industry Leadership Program 2020: Mentoring Program opening soon  

Ricegrowers Association of Australia together with AgriFutures Australia will soon be offering twenty individuals (in total) working within the rice industry or an AgriFutures Australia levied industry, the opportunity to participate in a 12 month Mentoring Program to advance their personal and business development via one-on-one mentoring.... READ MORE

AgTech and Dealing with the Dry Finances

3.00pm Thursday 12 December, Coly Community Club, Coleambally, NSW. 

Hear speakers on Ag Data, Farm Wide WiFi, Sensors on farm, Automation, Drone Imaging, Energy Audits, Drought Support & Finances. Followed by opportunity to talk one-on-one with the speakers and bank managers. 

BBQ dinner provided and chance to win some prizes.

RSVP to [email protected], [email protected] or 0402 069 643. 

RGA Board and Central Executive Meeting

Monday 16 December, SunRice Office, Leeton, NSW.

RGA Branch Meetings

RGA Branch Meetings have been scheduled for 17 - 20 February 2020. 

Times and locations to be advised. 

PulseCheck - marketing, Value Adding and Future Trends

5.30pm - 7.30pm Tuesday 17 December, Barham, NSW. 

Join WMLIG for a PulseCheck BBQ to finish off the year, wind down, catch up with other farmers and find out how Pulses can work in your business in the future.  

Hear from innovative farmers and industry experts about the future of plant based proteins and the significant impact they are making in the consumer food market. 

FREE.  To registerCLICK HERE. 

EvokeAg 2020

18-19 February 2020, Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne, VIC. 

Agrifutures Australia has locked in the dates for evokeAG 2020 where you will learn about the latest agrifood tech trends with an international focus. 

Producer and student tickets have been introduced for the conference next year.

COST: $440 for students, $770 for primary producers and $1100 for delegates.

 READ MORE 

GRDC Grains Research Update

18 - 19 February 2020, Wagga Wagga, NSW. 

The GRDC Grains Research Update events are for Agronomists, Consultants, Researchers and growers to see and discuss the latest in research 

and to network with their peers about how to apply new and relevant information to the latest farming systems.

COST: $200. For more information CLICK HERE.