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Industry Breakfast: Beyond the Farm Gate – Gladstone

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Date: Monday 29 June 2026
Time:
7:30am-10:30am AEST
Cost: Free
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Website: https://www.gladstone.qld.gov.au/Things-To-Do/Events/Industry-Breakfast-Beyond-the-Farm-Gate
Venue Nagoorin Community Hall
24/26 Degalgil St
Boyne Valley, QLD 4680
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Beyond the farm gate: Opportunities for agriculture in Gladstone’s energy and industrial transition

At this industry breakfast, producers, agribusiness, government and innovators will explore practical opportunities for agriculture to co-exist with and benefit from renewable energy and bio-based industries.

You will learn how primary producers can:

  • Diversify revenue
  • Future proof their operations
  • Play a central role in the region’s economic transition.

Hear from an expert panel of speakers, including:

  • Professor Ian O’Hara,
    Deputy Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Queensland University of Technology
    Biofuel production and processing opportunities for agriculture in Queensland
  • Michael Palmer
    Executive Chairman, SuperChar
    Biomass to char – overview of the SuperChar renewable energy project in Queensland
  • Will Wilson
    Calliope Cattle Company
    A producer’s perspective on working alongside – and benefiting from – renewable energy and bio-based projects
  • Fleur Anderson
    Regional Director, Department of Primary Industries
    Primary Industries Prosper 2050 and opportunities for agriculture in the Gladstone Region.

Details

Date: Monday 29th June 2026

Time: 7:30am – 10:30am

Location: Nagoorin Community Hall, Boyne Valley

RSVP: 22nd June

Breakfast and morning tea will be provided. Please advise any dietary requirements.

More information

Gladstone Regional Council Economic Development on (07) 4970 0700 or info@gladstone.qld.gov.au

Gladstone industry breakfast flyer 2026