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QUEENSLAND Queensland 2017 Update 2017 UPDATE 2017 ISSUE 16 ISSUE Online Search Farming Information Stud Breeders Guide Classified Directory RRP: $9.95* *Free to members of AgForce @FarmGuideAustralia AGFCspine.indd 1 10/11/2017 10:32:01 AM Visit the new and improved FarmGuide Agricultural Website. Search FarmGuide’s Browse the extensive List your business at comprehensive articles with vital a click of a button to agricultural database information for the reach potential new by state and/or region. farming community. customers. Portal Box & Banner Advertising. Featured Advertising on rotation. Contact our Sales Team today on (03) 9584 1666. NSWIFC.indd 1 19/06/2017 10:22:46 AM 1 Who is AgForce? 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Enquiries should be directed to the publisher. 2 Contents Land & Water Management Identification Chart - Weeds ..................................................25 Bridges that work for Farmers ...............................................33 Water Conservation ...............................................................35 Biological Farming .................................................................36 Smart irrigation for your farm .................................................37 What to look for when selecting your borehole pump ..................................................................38 Information Pages Information Supporting R&D’s is essential for the future ..........................39 Weather AgForce Rainfall Chart .........................................................................40 Rainfall Averages 2016 ..........................................................42 Who is AgForce? .....................................................................1 From the General President.....................................................4 Farm Safety Why become an AgForce member? .......................................6 Membership 2017/18 ...............................................................7 Contact Us ..............................................................................8 Working safely around electricity ...........................................43 What does AgForce do? - 2016/17 .........................................9 Safety on your property .........................................................45 A simple guide to working safely near overhead powerlines on your farm ..................................................47 Important Information What is LPG? Liquefied Petroleum Gas - Propane ...........................................................................49 DRSABCD action plan ...........................................................50 Agricultural Contacts .............................................................14 Spider Chart ..........................................................................51 Agricultural Show & Field Days ..............................................21 Venomous Snakes of Australia ..............................................52 FarmGuide Pty. Ltd. ABN 67 985 805 351 Postal Address: PO Box 326 Black Rock VIC 3193 Phone: (03) 9584 1666 Email: [email protected] www.farmguide.com.au 3 Health & Wellbeing Succession Planning Is your gambling out of hand? ...............................................53 Farm Succession Planning ...................................................59 Financial Services Education & Training Queensland Rural and Industry Educating the next generation of agriculture Development Authority ......................................................54 leaders requires teamwork ................................................61 Pages Information Livestock Stud Breeders Guide ................. 62 Is it fit to load?........................................................................55 Pest Animal Control Classified Directory ....................90 Firearm Safety .......................................................................56 Insurance Are you at risk of theft? ..........................................................57 14 Emergency Services Australian Banana Australian Chamber Growers’ Council of Commerce and Industry Emergency 000 www.abgc.org.au PO Box 309 www.acci.asn.au Crimestoppers 1800 333 000 Brisbane Market QLD 4106 PO Box 6005 Kingston ACT 2604 Lifeline 13 11 14 T: 07 3278 4786 T: 02 6270 8000 Poisons Information Centre 13 11 26 Australian Barramundi Australian Chicken Information Hotlines Farmer’s Association Growers’ Council www.abfa.org.au www.acgc.org.au Border Watch Hotline 1800 009 623 PO Box 26 Lvl 6/183 North Quay Bush Support Line 1800 805 391 Cooroy QLD 4563 Brisbane QLD 4003 T: 07 3837 4747 CRIMFISH 1800 274 634 T: 0401 692 601 Australian Chicken Emergency Animal Disease Australian Beef Watch Hotline 1800 675 888 Meat Federation Industry Foundation www.chicken.org.au Exotic Plant Pest Hotline 1800 084 881 www.abif.com.au PO Box 579 North Sydney NSW 2059 FishWatch Hotline 1800 017 116 PO Box 2506 Kew VIC 3101 T: 02 9929 4077 National Security Hotline 1800 123 400 T: 0400 403 456 SES Flood Storm Emergency 13 25 00 Australian Competition & Consumer Australian Bureau Commission of Agricultural