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Carbon EDGE — Toowoomba
2026-02-18 - 2026-02-19 | Toowoomba, Toowoomba, Qld, 4350, Australia
Carbon EDGE — Taking carbon from a concept to an action plan
Understand the opportunities for emissions reduction and carbon storage in your livestock grazing business.
Use your own information to develop an action plan for your business.
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.
Event presenters
The Carbon EDGE workshop will be presented by Rhonda Toms-Morgan and John McLaughlin of Connect Ag.
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.
Investment
$250+GST for producers, discounted from ($1750+GST). This evnt is supported by the SQNNSW Innovation Hub through funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.
Cost includes a comprehensive manual, workbook/planning template, tools and resources to take home and catering.
Click here to download the Carbon EDGE event flyer.

Understanding Meat Standards Australia — Webinar
2026-02-18 18:00 - 19:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Online webinar, Australia
Free national webinar for producers wanting to understand how MSA fits into on-farm decision-making, compliance and market alignment.
Many small and emerging livestock producers hear the term MSA regularly, yet remain unsure how Meat Standards Australia actually works, whether it applies to their operation, or how it fits into everyday on-farm and market decisions.
To help address this gap, JAB Agri Solutions, in collaboration with Meat & Livestock Australia, is delivering an upcoming webinar designed to provide a clear, entry-level introduction to Meat Standards Australia (MSA) — specifically tailored for small-scale, lifestyle and emerging producers.
This session is not designed to be technical or overwhelming. Instead, it focuses on practical understanding and confidence-building, supporting producers to better align production decisions with market requirements.
What the webinar will cover

What Meat Standards Australia is and why it exists
How producers can access and opt in to MSA
Minimum requirements explained in plain language
Producer pathways and what MSA reports actually mean
How MSA fits into on-farm decision-making, compliance and market alignment

The content will walk through MSA from an entry-level perspective, assuming no prior experience with the program. It is designed to complement existing MLA and MSA systems, not duplicate them, and to support correct understanding and application at the producer level.
Who should attend
This webinar is particularly relevant for:

small landholders and emerging cattle producers
producers unsure which market pathways best suit their enterprise
those new to selling livestock or reviewing their current approach
producers wanting clarity on MSA without industry jargon.

As industry expectations around traceability, compliance and eating quality continue to increase, understanding programs like MSA is becoming an important part of making informed, confident business decisions — regardless of enterprise size.
This session aims to give producers clarity, confidence and a practical foundation they can build on over time.
Bring your questions — there will be a Q&A session at the end.
Reserve your spot.

Building high performing farm teams — Webinar
2026-02-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Online webinar, Australia
AgriWebb invites you to participate in their latest webinar, Building high performing farm teams, 19 February at 12pm (AEST).
Learn how better onboarding, task management and scheduling can boost efficiency.
High-performing farm teams are built on clarity and communication.
In this webinar, learn how better onboarding, task management and scheduling big events throughout the year can help your team work smarter, stay aligned and get more done, without adding complexity. See how AgriWebb gives you the visibility and control to run your farm team with confidence.
RSVP here.

Connectivity clinic and tech muster — Bollon
2026-02-19 12:00 - 18:00 | Bollon Civic Centre, Main Street, Bollon, Qld, 4488, Australia
Join Agforce, SJN Rural and the Regional Tech Hub at Bollon on 19 February to dive into their tech showcase and experience the latest in tools for your home, business and farm.
Bring your tech and connectivity challenges, and connect with experts ready to help!
There will be:

presentations and demonstrations from ag-tech specialists
experts who can help with your tech and connectivity questions
tech muster stallholders.

To secure your ticket for the Bollon event, click here.

Connectivity clinic and tech muster — Thallon
2026-02-20 08:30 - 14:00 | Thallon Hall, 41-43 William Street, Thallon, Queensland, 4497, Australia
Join Agforce, SJN Rural and the Regional Tech Hub at Thallon on 20 February to dive into their tech showcase and experience the latest in tools for your home, business and farm.
Bring your tech and connectivity challenges, and connect with experts ready to help!
There will be:

presentations and demonstrations from ag-tech specialists
experts who can help with your tech and connectivity questions
tech muster stallholders.

To secure your ticket for the Thallon event, click here.

The natural grazier — Springsure
2026-02-24 09:00 - 16:30 | Manalee, Glenlee Road, Springsure, QLD, 4722, Australia
An introduction to Grazing Naturally with Dick Richardson
Don’t miss this chance to learn from one of the best. Join grazing expert Dick Richardson in the field and see how his Grazing Naturally method is helping land managers transform their pastures, boost soil health, and build landscapes that thrive.
Walk away with:

practical regenerative grazing skills
stocking management and grazing strategies
a plan on how to build your soil health and utilise carbon cycles
practical, science-based strategies for improving soil health, pasture productivity, and profitability.

Read more about Dick Richardson.
Morning tea and lunch provided. Please bring a hat, water bottle and chair.
Contact
If you have any questions, please contact FBA Land Management Officer Sheree Johnston on 0448 219 982.
This event is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Natural Heritage Trust under the Climate-Smart Agriculture.
Register here!

GroWQ Ag Industry Roundtable - Longreach
2026-02-26 | Longreach, Longreach, Queensland, 4730, Australia
SAVE THE DATE
Discover what industry and service providers have planned for 2026 at this round table and networking lunch!

The natural grazier — Gogango
2026-02-26 09:00 - 16:30 | 540 Weir Park Road, Gogango, 540 Weir Park Road, Gogango, Queensland, 4702, Australia

Property fire management planning — Kooralbyn
2026-02-28 09:00 - 14:00 | Kooralbyn Community Centre, 79 Ogilvie Place, Kooralbyn, Queensland, 4285, Australia
Learn how to create a fire management plan for your property at this free Property Fire Management Planning Workshop.
The workshop will provide information to landholders and guidance on creating individual fire management plans with the use of a map specific to each property. These plans aim to mitigate the risks associated with bushfires, with a focus on helping communities safeguard individual and collective properties. As maps will be provided, registration for this event is necessary.
Representatives from the Healthy Land & Water’s Queensland Fire & Biodiversity Consortium, Toowoomba Regional Council and Rural Fire Service Queensland will share information about their roles and offer advice about planning for the approaching fire season.

What to expect from the session:

Delve into fire management planning.
Tap into local support and resources.
Take home a BIG MAP of your property.
Connect with neighbours and community members.
An opportunity to discuss bushfire matters in your community.

Morning tea and lunch will be provided.
For more information, contact Jaime from Healthy Land & Water’s Queensland Fire & Biodiversity Consortium on jaime.k@hlw.org.au.

Jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.

Regional Brain Reset Tour: Stage 2 - Emerald
2026-03-05 10:00 - 16:00 | Emerald, Emerald, Qld, 4720, Australia
Looking for practical tools, motivation and reassurance to improve your mental state and performance? Allan Parker’s Regional Brain Reset Tour – Stage 2 could be the workshop for you!

The Regional Brain Reset Tour is a workshop designed to discover the secrets of resetting your brain, enhancing your mental wellbeing, and improving the quality of your life or having greater control over your stress levels.
Discover what you can do for your brain and what your brain can do for you. Learn some essential steps to a brain reset, increase concentration, memory and composure under pressure.

Like to know more?
Read more about Allan Parker
Ready to register?

Property fire management planning — Mount Binga
2026-03-07 09:00 - 14:00 | Mount Binga Outdoor Education Centre, 13v Mount Binga Road, Mount Binga, Queensland, 4314, Australia

Mental health first aid — Stanthorpe
2026-03-10 09:00 - 2026-03-11 15:00 | Stanthorpe RSL, 46 Marsh St, Stanthorpe, QLD, 4380, Australia
Become a mental health first aider to support friends, family members, colleagues and others.
About 1 in 5 Australian adults experience a common mental illness each year. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training will teach you practical skills to support someone with a mental health problem. Make a real difference to people in your community.
Attending Mental health first aid will:

improve your knowledge of mental illness, treatments and first aid actions
increase your confidence of providing first aid
decrease stigmatising attitudes
increase the level of support provided to others.

Learn practical first aid skills:

recognise common mental health problems
provide initial help using a practical, evidence-based Action Plan
seek appropriate professional help
respond in a crisis situation.

Please note: This is a 12-hour educational course, not a therapy or support group.
Sign up
RSVP by 9 March 2026 to Kelli Aston on 0407 739 330.
Free light morning tea and lunch NOT provided. Food available via the RSL. This course is funded by the TRACC Program Darling Downs Health, Royal Flying Doctor Service, Queensland Government and the Australian Government.

2026 NTCA Conference — Darwin
2026-03-18 12:00 - 2026-03-20 23:30 | Darwin Convention Centre, 10 Stokes Hill Road, Darwin, NT, 0800, Australia
For all information about the 2026 Northern Territory Cattlemen’s Association Conference, visit the conference webpage.
Wednesday 18 March
NTCA Ladies Lunch

Thursday 19 March
Tech & Tea – Conference Day 1

NTCA AGM (Full Members Only)

NTCA Welcome Drinks

Friday 20 March
Second Round – NTCA Conference Day 2
NTCA Gala Dinner

Douglas Daly Research Farm field day
2026-04-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Douglas Daly Research Farm, Jungawa Road, Douglas-Daly, NT, 0822, Australia
Date claimer!
More information to come.

Mental health first aid — Warwick
2026-04-29 09:00 - 2026-04-30 15:00 | SDIEA building, Warwick, 163 Palmerin Street, Warwick, Queensland, 4370, Australia

Succession negotiation workshop series: Phase 2 — Collinsville
2026-05-07 08:00 - 2026-05-08 17:00 | Opal Ridge Motel, 23 Stanley Street, Collinsville, Qld, 4804, Australia
NQ Dry Tropics invites you to Allan Parker’s Succession negotiation workshop series.
In a rapidly changing world, we need to evolve to stay in step with our surroundings. Succession negotiation helps individuals, groups and communities create practical, future-ready succession pathways. It moves us beyond ‘business-as-usual’ toward transition, transformation, and ultimately co-creation — unlocking new ways of thinking, working and progressing together.
Read more about Allan Parker
Phase 1: Leading and negotiating succession planning | 12-13 February, Opal Ridge Motel (conference room), Collinsville
Phase 2: Regional brain resetting | 7-8 May, Opal Ridge Motel (conference room), Collinsville
Thinking of coming?
For more information contact Teagan Morris, NQ Dry Tropics NRM Project Manager on 0418 816 753.
This event is hosted by the Landholders Driving Change (LDC2) project funded by the Queensland Government through the Queensland Reef Water Quality Program.

Northern Beef Producers Expo - Charters Towers
2026-06-05 - 2026-06-06 | Dalrymple Sale Yards, Charters Towers, Queensland, 4820, Australia
Join us in 2026 for this annual 2 day event that showcases the best of the Northern Beef Industry and aims to bring the latest innovations and technologies available to the Agricultural sector to the forefront of the industry.
The NBPE brings together community and those from afar to truly appreciate the industry and all it has to offer.
Entry to the event is by gold coin donation only.
The official event programme will be uploaded here when finalised in the weeks leading up to the event. Keep an eye out on our socials when this is uploaded.

GroWQ Innovation Expo - Longreach
2026-07-29 - 2026-07-30 | Longreach, Longreach, Queensland, 4730, Australia
Our signature Expo returns with talks, tech, and trade displays, along with an expanded program.
✔️In 2026, we will be integrating the Future Grass Growers Forum into the Expo, enabling us to run concurrent sessions designed specifically for the next generation. This new structure will create an even stronger platform for learning, connection, and youth development across the region.
✔️ We will again be hosting a field trip, offering hands on insights and practical demonstrations.
✔️ The Kids to Farm program will return, giving school students the opportunity to connect with agriculture in an engaging and meaningful way.
✔️ Plus, many other exciting additions are already in the works to make 2026 our biggest Expo yet!
Further program details will be released early in the new year. In the meantime, if there are any topics or ideas you feel should be part of the 2026 program, please contact us at grow@growq.com.au or visit our website www.growq.com.au.

Developing Northern Australia Conference 2026
2026-08-05 - 2026-08-07 | Alice Springs, Alice Springs, NT, 0870, Australia
Save the date!
For more information keep an eye on the DNAC website.

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.
