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Insurance gaps: Covering the things you don't consider
2025-08-04 12:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Online, Australia
Join Queensland Farmers’ Federation for a Farm Business Resilience Program webinar covering gaps farming businesses might encounter when planning insurance coverage for their business.
The presenters will explore innovative and niche products such as parametric, and crisis management insurance that are sometimes not considered when businesses are looking to offset climate volatility, market disruptions and personnel risks.
Attendees will gain insights into limitations of traditional insurance structures and options for building a more tailored insurance framework for their agribusiness.
The presenters are:

Russell Mehmet, Client Solutions Director, Corporate Risks and Brokering Willis, a WTW Business
Michelle Love, Client Relationship Manager, Health & Benefits, Willis, a WTW business
Bill Hardie, Senior Underwriter Crisis, Management & Weather, Liberty Specialty Markets

To register for this webinar, please visit qff.org.au/events.
Please RSVP by Friday 1 August 2025.
For more information, please contact Bec Tkal via email rebecca@qff.org.au or call 0409 580 766.
Download a copy of the QFF Insurance Webinar 4 August 2025 flyer (PDF, 2MB).

Australian Women in Agriculture National Conference 2025
2025-08-05 - 2025-08-07 | Stamford Grand, 2 Jetty Road, Glenelg, SA, 5054, Australia
The Australian Women in Agriculture (AWiA) National Conference 2025 is about ‘Growing Futures – Breaking Barriers’.
For more information and to register visit the AWiA National Conference website.

GRDC Grains Research Update – Dalby
2025-08-05 09:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Dalby Events Centre, Nicholson Street, Dalby, Qld, 4405, Australia
Discuss the latest farm-ready information to improve profit, with researchers, agronomists and leading growers at the Dalby GRDC Grains Research Update.
Read more and register →

Livestock thermal stress management: Webinar 2
2025-08-05 12:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Online, Australia
Livestock thermal stress – chill and heat – is a complex issue that can impact your livestock and your business in ways you may never have realised. How we manage our livestock during vulnerable periods can either have a positive or negative impact on livestock productivity and business profits well beyond the actual event. Can you afford not to learn about livestock thermal stress?
This innovative learning series, the first of its kind in Australia, will include three weekly 1-hour webinars that will be followed up with practical and interactive field days.
Webinar dates (12:00pm–1:00pm AEST):
🔹 Webinar 1: Tuesday 29 July 2025
🔹 Webinar 2: Tuesday 5 August 2025
🔹 Webinar 3: Tuesday 12 August 2025
The practical field days are open to those who register for the webinar series. All webinars will be recorded and sent to you if you cannot attend any or all of the sessions. The field days will include on-property discussions with experts and include practical tools and strategies to help you manage livestock before, during, and after heat and chill events. We will show you practical strategies to mitigate livestock thermal stress before it costs you!
Field day locations:
Tuesday 19 August – ‘Springleigh’ Blackall QLD kindly hosted by the Banks Family
Thursday 21 August – ‘Athlone’ Meandarra QLD kindly hosted by Condabri Beef
Future field days will be planned around locations of interest based on webinar registrations.
Key presenters:
Dr Angela Lees, UQ Gatton
Professor John Gaughan, UQ Gatton
Dr Kieren McCosker, UQ Gatton
Dr Tim Cowan, NACP/BOM
What you’ll learn:
✅ How livestock regulate their body temperature
✅ Triggers of thermal stress and how to manage them
✅ Tools and climate forecasts to support smart decisions
✅ Practical, low-cost ways to reduce risk and protect animal welfare
✅ Improve productivity and profitability with better planning
✅ Prepare now for spring and summer heat
🔗 Register now: https://qrco.de/NACP
The Northern Australia Climate Program (NACP) would like to acknowledge the support of the University of Queensland and the SQNNSW Innovation Hub in co-delivering the Livestock Thermal Stress Learning Series.

Barkly herd management forum — Alexandria Station
2025-08-06 | Alexandria Station, NT, Australia
The Northern Territory Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) will be holding the biennial Barkly Herd Management Forum on 6 August at Alexandria Station.
The course is for middle management employees such as head stockmen, overseers and assistant managers to interact with experts in various fields and learn from each other as to the best management practices for the Barkly region.
Topics vary each year to forum to ensure returning participants are presented with new information. This year, topics include: cattle health, nutrition and breeding; data collection; pasture management; soils and climate; business decisions, and; leadership and communication.
At each forum DAF staff provide participants with an understanding of the implications of current Northern Territory research results. Presenters are urged to ensure sessions are interactive and provide key take home messages, ideas and strategies that each participant can implement in their own situation.
To register or for more information please contact Mary Williams, Pastoral Extension Officer on 0448 560 321 or mary.williams1@nt.gov.au

GRDC Grains Research Update – Westmar
2025-08-06 09:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Westmar Sports Club, 7160 Meandarra-Talwood Road, Westmar, Qld, 4422, Australia
Discuss the latest farm-ready information to improve profit, with researchers, agronomists and leading growers at the Westmar GRDC Grains Research Update.
Read more and register →

GrazingforProfit - Roma
2025-08-07 - 2025-08-13 | 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 conducted in rural Australia.
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.
Three reasons you should register today!

Can’t say enough good things about RCS. Knowledge of presenters was fantastic. Course I believe every grazier should do. Follow up and information attendees can access is great! Walt
A grazing or Farming for Profit course has the highest return on any education $ you will ever spend. RCS provides across the board education tools and backup that, without doubt helps agricultural businesses to become more profitable, sustainable and better prepared to bounce back after droughts, downturns and floods. Brian
Best well-rounded course. Honestly the best well-rounded course I have ever taken. I loved how immersive it was to make us really zone in on our businesses. It made me look at our numbers with different eyes and consider all aspects of our grazing business, not just tax and cashflow. It gave me more tools and understanding than I ever thought was possible. This gives us confidence with our decision making and future. Janeta

Cost
Early Bird: $4979 (available until 13 June 2025)

Standard: $5,499
Secure your spot today!

Cattle Tick & Tick Fever Management — Clermont
2025-08-11 17:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Clermont Commercial Hotel, 80 Capella Street, Clermont, Qld, 4721, Australia
Cattle & Tick Fever Management Nights – Clermont & Springsure
Clermont – Commercial Hotel | Monday 11 August | 5pm
Register here – Cattle Tick Management & Tick Fever Information Session Tickets, Mon, Aug 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM | Eventbrite
Springsure – Memorial Hall | Tuesday 12 August | 5pm
Register here – Cattle Tick & Tick Fever Management Tickets, Tue 12/08/2025 at 5:00 pm | Eventbrite

With a mild winter and recent out-of-season rain, cattle tick pressure is set to rise – don’t get caught off guard!
Join Zoetis and DPI for an evening covering:
✅ Tick management and control practices
✅ Tick chemical resistance testing
✅ Tick Fever prevention and clearing programs
✅ Plus, time to discuss other disease and parasite concerns

Hear from the following experts, ask questions, and get ready to protect your herd for the season ahead.
🔸 Dr Lee Taylor – Veterinary Operations Manager, Zoetis
🔸 Ryan Honor – Beef Extension Officer, DAF
🔸 Kialea McKee – Accredited Cattle Tick Certifier

Dinner and refreshments provided!
See the full flyer for Clermont and Springsure here.

Pilbara Weeds Symposium 2025
2025-08-12 - 2025-08-13 | Karratha, Karratha, WA, 6714, Australia
The Pilbara Weeds Symposium 2025 “Beyond Compliance – Working Together for Better Outcomes” will include:

Expert presentations
Panel discussion
Weed I.D. workshop
Networking
Field trip
Sundowner.

For more information and to register your interest in attending please visit The Weeds Society of Western Australia website.

Livestock thermal stress management: Webinar 3
2025-08-12 12:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Online, Australia

Cattle Tick & Tick Fever Management — Springsure
2025-08-12 17:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Springsure Memorial Hall, Springsure, Qld, 4722, Australia

Carbon, Water & Grazing: On-Farm Insights for a Resilient Future
2025-08-14 08:30 - 12:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Fletcherview Research Station JCU, Lynd Highway, Basalt, Qld, 4820, Australia
Discover the advantages of grazing for carbon capture. Jo Owens from JCU will share valuable insights from Fletcherview Station, along with practical tips from DPI regarding legume utilization and pasture management strategies. Register today to enhance your farm management and uncover new business opportunities.
Date: 14 August
Time: 8.30 – 12.30pm (arrival from 8am)
Location: Fletcherview Research Station, Gregory Developmental Rd, Basalt QLD 4820
Tea, coffee, and BBQ lunch provided
See full event flyer here

Top End leadership course — Broome
2025-08-18 08:00 - 2025-08-19 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Broome, Broome , WA, 6725, Australia
Leading You – Discover yourself as a Leader
Leading Others – Learn behaviour styles and how to best communicate with others.
Leading Teams – Build functional teams through positive culture.
Course Outline
Over two days, your coach, Tammy Kruckow, will take you through the following:

1:1 leadership roadmap call
2-Day Top End Leaders Workshop
10 weekly live education calls
2 monthly webinars with guest speakers
Weekly group Q&A session
2x 1:1 leadership mentoring sessions
Full leadership DISC profile and unpack

Find out more, here.

Cows vs bulls — Wilsons Pocket
2025-08-19 08:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | 808 Wilsons Pocket Road, Wilsons Pocket, 808 Wilsons Pocket Road, Wilsons Pocket, Queensland, 4570, Australia
Gympie Beef Group presents, Cows vs bulls field day.
Attendees of the field day can expect both theory and practical demonstrations as well as presentations about:

bull selection
estimated breeding values
vaccinations
nutrition
pregnancy testing
cow and replacement heifer selection.

Hear from industry peers, Dr Wade Shrives, Andrew Hallas and Kirsten Corfield.
Trade displays will include Catagra Group Repro Scan, Zoetis, Eco Insects, Soil Live, Williams Seed, Advance Agriculture, Terra Firma Fertilisers, Cattle Reproduction Services.
Time and date for Cows vs Bulls field day
Attendees are invited to attend from 8:30 for registration for a 9am start.
Please RSVP for catering purposes
Smoko and lunch will be provided.
Click here to register: Gympie Beef Group – Events
Bring your own chair.
For more information, contact Mark 0499 035 500.

WA: ISC / DPIRD — Webinar
2025-08-19 14:30 - 15:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Online, Australia
Specifically for primary producers in Western Australia
Join Integrity Systems and the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development to hear the latest on Livestock Production Assurance, electronic identification (eID), electronic National Vendor Declaration (eNVD)and the National Livestock Identification System.
Learn more about:

Livestock Production Assurance (LPA) including:

◦ How to use a new mapping tool to share your geolocation to support European market access for beef and beef products after EUDR rules begin in December.
◦ How to create an Animal Welfare Management Plan when seeking LPA accreditation/reaccreditation or at any time.
◦ New Dairy QA voluntary module – what this means for dairy producers.
◦ Harvested Rangeland Goats – NVD updates and reminders.

Sheep and goat electronic identification – update and reminders.

Latest eNVD web-based system improvements.

NLIS Database Uplift Project – receive an update on this significant project to uplift the NLIS database.

All registrants will receive a recording of the webinar, a Q&A transcript and information pack. The webinar is ideal for anyone handling livestock, including farm owners, managers, overseers, hobby farmers, small farmers, farm hands and agricultural teachers.
Click here to register

NT: ISC / DAF — Webinar
2025-08-21 12:30 - 13:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Online, Australia
Specifically for primary producers in Northern Territory
Join Integrity Systems and the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries to hear the latest on Livestock Production Assurance, electronic identification (eID), electronic National Vendor Declaration (eNVD)and the National Livestock Identification System.
Learn more about:

Livestock Production Assurance (LPA) including:

◦ How to use a new mapping tool to share your geolocation to support European market access for beef and beef products after EUDR rules begin in December.
◦ How to create an Animal Welfare Management Plan when seeking LPA accreditation/reaccreditation or at any time.
◦ New Dairy QA voluntary module – what this means for dairy producers.
◦ Harvested Rangeland Goats – NVD updates and reminders.

Sheep and goat electronic identification – update and reminders.

Latest eNVD web-based system improvements.

NLIS Database Uplift Project – receive an update on this significant project to uplift the NLIS database.

All registrants will receive a recording of the webinar, a Q&A transcript and information pack. The webinar is ideal for anyone handling livestock, including farm owners, managers, overseers, hobby farmers, small farmers, farm hands and agricultural teachers.
Click here to register

Secrets of our soil with Dr Christine Jones — Murgon
2025-08-23 08:30 - 16:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Murgon RSL, 70 Gore Street, Murgon, QLD, 4605, Australia
Join Burnett Catchment Care Association (BCCA) for an interactive session discovering the secrets of our soils with Dr Christine Jones. Christine is an internationally renowned and highly respected groundcover and soil ecologist. She has been working with innovative landholders to implement regenerative land management practices throughout the world.
The day will also include presentations from local producers who are nurturing their soil to enhance biodiversity, increase biological activity, sequester carbon, and improve productivity.
Click here to book your ticket

Grazing Land Management EDGE - Kingaroy
2025-08-26 08:00 - 2025-08-28 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | DPI Kingaroy Research Facility, 214 Kingaroy-Cooyar Road, Kingaroy, Qld, 4610, Australia
Grazing land management (GLM) EDGE is a three-day workshop to give you a thorough understanding of the grazing land environment in which you operate – it will provide you with knowledge to strategically manage your grazing business so you can optimise your land condition and productivity in the long-term.
To see the full event flyer click here.

Invasive grass ID and management
2025-08-26 10:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Roma Visitor Information Centre (Big Rig), 2 Riggers Road, Roma, Queensland, 4455, Australia
Maranoa Regional Council invites you to the Invasive Grass ID and Management Day at Roma, 26 August from 10am til 3pm.
Hear from Dr Wayne Vogler, Principal Scientist and invasive grass guru, and Marcia Smith, Beef Extension Officer.
Tea, coffee and lunch will be provided.
RSVP today!
Let us know you’re coming by calling 1300 007 662 or email land.management@maranoa.qld.gov.au. RSVP closes 20 August 2025.

AgForce SIQ Innovation in ag field day — Yelarbon
2025-08-26 12:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | 1837 Merton Road, Yelarbon, 1837 Merton Road, Yelarbon, Queensland, 4388, Australia
Join AgForce and industry leaders to hear about the very latest developments and products designed to help the industry thrive, including practical demonstrations on the day.
Agriculture continues to be transformed by innovations and digital technologies that have the capacity to improve productivity and make the supply chain more precise, more profitable and more sustainable.
The growing demand for farm automation and digitalization with Internet of Things devices powered by sensor technology collecting real-time data, allows producers today to make informed decisions that improve the overall quality and quantity of livestock and crops.
Speakers on the day will include representatives from:

Telstra
Zetifi
Clipex
Olsson Industries
Sapien Technology
Vence
Optiweigh
Landwatch Australia
Farmbot.

Everyone welcome
Attendees are invited to join AgForce for a BBQ before we kick things off at 12.30pm, afternoon tea will be provided too.
RSVP by Friday 22 August 2025
Please bring your own chair.
For further information, contact:
Elle Rands e: randse@agforceqld.org.au m: 0407 101 773

Northern genetics field day — Charters Towers
2025-08-27
Join us for an insightful event held at Spyglass Research Station, dedicated to showcasing the significant investments in genetics within Northern Australia. This event will primarily focus on the ground breaking Repronomics project and its impactful outcomes, alongside other notable research and development initiatives funded by Meat & Livestock Australia.
Event Highlights

Repronomics project: Discover the latest advancements and results from the Repronomics project, an initiative aimed at enhancing reproductive performance and genetic gain in livestock.
MLA R&D Investments: Learn about various research and development projects supported by MLA, emphasising their contributions to the genetic improvement of livestock in Northern Australia.
Live cattle demonstrations: Witness live demonstrations featuring cattle, providing a practical perspective on the genetic advancements being discussed.
Expert speakers: Gain insights from industry experts who will cover a wide range of topics related to genetics, including breeding strategies, genetic technologies, and the future of livestock genetics.

This event is a must-attend for anyone involved in the livestock industry, from producers to researchers. It offers a unique opportunity to stay informed about the latest genetic research, network with industry professionals, and see firsthand the practical applications of these advancements.
Registrations will open mid-July.

Spyglass Research Station, Charters Towers, QLD

Contact details

For more information contact:
Sarah Butler | sbutler@mla.com.au | +61 417 377 735

Queensland: ISC / DPI — Webinar
2025-08-27 12:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Online, Australia
Specifically for primary producers in Queensland
Join Integrity Systems and the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries to hear the latest on Livestock Production Assurance, electronic identification (eID), electronic National Vendor Declaration (eNVD)and the National Livestock Identification System.
Learn more about:

Livestock Production Assurance (LPA) including:

◦ How to use a new mapping tool to share your geolocation to support European market access for beef and beef products after EUDR rules begin in December.
◦ How to create an Animal Welfare Management Plan when seeking LPA accreditation/reaccreditation or at any time.
◦ New Dairy QA voluntary module – what this means for dairy producers.
◦ Harvested Rangeland Goats – NVD updates and reminders.

Sheep and goat electronic identification – update and reminders.

Latest eNVD web-based system improvements.

NLIS Database Uplift Project – receive an update on this significant project to uplift the NLIS database.

All registrants will receive a recording of the webinar, a Q&A transcript and information pack. The webinar is ideal for anyone handling livestock, including farm owners, managers, overseers, hobby farmers, small farmers, farm hands and agricultural teachers.
Click here to register

MLA Sustainability series: Cattle + timber — Webinar
2025-08-27 19:30 - 20:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Online, Australia
Silvopastoral systems involves the combined management of trees, forage and livestock on the same land.
In a joint project between Queensland DPI and Meat and Livestock Australia, 14 sites across Queensland and northern NSW are being assessed for the production, carbon sequestration and profit potential of agroforestry practices. Thinned private native forest and alley-planting within pasture paddocks are two forms of silvopasture that will be discussed.
Drawing on examples from South America, Dr Pachas will share data from this on-going research to see how cattle and timber industries can be complimentary.
Presented by Dr. Nahuel Pachas, Principal Researcher, Queensland Department of Primary Industries.
Date and time: 27 August, 7:30pm (AEST)

Soil health masterclass — Tressavale
2025-09-01 - 2025-09-03 | Tressavale, 337 Portas Rd, Upper Glastonbury, Qld, 4570, Australia
Hear from Nicole Masters and Meagan Lannan at the Soil health masterclass as they discuss how you can regenerate your landscapes and soil health through a practical and theoretical immersive three-day workshop.
Soil Health Masterclass Workshop
“Tressavale” Upper Glastonbury, Queensland
1st – 3rd September 2025
This workshop has been designed for farmers and food producers seeking more profitable, productive, and regenerative approaches to land management. It promises to provide essential on-the-ground learning and training, offering new insights, inspiration, and tools, including:

proactive pest and disease management

optimizing nutrient, water, and carbon cycles

reading your weeds

overcoming your biggest drags on performance

creating actionable plans

Nicole will be joined by Meagan Lannan, an award-winning rancher from Barney Creek Livestock in Montana, within the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem.
Tickets are on sale now through the Integrity Soils website, with limited spaces for $1600.
Food, coffee and tea will be provided. For more information and to secure your spot, visit the Integrity Soils website today! Masterclass 2025 Australia – Integrity Soils

Burnett Mary Regional Group are offering Burnett Mary Region graziers exclusive, heavily subsidised places at Nicole’s workshop by joining BMRG’s Empowering Adaptive Graziers in the Burnett Mary project. Visit the project page to see how you can join the program. Empowering Adaptive Graziers in the Burnett Mary — BMRG
The Empowering Adaptive Graziers project delivered by Burnett Mary Regional Group is part of the $6 million Grazing Practice Change Program funded through the Queensland Government’s Queensland Reef Water Quality Program.

Carbon EDGE workshop – Rockhampton
2025-09-02 - 2025-09-03 | FBA Rockhampton Office, 80 East Street, Rockhampton, QLD, 4700, Australia
Carbon EDGE
Date: 2-3 September 2025
Venue: FBA Rockhampton Office
Presenters: Rhonda Toms- Morgan (Connect Ag) & John McLaughlin
Cost: $250 + GST for producers (discounted from $1,750 + GST). This event, is supported by FBA, Westpac and the Australian Government through funding from
the Natural Heritage Trust under the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program.
To register please follow this link – https://www.mla.com.au/extension-training-and-tools/carbon-edge/
Click here to see the full event flyer
Carbon EDGE is a new course available in MLA’s highly successful EDGEnetwork program, which equips red meat producers with knowledge on carbon and sustainability and helps you develop an implementable plan for your farm business to take advantage of the opportunities.
Over two days, you will get an in depth understanding of:

Your carbon account and emissions intensity, and how to change on-farm activities to reduce emissions
Opportunities to improve productivity while reducing on-farm emissions
Carbon sequestration options such as trees and soil carbon, and evaluating if they are right for your business
Supply chain drivers and how to future proof your market access.

Learn more in the Carbon EDGE workshop outline attached.
Producers who have completed a Carbon EDGE workshop have said the workshops:

“Really helped me to gain a better understanding of the actual accounting process and action planning to move beyond the theoretical.”
“For someone who is new to carbon, it was great information to understand in terms of the farm business.”
“Has assisted me to get started on capturing emissions and using the [carbon accounting] tools.”

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.

MLA 2025 September cattle projections — Webinar
2025-09-02 10:00 - 11:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Online, Australia
Hear from Meat & Livestock Australia as they make industry projections for the forecasted period.
Date and time: 2 September, 10am.

NT Farmers AgTech Day
2025-09-03 09:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Adelaide) | Katherine, Katherine, NT, 0850, Australia
The NT Farmers AgTech Day in Katherine will showcase the latest innovations available to growers and pastoralists.
Hear from organisations delivering tools and solutions that support more sustainable and efficient farming, including Sentek Technologies, Agronomeye and Farmbot. There will also be AgTech demonstrations, and a grower panel discussion looking into some of the different ways technology is being used on-farm in the NT.
Find out more and register

Business EDGE - Surat
2025-09-04 08:00 - 2025-09-05 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Surat, Surat, Queensland, 4417, Australia
Business EDGE- Surat
Get your head around more of the ‘business side’ of your business…
Date: 4-5 September 2025
Time: 8.30am to 5.00pm both days
Venue: Surat, QLD
Presented by Simone Parker and Harry Evans, Bush AgriBusiness
Cost includes comprehensive set of Workshop Notes, Workbook, decision support spreadsheet tools and all catering.
Cost: $1,750 + GST or $1,500 early bird + GST/ 1st person from one business or $1,500 + GST or $1,250 early bird + GST / 2+ people from the same business. Early bird applies if registered and paid 4 weeks prior to course start date (7 August 2025). Cost includes comprehensive set of Workshop Notes, Workbook, decision support spreadsheet tools and all catering.
To register: Book online at https://bushagri.com.au/events
Who to contact for more information: Contact deliverer Simone Parker on M: 0408 818 043 or admin@bushagri.com.au
Click here to see the full event flyer.

Supporting grazing into the future - Wambiana Grazing Trial field day
2025-09-05 09:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Wambiana Station, Campaspe, Queensland, Australia
You’re Invited to the Wambiana Grazing Trial Field Day:
Supporting Grazing into the Future
A field day for service providers in the grazing industry
If you provide support to producers to build productive and profitable grazing businesses through improved grazing land management, animal production and health, and business planning then this field day is for you!
Learn from successful producers who are improving their land and production through innovative grazing systems. Hear about the long-term trial data backing these methods and take-home valuable insights to use when talking to producers and other stakeholders.
Why Attend?

Learn from the Success Stories of others who have implemented positive changes.
Network with other providers to share your experiences, ask questions, and get answers.
Take Home Practical Tips to share with others for improving land condition.

Featured Presenters:

Michael Lyons (Wambiana): Using technology and genetics for making better cattle breeding decisions
Peter O’Reagain (DPI): Key principles of productive and sustainable grazing management– results from the long term Wambiana grazing trial
Fran Lyons (Basalt River): Putting key grazing principles into practice at the property level
Toni Cottle & Teagan Lawrence (DPI Carbon team): Increasing farm efficiency to reduce Green House Gas emissions
Janna Sim (DPI economist): Economics of farm decision making and the free tools available.

Spaces are limited! Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your grazing knowledge.
Register Now: https://www.trybooking.com/DCOPE
Turnoff 50 km down the Gregory Development Road
Smoko & lunch provided
Registration essential by Friday 29 August
For more information phone Megan Willis on 0467 801 777 or email megan.willis@dpi.qld.gov.au

NRM Knowledge conference — Cairns
2025-09-08 08:00 - 2025-09-12 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Cairns Convention Centre, Corner Wharf and Sheridan Streets, Cairns, Qld, 4870, Australia
The 9th National NRM Knowledge Conference will be held in Cairns in September this year. Co-hosted by North Queensland regional NRMs (Cape York Natural Resource Management, Gulf Savannah NRM, Terrain NRM, NQ Dry Tropics NRM & NRM Regions Queensland) and running from the 8-12th in and around Cairns, our sector’s conference is for anyone working, participating or interested in natural resource management – to share, learn and inspire.
This year’s conference theme ‘Changing Landscapes and New Horizons’ reflects both the challenges we face in caring for our changing environment, and the profound impact that integrated landscape management can have in restoring Australia’s unique natural places. It will also explore the innovation and ingenuity that the sector is embracing as we move to tackle the wicked problems of our times.
Find out more…
