Setting Your Weaners Up For Success - Springsure
2026-04-29 09:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Springsure, Springsure, Qld, 4722, Australia
Are you maximising profit from your weaners?
Join the Department of Primary Industries team members and discuss all things Weaner Management at our 3 FREE workshops.
Topics will include:
• Weaner nutrition
• Disease and parasite management
• Maximising production from your breeder herd
• The economics behind early weaning
• Current DPI projects and funding opportunities
Morning tea and lunch will be provided – Please advise of any dietary requirements
RSVP close 20th April using the following TryBooking link.

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
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.

Setting Your Weaners Up For Success - Clermont
2026-04-30 09:00 - 14:00 | Clermont, Clermont, Qld, 4721, Australia

Top End Leaders Workshop - Alice Springs
2026-05-07 - 2026-05-08 | Alice Springs, Alice Springs, NT, 0870, Australia
Ready to lead with confidence?

Join Tammy Kruckow Coaching for a 2-day immersive workshop designed for ag leaders to build skills you can apply immediately:

Lead Yourself
Lead Others
Lead High-Performing Teams

Includes:
Leadership DISC Profile
Practical tools + real-world scenarios
Action plan + ongoing support
2 x Group mentoring calls

Perfect for business owners, managers & frontline leaders in agriculture.

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.

RCS Keep in Touch Day - Injune
2026-05-09 09:30 - 16:00 | ‘Sunnyholt’, 4132 Arcadia Valley Road, Injune, QLD, 4454, Australia
Join RCS and hosts Rowan and Maddie Peart at their property ‘Sunnyholt’.
Facilitating the day is RCS’s advisor and coach, Raymond Stacey, 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

Fire in regrowth management
Soil carbon project results and management practices
Managing breakdowns in reproduction programs
The impacts of having quality stock water

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

Nutrition EDGE - Dalby
2026-05-11 08:30 - 2026-05-13 17:00 | Dalby, Dalby, Queensland, 4405, Australia
Join us at Nutrition EDGE Dalby, where you will learn:

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

Date: 11-13th May 2026
Venue: Dalby, QLD (plus paddock exercises)
Time: 8.30am to 5.00pm all days
Presenter: Désirée Jackson, Désirée Jackson Livestock Management
Cost: $1,950* + GST / 1st person from one business; $1,650* + GST / 2nd and 3rd person from same business (primary producers only). Cost includes comprehensive set of workshop notes, workbook and lunch, morning and afternoon tea each day. *Register and pay for the workshop by 27 March to receive the early bird discount of $250.
Who to contact for registration: Désirée Jackson, M: 0409 062 692 or E: desireejackson@djlm.com.au
Click here to see the full event flyer.

Business EDGE - Toowoomba
2026-05-12 08:00 - 2026-05-13 17:00 | Toowoomba, Toowoomba, Qld, 4350, Australia
Business EDGE – Toowoomba
Get your head around more of the ‘business side’ of your business…
Date: 12 & 13 May 2026
Time: 8.00am to 5.00pm both days
Venue: Toowoomba, 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 or admin@bushagri.com.au

RCS Grazing Clinic 2026 - Emerald
2026-05-12 08:15 - 2026-05-14 12:30 | Mayfair Ridge Tavern, 7-11 Mayfair Drive, Emerald, Qld, 4720, Australia
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 an RCS Grazing Clinic?

Expert Guidance: Learn from industry-leading experts who have a deep understanding of grazing principles and practical experience.
Tailored Approach: RCS 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: $1,490 per person (available until 13th April 2026)
Standard: $1,890 per person
Secure your spot now!

Grazing land management EDGE - Townsville 2026
2026-05-12 08:30 - 2026-05-14 17:00 | Mecure Townsville, Woolcook Street, Townsville, Qld, 4810, Australia
Grazing land management (GLM) EDGE is a 3-day workshop designed to give you knowledge and practical tools to strategically manage your grazing business. You will leave empowered with new grazing management skills to optimise your long-term land condition and productivity.
$800 + GST per person (usually $1,950pp). Discounted prices are thanks to the Department of Primary Industries through the Queensland Government Reef Water Quality program.
Contact Megan Willis, DPI for more information:
M: 0467 801 777 or E: megan.willis@dpi.qld.gov.au

RCS Business Fundamentals Workshop - Brisbane 2026
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

Nutrition EDGE - Charters Towers
2026-05-26 08:30 - 2026-05-28 17:00 | Charters Towers, Charters Towers, Australia
Join us at Nutrition EDGE Charters Towers, where you will learn:

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

Date: 26-28th May 2026
Venue: Charters Towers, QLD (plus paddock exercises)
Time: 8.30am to 5.00pm all days
Presenter: Désirée Jackson, Désirée Jackson Livestock Management
Cost: $1,950* + GST / 1st person from one business; $1,650* + GST / 2nd and 3rd person from same business (primary producers only). Cost includes comprehensive set of workshop notes, workbook and lunch, morning and afternoon tea each day. *Register and pay for the workshop by 10th April to receive the early bird discount of $250.
Who to contact for registration: Désirée Jackson, M: 0409 062 692 or E: desireejackson@djlm.com.au
Click here to see the full event flyer.

Northern Australia Fodder Conference - Katherine, NT
2026-06-01 | Katherine, Katherine, NT, 0850, Australia
SAVE THE DATE! June 2026. Day and event details released in early 2026.

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.

Breeding EDGE — Mackay 2026
2026-06-08 08:00 - 2026-06-09 17:00 | Mackay, Mackay, Qld, 4740, Australia
Looking to get more out of your breeder operation? MLA’s Breeding EDGE workshop has all your questions covered plus more!
Breeding EDGE is a 3-day workshop designed to help improve and refine your beef breeder herd management plans. Hear from industry experts on genetics, reproduction and technologies to help achieve your desired production targets.
Location: Mackay
When: 8-9 June 2026 + Day 3 date TBA

$1,950* + GST / 1st person from one business.
$1,650* + GST / 2nd and 3rd person from same business (primary producers only).

*Participants may be eligible for a training subsidy depending on which catchment they have a property located in.
Cost includes a comprehensive set of workshop notes, workbook, electronic files, other materials and catering.

Presenters:

Felicity Hamlyn-Hill, Beef Enterprise Advisory Services
Roxanne Morgan and Tim Emery, Department of Primary Industries
BULLCHECK accredited vet Dr Ben Brightman, Valley Veterinary Surgery

Topics covered
During the Breeding EDGE workshop at Mackay, you will learn about:

identifying current herd performance – what measures matter most
reproduction and reproduction loss
managing breeders and herd management plans
bull fertility and management
genetic improvement of your herd (including breeding objectives) and selection tools
selection and selection criteria for traits important to you
breeds and breeding systems.

By attending the workshop, you will be able to:

identify where your current breeder herd management program can be improved to reduce reproductive loss
measure reproductive performance more accurately
identify strategies to improve bull selection, retention, management and performance
develop, or refine, a practical and achievable management plan for your breeding herd that will lead to higher productivity.

Registration
To book your seat, contact: Felicity Hamlyn-Hill, M: 0428 113 732 or E: felicityhamlyn-hill@bigpond.com

More information
Breeding EDGE – FutureBeef →
Breeding EDGE | Meat & Livestock Australia →

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 or admin@bushagri.com.au

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 or admin@bushagri.com.au

Biosecurity Queensland Response Readiness Workshop - Bundaberg
2026-06-12 09:00 - 15:00 | Bundaberg, Bundaberg, Qld, 4670, Australia
Join Biosecurity Queensland for a series of Biosecurity Response Readiness Workshops to help industry prepare for a potential biosecurity outbreak.
Biosecurity outbreaks disrupt services, operations and community confidence. By attending this workshop you will gain an understanding of:

How your organisation can prepare for a biosecurity outbreak
An understanding of national biosecurity arrangements
How a biosecurity response will be managed
How biosecurity outbreaks are different to arrangements for other emergencies such as floods and bushfires.

You’ll also meet a network of local people who can help you strengthen your biosecurity preparedness.
The workshops are aimed at anyone from industry or business whose role will be affected by a biosecurity outbreak including:

Industry peak bodies
Producers, processers and manufacturers
Large local employers
Transport, logistics, retail and distribution
Regional and emerging leaders.

Registrations

Catering is provided. Please advise any dietary requirements on the registration form.

Katherine Research Station open day — Katherine
2026-06-13 09:00 - 14:00 | Katherine Research Station, 449 Stuart Highway, Katherine, NT, 0851, Australia
A fun day out for families, growers, gardeners and anyone curious about agriculture. Saturday 13 June 2026 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Katherine Research Station, Stuart Hwy Free entry
There will be farm tours, kids activities, stalls and displays, demonstrations and presentations and so much more!Explore the farm, meet our team, enjoy activities and discover what’s growing in the NT.
Click here for more information.

How to use faecal NIRS testing — Theodore
2026-06-16 09:00 - 14:30 | Theodore, Theodore, Qld, 4719, Australia
This workshop has a cost of $75 per business for laboratory testing that will be matched by the Department of Primary Industries for testing of 2 paddocks on your property.
Understanding diet quality and how to plan for the dry season ahead
Topics will include:

the quality of your pasture
cattle nutritional requirements
setting your herd up for success
cost effective supplementation.

Spots are limited
Morning tea and lunch will be provided – Please advise of any dietary requirements.
Please RSVP by 1st of May.

For more information, contact Grayson Jones, Beef Extension Officer on 0460 015 071.

How to use faecal NIRS testing — Emerald
2026-06-17 09:00 - 14:30 | Emerald, Emerald, Qld, 4720, Australia

How to use faecal NIRS testing — Rockhampton
2026-06-18 09:00 - 14:30 | Rockhampton, Rockhampton, Qld, 4700, Australia

Biosecurity Queensland Response Readiness Workshop - Blackall
2026-06-26 09:00 - 15:00 | Blackall, queensland, 4472, Australia

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.

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.

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.

Westech Field Days 2026 - Barcaldine
2026-09-08 - 2026-09-09 | Barcaldine Showground, Cnr Pine Street and Oak Street, Barcaldine, Qld, 4725, Australia
Innovation in agriculture takes centre stage at Westech Field Days 2026!
Showcasing a range of innovations, including:• Cutting‑edge ag technology• Machinery displays• Demonstrations• Agricultural products and services• Livestock on display with on‑site salesPlus a huge range of exhibitors and experiences across the grounds:• Boarding schools• Government and health agencies• Banking services• Ladies Pavilion (fashion, jewellery and more)• Rural living and lifestyle exhibitors• Family activitiesTwo days. Something for everyone. Save the date!

RCS Grazing Clinic - Goondiwindi 2026
2026-09-08 08:15 - 2026-09-10 12:30 | O’Shea’s Royal Hotel, 48 Marshall Street, Goondiwindi, QLD, 4390
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 an RCS Grazing Clinic?

Expert Guidance: Learn from industry-leading experts who have a deep understanding of grazing principles and practical experience.
Tailored Approach: RCS 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: $1,490 per person (available until 10th August 2026)
Standard: $1,890 per person
Secure your spot now!
