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Mareeba-Dimbulah Sustainable Farming Incentives Scheme

 Call for Applications

Farmers in the Mareeba-Dimbulah Water Supply Area of the Mitchell River Catchment are invited to apply for grants of up to $10,000 to implement farm practices that improve profitability and sustainability on farms, reduce soil and nutrient loss, and improve water quality.

Grants will be awarded to individual farmers or community/industry groups to help offset the cost of implementing new and innovative best management practices. Grant applications will be assessed on a competitive basis. Applicants will be expected to include in-kind or financial contributions of at least 50% of the overall project costs.

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Pinus caribaea trees to give away
Once again the DPI&F Walkamin Nursery has a couple of thousand Pinus caribaea trees to give away. They average 60-70cm high and are in QNT pots. There would be no charge for these seedlings.

Please call Jill Heilbronn (before calling at the nursery) if you would like to take advantage of this offer. Her details are This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , Phone: (07) 4093 3902

 
Community Forums Shaping the Future of the Far North
The Cairns and Far North Environment Centre is hosting a series of community forums in regional centres, including Kuranda, Mossman, Innisfail, and Atherton, to discuss concerns and aspirations for the FNQ 2025 Regional Plan. The FNQ2025 Regional Plan is currently being developed by the State government and will guide and direct land use planning and development in our region up to the year 2025.
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Stall Holders Wanted for New Market in Gordonvale
We are inviting farmers and artisans to sell their produce or arts and crafts at the first Sustainable Farmers Market to be run in Far North Queensland.

When: Saturday 29th September 2007

                6:30am set up to 12:30am

Where: Fermo Farm

                 343 Pinecreek Road

                 Gordonvale   (23km from Cairns City Centre)

To register your interest email Anthony and Kia Fermo at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

 
Permaculture Cairns Group next meeting

An invitation is extended to all to attend Permaculture Cairns monthly meeting. Permaculture Cairns is an open community organization with the education of Permaculture and its practical application in people's daily lives at its core.

 

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Stall Holders Wanted for New Yungaburra Market

Yungaburra Local Produce Market  
Maud Kehoe Park

1st Market 8 Sept 07  -  8am to 2pm  -  every 2nd weekend of the month

For information and booking of stalls:

Contact John Wright     Ph:  4095 2322       email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Frog Hospital needs a home

The Frog Hospital is looking for a new home on the Tablelands. Any suggestions are most welcome.  Requirements are outlined below. Please contact Deborah Pergolotti at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it if you can help.

 

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In-Market Experience Scholarships
The 2007 round of the In-Market Experience Scholarships is now open.  The 2007 round will close 5.00pm EST 19 July 2007. Each scholarship of $12,500 will help managers or emerging managers from small-to-medium sized agribusiness work for 3 months to 1 year to:
  • define opportunities for their product, service or technology
  • fully participate in alliances
  • build relationships with potential customers
  • undertake business- or sector-specific courses
  • gain experience in new areas of business and markets,
  • and seek expert advice.

 

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