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Soil erosion control workshop — Camooweal
2026-06-04 | Rocklands, Camooweal, Queensland, 4828, Australia
Southern Gulf NRM is hosting Soil erosion control workshops this June with guest speaker Darryl Hill – sharing practical, on-ground strategies to manage erosion, reduce soil loss, and recover after extreme weather.
Key learnings will include:

How to identify soil types, limitations and risks to soil integrity.
How to avoid and mitigate erosion on fence lines and access tracks.
How to limit soil and silt loss during extreme weather events.
How to treat flood-related washouts and erosion to restore agricultural productivity.
How to manage and recover flood damaged grazing land.

Where:
Dunluce Station, Hughenden – 2 June Rocklands Station, Camooweal – 4 June
What to bring:Morning tea and lunch provided (just bring a chair).RSVP by 15 May to secure your spot. Contact Emily Turner or 0436 623 696.

DIY Gully Erosion Control for Landholders - Lanefield
2026-06-06 10:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Lanefield, Lanefield, QLD, 3435
Landholders are invited to attend a field day focused on erosion control solutions for small gullies. This practical session will provide an opportunity to see erosion control methods in action, with on-site inspections of two different chute construction techniques designed to stabilise gullies and reduce ongoing land degradation.
This field day is ideal for landholders looking to better manage erosion, protect productive land, and learn from practical, proven examples.
Topics

Small and medium chute construction techniques.
Comparing two different chute designs on site.
Lessons learned from implementation in the field.
Practical tips, tricks, and advice for planning and construction.

Details
When: Saturday 6 June | 10am – 1pm
Where: Lanefield QLD
Cost: Free
Contact: For further information, please contact Margie Dickson at margie.d@hlw.org.au.
Registrations
Lunch is included. Please RSVP for catering.

This workshop is funded by the Queensland Government Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation’s Healthy Catchments Program.

RCS Grazing for Profit 1 day workshop - Millmerran
2026-06-08 08:45 - 16:30 | Bellevue, Dawson Highway, Rolleston, Qld, 4702, Australia
The RCS Grazing For Profit One Day Workshop is a practical, high-impact workshop designed to help producers improve business performance, strengthen decision-making and build more profitable, resilient operations.
In just one day, participants will explore proven RCS principles that connect land management, productivity, finance and people—giving them a clearer understanding of how each area influences whole-business success.
Participants will discover:

how to identify hidden inefficiencies in the business
the RCS principles that drive long-term profitability
practical ways to improve production and landscape health
strategies they can apply immediately in their own operation

Attendees will leave with practical ideas, fresh insights and clear next steps they can take back to their business straight away.
Topics covered on the day
RCS 1 day workshops are tailored events that use principle based learning with topics relevant to the specific attendees and region. The information covered will span across our 4 key pillars – people, land, production and business. Some example topics can include grazing principles, ruminant nutrition, ecological management, soil health principles and understanding the difference between taxation accounting versus management accounting. This will tie together to step participants through our three secrets of profit which can be applied to all businesses.
Note: Spaces are limited so registration is essential. Please submit one registration request per participant.
Details

When: Monday 8 June, 8:45am – 4:30pm
Where: Bellevue, 60 Bellevue Rd, Yandilla QLD
Cost: Free

Ready to register?

This event is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Natural Heritage Trust under the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program

Burning for Outcomes Workshop - Charters Towers
2026-06-09 08:00 - 17:00 | DPI Charters Towers, 15 MacPherson Street, Charters Towers, Queensland, 4820, Australia
Join NQ Dry Tropics and the Queensland Rural Fire Service for a practical workshop exploring how fire can be used to support grazing land and weed management outcomes.
Topics

Using fire as a tool for grazing and weed management
Understanding vegetation management requirements
Practical insights from fire management experts.

The day will also include a live burn demonstration conducted by the Queensland Rural Fire Service.

BONUS! All registered attendees who provide their Lot & Plan number(s) will receive a map of their own property with the vegetation management categories overlaid for practical application of the information presented on the day.
Details
When: Tuesday 9 June | 8am – 5pm
Where: DPI Charters Towers, 15 Macpherson St, Richmond Hill, Charters Towers QLD
Contact: Sam Clarke on sam.clarke@nqdrytropics.com.au or 0419 338 274
Register
Morning tea and lunch is provided by the Queensland Department of Primary Industries. Please RSVP for catering purposes.

This workshop is being delivered by the Grazing Resilience and Sustainable Solutions (GRASS) project, funded through the Queensland Government’s Reef Water Quality Program and delivered by NQ Dry Tropics and the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries. The Queensland Government’s Industry Recovery and Resilience Officer program, jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland governments under Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA), has contributed to the delivery of this event.

Unlocking Your Landscape Potential — Biloela
2026-06-09 08:15 - 2026-06-10 18:00 | Biloela Civic Centre, 96 Rainbow St, Biloela, Biloela, Qld, 4715, Australia
FBA is hosting a 2-day land manager masterclass, designed specifically for CQ landscapes and the people who care for them.
This hands-on masterclass focuses on how you can help your country to harness more water, build healthier soil and grow better feed. Over two practical days, you’ll learn how to slow water down, support natural processes and manage livestock in ways that work with your land.
What you’ll learn

How to read your landscape and understand water movement
Natural Sequence Farming techniques to rehydrate
Grazing practices that strengthen soil health and plant recovery
How water and grazing decisions influence each other
Practical tools: forage budgeting, sequencing and getting started
How better hydration + grazing improves productivity
How FBA can support your next steps on ground

Who you’ll hear from

Dick Richardson – Grazing Naturally
Stuart Andrews – Natural Sequence Farming
Together with FBA, they’ll share easy to apply methods for rehydrating landscapes, improving grazing outcomes and strengthening long-term productivity.

Workshop details
Date: 9-10 June 2026
Day 1: 8:15am – 6:00pm
Day 2: 7:00am – 4:30pm
Venue: Biloela Civic Centre, 96 Rainbow St, Biloela Queensland 4715
How to register

Bushfire and Disaster Preparedness workshop – Maidenwell
2026-06-09 08:30 - 14:30 | Maidenwell Memorial Hall, Pool Street, Maidenwell, Qld, 4615, Australia
Join Industry Resilience and Recovery Officers at a free, hands-on Bushfire and Disaster Preparedness workshop coming up in May.
Delivered by RFCS Southern Queensland in partnership with the Department of Primary Industries, these workshops are a chance to do some practical planning for the season ahead.
You’ll receive a free A0, car-bonnet sized map of your property and work through it to identify risks, map hazards and plan practical mitigation strategies. Registration before the close date is essential.
Register now for a workshop near you!
For more information and to register at a workshop near you, click on the links below:

Injune – 13 May, 8:30am – 2:30pm
Surat – 19 May, 8:30am – 2:30pm
Chinchilla – 21 May, 8:30am – 2:30pm
Maidenwell – 9 June, 8:30am – 2:30pm

RCS Keep in Touch Day — Jericho
2026-06-16 09:30 - 16:00 | ‘Mafeking’, Narbethong Road via Barcaldine, Jericho, QLD, 4728, Australia
Join RCS and the Keene family at their property ‘Mafeking’.
Facilitating the day is RCS’s advisor and coach, David McLean, who will provide an overview of RCS’s grazing principles and how these can be applied on farm. The day will begin with a shed-discussion followed by a paddock walk where you’ll get to see the principles in action.
Discussion Topics

Water development: How to develop reliable stock water from sandy, low-flow bores
Fence development: How small to go with paddocks on this country
Steps for increasing legume content in paddocks
Business case for Halter virtual fencing

Ready to register?

Please bring your own chair, lunch, water and hat.
For more information, please contact RCS on 1300 356 004 or email info@rcsaustralia.com.au

Darryl Hill erosion control workshop - Mt Coolon
2026-06-30 08:00 - 16:00 | Bungobine Station, Mt Coolon, QLD, 4804, Australia
Join NQ Dry Tropics NRM and erosion control specialist Darryl Hill for a FREE hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to slow water down and keep it where it belongs.

Get your boots dirty as you:

Learn what causes erosion and how to prevent it
Use a dumpy level in the field
Peg out whoa boys and other erosion control structures
Compare catchment drains, table drains, and whoa boys
Explore the production benefits of whoa boys and stilling ponds
Take home practical skills you can put to work straight away

Two workshops:
Bungobine Station, Mt Coolon
30 June | 8am–4pm

Mt Flagstone Station, Woodstock
2 July | 8am–4pm

For more information and to register, contact Callum Olver: callum.olver@nqdrytropics.com.au or 0467 203 082

These workshops are delivered through the Burdekin Productive Pastures project, supported by the Australian Government’s National Heritage Trust Climate-Smart Agriculture Program.

Darryl Hill erosion control workshop - Woodstock
2026-07-02 08:00 - 16:00 | Mt Flagstone Station, Woodstock, QLD, 4816

Burning for Outcomes Workshop - Charters Towers
2026-07-17 08:00 - 17:00 | DPI Charters Towers, 15 MacPherson Street, Charters Towers, Queensland, 4820, Australia
Join NQ Dry Tropics and the Queensland Rural Fire Service for a practical workshop exploring how fire can be used to support grazing land and weed management outcomes.
Topics

Using fire as a tool for grazing and weed management
Understanding vegetation management requirements
Practical insights from fire management experts.

The day will also include a live burn demonstration conducted by the Queensland Rural Fire Service.
BONUS! All registered attendees who provide their Lot & Plan number(s) will receive a map of their own property with the vegetation management categories overlaid for practical application of the information presented on the day.
Details
When: Tuesday 9 June | 8am – 5pm
Where: DPI Charters Towers, 15 Macpherson St, Richmond Hill, Charters Towers QLD
Contact: Morgan Gunther on morgan.gunther@nqdrytropics.com.au or 0497 108 862
Register
Morning tea and lunch is provided by the Queensland Department of Primary Industries. Please RSVP for catering purposes.

This workshop is being delivered by the Grazing Resilience and Sustainable Solutions (GRASS) project, funded through the Queensland Government’s Reef Water Quality Program and delivered by NQ Dry Tropics and the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries. The Queensland Government’s Industry Recovery and Resilience Officer program, jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland governments under Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA), has contributed to the delivery of this event.

Pilbara Weed Symposium - Karratha
2026-08-05 09:00 - 16:00 | Lotteries West House, 7 Morse Court, Karratha, WA, 6714
Weeds are becoming a big problem for the Pilbara, with invasive species pushing out native plants and damaging habitats. Calotrope (Calotropis procera) is one of them. The plant produces a milky sap that can harm people and livestock and spreads quickly once established.
This symposium on Calotrope brings together scientist, land managers, Aboriginal groups, government and industry to:

Understand how Calotrope is affecting the region
Review current control efforts
Identify practical management approaches
Highlight important environmental and cultural areas that need protecting
Explore ways stakeholders can works together to stop further spread

Speakers
Pilbara Mesquite Management Committee
Vicki Long and Associates
Details
Date: Wednesday 5th August 2026
Time: 9am – 4pm
Location: Lotteries West House, Karratha
Register
Ticketing coming soon.

Wambiana grazing trial field day — Wambiana via Charters Towers
2026-08-14 | Wambiana Station, Campaspe, Queensland, Australia
Mark it in your diary! Save the date! Write it on your calendar: Friday 14th August 2026
We have a field day coming up that you are not going to want to miss!
Come along and hear all of the learnings we have found during the long-term Wambiana Grazing Trial.
Here is a snapshot:
Learnings from over 20 years of research at the Wambiana Grazing Trial – Video

RCS GrazingforProfit - Roma
2026-08-19 - 2026-08-25 | Roma Explorers Inn, 44778 Warrego Highway, Roma, Qld, 4455, Australia
GrazingforProfit® is Australia’s longest-running business program for the grazing industry. With over 8,000 graduates, it is also the most attended farm management program in rural Australia.
We take a 360-degree Approach
GrazingforProfit® takes a comprehensive view, encompassing all factors influencing your enterprise’s success. From climate variability to market fluctuations, we equip you to make informed decisions that embrace the entirety of your business environment.
Eight outcomes you can expect from GrazingforProfit®

Financial acumen: Increase profitability, stay in control, and make informed decisions by focusing on the 3 secrets of profit, financial analysis, understanding key financial reports, optimising cash flow, and eliminating inefficiencies.
Maximised grazing: Utilise the data-driven tools of time-controlled grazing, matching stocking rates to carrying capacity, feed budgeting, calculating graze and rest periods, and using grazing charts as a powerful management tool. Bonus session with AgriWebb included.
Livestock performance: Explore effective strategies to enhance reproductive health, including genetics, fertility optimisation, and planning around key dates, as well as enhancing ruminant nutrition and supplementation programs.
Ecological health: Create thriving landscapes by working with nature’s ecological systems, understanding plant succession, introducing biodiversity, encouraging biological activity, enhancing soil structure, and increasing carbon levels.
Drought resilience: Develop strategies to prepare for, manage through, and recover from drought, as well as embrace management practices that improve ground cover and water retention rates.
Focused mindset: Chart a clear path for your business and personal aspirations, setting both short and long-term goals, and clarifying your overall vision to help drive business forward.
Strategic insights: Master the balance of working ON vs. IN the business, conduct effective management meetings, navigate family succession, tackle resistance to change, and ensure everyone is on the same page.
Elevated potential: Build personal and professional skills, including time management, communication and decision-making, all while growing your networks and joining a passionate and dedicated community.

Book early to avoid the waiting list
Early Bird: $4,979 (available until 19th June 2026)
Standard: $5,499
To Register
We have a new, streamlined way to register for our courses.

Register online: Just click the Book Here button on this page, no matter if you’re signing up yourself or a group.
Secure your spot: To confirm your registration, you’ll need to pay a $500 deposit per person or the full fee upfront using a credit card during checkout. This ensures your spot in the course.
Paying by credit card is easiest: It’s the quickest and most convenient way to register.
Need alternative payment options? If you can’t pay by credit card, contact our office directly on 1800 356 004 or info@rcsaustralia.com.au, and we’ll be happy to discuss other options.

Special Offer

Rural Aid: Are you registered with Rural Aid? If you are, you are likely eligible for a $1000 payment towards the cost of this course.

To find out if you qualify for this special offer, contact our team on free-call 1800 356 004.
Do you have questions?
Book a time for a FREE, no obligation 15 minute chat with one of our RCS Course Advisors who can walk you through the course outline and advise if it’s right for you. It’s completely free with no further obligation. Click HERE to book a time now.
Money-back Guarantee
We are passionate and committed to empowering you. Attend this program in its entirety with an open mind for learning, and we are confident you will receive the tools and knowledge to return home and improve your business and relationships. If, for any reason, you don’t believe the program has delivered on our promise, we will refund the entire program fee within one month of its completion.
Full course Terms and Conditions available here.
Got questions?
If you want to know more about this program, please contact us, and we will be happy to help.

Kidman Springs field day
2026-08-19 08:00 - 2026-08-20 17:00 | Kidman Springs Research Station, 13774 Buchanan Highway, Victoria River, NT, 0852, Australia
Save the date! More information to come.

23rd Biennial Australian Rangeland Society conference — Darwin
2026-09-07 - 2026-09-11 | Darwin, Darwin, NT, 0801, Australia
Save the date!
ARS Conference 2026 | 7-11 September 2026 | Darwin, Northern Territory
On behalf of the Australian Rangeland Society (ARS) and the ARS 2026 Organising Committee, we are pleased to invite you to Darwin, Northern Territory, for the 23rd Biennial Australian Rangeland Society Conference. The Conference will be held from 7–11 September 2026. The 2026 Conference theme is Cattle, Culture, Conservation and Carbon.
Call for abstracts – now open!
The ARS Conference 2026 is now ready to accept your abstract submissions for oral, lightning oral and poster presentations. We invite you to share your insights and innovations across a wide range of topics including, but not limited to:

cattle (and domestic livestock)
culture
cyber
carbon and environmental services
climate variability and change
conservation
conflicts, clashes, co-design and collaboration.

Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of the 2026 Conference program – abstract submissions close on 16 March 2026, 11:59pm ACST.
More information will be provided closer to the event.

RCS Grazing Clinic — Goondiwindi
2026-09-08 08:15 - 2026-09-10 12:30 | O’Shea’s Royal Hotel, 48 Marshall Street, Goondiwindi, QLD, 4390
Grazing Clinic Short Course | 2.5 Days
Ready to take your grazing operation to the next level? The RCS Grazing Clinics offer a unique opportunity to learn from industry experts and gain the practical skills you need to maximise productivity and profitability.
Why Choose an RCS Grazing Clinic?

Expert Guidance: Learn from industry-leading experts who have a deep understanding of grazing principles and practical experience.
Tailored Approach: RCS clinics are designed to cater to the specific needs of grass farmers, providing relevant and actionable insights.
Proven Results: Implement proven strategies that have helped countless farmers increase yields, improve pasture health and enhance profitability.
Holistic Approach: Gain a comprehensive understanding of grazing management, from soil health and pasture nutrition to livestock management and financial planning.
Community and Support: Connect with like-minded producers and benefit from a supportive network of peers.

What You’ll Learn:

Master the Fundamentals: Gain a solid foundation in grazing principles, including pasture ecology, nutrient cycling and animal behaviour.
Optimise Pasture Health: Discover techniques to improve soil health, promote plant diversity and enhance pasture resilience.
Maximise Livestock Performance: Learn how to optimise grazing rotations, adjust stocking rates and provide optimal nutrition for your livestock.
Harness the Power of Data: Utilise grazing management tools and data analysis to make informed decisions and track progress.
Build a Sustainable Future: Explore new agriculture practices and learn how to create a sustainable and profitable grazing operation.

Investment
Early Bird: $1,490 per person (available until 10th August 2026)
Standard: $1,890 per person
Secure your spot now!

Brian Pastures Field Day — Gayndah
2027-05-26 | Brian Pastures Research Station, 819 Brian Pastures Road, Gayndah, Qld, 4625, Australia
Save the date!
Brian Pastures Field Day will once again be held on 26 May 2027. The day will be full of research project updates, examples of practical applications, demonstrations and of course, what would a field day be without a farm tour.

Check in here for more information closer to the day!
