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Improve your business with a working knowledge of Excel — Tansey
2025-02-25 08:45 - 14:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Tansey Bowls Club, 28 Tansey Hall Rad, Tansey, Queensland, 4601, Australia
Have you downloaded a spreadsheet and not been able to use it?
Do you struggle with dealing with endless data and information?
Burnett Catchment Care Association and AgConnect are running an Excel workshop in Tansey, Tuesday, 25th February, 2025.
This workshop will step you through the basics of Microsoft Excel and help you keep on top of your office work.
The workshop will include practical grazing business spreadsheets that you can use at home.
Topics covered at the Tansey workshop
At the workshop, we will discuss:

getting familiar with Excel
creating new worksheets
understanding and creating basic formulas
linking worksheets
entering and copying data
creating a new spreadsheet from a template
using Excel Help.

COMPUTERS WILL BE PROVIDED but you are welcome to bring and use your own device.
Morning tea and lunch provided.
Limited seats
Bookings are essential. RSVP by 21 February – Click here to RSVP!

Improve your business with a working knowledge of Excel — Wondai
2025-02-26 08:45 - 14:30 | Wondai Diggers Club, 87 MacKenzie Street, Wondai, Queensland, 4605, Australia
Have you downloaded a spreadsheet and not been able to use it?
Do you struggle with dealing with endless data and information?
Burnett Catchment Care Association and AgConnect are running an Excel workshop in Wondai, Wednesday 26th February, 2025.
This workshop will step you through the basics of Microsoft Excel and help you keep on top of your office work.
The workshop will include practical grazing business spreadsheets that you can use at home.
Topics covered at the Wondai workshop
At the workshop, we will discuss:

getting familiar with Excel
creating new worksheets
understanding and creating basic formulas
linking worksheets
entering and copying data
creating a new spreadsheet from a template
using Excel Help.

COMPUTERS WILL BE PROVIDED but you are welcome to bring and use your own device.
Morning tea and lunch provided.
Limited seats
Bookings are essential. RSVP by 21 February – Click here to RSVP!

Future Proofing Your Family Grazing Business
2025-02-26 10:00 - 2025-02-27 14:00 | Townsville Yacht Club & Marina, 1 Plume Street, Townsville, Qld, 4810, Australia
Communication considerations for family businesses
Date: 26 and 27 February 2025
Location: Townsville Yacht Club
The Future Proofing Your Family Grazing Business workshop series is returning for its second session. Part 1 brought together graziers from across the region to help them prepare their family business for future changes and challenges.
Join Jill Rigney, The Right Mind at session 2 to find out:

How to separate business and family
Understanding family dynamics
How to run family meetings
Tips to be a more effective communicator

Registrations are now open.

Click here to view the full event flyer

Cattle, carbon and sustainability — Boonah
2025-03-04 09:00 - 15:00 | The Outlook, 4001 Boonah-Ipswich Road, Boonah, Qld, 4310, Australia
Join us at Boonah to discuss carbon opportunities for your grazing business
Curious about carbon? Come along to Cattle, carbon and sustainability as we talk through the basics of what carbon means to you, how participating in a carbon project could impact your grazing business, and the opportunities it may present. This free event will provide practical steps for graziers to reduce emissions, or, if applicable, identify market options.
At Cattle, carbon and sustainability, we will discuss:

The Carbon Cycle and Carbon Emissions in agriculture
Carbon Neutral – what it means at industry and farm level
How to develop a Carbon Account for your grazing business
Practical options for managing carbon and emissions on your farm
Carbon Farming – what’s involved, methods, opportunities and risks for your business
Other emerging environmental markets.

Workshop details
Date: 5 March 2025
Time: 9:00am to 3:00pm
Location: Toogoolawah Golf Club
Cost: Free! We will provide smoko and lunch.
Register at: https://hlw.org.au/portfolio/cattle-carbon-and-sustainability-boonah
For enquiries, please contact Vanessa Smolders on 0432 561 610 or vanessa.s@hlw.org.au

This event is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program under the Natural Heritage Trust and the Farm Business Resilience Program which is jointly funded through the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund and the Queensland Government’s Drought and Climate Adaptation Program.
Download the flyer: Cattle, carbon and sustainability Boonah (PDF, 334KB)

Cattle, carbon and sustainability — Toogoolawah
2025-03-05 09:00 - 15:00 | Toogoolawah Golf Club, Annette Street, Toogoolawah, Queensland, 4313, Australia
Join us at Toogoolawah to discuss carbon opportunities for your grazing business
Curious about carbon? Come along to Cattle, carbon and sustainability as we talk through the basics of what carbon means to you, how participating in a carbon project could impact your grazing business, and the opportunities it may present. This free event will provide practical steps for graziers to reduce emissions, or, if applicable, identify market options.
At Cattle, carbon and sustainability, we will discuss:

The Carbon Cycle and Carbon Emissions in agriculture
Carbon Neutral – what it means at industry and farm level
How to develop a Carbon Account for your grazing business
Practical options for managing carbon and emissions on your farm
Carbon Farming – what’s involved, methods, opportunities and risks for your business
Other emerging environmental markets.

Workshop details
Date: 5 March 2025
Time: 9:00am to 3:00pm
Location: Toogoolawah Golf Club
Cost: Free! We will provide smoko and lunch.
Register at: https://hlw.org.au/portfolio/cattle-carbon-and-sustainability-toogoolawah
For enquiries, please contact Vanessa Smolders on 0432 561 610 or vanessa.s@hlw.org.au

This event is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program under the Natural Heritage Trust and the Farm Business Resilience Program which is jointly funded through the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund and the Queensland Government’s Drought and Climate Adaptation Program.
Download the flyer: Cattle, carbon and sustainability Toogoolawah (PDF, 337KB)

Cattle, carbon and sustainability — Wondai
2025-03-06 08:30 - 15:30 | Wondai RSL, 87 MacKenzie St, Wondai, Qld, 4606, Australia
Join us at Wondai to discuss carbon opportunities for your grazing business
Curious about carbon? Come along to Cattle, carbon and sustainability as we talk through the basics of what carbon means to you, how participating in a carbon project could impact your grazing business, and the opportunities it may present. This free event will provide practical steps for graziers to reduce emissions, or, if applicable, identify market options.
Carbon in a grazing business
At Cattle, carbon and sustainability, we will discuss:

Carbon sources and sinks
Emission baselining – what you will need to complete an account
Your options to reduce emissions
Carbon projects and the associated legalities
Balancing potential returns from carbon projects and beef production
Market signals ― is the market ready for carbon reduced products?

Your carbon and beef industry experts
Billie Stanfield (DPI Beef & Carbon Extension Officer), Christophe Bur (Director, Quentic and certified Climate Active consultant) and Barbara George-Jaeggli (Research Scientist and Cropping Carbon Extension Officer).
Workshop details
Date: 12 June 2025 (Rescheduled from March 6 2025)
Location: Wondai RSL Club
Cost: Free! We will provide smoko and lunch
For enquiries, please contact Kate Brown, 0457 520 457.

This Farm Business Resilience Program event is jointly funded through Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund and the Queensland Government’s Drought and Climate Adaptation Program.
You may download the full flyer here : Cattle Carbon and Sustainability Flyer – Wondai

Grazing Land Management EDGE — Longreach CANCELLED
2025-03-11 08:00 - 2025-03-13 17:00 | Qld
WORKSHOP HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Grazing land management (GLM) EDGE is a 3-day workshop, designed to give you a thorough understanding of the grazing land environment in which you operate. The workshop will provide you knowledge to strategically manage your grazing business, so you can optimise your land condition and productivity in the long-term.
Attending this workshop will help you to:

understand how your land types influence productivity
recognise the dominant land types in your region and on your property
understand how soil properties influence plant growth
understand soil health and the factors that impact on it
know what land condition is, how it’s assessed, and how to manage livestock to maintain or achieve good condition
understand the role of fire in your country
understand the principles and planning steps for successfully managing weeds.

What you will learn
Practically, this workshop will describe:

selective grazing, its function, and how to reduce impacts
how to identify key plant species
the ecosystem processes that underpin productivity
basic principles of effective grazing systems
how to assess long term carrying capacity of paddocks and properties
forage budgeting to manage variation in pasture on offer
how to choose appropriate tools and strategies to improve land condition and carrying capacities.

Cost
$1,950 + GST / 1st person from one business.
$1,650 + GST / 2nd and 3rd person from the same business (primary producers only). Cost includes comprehensive set of workshop notes, workbook, decision support spreadsheet tools and all catering.

Your presenters
Dr Dionne Walsh (Range IQ), and Jane Tincknell (Department of Primary Industries) will be the presenters of Grazing Land Management EDGE, Longreach.
Registration details

Call DP’s Jane Tincknell M: 0472 877 271, E: jane.tincknell@daf.qld.gov.au

Download the GLM Longreach flyer (500 KB)

RCS Grazing Clinic - Roma
2025-03-18 - 2025-03-20 | Qld
Grazing Clinic Short Course | 2.5 Days
Ready to take your grazing operation to the next level? The RCS Grazing Clinics offer a unique opportunity to learn from industry experts and gain the practical skills you need to maximise productivity and profitability.
Why Choose Our Grazing Clinics?

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

What You’ll Learn:

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

Investment
Early Bird: $1,350 per person (available until 18th February 2025)
Standard: $1,650 per person
Secure your spot now!

Grazing land management EDGE – Katherine
2025-04-01 - 2025-04-03 | To be confirmed, Australia
If you’re ready to take your grazing business to the next level, the Grazing land management EDGE workshop is the perfect opportunity!
Over three days, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of grazing land management and the tools needed to strategically manage your land and business for long-term productivity and sustainability.
For more information, download Grazing land management EDGE workshop – Katherine (PDF, 500KB)
Presented by:

Trudi Oxley, Upriver NT
Dionne Walsh, Range IQ

To register, please email:

trudi@uprivernt.com
dionne@rangeiq.com.au

FBA Resilient Grazing Field Day - Springsure
2025-04-01 09:00 - 16:00 | Manalee, Glenlee Road, Springsure, QLD, 4722, Australia
Get into the paddock and learn how to make important production decisions that will improve the resilience of your grazing business.
These hands-on field days offer proven solutions for CQ graziers managing central Queensland land.
Learn:

Measure available feed in your paddock (forage budgeting)
Assess land condition and easy improvement methods
Understand soil health and how to boost it
Improve soil for better production
Use weather and climate forecasts effectively
Tools, tricks and key CQ contacts
How FBA can help you achieve your goals

Key Speakers:

Ross Newman (Pasture Agronomist)
Dhiraj Gajera (Agricultural Scientist)
Sheree Johnston (FBA’s Land Management Officer)
Grace Wickson (FBA’s Climate Mate)

Morning tea and lunch provided.
Please bring a hat, water bottle, chair and wear paddock appropriate clothing and footwear.
Register for the event here

FBA Resilient Grazing Field Day - Wowan
2025-04-03 09:00 - 16:00 | Lone Pine, 266 Buneru Road, Wowan, QLD, 4702

Grazing Management Workshops - Dick Richardson - Tarzali, Atherton Tableands
2025-04-09 09:00 - 2025-04-10 15:30 | Tarzali, Tarzali, Queensland, 4885, Australia
Join us in the Tarzali region for two grazing workshops with Dick Richardson on Tuesday 9 April and Wednesday 10 April…

Graziers from across the region are encouraged to come to these free events, which will focus on ways to optimise cattle and pasture performance.
Terrain NRM is bringing grazing guru Dick Richardson back to the region for these events – the first for those who haven’t been to one of his workshops before, or want a refresher, and the second for those who’ve been before and want to delve deeper. We will be looking at everything from reading animal, dung and pasture condition to stock movement and assessing feed availability.
Dick Richardson is an internationally recognised leader in natural grazing principles to improve soil depth, water retention, biodiversity and animal production.
He has been helping graziers in our region for more than five years.
During the workshops, which will run from 9am to 3:30pm, there will also be plenty of time to ask questions, share experiences and ideas.
Register for a workshop, or find out more, by emailing Terrain NRM’s Duncan Buckle at duncan.buckle@terrain.org.au or calling Terrain NRM on (07) 4043 8000.

Grazing resilience and sustainable solutions workshop — Gympie
2025-04-14 08:30 - 14:00 | Gympie, Gympie, Qld, 4570, Australia
The Department of Primary Industries invites you to participate in the GRASS project. This event offers hands-on support to:

develop an Action Plan for Land Management
create, review or update, property maps
understand requirements of reef legislation
review property FORAGE reports
explore strategies to reduce erosion, enhance paddock productivity and strengthen business resilience.

Additional support
Expert advice is available for erosion rehabilitation, with potential funding opportunities for on-ground erosion control, riparian fencing and off-stream watering.
Registration
To ensure we can prepare your property maps and reports in advance, please complete the registration form. Property visits are scheduled for the 19-21 March. During registration you’ll be asked to confirm your availability.
This day is brought to you by the Grazing Resilience and Sustainable Solutions (GRASS) project funded through the Queensland Government’s Reef Water Quality Program.

Goondiwindi - Carbon EDGE Workshop
2025-04-28 - 2025-04-29 | Goondiwindi, Goondiwindi, QLD, 4390, Australia
Carbon EDGE
Taking Carbon from a concept to an action plan
Carbon EDGE is a new training program for the red meat industry. Understand the opportunities for emissions reduction and carbon storage in your livestock 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 greenhouses 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.

Workshop inclusion:

Guidance of expert deliverers.
Individualised information and small group learning.
Practical activities.
Case studies, data and examples for your region.
A participant manual, template and other handy resources to take home.

Pre-workshop preperation.
The design of the Carbon EDGE workshop 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.

Cost for this workshop is $500 + GST for producers (discounted from $1,750 + GST).
Register for this event here

Future ready workshop — Charleville
2025-04-30 09:00 - 15:30 | Qld
Join RCS for an opportunity for like-minded people to gather on a property to discuss topics relevant to the Charleville region and see firsthand how RCS principles are being applied in similar land types and production systems.
At the Charleville Future ready workshop, attendees will have the opportunity to discuss:

The fundamentals of building soil health and its relationship with business economic resilience.
How to assess paddock health, energy and water efficiencies.
Improved Grazing Land Management project progress inspection: High-density time-controlled grazing and Recovering clay pans with natural sequence farming.

A Future ready workshop is an initiative under the Queensland Government’s Regional Economic Futures Fund designed to help farmers and land managers develop practical and innovative solutions for a sustainable future. RCS delivers the workshops.
Key Features
Future ready workshops:

focus on practicality
stimulating ideation
expert facilitation.

Details
Hosts: Will and Sasha Treloar (WAS Pastoral Company)
BYO: Chair, water and hat
Date: Wednesday 30th April, 2025
Register by: Friday 24th April, 2025
If you would like to attend and are not sure if your name is on the RSVP list, please contact the RCS office on 1800 356 004 or info@rcsaustralia.com.au
Cost
Tickets are $27.50 each.
Agenda
9:00am Registration and cuppa
9:30am Welcome and facilitated discussion
10:30am Smoko provided
10:50am Property tour and discussion
1:20pm Lunch provided
1:50pm Facilitated discussion
2:45pm Final thoughts
3:00pm Wrap up and finish
For more information or to discuss having an RCS Day in your region, please contact our team.
Got questions?
If you want to know more about this event, contact RCS Australia.

Beef grazing field walk — Conondale
2025-05-08 08:30 - 12:00 | Herron Road, Conondale, Herron Road, Conondale, Queensland, 4552, Australia
Showcasing best grazing land management and autumn pasture management practices
Upper Mary Rivercare invites you to this unique opportunity, Thursday, 8 May at Herron Road, Conondale.
During the field walk, hear from Graeme Elphinstone and Brad Wedlock as they discuss:

pasture plant identification – 3P grasses, legumes, edible forbs, weeds, etc
assessing pasture condition (A, B, C, D) and how to achieve an A or B score
tank and trough watering systems to improve drinking water quality, grazing efficiency, shifting cattle camps away from waterways and improve downstream water quality
oversowing white clover to take advantage of the soil moisture
autumn blady grass management to maximise winter forage utilisation
forage budgeting exercise.

Hear about the Upper Mary Rivercare program and the new Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee.
Smoko will be at about 10:30am with an Open forum to commence at 11am — grazier to grazier discussion and feedback.
Finish at 12 noon with an optional inspection of Elaman Creek Flood Recovery project.
Let them know you’re coming
For further information and to RSVP please contact admin@mrccc.org.au.
Remember when you RSVP let us know what you would like to be discussed in the Open Forum.
Be sure to bring
Bring a comfortable chair, hat, water bottle and sturdy shoes.

This project is funded through the Queensland Government’s Queensland Reef Water Quality Program in partnership with SEQ Water Upper Mary Rivercare Program.

Grazing business resilience workshop — Toogoolawah
2025-05-13 09:00 - 16:00 | Toogoolawah Golf Club, Annette Street, Toogoolawah, Queensland, 4313, Australia
Come along to Toogoolawah, 13 May to discuss current programs and assistance to help improve your grazing business management with Healthy Land and Water and Department of Primary Industries.
The Grazing business resilience workshop at Toogoolawah will cover practical solutions for your grazing business.
Topics will include:

developing a Farm Business Resilience Plan
applying for drought assistance grants and loans
grants and loans currently available through QRIDA
rural financial counselling service assistance
dry season nutrition management.

Morning tea and lunch will be provided.
For questions, contact Vanessa Smolders on vanessa.s@hlw.org.au.
This project is being supported by the Queensland Department of Primary Industries, through the Queensland and Australian Government’s Farm Business Resilience Program and by Healthy Land & Water through the Australian Government’s Climate Smart Agriculture Program under the Natural Heritage Trust.

Holistic grazing and profit planning — Miles
2025-05-14 08:00 - 2025-05-15 16:00 | Dogwood Crossing, Miles, 4415, Australia
These 2 planning days are for people who have done Holistic Management course either in person, online or RCS training (you will need to bring your Holistic Grazing and Profit planning information to benefit from the planning sessions).
Take these two days
Take these 2 days to ‘work on your business’ and do your grazing plan and annual profit plan, as a holistic manager.
Ticket price includes up to 2 people/ business to attend. We encourage you to bring your partner or team member so you can create your plans together, making implementation easier when you get home.
This is your chance to make the time to do the plans with support and get to know like minded people in your region.
Ticket price includes:

Support/Mentoring over 2 days, planning materials + 1hr /Business -Implementation Session with your Educator as a follow up to the planning days.
Create your seasonal grazing plan.
Create your Annual Profit Plan for 2025-26- Plan your Profit first, allocate funds for wealth generating expenses and manage your Everyday expenses.
Q & A and group discussion – Monitoring your grazing plan, Stocking rate, Carrying Capacity, planning a profit/surplus, allocating expenses, brainstorm ways to reduce maintaining expenses.

Grazing business resilience workshop — Boonah
2025-05-14 09:00 - 15:00 | Boonah Cultural Centre, 3 High Street, Boonah, Queensland, 4310, Australia
Come along to Boonah, 14 May to discuss current programs and assistance to help improve your grazing business management with Healthy Land and Water and Department of Primary Industries.
The Grazing business resilience workshop at Boonah will cover practical solutions for your grazing business.
Topics will include:

developing a Farm Business Resilience Plan
applying for drought assistance grants and loans
grants and loans currently available through QRIDA
rural financial counselling service assistance
dry season nutrition management.

Morning tea and lunch will be provided.
For questions, contact Vanessa Smolders on vanessa.s@hlw.org.au.
This project is being supported by the Queensland Department of Primary Industries, through the Queensland and Australian Government’s Farm Business Resilience Program and by Healthy Land & Water through the Australian Government’s Climate Smart Agriculture Program under the Natural Heritage Trust.

Grazing for a sustainable future — Willows Gemfields
2025-05-19 08:30 - 16:30 | Mayfield, Willow’s Gemfields, 294 Willows Road, Willows Gemfields, Queensland, 4702, Australia
Join Fitzroy Basin Association for a workshop that explores carbon in grazing including challenges, opportunities and practical implementation.
Learn how local beef producers are integrating carbon strategies with efficient herd and grazing management to cut emissions and boost productivity. Hear real-world examples from graziers already making it work in their businesses.
About the host
Greg and Sonya Spencer run a 6th generation family-owned beef cattle enterprise in the Central Highlands, specialising in organic, grass-fed beef with breeding and finishing enterprises. Using time-controlled rotational grazing and holistic management, we focus on carbon capture, soil health and landscape regeneration. We are in the early stages of implementing a carbon project across all three properties.
Meet your speakers
Rhonda Toms-Morgan
Rhonda, founder of ConnectAg, is based in Queensland’s Maranoa region and supports grazing and broadacre producers across the state. She provides guidance on production, land management, environmental practices, carbon and sustainability. She played a key role in creating the Carbon EDGE workshop and now leads its delivery for Meat & Livestock Australia. Rhonda is passionate about helping producers understand their carbon footprint find practical carbon solutions, and balance business goals with environmental responsibility. She’s also committed to closing knowledge gaps in the industry, helping producers confidently engage with supply chains, consumers, and policymakers on carbon and the future of agriculture.
Phil Tickle
Phil is a co-founder and managing director of Cibo Labs. He has a background in agriculture, growing up on mixed farms in southern Australia. Phil has over 30 years experience in the application of geospatial and remote sensing solutions focused on natural resource management, agriculture and climate change. He has worked in both private and government sectors undertaking applied research, providing science-policy advice, and leading national research and operational programs. Phil is passionate about delivering pragmatic solutions that support profitable farm businesses, the broader agricultural sector and more sustainable landscapes. In his spare time Phil enjoys getting out in the bush with the family, riding, camping, hiking and fishing.
Carly and Grant Burnham
Carly and Grant Burnham are leading beef producers based west of Monto in Queensland’s scenic North Burnett region. Together with their 4 children, they run ‘Bonnie Doone’ – a 20,000 acre organically certified beef grazing property.
With 6 generations of family ties to the land and agriculture in Queensland, Carly and Grant are driven to keep innovating for a strong and sustainable future in farming. Bonnie Doone breeds and finishes cattle for export, domestic and direct-to-consumer markets. Their operation also includes one of Australia’s most popular on-farm AirBnBs and an agroforestry enterprise.
More information
For more information, contact Sheree Johnston, 0448 219 982.
Click here to book your spot.

Grazing Forum - Laura
2025-05-20 - 2025-05-21 | Laura Rodeo Grounds, Laura, 4871
Join Cape York NRM and a host of industry experts at this FREE 2-day event to discuss key topics including genetics, breeding, animal health & nutrition, fire management, erosion control and more…
Entertainment on Tuesday night with dinner and live music by Ella Hartwig.
Catering provided throughout the event and free camping at showgrounds.
Don’t forget to register!

See the event flyer here: EVENT FLYER

Grazing for growth — Longreach
2025-05-21 - 2025-05-22 | Longreach, Longreach, Queensland, 4730, Australia
Mexican rancher, Alejandro Carrillo, is returning to Australia and is teaming up with David McLean of Resource Consulting Services (RCS), to deliver a unique, 2-day grazing workshop that is intentionally designed with rangeland pastoralists in mind.
Your presenters
Alejandro hails from Las Damas Ranch, in the heart of the Chihuahuan Desert, Mexico, where he has evolved his grazing management to increase pasture diversity, rain infiltration and the length of the growing season, while repairing the water cycle and improving profitability. He is currently experiencing one of the driest times in living memory in his region and is acutely aware of the importance of coming together, sharing game-changing insights, and supporting each other.
David has worked closely with producers across Australia for decades, particularly in the Northern livestock industry. He has a keen understand the challenges graziers face in various contexts and uses his extensive knowledge and experience to support, challenge, and champion them as they pursue their visions.
The program
Day one, the 21st May, will be held at the Rodney Seccombe Centre, QANTAS Founders Museum in Longreach. This will be a day of theory, discussion and strategy.
Day two, the 22nd May, will be held at Latrobe Station 45 mins from Longreach. The Brown family invite producers and community members to see their results from trialling Alejandro’s methods discussed on his first visit. It is a chance to see the results firsthand, ask questions, and explore these strategies on your own land.
Your ticket
Tickets are $65 and can be purchased here.

Grazing for a sustainable future — Yaamba
2025-05-21 08:30 - 16:30 | Lake Learmonth, 9 Atkinson Road, Canoona, Queensland, 4702, Australia
Join Fitzroy Basin Association for a workshop that explores carbon in grazing including challenges, opportunities and practical implementation.
Learn how local beef producers are integrating carbon strategies with efficient herd and grazing management to cut emissions and boost productivity. Hear real-world examples from graziers already making it work in their businesses.
About the host
Neil Farmer from “Lake Learmonth” which is a 2,500ha breeding/trading enterprise located on the banks of the Fitzroy river, undertaking rotational grazing with the goal for profitable and sustainable long-term environmental improvement for generations to come.
Meet your speakers
Rhonda Toms-Morgan
Rhonda, founder of ConnectAg, is based in Queensland’s Maranoa region and supports grazing and broadacre producers across the state. She provides guidance on production, land management, environmental practices, carbon and sustainability. She played a key role in creating the Carbon EDGE workshop and now leads its delivery for Meat & Livestock Australia. Rhonda is passionate about helping producers understand their carbon footprint find practical carbon solutions, and balance business goals with environmental responsibility. She’s also committed to closing knowledge gaps in the industry, helping producers confidently engage with supply chains, consumers, and policymakers on carbon and the future of agriculture.
Phil Tickle
Phil is a co-founder and managing director of Cibo Labs. He has a background in agriculture, growing up on mixed farms in southern Australia. Phil has over 30 years experience in the application of geospatial and remote sensing solutions focused on natural resource management, agriculture and climate change. He has worked in both private and government sectors undertaking applied research, providing science-policy advice, and leading national research and operational programs. Phil is passionate about delivering pragmatic solutions that support profitable farm businesses, the broader agricultural sector and more sustainable landscapes. In his spare time Phil enjoys getting out in the bush with the family, riding, camping, hiking and fishing.
Carly and Grant Burnham
Carly and Grant Burnham are leading beef producers based west of Monto in Queensland’s scenic North Burnett region. Together with their 4 children, they run ‘Bonnie Doone’ – a 20,000 acre organically certified beef grazing property.
With 6 generations of family ties to the land and agriculture in Queensland, Carly and Grant are driven to keep innovating for a strong and sustainable future in farming. Bonnie Doone breeds and finishes cattle for export, domestic and direct-to-consumer markets. Their operation also includes one of Australia’s most popular on-farm AirBnBs and an agroforestry enterprise.
More information
For more information, contact Vicky Horstman, 0419 160 537.
Click here to book your spot.

Grazing naturally fundamentals workshop — Cloyna Hall (north of Murgon)
2025-05-21 09:00 - 15:00 | Cloyna Hall, North of Murgon, 41 Cloyna West Road, Cloyna, Qld, 4605, Australia
Join Dick Richardson for an entertaining and hugely instructional session covering the basics of ecology, plant growth and the principles of Grazing Naturally. The relationships between ecosystem function and the patterns of grazing is highlighted, giving insight to outcomes and the patterns that created them.
The program
The day will cover:

natural carbon cycling
the liquid carbon pathway to soil building
how plants grow and create soil carbon
overgrazing
rational versus rotational grazing
the “Grazing Naturally” method
in paddock session
calculating carrying capacity including STACs in the paddocks.

Book your spot
Tickets are $20 each and include smoko and lunch. Click here to book your ticket.

Grazing for a sustainable future — Cracow
2025-05-22 08:30 - 16:30 | Cracow Station, 7747 Cracow Road, Cracow, Queensland, 4719, Australia
Join Fitzroy Basin Association for a workshop that explores carbon in grazing including challenges, opportunities and practical implementation.
Learn how local beef producers are integrating carbon strategies with efficient herd and grazing management to cut emissions and boost productivity. Hear real-world examples from graziers already making it work in their businesses.
About the host
Richard and Sarah Cox from Cracow Station have a 10,374 hectare property dedicated to producing high quality grass-fed beef. Since moving to Cracow in late 2003, Richard and Sarah have endeavoured to implement management principles that foster the long-term health of their business, their animals and the landscape. This requires an on-going focus on rotational grazing, pasture management and improvement, strategic fencing to reduce the size of paddocks, soil rehydration through the construction of banks and ponds, increasing the number and spread of stock water points, targeted nutritional supplementation of cattle, low stress stock handling and livestock/weaner education. With a diverse range of soil, vegetation and pasture types across the property, the preservation and enhancement of biodiversity is a core focus of the Cracow Station business. Richard and Sarah firmly believe that biodiversity plays an integral role in the health and functionality of grazing systems.
Meet your speakers
Rhonda Toms-Morgan
Rhonda, founder of ConnectAg, is based in Queensland’s Maranoa region and supports grazing and broadacre producers across the state. She provides guidance on production, land management, environmental practices, carbon and sustainability. She played a key role in creating the Carbon EDGE workshop and now leads its delivery for Meat & Livestock Australia. Rhonda is passionate about helping producers understand their carbon footprint find practical carbon solutions, and balance business goals with environmental responsibility. She’s also committed to closing knowledge gaps in the industry, helping producers confidently engage with supply chains, consumers, and policymakers on carbon and the future of agriculture.
Phil Tickle
Phil is a co-founder and managing director of Cibo Labs. He has a background in agriculture, growing up on mixed farms in southern Australia. Phil has over 30 years experience in the application of geospatial and remote sensing solutions focused on natural resource management, agriculture and climate change. He has worked in both private and government sectors undertaking applied research, providing science-policy advice, and leading national research and operational programs. Phil is passionate about delivering pragmatic solutions that support profitable farm businesses, the broader agricultural sector and more sustainable landscapes. In his spare time Phil enjoys getting out in the bush with the family, riding, camping, hiking and fishing.
Carly and Grant Burnham
Carly and Grant Burnham are leading beef producers based west of Monto in Queensland’s scenic North Burnett region. Together with their 4 children, they run ‘Bonnie Doone’ – a 20,000 acre organically certified beef grazing property.
With 6 generations of family ties to the land and agriculture in Queensland, Carly and Grant are driven to keep innovating for a strong and sustainable future in farming. Bonnie Doone breeds and finishes cattle for export, domestic and direct-to-consumer markets. Their operation also includes one of Australia’s most popular on-farm AirBnBs and an agroforestry enterprise.
More information
For more information, contact Sheree Johnston, 0448 219 982.
Click here to book your spot.

RCS Grazing Clinic - Emerald QLD
2025-05-27 - 2025-05-29 | Qld

Steak n Wood at Coffey Cattle Co - Colosseum
2025-05-28 08:30 - 15:00 | Boreelum, 913 Bariveloe Road, Colosseum, QLD, 4677, Australia
Join us for a FREE field day at Coffey Cattle Co. to learn all about how owners Adam and Jacynta combine tree growing with livestock grazing on their 2500-hectare property in Central Queensland.
Discover how integrating trees and cattle on farm can lead to a more productive, profitable, and sustainable future for your business.
This event is part of the Steak n Wood project, and we’ll be showcasing the research we’re conducting in collaboration with Adam and Jac Coffey.
The focus will be on:

Inspect silvopastoral systems demonstration sites incorporating trees on farm with single and mixture hardwood species; a native forest silvopastoral system that has been sustainable managed to increase tree, pasture and livestock growth rates

See the preliminary trial results and learn about the successes and challenges

Discuss the multiple benefits of silvopastoral systems

Financial outcome of these systems and more!

🗓️ Wednesday 28 May, 8:30am – 3:00pm
📍 Boreelum, 913 Bariveloe Road, Colosseum QLD
RSVP 👉 https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1369358
Registrations close Thursday 22nd of May.
Morning tea and lunch will be provided

Many thanks to Adam and Jac Coffey for accommodating this field day, and Meat and Livestock Australia for supporting this work. We hope you will find it relevant and useful.
This field day is organised by the Steak ‘n Wood project, led by the Department of Primary Industries and co-funded by Meat & Livestock Australia.

Forecasting to farm — Weather tools to aid seasonal planning (Webinar)
2025-06-09 12:30 - 13:30 | Online, Australia
Join Andrew Maclean, Agriculture Customer Lead, Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and Ian Moss, Agronomist, Farm Management Consultant, and Founder of FARM (Farm Agronomy & Resource Management) for a webinar focussed on the BOM’s weather and climate tools, and how they can be used to support farm agronomic decisions.
Andrew will outline how to access and interpret the Bureau’s long-range forecasts, as well as its weekly forecasts in MetEye, and My Climate View.
Ian will discuss how FARM is working with farmers to effectively utilise these types of tools to assist on farm agronomic decisions.
Our Guest Speakers
Andrew Maclean, Agriculture Customer Lead, Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
Andrew builds and maintains relationships with agriculture customers to help the industry generate value from Bureau forecasts and other services. Andrew has a background in natural resource management and conservation and has served in senior roles in the NRM and Landcare sector and with the Victorian and Queensland Governments.

Ian Moss, Agronomist, Farm Management Consultant, and Founder of FARM (Farm Agronomy & Resource Management)

With over 30 years’ experience in agronomy, Ian partners with farmers to build profitable, resilient farming systems that restore the productivity of land and business alike. He is committed to making sustainable farming profitable—not as a buzzword, but as the foundation of agriculture’s future. He is a graduate of RCS’s Grazing and Farming for Profit programs and continues to support farmers through on-farm advice, strategic coaching, and industry engagement.
Webinar details

Date: Monday, 9 June
Time: 12:30-1:30pm
Location: Microsoft Teams Webinar
Registration: Click here
Contact: For more information, contact Bec Tkal: rebecca@qff.org.au | 0409 580 766.

This workshop is being delivered as part of the Farm Business Resilience Program which is jointly funded through the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund and the Queensland Government’s Drought and Climate Adaptation Program.

Cattle, carbon and sustainability — Toogoolawah (Workshop #1)
2025-06-10 09:00 - 15:00 | Toogoolawah Golf Club, Annette Street, Toogoolawah, Queensland, 4313, Australia
Join us at Toogoolawah to discuss carbon opportunities for your grazing business
Curious about carbon? Come along to Cattle, carbon and sustainability as we talk through the basics of what carbon means to you, how participating in a carbon project could impact your grazing business, and the opportunities it may present. This free event will provide practical steps for graziers to reduce emissions, or, if applicable, identify market options.
At Cattle, carbon and sustainability, we will discuss:

The Carbon Cycle and Carbon Emissions in agriculture
Carbon Neutral – what it means at industry and farm level
How to develop a Carbon Account for your grazing business
Practical options for managing carbon and emissions on your farm
Carbon Farming – what’s involved, methods, opportunities and risks for your business
Other emerging environmental markets.

Workshop details
Date: 10 June 2025
Time: 9:00am to 3:00pm
Location: Toogoolawah Golf Club
Cost: Free! We will provide smoko and lunch.
Register at: https://hlw.org.au/portfolio/cattle-carbon-and-sustainability-toogoolawah
For enquiries, please contact Vanessa Smolders on 0432 561 610 or vanessa.s@hlw.org.au

This event is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program under the Natural Heritage Trust and the Farm Business Resilience Program which is jointly funded through the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund and the Queensland Government’s Drought and Climate Adaptation Program.
Download the flyer: Cattle Carbon and Sustainability Toogoolawah_1 (PDF, 337KB)

GrazingforProfit - Toowoomba
2025-06-11 - 2025-06-17 | Burke and Wills Hotel, Toowoomba, 554 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba, Queensland, 4350, Australia
Get ready for a course that could literally change your life. Like thousands of graduates before you, the seven-day RCS Farming & GrazingforProfit® will empower you to build a profitable, mixed farming business.
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

A 360-Degree Approach:
Farming & 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.

Cost
Early Bird: $4979 (available until 11 April 2025)

Standard: $5,499
Secure your spot today!
