Managing communications during a crisis — Boonah
2026-05-14 08:30 - 16:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | The Outlook, 4001 Boonah-Ipswich Road, Boonah, Qld, 4310, Australia
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) is delivering a ‘Managing communications during a crisis’ workshop to help farmers, community leaders and industry representatives build confidence communicating during challenging situations.
Delivered by speciality agricultural communications agency Blue Hill, the workshop will cover how to engage with media and stakeholders on sensitive topics including:

farm accidents and fatalities
biosecurity outbreaks
natural disasters
activist trespass and more.

What the training session will look like

Real-life crisis examples and hypothetical scenarios, covering theory and strategies for proactively managing media during a crisis.
Practical activities, such as mock radio and TV interviews, along with discussions to prepare participants to deal with media and other stakeholders should a crisis occur on their farm or in their community.

Who will you hear from?

Blue Hill Founder and Managing Director – Stacey Wordsworth
Blue Hill Director – Audience and Voice – Michael Thomson
QFF Project Manager Risk, Recovery and Resilience – Kerry Battersby

Workshop details
Date: 14th May 2026
Time: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Location: The Outlook Training and Resource Centre, 4001 Ipswich Boonah Rd, Boonah QLD 4310
How to register

For more information please visit www.qff.org.au/projects/crisis/.
You can also learn more about the training by contacting Kerry Battersby, QFF Project Manager – Risk, Recovery and Resilience, by emailing kerry@qff.org.au or calling 0419 614 765.

RCS Business fundamentals workshop — Brisbane
2026-05-19 08:15 - 2026-05-21 17:30 | Hotel Grand Chancellor Brisbane, 23 Leichhardt Street, Brisbane, Qld, Australia
This three-day workshop will give you a solid handle on all the necessary business stuff while showing you how to become more proficient, organised and effective, so you can spend less time in the office and more on the things that make you happy.
The workshop covers four key areas:

This workshop will give you practical, actionable steps you can take to enable more effective use of your office time and quicker, more confident decision-making, so you can spend more time doing whatever it is that you love – quality time with family, being out in the paddock or maybe contributing to your community. What will you do with your newfound freedom?
Participants will learn how to analyse an agricultural business and have the unique opportunity to use data from their own business. If you do not have your own business or data, that’s fine it will not affect your learning experience. Suitable for all skill and confidence levels. If you would like to use your own business information please click here for what you will need to get the most out of these sessions. You do not need to disclose any information to other participants, this is purely for your use.
To really cement the connection between production and profit in your business, this workshop is best attended by the people who are responsible for the outside stuff, as well as the inside stuff.
Investment
Early Bird: $1,690 per person (available until 20th April 2026)
Standard: $2,090 per person

Reef Extension Think Tank 2026 — Cairns
2026-05-21 09:00 - 2026-05-22 16:00 | Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns, 209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD, 4870
Reimagining your extension journey

Grow your confidence, sharpen your skills, and expand your impact at this two-day event for extension practitioners.
Day one, choose from the targeted Masterclasses designed to strengthen your farmer focussed engagement or build your co-design capability for complex community challenges.
Then on day two, join the Reef Extension Think Tank 2026 – a dynamic, hands-on day tackling real-world extension issues alongside leading experts and peers.

Don’t forget to register!

See flyer here.

From forecast to farm: ready for whatever the weather — Eidsvold
2026-05-26 08:30 - 14:30 | Eidsvold Community Hall, 50 Moreton Street, Eidsvold, Queensland, 4627, Australia
From dry spells to downpours — build the systems, skills and confidence to manage climate risk.
Weather and climate play a huge role in day-to-day and long-term decisions on farm. From Forecast to Farm is a free, hands-on workshop designed to help producers better understand climate influences, make sense of forecasts, and use practical tools to plan with confidence for the season ahead.
Delivered as part of the SQNNSW Innovation Hub & Northern Australia Climate Program (NACP), this workshop brings together expert speakers from the field (Climate Mates) and the Bureau of Meterology (BoM).
The focus is on practical, locally relevant information that you can apply directly to your business and property.
Across the day, participants will explore:

The major climate influences influencing the region and what they mean locally
Where to find reliable and useful climate and weather information online
How to incorporate seasonal outlooks and weather forecasts into on-property decision-making
A practical, interactive planning session for the season ahead (next three months) using the NACP forecast planning calendar
A clearer understanding of livestock thermal stress (heat and chill), what drives it, and how to manage risk
Climate decision-making tools, including green date calculations for your region

Guest speakers

Susanne Wright – NACP/UniSQ
Vicki Mayne – NACP/UniSQ
Dr David Jones – Bureau of Meterology (BoM)

What to Bring
Please bring your laptop, tablet, or smartphone, as this is a hands-on workshop with interactive activities throughout the session.
The SQNNSW Innovation Hub receives funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.
Reserve your seat!

From forecast to farm: ready for whatever the weather — Kingaroy
2026-05-27 08:30 - 14:30 | Kingaroy RSL, Cnr Short and Markwell Streets, Kingaroy, Qld, 4610, Australia
From dry spells to downpours — build the systems, skills and confidence to manage climate risk.
Weather and climate play a huge role in day-to-day and long-term decisions on farm. From Forecast to Farm is a free, hands-on workshop designed to help producers better understand climate influences, make sense of forecasts, and use practical tools to plan with confidence for the season ahead.
Delivered as part of the SQNNSW Innovation Hub & Northern Australia Climate Program (NACP), this workshop brings together expert speakers from the field (Climate Mates) and the Bureau of Meterology (BoM).
The focus is on practical, locally relevant information that you can apply directly to your business and property.
Across the day, participants will explore:

the major climate influences influencing the region and what they mean locally
where to find reliable and useful climate and weather information online
how to incorporate seasonal outlooks and weather forecasts into on-property decision-making
a practical, interactive planning session for the season ahead (next three months) using the NACP forecast planning calendar
a clearer understanding of livestock thermal stress (heat and chill), what drives it, and how to manage risk
climate decision-making tools, including green date calculations for your region.

Guest speakers

Susanne Wright – NACP/UniSQ
Vicki Mayne – NACP/UniSQ
Dr David Jones – Bureau of Meterology

What to Bring
Please bring your laptop, tablet, or smartphone, as this is a hands-on workshop with interactive activities throughout the session.
The SQNNSW Innovation Hub receives funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.
Reserve your seat!

Elders Farm Fest - Toowoomba
2026-06-02 - 2026-06-04 | Kingsthorpe Park, Warrego Highway, Kingsthorpe, Qld, 4400, Australia
FarmFest is one of Australia’s premier agricultural field days, showcasing innovation, technology and the future of farming.
Held in Kingsthorpe Park, Toowoomba on Queensland’s Darling Downs, from 2 to 4 June 2026, Elders FarmFest brings together farmers, producers and industry leaders from across the country.
Explore a comprehensive range of exhibits, including:

large-scale farm machinery and tractors
tillage and cultivation equipment
irrigation systems and water management solutions
pumps, tools, and agricultural supplies
livestock, produce, and agribusiness services.

Whether you’re looking to invest in new equipment, learn about the latest agricultural innovations, or connect with industry experts, Elders FarmFest 2026 is the place to be.

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.

Business EDGE — Blackall
2026-06-08 08:00 - 2026-06-09 17:00 | Blackall, queensland, 4472, Australia
Business EDGE – Blackall
Get your head around more of the ‘business side’ of your business…
Date: 8 & 9 June 2026
Time: 8.00am to 5.00pm both days
Venue: Blackall, QLD
Cost: $1,750 + GST or $1,500 early bird + GST (up until 14 April 2026)
Presented by Bush AgriBusiness.
Cost includes comprehensive set of workshop notes, workbook, decision support spreadsheet tools and all catering.
Secure your spot today!

More information
Contact Simone Parker on 0408 818 043

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

Business EDGE — Emerald
2026-06-11 08:00 - 2026-06-12 17:00 | Emerald, Emerald, Qld, 4720, Australia
Business EDGE – Emerald
Get your head around more of the ‘business side’ of your business…
Date: 11 & 12 June 2026
Time: 8.00am to 5.00pm both days
Venue: Emerald, QLD
Cost: $1,750 + GST or $1,500 early bird + GST (up until 14 April 2026)
Presented by Bush AgriBusiness.
Cost includes comprehensive set of workshop notes, workbook, decision support spreadsheet tools and all catering.
Secure your spot today!

More information
Contact Simone Parker on 0408 818 043

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

AgForce Innovation in Ag Field Day - Bell
2026-06-16 12:00 - 17:00 | Bell Golf Club, Maxwell Street, Bell, QLD, 4408, Australia
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.

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.
The line-up of speakers includes representatives from:

Telstra
Olsson Industries
Optiweigh
Landwatch Australia
Agbot
AgriWebb
AgData
Vence

Attendees are invited to stay for a BBQ and refreshments after the completion of the workshops. Afternoon tea will be provided too.
Details
Date: Tuesday 16 June 2026
Time: 12pm – 5 pm
Location: Bell Golf Club, Maxwell Street, Bell, QLD
Further Information
Please contact Hilary Opray via email on oprayh@agforceqld.org.au or phone 0439 604 037

Better beef business forum — Kununurra
2026-06-16 17:30 - 2026-06-18 09:30 | Frank Wise Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Lot 203 Durack Dr, Kununurra, WA, 6743, Australia
The Better Beef Business Forum 2026 in Kununurra promises a series of enjoyable events connecting Northern Cattle Producers with various industry sectors.
With speakers, panels, a field visit and plenty of networking opportunities, the Forum aims to support informed decision-making, risk mitigation, stronger business performance, and collaboration across the northern beef industry.
The program includes industry updates, managing pasture, feeding options, enhancing productivity, animal health, workforce development, natural capital and other emerging opportunities.
This event, led by the Kimberley Pilbara Cattlemen’s Association, is supported by many collaborators including the Northern Hub through funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund, the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development; Meat and Livestock Australia; and local businesses and organisations.
Topics

industry updates
collecting better data for better decisions
innovation addressing rising costs
workforce opportunities
animal health and welfare updates
cotton seed supplementation
h0ow to access and handle cotton seed
focus on fodder
emerging opportunities
Kimberley Cotton Gin tour.

Details
When: Tuesday 16 June – Thursday 18 June
Where: Frank West Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Kununurra WA
Contact: Please email KPCA on manager@kpca.net.au
Registrations

AgForce Innovation in Ag Field Day - Muckadilla
2026-06-17 12:00 - 17:00 | 152 Brinsop Road, Muckadilla, QLD, 4461, Australia
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.

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.
The line-up of speakers includes representatives from:

Telstra
Olsson Industries
Optiweigh
Landwatch Australia
Agbot
AgriWebb
AgData
Vence

Attendees are invited to stay for a BBQ and refreshments after the completion of the workshops. Afternoon tea will be provided too.
Details
Date: Wednesday 17th June 2026
Time: 12pm – 5 pm
Location: 152 Brinsop Road, Muckadilla QLD 4461
Further Information
Please contact Hilary Opray via email on oprayh@agforceqld.org.au or phone 0439 604 037

Dry season decisions for graziers – Goondiwindi
2026-06-18 08:00 - 14:50 | O’Shea’s Royal Hotel, 48 Marshall Street, Goondiwindi, QLD, Australia
Join fellow graziers to share and discuss management options for the year ahead.

Facilitated by DPI livestock extension officers, Marcia Smith & Roger Sneath.
Topics to be covered include:

current situation
where are we headed
evaluating options for the year ahead, e.g. selling, agistment, feeding, early weaning.
information and tools to help your decisions.

Other industry service agencies will be present, as well as information on drought preparedness grants and rural financial counsellors.
Details
When: Thursday 18 June | 8am – 2:50pm
Where: O’Shea’s Royal Hotel, 48 Marshall Street, Goondiwindi
RSVP: Monday 15th June

Register
Morning tea and lunch are provided. Please RSVP for catering purposes.

More information
Contact Roger Sneath on Roger.sneath@dpi.qld.gov.au or 0429 721 926, or
Wim Linstrom on Wim.linstrom@unisq.edu.au or 07 4685 5005

AgForce Innovation in Ag Field Day - Tambo
2026-06-18 12:00 - 17:00 | Killarney Park, 20456 Alpha Tambo Road, Tambo, QLD, 4478
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.

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.
The line-up of speakers includes representatives from:

Telstra
Olsson Industries
Optiweigh
Landwatch Australia
Agbot
AgriWebb
AgData
Vence

Attendees are invited to stay for a BBQ and refreshments after the completion of the workshops. Afternoon tea will be provided too.
Details
Date: Thursday 18th June 2026
Time: 12pm – 5 pm
Location: ‘Killarney Park’, 20456 Alpha Tambo Road, Tambo QLD 4478
Further Information
Please contact Hilary Opray via email on oprayh@agforceqld.org.au or phone 0439 604 037

An afternoon with King Ranch at CQU
2026-06-20 15:00 - 17:00 | CQIRP, CQU Rockhampton North, 630 Ibis Avenue, Kawana, Queensland, 4701, Australia
Hear from one of the world’s most recognised cattle operations
CQUniversity invites producers, agribusiness, industry and community members to hear from one of the largest agricultural operations in the United States, King Ranch®.
Internationally recognised for developing the Santa Gertrudis breed, attendees will hear first-hand from CEO Robert Hodgen about the:

Founding and history of King Ranch® and the agricultural operations they run
Development of the Santa Gertrudis and American Cruz breeds
Adoption and integration of genetic technologies and future directions of King Ranch® breeding

Details
Date: Saturday 20th June 2026
Time: 3pm – 5pm. Drinks, nibbles and networking will follow. Light refreshments provided.
Location: CQIRP, CQUniversity Rockhampton, 630 Ibis Avenue, Kawana, QLD
For information
Contact Mark Trotter on 0447 441 841 or m.trotter@cqu.edu.au

King Ranch Visit CQU Rockhampton 20th June

Champion Station Field Day - Blackall
2026-06-30 09:00 - 17:00 | Champion Station, 1759 Champion Road, Blackall, QLD, 4472, Australia
Join the Zero Net Emissions Agriculture CRC at Champion Station, hosted by Russell Pastoral, for a hands-on field day to bring together producers, researchers and industry partners to share what’s working on the ground and why.
The field day will showcase insights from the Champion Station Producer Demonstration Site, with a focus on real world decision making across pasture, genetics and technology in a commercial cattle operation.
Hear about practical innovation in large scale grazing systems, how new technology such as virtual fencing aligns with lower emissions, and how industry collaborates to ensure there are effective reward pathways.
The day is designed for producers who value evidence, experience and open conversations.
Delivered with the support of industry leaders Meat & Livestock Australia, Elders, Halter, Rabobank Australia, AgForce Queensland and Cattle Australia.
Details
Date: Tuesday 30th June 2026
Time: 9am – 5pm
Location: Champion Station, 1759 Champion Road, Blackall QLD
Registrations opening soon. Places are limited.
More information
Contact Zero Net Emissions Agriculture CRC on contact@zneagcrc.com.au.

Western QLD Beef Research Committee Research Update - Blackall
2026-07-01 08:30 - 12:00 | Blackall Living Arts Centre, Corner Hawthorne and Rose Streets, Blackall, Queensland, 4472, Australia
The Western Queensland Regional Beef Research Committee (WQRBRC) invites you to join them to hear updates on the latest beef research.
Topics include:

Improving grazing land management in Queensland
Smart buffalo fly tunnel traps
Desert Channels QLD NRM updates
Updates on Pimelea

Register

Please RSVP by Thursday 25 June to Zoe Sibley, DPI Longreach on 0428 102 841 or email zoe.sibley@dpi.qld.gov.au.

Beneath the surface & beyond - Monto
2026-07-09 08:30 - 17:00 | Bonnie Doone, 2141 Old Rawbelle Rd, Monto, QLD, 4630, Australia
Carly & Grant Burnham are hosting a collaborative field day at their property Bonnie Doone in partnership with Ag Force Central QLD, RCS, CarbonLink and Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG).

This immersive one-day event connects paddock, plate, people and possibility.

Throughout the day, attendees will:

Explore soil, pasture, livestock and food systems through on-farm workshops
Hear practical insights from industry leaders including David McLean and Dr Terry McCosker OAM
Learn from real producer experiences and applications
Connect with like-minded producers through meaningful discussion
Enjoy a shared long-table lunch featuring Bonnie Doone’s renowned beef

Whether you’re interested in soil health, grazing management, farm profitability or building more resilient farming systems, this day offers practical insights, fresh perspectives and valuable connections.

Details

Bonnie Doone, Monto QLD
Thursday 9 July 2026
8:30am – 5:00pm

Register

For more information contact 1800 356 004

Livestock Advisor Updates — Roma
2026-07-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Roma Explorers Inn, 44778 Warrego Highway, Roma, Qld, 4455, Australia
Livestock Advisor Updates are regionally relevant one-day technical and professional development workshops held in northern, southern and western Australia.
The workshops provide opportunities for livestock advisors, leading producers and professional extension consultants to:
• learn about the latest red meat R&D
• gain skills, tools and knowledge to increase their offering to clients
• network with their peers.
Details
When: Thursday 16 July | 8am
Where: Roma Explorers Inn, 44778 Warrego Hwy, Roma
Contact: Keely Kovacevic via email on kkovacevic@mla.com.au
Register

Pastures & Grazing NSW 2026 Conference - Tamworth
2026-07-28 17:30 - 2026-07-30 13:00 | Wests’ Diggers Auditorium, 4 Kable Avenue, Tamworth, NSW, Australia
Pastures & Grazing NSW (formerly The Grassland Society of NSW) is a science-based organisation that aims to improve grazing management through bringing producers, service providers and researchers together and be a conduit of reliable information for producers.
At their 2026 conference, discover the latest science-backed research, learn from leading experts, and experience the results firsthand through site tours with producers applying these methods.
The event is relevant for graziers and mixed farmers, seed and fertiliser companies, agribusiness, researchers, agronomists, TAFE and university lecturers.
Details
When: Tuesday 28 July – Thursday 30 July
Where: Online and in-person at Wests’ Diggers Club, 4 Kable Avenue, Tamworth NSW
Registrations
Registrations close 17 July 2026

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 — Alice Springs
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 - Victoria River
2026-08-19 09:00 - 2026-08-20 16:00 | Kidman Springs Research Station, 13774 Buchanan Highway, Victoria River, NT, 0852, Australia
Join the NT Department of Agriculture and Fisheries at Kidman Springs (Victoria River Research Station) for research & industry updates relevant to the NT pastoral industry.
Expect another jam-packed program of cattle & pasture research updates, producer experiences, industry panels, guest speakers and, of course, a stickybeak around the station on the paddock tour.
Details
When: Wednesday 19th – Thursday 20th August | 9am – 4 pm daily
Where: Kidman Springs (Victoria River Research Station), Buchanan Hwy, Victoria River, NT 0852
Camping is available on site.
More information

Contact Katherine-based extension officers, Mary and Stacey, on Livestock.Extension@nt.gov.au

Boots, Balance Sheets & Big Ideas - Dalby
2026-08-19 17:30 - 20:00 | BMO Conference Centre, 178 Drayton St, Dalby, Qld, 4405, Australia
Practical Strategies for Regional Businesses
Join an expert panel of BMO Partners for a discussion on cashflow, tax, financial management, emerging opportunities and the future of regional businesses and farming enterprises.
This free event includes drinks and nibbles, networking, lucky door prize and a Q&A session.
All Welcome. You don’t need to be a BMO client to attend this event.
Details
Dalby: Wednesday 19 August | BMO Business Centre, Dalby | 5:30pm – 8pm
Moonie: Thursday 20 August | Moonie Sports Club, Moonie | 5:30pm – 8pm
Roma: Wednesday 26 August | Royal on 99, Roma | 5:30pm – 8pm
Charleville: Thursday 27 August | Charleville RSL, Charleville | 5:30pm – 8pm
Cost: Free
RSVP: Friday 14 August | 9am
Register

More information
Contact BMO on 07 4662 3722 or team@bmo.com.au.

The Next-Gen Ag Forum 2026 - Townsville
2026-08-20 - 2026-08-21 | Quayside Terminal Townsville, Lennon Drive, South Townsville, Queensland, 4810, Australia
Join industry leaders and progressive producers to explore how regenerative agriculture, markets, finance, policy and export infrastructure are shaping the future of northern agriculture.

This year’s theme is:
From Paddock to Port

Two days focused on the big conversations shaping northern agriculture:
Regeneration as productivity
Market and export outlook
Policy and trade direction
Wealth beyond the farm gate
Infrastructure and opportunity.

If you’re building something in agriculture, whether you’re just starting or scaling up, this forum is designed for you.

More details and speaker announcements coming soon.

Boots, Balance Sheets & Big Ideas - Moonie
2026-08-20 17:30 - 20:00 | Moonie Sports Club, Corner of Moonie and Leichardt Highways, Moonie, Queensland, 4406, Australia

Agriculture trade qualification consultation session - Goondiwindi
2026-08-25 08:00 - 10:00 | O’Shea’s Royal Hotel, 48 Marshall Street, Goondiwindi, QLD, 4390, Australia
The Agriculture Trade Qualification Project is developing a new, nationally recognised Agricultural Trade Qualification that gives learners clearer pathways into the industry and stronger recognition of their skills across Australia’s agriculture industry.
In-person sessions are being held nationally. These sessions provide an opportunity for stakeholders to meet the project team, understand the purpose of the qualification, view the draft and provide feedback.
Join industry stakeholders, farmers, students and employees to share insights on current and emerging workforce needs in broadacre cropping, livestock and dairy production. Feedback will help shape a qualification that reflects real industry practice and supports workforce attraction, development and retention.

Session Details
Click on each event to register and for more details:

Tuesday 25 August | Goondiwindi, QLD | 8am – 10am
Wednesday 26 August | Toowoomba, QLD | 8am – 10am
Thursday 27 August | Rockhampton, QLD | 8am – 10am

Register

More information
Contact the project manager, Lucinda O’Brien, on 03 9321 3509 or lucinda@skillsinsight.com.au

Agriculture trade qualification consultation session - Toowoomba
2026-08-26 08:00 - 10:00 | Clifford Park, Clifford Park Racecourse, Hurshley Road, Toowoomba, QLD, 4350, Australia
