• Sat 27th Jul, 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
• Learners Ink, LLC

  Emerald QLD 4720

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GrazingforProfit® is Australia’s longest-running business program for the grazing industry. With over 8,000 graduates, it is also the most attended farm management program conducted in rural Australia.

Three reasons you should register today!

1. Can’t say enough good things about RCS. Knowledge of presenters was fantastic. Course I believe every grazier should do. Follow up and information attendees can access is great! Walt
2. A grazing or Farming for Profit course has the highest return on any education $ you will ever spend. RCS provides across the board education tools and backup that, without doubt helps agricultural businesses to become more profitable, sustainable and better prepared to bounce back after droughts, downturns and floods. Brian
3. Best well-rounded course. Honestly the best well-rounded course I have ever taken. I loved how immersive it was to make us really zone in on our businesses. It made me look at our numbers with different eyes and consider all aspects of our grazing business, not just tax and cashflow. It gave me more tools and understanding than I ever thought was possible. This gives us confidence with our decision making and future. Janeta

A 360-Degree Approach:

GrazingforProfit® takes a comprehensive view, encompassing all factors influencing your enterprise’s success. From climate variability to market fluctuations, we equip you to make informed decisions that embrace the entirety of your business environment.

Eight outcomes you can expect from GrazingforProfit®.

1. Financial acumen: Increase profitability, stay in control, and make informed decisions by focusing on the 3 secrets of profit, financial analysis, understanding key financial reports, optimising cash-flow, and eliminating inefficiencies.
2. Maximised grazing: Utilise the data-driven tools of time-controlled grazing, matching stocking rates to carrying capacity, feed budgeting, calculating graze and rest periods, and using grazing charts as a powerful management tool.
3. Livestock performance: Explore effective strategies to enhance reproductive health, including genetics, fertility optimisation, and planning around key dates, as well as enhancing ruminant nutrition and supplementation programs.
4. Ecological health: Create thriving landscapes by working with nature’s ecological systems, understanding plant succession, introducing biodiversity, encouraging biological activity, enhancing soil structure, and increasing carbon levels.
5. Drought resilience: Develop strategies to prepare for, manage through, and recover from drought, as well as embracing management practices that improve ground cover and water retention rates.
6. Focused mindset: Chart a clear path for your business and personal aspirations, setting both short and long-term goals, and clarifying your overall vision to help drive business forward.
7. Strategic insights: Master the balance of working ON vs. IN the business, conduct effective management meetings, navigate family succession, tackle resistance to change, and ensure everyone is on the same page.
8. Elevated potential: Build personal and professional skills, including time management, communication and decision-making, all while growing your networks and joining a passionate and dedicated community.

Your course facilitator is Chief of Delivery David McLean

As RCS’ Chief of Delivery, David McLean specialises in ensuring that people have the knowledge, support and inspiration to perform at their best in agriculture. He provides a refreshing combination of hands-on experience, technical knowledge, facilitation skills and high-level analysis. David originates from fifth-generation sheep and cattle grazing family from south-west Queensland, Australia. He received first class honours in a Bachelor of Agricultural Science, Rural Technology and holds a Cert. IV in Training and Assessment along with training and extensive research in facilitation, communication, ecology, production systems and business analysis.

He started his association with RCS as a client on a large time-control-grazing property between Richmond and Croydon in north Queensland. During this time, he was involved in all aspects of managing the intensive grazing business, along with agistment enterprises on properties ranging from Georgetown to Boulia. After working at a practical level with principles promoted by RCS, David started full time work as a professional advisor and educator with the company in 2007. Now Chief of Delivery, David is leading a devoted team of professionals as they work with producers across Australia.

For further information about the course content, click here

Paddock to Reef – join us for an event to explore Reef health, science and the on-ground actions that make a difference!

Fitzroy Basin Association (FBA) invites you to join us at the Paddock to Reef Regional Integrated Science Forum for a day of discussion on water quality initiatives that aim to protect the Reef.

This in-person forum at CQLX Gracemere will feature presentations from the people leading the Paddock to Reef program, FBA staff and other people involved with water quality projects.

As part of this event attendees will also visit the site of a significant streambank restoration project in the Stanwell area.

This event is an opportunity to hear from scientists, extension staff and land managers about what actions are taking place and how their positive impact is being measured.

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to network, learn, and contribute to the future of Reef-related management plans.

This event is hosted by FBA as part of the Paddock to Reef program, supported by the Australian and Queensland governments.

Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Please indicate any specific dietary requirements during registration.

Dress code: A hat, long pants, long sleeve shirt and closed in shoes are required for the site visit.

NutriSoil with Central Queensland Landscape Alliance (CQLA) are proud to present:

Roots to Wellness: Exploring Plant Function and Human Health

Join us for a transformative day dedicated to exploring the science of how plants, soil and the human body function.

Hear from farmers driven by a commitment to human health, who are creating innovative and sustainable business models.

Learn about the similarities between the human body and soil, highlighting the critical importance of healthy soil for overall human health.

Workshop local issues including herbicide resistance and reducing fertiliser and chemical input while maintaining yield and expanding profit.

Speakers:

Joel Williams, Integrated Soils

Joel Williams is an international independent soil and plant health educator who is passionate about designing farming systems that prioritise the management of biology and crop nutrition. Joel’s expertise lies in explaining how plants grow, absorb nutrients, interact with microbes and produce secondary metabolites. Working holistically with plants will optimise plant growth, immunity and soil function. His insights offer a clear pathway to sustainable crop and pasture production.

www.integratedsoil.com.au

Jake Wolki, Wolki Farm

Jake Wolki is an entrepreneurial farmer from Albury Wodonga. Driven by a passion for treating animals with respect, supporting his family and promoting medicinal food, Jake aims to build a community where farmers and consumers are united by shared values. He raises animals, processes them, sells online, operates an unstaffed self-serve butchery and conducts farm tours. Jake is revolutionising the way farmers share their produce and will captivate you with his quick wit and ability to challenge the status quo.

www.wolkifarm.com.au

Stacey Curcio, Cultivating Wellness

Stacey is a qualified Naturopath with a special interest in clinical holistic nutrition, regenerative agriculture and supporting those living in rural and regional Australia. Growing up as the daughter of Terry McCosker from RCS, Stacey has a strong understanding of soil function. She will illuminate the similarities between human and soil systems, emphasising the importance of healthy soil to grow nutritious healthy food, as well as maintaining personal health to make good farming decisions.

www.cultivatingwellness.com.au

Agenda:

8:00am to 8:30am – Registration

8:30am to 8:45am – Welcome by NutriSoil and CQLA

8:45am to 10:00am – Joel Williams

10:00am to 11:00am – Stacey Curcio

11:00am to 11:30am – Morning Tea

11:30am to 12:00pm – Nakala & Darren Maddock, NutriSoil

12:00pm to 1:00pm – Joel Williams

1:00pm to 2:00pm – Lunch

2:00pm to 3:45pm – Jake Wolki

3:45pm to 4:15pm  – Afternoon Tea

4:15pm to 5:00pm – Panel Discussion

**Please email sales@nutrisoil.com.au for any dietary requirements.

The Rockhampton Leagues Club

Get your head around more of the ‘business side’ of your business…

• Develop your financial knowledge and business understanding
• Understand where your business is performing well and where it can be improved
• Better understand how your decisions impact the bottom line of your business
• Determine if your business can really fund future growth, debt reduction, retirement and succession
• Ensure everyone in your business is on the same page

Join a group of like-minded producers at a Business EDGE workshop and equip yourself with improved business skills.

Access follow-up support to implement your learning when you get home.

To register visit:
www.bushagri.com.au/businessedge

For more information:
Simone Parker: 0408 818 043 or
E-mail: admin@bushagri.com.au