PRODUCERS will have the chance to learn how to use property computer mapping technology to help mitigate the potential impacts of CSG activity on their farming operations at one of 12 free AgForce Projects workshops being held in Southern Queensland in July and August.
The free AgForce Projects property computer mapping workshops are open to all producers and will start in Dirranbandi, Goondiwindi and Condamine from 26-28 July.
AgForce Projects GIS technical officer Noel Brinsmead said as well as improving property management and productivity, a comprehensive property map is vital to help landholders demonstrate how CSG activities will impact on their current and future property plans.
“A quality property map is crucial for any property owner, particularly those impacted by the rapidly expanding CSG industry and involved in CSG negotiations with a resource company,” Mr Brinsmead said.
“Property maps that identify infrastructure, business activities, natural resources, sensitive areas and future developments can assist landholders to readily identify impacts to their operations when provided with information relating to CSG activities.
“Producers will also learn how to use this technology to improve property monitoring, productivity, general management, grazing strategies, forage budgeting, infrastructure planning/building and succession planning.”
All producers will receive their property’s latest digital data and satellite imagery and be shown how it can be uploaded into computer mapping software and drawn onto to record property information and measure areas and distances. Producers will also receive a certificate of participation that goes toward a nationally accredited Certificate IV in Conservation and Land Management.
AgForce Projects has partnered with farm software company AGDATA to deliver the workshops through the Australian Government FarmReady program.
Mr Brinsmead said the FarmReady and Queensland Government funded workshops are also a great opportunity for producers to receive practical mapping tips, improve their mapping skills and receive Phoenix Mapping software as part of the course materials.
Apply ASAP to complete course through FarmReady - For the first time since November last year, landholders can complete the workshop through AGDATA’s FarmReady approved Farm Planning & Management – Module 3 workshop and receive Phoenix Mapping software part of the course materials. An up-front payment of $900 is required, however approved participants will be reimbursed 65 per cent of the course cost. To find out if you are eligible to attend through FarmReady visit farmready.gov.au" .
Further free property computer mapping workshops will be held in Blackall on Tuesday 2 August, Tambo on Wednesday 3 August, Augathella on Thursday 4 August, Injune on Tuesday 23 August, Roma on Wednesday 24 August, Miles on Thursday 25 August, Moonie on Tuesday 30 August, Dalby on Wednesday 31 August and Toowoomba on Thursday 1 September.
To attend a workshop, please register 10 days prior to the event by contacting Paddy Roe on (07) 3238 6048; emailing roep@agforward.org.au or visit www.agforward.org.au . To complete the course through AGDATA’s FarmReady workshop please obtain prior approval from FarmReady. Information and application forms are available from www.farmready.gov.au. Approval must be completed and approved prior to the training course, which takes five working days.
The workshops are delivered either through the Australian Government’s FarmReady program or AgForward, an initiative of AgForce within its project division, funded by the Queensland Government.
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