2013 meetings for SBPA
It was determined at the AGM in 2012 that meetings/workshops would be held bimonthly in 2013, leaving the ability to respond to new events that may come up during the year.
Meeting dates for 2013 are:
8th February - Oakdale, Foxground
12th April
14th June
9th August
11th October
Meetings will generally from 8.45 am until 11.30am or as advertised. Invitations are sent by email and registration is online. If you would like to receive notification of our events and are not on our mailing list please send a request to education@shoalhavenbeef.asn.au.

In 2012 SBPA responded to member feedback to provide more on-farm events.
February -  Minerals and trace elements with Peter Jack (Healthy Earth and Jeff White (CRT)

March - Animal health – disease, pests and hands-on checking bull and calf health at Tarawonga, Coolangatta with LHPA vets Ian Lugdon and Keith Hart, SBPA member Dave Thompson

April/May -  Low stress stock management with Bruce Maynard

June - Bull selection day at Goodwood Green, Wildes Meadow with Kate Parry (DPI Wagga)

July - Spring and summer pasture management with Daniel Parker, CRT

August - Water leak detection and WorkCover for farmerswith Faith Cook and WorkCover Ulladulla

September - Plant identification and Mick’s marvellous meat – how he does it, Oakfield, Foxground with Amanda Britton, Mick Hamilton

October-  Grazing management at Harby Farm with Brad Fleming



It should be this big……





Danger – knife-bearing vet!



A studious bunch



Intimidating, but low stress…

The year ended with a well attended AGM and dinner at the ButterFactory.

SBPA AGM for 2011

The Annual General Meeting of the Shoalhaven Beef Producers Association will be held at The Butter Factory 739 Greenwell Point Rd Pyree on Friday 18 November commencing at 6PM.

It will be followed by drinks at 6.30 and a 3 course dinner at 7.00 pm. The cost will be $45 per person + drinks. Bookings are essential.

Please book by email to education[insert at symbol here]shoalhavenbeef.asn.au RSVP by 14 November.

We look forward to welcoming all our members and friends that evening to discuss this year’s progress and to plan for 2012

SBPA August 2011 meeting Friday 19 August

Location: Reception Room, Shoalhaven City Council, Nowra.
Rhonda Daly of Ylad will be travelling from Cowra to provide additional knowledge and points of view on:

• Soil biology and soil tests


• How to balance soils


• Links between soil health and animal health

Time:
8.45 for tea coffee
9.00 Membership business
10.00 Guest speaker
10.30 Coffee break
10.45 Guest speaker
12 pm Meeting close
Please RSVP to education["at' symbol]shoahavenbeef.asn.au

SBPA Education calendar 2011

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SBPA meetings are held the third Friday of the month, usually at Shoalhaven City Council offices (ground floor). Please contact education[insert "at" symbol]shoalhavenbeef.asn.au to register for an event.

If you have a topic that you would like to see included in our 2012 education/meeting calendar, please email them to our education committee on the email address above, or post them on this blog.

SBPA June 2011 meeting - Chook poo isn't a load of rubbish

Shoalhaven Beef Producers Association Meeting
Poultry Manure and Alternative Fertiliser Workshop

Speaker: Neil Griffiths (NSW DPI Agronomist, Tocal) will discuss the pros and cons of poultry manure and the results from a series of trials done across NSW using alternative fertilisers.
Agenda:
1. Introduction – Group Q&A to find out what fertiliser related topics are of interest
2. Discussion of trial results looking at selected nitrogen and alternative fertilisers
3. Discussion on poultry litter survey results and how/when to use poultry litter
When: Friday 17th June
Where: Shoalhaven City Council, Ground Floor Chambers – “Reception” room (northern end of building); parking available.
Time: 8.40am (cuppa and catch up)
Start Time: 9am prompt
Finish: 1pm (includes lunch)
RSVP ESSENTIAL: Janelle Wallace at woodlands98[insert 'at' symbol]bigpond.com or
Andrew Britton on Ph: 42323200 or email
abritton[insert 'at' symbol]southerncouncils.nsw.gov.au

Field Days by CRT

CRT is holding a number of field days over the next few months and would like to put them through to the members of the SBPA.

Upcoming Field Days
Beef Cattle Nutrition and Worm Control Ancare and Vella Stockfeeds– Tuesday 10th May – Bomaderry Bowling Club – 6.15 for 6.30 start.
Electric Fencing Field Days – Milton – Tuesday 28th June – Milton Showground (Location TBC)
Electric Fencing Field Days – Nowra – Wednesday 29th June – Nowra Showground (Location TBC)
Electric Fencing Field Days - Jamberoo Thursday 30th June – Riding for the disabled grounds

All of these days will be no charge and will have BBQ lunch provided on the electric fencing days. The Beef cattle nutrition evening will have Hot finger food.

The Beef Nutrition Night will cover predominantly worm control in Weaners with the use of Genesis B12 drench, as well as an introduction to Beef Nutrition.

Please RSVP to Jeff White for any or all of these sessions at least the day before for catering purposes.

Jeff’s contact:

Jeff White
Agronomy/Technical Field Officer
CRT Country Stores
0439_426_805