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
The Shoalhaven Beef Producers' Assocation is now the South Coast Beef Producers' Association. Please see www.southcoastbeef.asn.au.
Friday, October 28
Monday, July 18
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:
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
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
Tuesday, May 31
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.
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
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
Wednesday, May 4
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
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
Thursday, April 21
Work out your true cost of production for your beef enterprise
May SBPA meeting - Friday 20th May - extended session.
Beef Cost of Production Workshop
Presenter: Greg Meaker, NSW Industry & Investment - Beef Livestock Officer
Date: Friday 20th May
Time: 8.30am for 8.45 start to 2pm-ish
Where: DPI offices, 13 Schofields Lane, Berry (first right on south side of Berry going south)
The Shoalhaven Beef Producers Association and the Small Farms Network invites all landholders to participate in the `Beef Cost of Production’ workshop.
This workshop will help you:
• Determine the true cost of production per kg beef produced
• Calculate the impact on your cost per kg of changing various inputs
Greg Meaker will provide software and take landholders through entering real farm data to review your outcomes. Upon completion of the workshop each participant will receive a copy of the software to keep.
You will need to bring on the day:
1. Laptop computer and power cord*
2. Herd structure and related numbers
3. Overheads ($ per annum) for the following;
• Repairs and maintenance
• General insurance
• Admin
• Rates and agistment
• Fuel and oil
• Electricity and gas
• Depreciation
• Pasture costs
• Other
*Hate using computers? Don’t worry – just bring a calculator, a pen and the requested information
RSVPs essential - Contact the Small Farms Network on : 4232 3200.
Beef Cost of Production Workshop
Presenter: Greg Meaker, NSW Industry & Investment - Beef Livestock Officer
Date: Friday 20th May
Time: 8.30am for 8.45 start to 2pm-ish
Where: DPI offices, 13 Schofields Lane, Berry (first right on south side of Berry going south)
The Shoalhaven Beef Producers Association and the Small Farms Network invites all landholders to participate in the `Beef Cost of Production’ workshop.
This workshop will help you:
• Determine the true cost of production per kg beef produced
• Calculate the impact on your cost per kg of changing various inputs
Greg Meaker will provide software and take landholders through entering real farm data to review your outcomes. Upon completion of the workshop each participant will receive a copy of the software to keep.
You will need to bring on the day:
1. Laptop computer and power cord*
2. Herd structure and related numbers
3. Overheads ($ per annum) for the following;
• Repairs and maintenance
• General insurance
• Admin
• Rates and agistment
• Fuel and oil
• Electricity and gas
• Depreciation
• Pasture costs
• Other
*Hate using computers? Don’t worry – just bring a calculator, a pen and the requested information
RSVPs essential - Contact the Small Farms Network on : 4232 3200.
Monday, April 4
Next member meeting - Friday April 15, 2011
Coffee & Networking: 8.30am to 9am
Meeting Time: 9am sharp - 12pm
Where: Shoalhaven City Council, Nowra - Reception Room Ground Floor
Guest Speakers:
Brian Wehlburg and Helen Lewis are currently teaching Holistic Management at Ulladulla TAFE. They bring a wealth of information from years of experience as cattle producers and direct sellers.
Brian and Helen have agreed to join any members intrested in tapping into more of their experience at Bridge Tavern, 87 Bridge Rd, Nowra, after the meeting.
Management committee members - there will be a management meeting at 12.30 at SCC.
Meeting Time: 9am sharp - 12pm
Where: Shoalhaven City Council, Nowra - Reception Room Ground Floor
Guest Speakers:
Brian Wehlburg and Helen Lewis are currently teaching Holistic Management at Ulladulla TAFE. They bring a wealth of information from years of experience as cattle producers and direct sellers.
Brian and Helen have agreed to join any members intrested in tapping into more of their experience at Bridge Tavern, 87 Bridge Rd, Nowra, after the meeting.
Management committee members - there will be a management meeting at 12.30 at SCC.
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