Building pasture resilience — Boonah
2025-10-09 09:00 - 15:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Boonah Cultural Centre, 3 High Street, Boonah, Queensland, 4310, Australia
Healthy Land and Water along with the Department of Primary Industries invites you to:
Building pasture resilience, tackling dieback and rebuilding productivity
During this session, you will hear about and discuss:

the latest research and findings on pasture dieback
proven strategies for pasture establishment and improvement
tailoring grazing to support tropical species after Kikuyu loss
understanding what your pasture needs.

Participants will walk away with practical, tailored management strategies aligned with their specific pasture production goals and dieback resilience objectives—taking into account soil type, climate, production system, and preferred recovery approaches (renovation, replacement, or recovery).
Click here to register!
If you have any queries, contact Emily Hedger at emily.h@hlw.org.au

Pasture development to recover from pasture dieback - Boonah
2025-10-09 09:00 - 16:00 | Boonah
Dieback is having a big impact on kikuyu and productivity. Now is the perfect time to rejuvenate your pastures. Join us for an information-packed day featuring expert advice, a look at demo sites discussing pasture replacement options and practical strategies to suit your property.
WHAT YOU’LL GAIN:

Proven strategies to identify and manage pasture dieback
How to match pasture dieback tolerant grass and legumes
Management strategies required for a change in pasture from kikuyu
Paddock walk to look at demo sites replacing pastures from kikuyu

Pasture development to recover from pasture dieback - Toogoolawah
2025-10-10 09:00 - 16:00 | Toogoolawah, Toogoolawah, Qld, 4313, Australia
Dieback is having a big impact on kikuyu and productivity. Now is the perfect time to rejuvenate your pastures. Join us for an information-packed day featuring expert advice, a look at demo sites discussing pasture replacement options and practical strategies to suit your property.
WHAT YOU’LL GAIN:

Proven strategies to identify and manage pasture dieback
How to match pasture dieback tolerant grass and legumes
Management strategies required for a change in pasture from kikuyu
Paddock walk to look at demo sites replacing pastures from kikuyu

This event is delivered through the Queensland Pasture Resilience Program, which is a partnership between the Department of Primary Industries, Meat & Livestock Australia and the Australian Government through the MLA Donor Company.

Pasture development to recover from pasture dieback - Upper Yarraman
2025-10-11 09:00 - 16:00 | Upper Yarraman Farmers Hall, Brown Street, Upper Yarraman, Qld, 4614, Australia
Dieback is having a big impact on kikuyu and productivity. Now is the perfect time to rejuvenate your pastures. Join us for an information-packed day featuring expert advice, a look at demo sites discussing pasture replacement options and practical strategies to suit your property.
WHAT YOU’LL GAIN:

Proven strategies to identify and manage pasture dieback
How to match pasture dieback tolerant grass and legumes
Management strategies required for a change in pasture from kikuyu
Paddock walk to look at demo sites replacing pastures from kikuyu

Register with Ashlee
Email: Ashlee.McCoist@outlook.com
Phone: 0400 665 519

This event is delivered through the Queensland Pasture Resilience Program, which is a partnership between the Department of Primary Industries, Meat & Livestock Australia and the Australian Government through the MLA Donor Company and supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Natural Heritage Trust under the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program.

Water in the Bush Conference 2025
2025-10-16 - 2025-10-17 | Darwin Convention Centre, 10 Stokes Hill Road, Darwin, NT, 0800, Australia
Water in the Bush Conference is the Northern Territory’s premier annual water conference connecting water professionals, the community and industry from across Australia to share information and knowledge about the current and future state of the Territory’s water and inspire positive change.
The theme of the conference this year is Water Futures: Reform, Resilience and Respect for Water in the North.
For more information visit the Water in the Bush Conference 2025 website.

Nutrition EDGE - Cloncurry
2025-10-20 08:30 - 2025-10-22 17:00 | Cloncurry, Cloncurry, Queensland, 4824, Australia
Join us at Nutrition EDGE Cloncurry, where you will learn:

Nutritional requirements of your cattle and sheep
Pasture intake, quality and diet quality
What supplements to feed and when
What tools to use to make better management decisions for a range of seasonal conditions.

Date: 20-22 October 2025
Venue: Cloncurry, Queensland (plus paddock exercises)
Time: 8.30am to 5.00pm all days
Presenter: Désirée Jackson, Désirée Jackson Livestock Management
Cost: $1,950* + GST / 1st person from one business; $1,650* + GST / 2nd and 3rd person from same business (primary producers only). Cost includes comprehensive set of workshop notes, workbook and lunch, morning and afternoon tea each day. *Register and pay for the workshop by 22nd September to receive the early bird discount of $250.
Who to contact for registration: Désirée Jackson, M: 0409 062 692 or E: desireejackson@djlm.com.au
SEE THE EVENT FLYER HERE

Reef catchments grazing forum — Yalboroo and Proserpine
2025-10-22 - 2025-10-23 | WA
Reef Catchments presents an impressive line-up of expert speakers at this year’s Grazing Forum, where you’ll explore everything from paddock to sale in our region.
Facilitated by Burnett Mary Regional Group’s Amy-Lee Provost, the conference will feature insightful presentations from:

Tim Emery (DPI Beef Extension)
James Kent (Great Northern Brahman Sale)
Jason Mansfield (Greater Whitsundays Vet Services)
and an exclusive presentation of cattle in the arena by Lawson Camm (Cambil Brahmans).

A diverse array of stallholders will be on hand, offering you the opportunity to connect with industry specialists and fellow graziers, and discover innovative methods and practical ideas to elevate your grazing enterprise.
Plus, bring in your own soil samples on either day for free soil testing with Drought Hub.
The Grazing Field Day will take place in Yalboroo. Facilitated by Reef Catchments, the event will focus on Sporobolus grass with Dr Wayne Vogler and Mandy Jeppsen, who will take us through the nutritional requirements of tropical improved pasture, and highlight the transition from old farmland to quality pasture.
If you’re planning on coming, let us know!
Click here to get your tickets. RSVP by Monday 18 October 2025.
For all inquiries, contact Kellie Harmsworth on saf@reefcatchments.com or 0456 182 348.

Grazing fundamentals EDGE — Perth
2025-10-22 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-23 08:00 - 17:00 | Perth, Perth, WA, 6001, Australia
Foundations for grazing production
Grazing fundamentals EDGE has been designed to give you a broad understanding of the components of the grazing production system and the core principles behind optimising grazing land productivity. It provides a solid foundation for the making of informed and responsible management decisions.
Attending this workshop will help you learn:

environmental regulators of pasture growth and quality
local easonal pasture growth patterns and key decision dates
how soil properties influence pasture growth
how grazing affects pasture plants, their productivity and growth
how to assess land condition and how this impacts on carrying capacity
when and how to use pasture spelling
how to account for different classes of animals when assessing grazing pressure
what’s involved with forage budgeting and calculating carrying capacity

Who is Grazing fundamentals EDGE for?
The program is for red meat producers who are looking to build on their understanding of maintaining grazing land condition and long-term productivity. The program aims to take participants from understanding to action planning. It is also suitable for advisors and other service providers.
Attending this workshop will help you to:

better understand the connection between land condition, pasture growth and animal production
understand how climate influences pasture growth
allow for climate variability when planning
better align herd management with seasonal changes in pasture condition
build a seasonal climate profile for your location.

To find out more, or purchase your ticket, click here.

Carbon EDGE — Katherine
2025-10-28 - 2025-10-29 | Katherine, Katherine, NT, 0850, Australia
Attending this workshop will help you learn:

key terminology and concepts relating to greenhouse gases (GHG) within the red meat industry
in-depth information on the practices to reduce and sequester GHG within a livestock grazing business
weighing up opportunities and risks associated with generating carbon credits and how they can be used to benefit livestock businesses
understanding carbon neutrality and how it aligns to your business goals
developing a carbon action plan that incorporates practical, achievable strategies to meet your objectives.

You will learn through group-based activities and tools, applying new information to your own context with snapshot the support of an expert deliverer. Every workshop will include case studies and examples for participants to learn from.
Who is the Carbon EDGE program for?
The program is for red meat producers who are looking to build on their understanding of carbon. The program will help participants move into a planning and action phase, identifying practices and technologies that could be incorporated into their business to benefit their bottom line and the environment. It is also suitable for advisors and other service providers looking to enhance their understanding of the current operating environment.
Pre-workshop preparation
The design of the Carbon EDGE workshops recognises that everyone will be at a different starting point when it comes to carbon. However, it is highly recommended that participants complete pre-work before attending to get the best out of the program. This includes the eLearning modules available on MLA’s Toolbox and a carbon account. Your workshop deliverer will be in touch to guide you through this process.
Hear from our presenters on what attendees will take home from the workshop:
Click here to find out more
If you have any questions, contact Hilary Connors on 0427 467 608.
This event has been heavily subsidised by Territory NRM.

Stepping stones: Stepping into wet season spelling — Charters Towers
2025-10-28 08:30 - 17:00 | DPI Charters Towers, 15 MacPherson Street, Charters Towers, Queensland, 4820, Australia
Get hands-on, industry-backed insights and a personalised plan to boost productivity and profits.

Attendees will:
1. Develop and refine a plan through workshops and property visits
2. Implement changes with ongoing support and training (e.g. DPI extension staff, consultants, Producer Mentors)
3. Adapt management (e.g. dynamic stocking rates matched to forage supply)
4. Achieve outcomes like improved land condition and animal production.
This event is jointly funded by Meat and Livestock Australia and the Queensland Government, through the Pasture Resilience Program with support from the Reef Water Quality Program.

Let us know you’re coming
To register your attendance, click here.

Kimberley Pilbara Cattlemen's Association 2025 Conference — Broome
2025-10-29 - 2025-10-31 | Broome, Broome , WA, 6725, Australia
Registrations are NOW OPEN!
The KPCA 2025 Northern Resilience Conference is proudly sponsored by the Northern Hub.
This year is extra special as we celebrate our 10-year anniversary in beautiful Broome!
Join us for an unforgettable few days of connection, learning, and celebration. Sponsorship opportunities are selling fast, so don’t miss your chance to be part of this milestone event.
Registration and Sponsorship information – http://bit.ly/4mCVDss
See you there!
#KPCA #10yearanniversary #broome2025 #NorthernHub

Nutrition EDGE - Gayndah
2025-11-12 08:30 - 2025-11-14 17:00 | Gayndah, Gayndah, Qld, 4625, Australia
Join us at Nutrition EDGE Gayndah, where you will learn:

Nutritional requirements of your cattle and sheep
Pasture intake, quality and diet quality
What supplements to feed and when
What tools to use to make better management decisions for a range of seasonal conditions.

Date: 12-14 November 2025
Venue: Gayndah, Queensland (plus paddock exercises)
Time: 8.30am to 5.00pm all days
Presenter: Désirée Jackson, Désirée Jackson Livestock Management and Alex Thomson, Beef Extension Officer, Department of Primary Industries.
Cost: $1,950* + GST / 1st person from one business; $1,650* + GST / 2nd and 3rd person from same business (primary producers only). Cost includes comprehensive set of workshop notes, workbook and lunch, morning and afternoon tea each day. *Register and pay for the workshop by 17 October to receive the early bird discount of $250.
Who to contact for registration: Désirée Jackson, M: 0409 062 692 or E: desireejackson@djlm.com.au
SEE THE EVENT FLYER HERE

Discover the power of dung beetles
2025-11-13 12:30 - 13:30 | Online webinar, Australia
Dung beetles play an important role in agriculture by burying and consuming dung that leads to improved nutrient cycling, improved soil structure and reducing habitats for flies being just a few.
Join us for a FREE BeefConnect Webinar featuring John Feehan, Australia’s foremost dung beetle expert, as he unpacks the incredible role these tiny eco-warriors play in agriculture.
In this engaging session, you’ll learn:
✅ How dung beetles naturally reduce buffalo fly populations, improving cattle health and cutting treatment costs.
✅ The environmental and economic benefits of managing dung accumulation, including healthier pastures and enriched soil fertility.
✅ The fascinating story of the CSIRO dung beetle project and its ongoing success through Soilcam.
✅ Practical tips for harvesting and distributing dung beetles to climate-suited regions across Australia.
✅ How dung beetles contribute to sustainable farming through carbon sequestration and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
This webinar offers a natural, cost-effective solution to one of agriculture’s toughest challenges. Whether you’re a farmer, land manager, or simply curious about sustainable practices, this is your chance to learn from the best and make a positive impact on your land and livestock.
Don’t miss this opportunity to dig into the science and strategies behind dung beetles!
Register now to secure your spot.

Nutrition EDGE - Longreach
2025-11-17 08:30 - 2025-11-19 17:00 | WA
Join us at Nutrition EDGE Longreach, where you will learn:

Nutritional requirements of your cattle and sheep
Pasture intake, quality and diet quality
What supplements to feed and when
What tools to use to make better management decisions for a range of seasonal conditions.

Date: 17-19 November 2025
Venue: Longreach, Queensland (plus paddock exercises)
Time: 8.30am to 5.00pm all days
Presenter: Désirée Jackson, Désirée Jackson Livestock Management
Cost: $1,950* + GST / 1st person from one business; $1,650* + GST / 2nd and 3rd person from same business (primary producers only). Cost includes comprehensive set of workshop notes, workbook and lunch, morning and afternoon tea each day. *Register and pay for the workshop by 20th October to receive the early bird discount of $250.
Who to contact for registration: Désirée Jackson, M: 0409 062 692 or E: desireejackson@djlm.com.au
SEE THE EVENT FLYER HERE

Territory Natural Resource Management Conference 2025
2025-11-18 - 2025-11-20 | Darwin Convention Centre, 10 Stokes Hill Road, Darwin, NT, 0800, Australia
The Territory Natural Resource Management (TNRM) Conference is the Northern Territory’s premier event focused on natural resource management. It showcases leading expertise, on-ground initiatives, and community-driven solutions from across the region.
​Over three dynamic days, the conference offers valuable professional development and networking opportunities. Attendees can participate in tailored workshops, engage with a wide range of insightful presentations, explore poster displays, and interact with innovative exhibitions.
For more information and to register visit the TNRM Conference website.

Woody weed eradication training — Yalboroo
2025-11-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Yalboroo Community Hall, Yalboroo, Queensland, 4741, Australia
Join Dr Vic Galea from the University of Queensland – one of Australia’s leading experts on woody weed control for a hands-on training session you won’t want to miss.
With over 20 years of research, Dr Galea has developed innovative biological (fungi-based) and chemical techniques to effectively control woody weeds such as:

rubbervine
parkinsonia
prickly acacia
Mimosa pigra
chinee apple
cat’s claw creeper
leucaena.

These methods improve safety by reducing chemical handling and environmental risk.
Sessions will be between 2 to 3 hours long, including a presentation of 45 minutes and a 1-2 hour practical session.
Register your interest
To express your interest, contact Peter Albertson, call 0457 201 927 or email peter_albertson@canegrowers.com.au
Please include the following information when submitting an EOI

Name
Contact details: Mobile number and email address
Top 3 woody weed pest (ranked 1 to 3, one being the worst on your property/region).

Woody weed eradication training — Proserpine
2025-11-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Proserpine Canegrowers Building, 88 Main Street, Proserpine, Queensland, 4800, Australia

Woody weed eradication training — Bowen
2025-11-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Woodlands Station, Bowen, Miowerra Road, Bowen, Queensland, 4805, Australia
Join Dr Vic Galea from the University of Queensland – one of Australia’s leading experts on woody weed control for a hands-on training session you won’t want to miss.
With over 20 years of research, Dr Galea has developed innovative biological (fungi-based) and chemical techniques to effectively control woody weeds such as:

rubbervine
parkinsonia
prickly acacia
Mimosa pigra
chinee apple
cat’s claw creeper
leucaena.

Register your interest
To express your interest, contact Peter Albertson, call 0457 201 927 or email peter_albertson@canegrowers.com.au
Please include the following information when submitting an EOI

Name
Contact details: Mobile number and email address
Top 3 woody weed pest (ranked 1 to 3, one being the worst on your property/region).

Pasture dieback trials: Project Update Webinar (Zoom)
2025-11-25 12:30 - 13:30 | WA
Pasture dieback trials: Project Update Webinar (Zoom)
Featuring:

Dr Naomi Diplock – Applied Horticultural Research
Stuart Buck – Senior Pasture Agronomist, DPI
Dr Caroline Hauxwell – QUT

Topics include:

What the trials are showing in the paddock
Practical management responses
Latest understanding of mealybug + dieback biology

If pasture dieback is on your radar – this hour will be worth every minute.
Date: 25 November 2025
Time: 12:30–1:30pm QLD

Building natural capital within a grazing management system — Moondooner
2025-11-27 09:00 - 15:30 | 13 Sanders Road, Moondooner, 13 Sanders Road, Moondooner, Queensland, 4605, Australia
Burnett Mary Regional Group presents: Building natural capital within a grazing management system
Featuring Guest Speakers

Michael Taylor – 6th Generation Farmer and 2024 Nuffield Scholar, Taylors Run Farm. A 6th generation farmer, and 2024 Nuffield Scholar, Michael will share his family experiences from the challenges of surviving New England dieback to their involvement in a natural capital initiative, Farming For the Future. Michael will speak to the immense value of nature in grazing systems, benefits of agroforestry, growing trees and integrating shelter belts. Enjoy this powerful presentation on the success story of Taylors Run Farm and how Michael, his family and these lands are reaping the benefits of improving soil carbon, biodiversity, conservation and resilience within the landscape, whilst maintaining a profitable and productive grazing system.

Andrew Zerner – RCS Regional Facilitator. Andrew will provide an overview of the RCS grazing principles and how these can be developed to support an effective grazing land management system. The highlight of the day will include a paddock demonstration and how to apply these principles in a grazing system. Discussions will focus on the importance of ground cover, plant diversity and how landscape hydrology and tree planting supports your landscape assets – natural capital.

Leesa Kelly – Senior Program Manager, Natural Capital Team, BMRG. Leesa will share information on BMRG’s Climate Smart Catchments Project which is designed to provide a starting point for landholders to better understand Natural Capital and provide pathways to environmental markets like carbon and biodiversity.

Rob Young – Eco Insects. Rob will provide an overview of services available to attendees and the role of beneficial insects in a grazing system. Discussions will include tailored biological solutions to help restore and maintain healthy ecosystems with a focus on dung beetles. Eco Insects will also touch on the importance of improving nutrient cycling, soil health, and pasture productivity.

Scott Hodgson – Host property owner. Scott will speak about his experience in joining the Empowering Adaptive Graziers in the Burnett Mary program, the advantages of completing the education courses, changes made so far and future plans to improve landscape function and on-farm operations.

Event Highlights
Enjoy a powerful presentation showcasing Taylors Run. Listen to how this 6th generation family farm are working with nature-based solutions, developing large scale tree plantings and shelter belts to improve ecosystem health and landscape hydration, whilst supporting a successful grazing operation.

Unlock the potential of your livestock operation with an overview of the RCS grazing principles, an effective grazing land management system, and how this supports on-farm production and profitability

Gain insight on natural capital, carbon, and biodiversity markets

Learn more about dung beetles, beneficial insects and how they can support a landscape.

To reserve your seat, click here

Grazing Fundamentals EDGE- Emerald
2025-12-05 08:30 - 16:30 | CH CoLab, 9-13 King street, Emerald, QLD, 4735, Australia
Join Jill Alexander (Applied Ag) for a one-day Grazing Fundamentals EDGE workshop
WHERE: CH CoLab, 9-13 King Street, Emerald QLD
WHEN: 5th December 2025 (8:30am- 4:30pm)
COST: $935* incl. GST per person (5% discount if booked and paid by before the 31st of October).
(includes comprehensive set of Workshop Notes and Workbook as well as lunch, morning/afternoon tea)
Attending this workshop will help you better understand:
• The soils and plants in your area
• Connections between land condition, pasture growth and animal production
• The importance of ground cover and soil moisture
• How to allow for climate variability when planning and how to forage budget
• The different grazing systems available.
Register now. Places Limited. Bookings close 22 November: Contact Jill Alexander- 0427 764 897, jillalexander@bigpond.com
OR REGISTER HERE
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VIEW THE EVENT FLYER HERE

Northern Beef Research Update Conference - Brisbane
2026-03-10 - 2026-03-13 | Voco Brisbane City Centre, 85-87 N Quey, Brisbane City, Queensland, 4000, Australia
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