Pestivirus information day — Monto
2026-02-20 09:30 - 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Monto RSL, 7 Rutherford Street, Monto, Qld, 4630, Australia
FREE Pestivirus information day

Do you have low calving rates?
Have you had unexplained calf mortality or ill thrift?
Are you wanting to know more about Pestivirus?

If so, then come and join Monto Veterinary Group’s information day on the 20th of February at the Monto RSL.

Topics to be discussed:

Pestivirus and the impact on the herd including fertility and pregnancy testing
vaccination recommendations
calf health and survival.

We are fortunate to have Andrew Cavanagh from KellCo Rural Agencies and Leon Buchanan from Zoetis to join Dr Stacey Rae & Dr Brittany Zendler to share their knowledge around these topics.

Thinking of coming?
Please call Stacey Smith on (07) 4166 1285 to RSVP or email monto@montovet.com.au

2026 Flood Recovery Luncheon - Julia Creek
2026-02-20 12:00 - 15:00 | Julia Creek Civic Centre, 29 Burke St, Julia Creek, Qld, 4823, Australia
A space to gather. A moment to reconnect. A community rising together.
The 2026 Flood Recovery Luncheon will bring together graziers, families, local businesses and community leaders from across North West Queensland to pause, connect and stand alongside one another following recent flood events.
Note: Canapés & Welcome Drink provided. A cash bar will be available on site.

Pasture day — Manumbar
2026-02-21 08:45 - 13:00 | Manumbar Hall, 3873 Manumbar Rd, Manumbar, Queensland, 4601
South Burnett Grazing Network invites you to a Pasture Day with Damian O’Sullivan and Bill Schulke.
Have you ever wondered:

What is the future for timber on grazing properties?
What is the optimum tree density for pasture growth?
How best to manage pastures?
How do I conduct a pasture budget?
What are these plants in my paddock?

If so, this is the event for you.
RSVP by texting Libby on 0438 186 461.
Bring your own smoko, cup, water bottle and closed-in shoes.

Carbon & Your Ag Business Webinar Series 1 - Supply Chains, Emissions & What's Coming
2026-02-23 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Online, Australia
Join AgForce for a clear, user-friendly webinar series designed to help producers cut through the carbon maze and understand what carbon means for their property and business.
This series breaks down the fundamentals of carbon in a way that is practical, region and commodity-relevant, and focused on facts — free from media hype or political spin. Across the webinar series, we will cover:
Series 1: Carbon basics — Supply Chains, Emissions and what we know

Understanding carbon in an agricultural context
Why carbon is becoming increasingly important for producers
How carbon works — and how it can change (vegetation, soils and livestock)
Supply chains and government: opportunities, risks and expectations

Series 2: Carbon calculators and your emissions for your property and in your business

Carbon calculators — what they are, how they work and how to use them
How to prepare yourself and identify carbon advisors who may not have your best interests at heart
Pulling it all together — what carbon means for your business now and into the future

Series 3: Carbon opportunities and agreements

A clear, practical guide to help you understand carbon opportunities available now and make informed decisions for your operation
How to initiate a carbon project and what decisions

Don’t forget to register!

Grazing land management EDGE - Monto
2026-02-24 08:30 - 2026-02-26 17:30 | Monto RSL, 7 Rutherford Street, Monto, Qld, 4630, Australia
Grazing land management (GLM) EDGE is a three-day workshop to give you a thorough understanding of the grazing land environment in which you operate – it will provide you with knowledge to strategically manage your grazing business so you can optimise your land condition and productivity in the long-term.
$800 + GST per person (usually $1,950pp)
Contact Alex Thomson, DPI for more information:
M: 0429 228 952 or E: alexandra.thomson@dpi.qld.gov.au

To see the full event flyer click here.

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

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

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

Understanding nitrogen efficiency in beef cattle: Insights from 7 years of research — Webinar
2026-02-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Online webinar, Australia
Presented by the Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI), this seminar summarises 7 years of research on nitrogen metabolism in northern Australian beef systems. Across multiple studies, δ¹⁵N in tail hair emerged as a clear indicator of whole-animal nitrogen efficiency: animals with lower δ¹⁵N retain more nitrogen, perform better under nutritional or heat stress, and achieve superior growth and reproductive outcomes. With moderate heritability, δ¹⁵N offers real potential for identifying efficient and resilient cattle.
About the presenter
Dr Luis Prada e Silva is an Associate Professor at QAAFI, University of Queensland, specialising in ruminant nutrition. His research explores the biological mechanisms that drive feed efficiency and maternal performance in tropical cattle, supported by strong industry and scientific partnerships. With experience in Brazil, Australia, and the United States, he brings a global perspective to northern beef systems. He has led multiple major research programs, published widely, and supervised numerous HDR students, integrating nutrition, physiology, and genomic tools to improve cattle productivity.
About QAAFI Science Seminars
Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI) has been hosting a high-profile seminar series across the disciplines of agriculture, food and nutrition science since 2014.
With a range of speakers from Australia and abroad, the series explores how high-impact science will significantly improve the competitiveness and sustainability of the tropical and sub-tropical food, fibre and agribusiness sectors.
This seminar will be presented online through Zoom webinar.
Please click the link to join the webinar on the day: https://uqz.zoom.us/j/81444254222

Carbon & Your Ag Business Webinar Series 2 - Know your Emission Number
2026-02-24 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Online, Australia

Developing control strategies for problem weeds in SW Qld consultative meeting – Goondiwindi
2026-02-24 14:45 - 17:00 | Gateway to Training Centre, 15-21 Russell Street, Goondiwindi, Qld, 4390, Australia
Growers and agronomists are invited to attend GRDC NGN’s meeting to raise and prioritise winter weed issues from 2025 season. Prioritised issues will form the basis for potential 2026 winter trial work.
Attendees will also be presented with results from our 2025 winter projects.
Please RSVP for catering purposes by Friday 20th Feb 5.00pm.
For more information, contact Brendan Burton, 0428 712 004.

Carbon & Your Ag Business Webinar Series 3 - Carbon Opportunities & Agreements
2026-02-25 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Online, Australia

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

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

Cattle Shed Meeting - Mossman
2026-02-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Mossman Bowls Club, 4-8 Johnston Road, Mossman
Join Mossman Ag for a shed meeting to learn about all things cattle production!
Hear from:

QDPI Beef Extension Officers, Niilo Gobius and Kacie Baker, on cattle production basics, animal health, nutrition and economics
Territory Manager for Barenbrug Australia, Greg Forsyth, on pasture options, planting practices and pasture management
QDPI Biosecurity Officers, Bernard Givney and Kylie Pickering, on biosecurity accounts, tags, branding and movement of Cattle
Territory Manager for Gallagher, Will Kidd, on electric fencing
Territory Manager for Waratah Fencing, Matthew Schrodter on fencing systems
Sally Fields from Natural Field Solutions on grazing management planning

Q&A to follow. Lunch provided.
RSVP for catering by Monday 23rd of February to
Amanpreet Sandhu on 0448 004 829 or amanpreet@mossag.com.au
See event flyer here.

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

What to expect from the session:

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

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

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

Callide Dawson Beef Carcase Competition Field Day - Moura
2026-03-02 10:00 - 14:00 | Moura Saleyards, Dawson Highway, Moura, QLD, 4718, Australia
The Callide Dawson Beef Carcase Competition Field Day is set to be an informative and engaging day, featuring guest speakers, live cattle assessment, trade stalls and technology demonstrations.
Topics include:
• Tick fever in cattle – identification, risks and vaccination
• Live cattle assessment competition
• Virtual fencing
• Walk through cattle entered into the 38th carcase competition grainfed classes
• Remote drone demonstration
Free BBQ lunch
For more information click here

Early Insights for More Resilient Communities Workshop - Darwin
2026-03-02 14:00 - 17:00 | Darwin, Darwin, NT, 0801, Australia
Have your say on building stronger, more resilient Northern Territory communities
The Early Insights for More Resilient Communities workshop series invites people across the NT to share their views on what resilience means in their community and how it can be better measured.
Led by researchers from the Northern Hub and the University of Canberra, the workshops will help shape a new NT Resilience Dashboard based on local knowledge and experience.

The workshops will:
– explore what resilience data currently exists for your region, and where it misses the mark
– talk about the signs you see when a community is coping or struggling
– identify what information would actually help you support your community through tough times.

In-person workshops:

Darwin – 2 March, 2–5pm
Katherine – 3 March, 12.30–3.30pm
Tennant Creek – 5 March, 9.30–12.30pm
Alice Springs – 6 March, 9am–12pm

Online sessions: March-April.

For more information, contact: regionalwellbeing@canberra.edu.au

Early Insights for More Resilient Communities Workshop - Katherine
2026-03-03 12:30 - 15:30 | Katherine, Katherine, NT, 0850, Australia
Have your say on building stronger, more resilient Northern Territory communities
The Early Insights for More Resilient Communities workshop series invites people across the NT to share their views on what resilience means in their community and how it can be better measured.
Led by researchers from the Northern Hub and the University of Canberra, the workshops will help shape a new NT Resilience Dashboard based on local knowledge and experience.

The workshops will:
– explore what resilience data currently exists for your region, and where it misses the mark
– talk about the signs you see when a community is coping or struggling
– identify what information would actually help you support your community through tough times.

In-person workshops:

Darwin – 2 March, 2–5pm
Katherine – 3 March, 12.30–3.30pm
Tennant Creek – 5 March, 9.30–12.30pm
Alice Springs – 6 March, 9am–12pm

Online sessions: March – April.

For more information contact: regionalwellbeing@canberra.edu.au

Early Insights for More Resilient Communities Workshop - Tennant Creek
2026-03-05 09:30 - 12:30 | Tennant Creek, Tennant Creek, NT, 0861, Australia

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

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

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

Early Insights for More Resilient Communities Workshop - Alice Springs
2026-03-06 09:00 - 12:00 | Alice Springs, Alice Springs, NT, 0870, Australia

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

RCS Keep in Touch Day - Rockhampton
2026-03-09 09:30 - 16:00 | ‘Seven Hills’, 785 Old Coach Road, Marmor QLD 4702, 785 Old Coach Road, Marmor, QLD, 4702, Australia
Join RCS and hosts Pat and Mel Clancy at their property ‘Seven Hills’. Hear about their stud breeding enterprise and how they’ve refined their grazing and paddock management to better suit seasonal conditions and increase herd performance.
Facilitating the day is RCS’s Managing Director, 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

Stud breeding on a small grazing operation – How cooperator agreements can achieve the scale you may be missing
Fences that pay their way – Live electric fence designing and financial analysis using RCS FarmEye data
After the rain: Turning a good season into a strong 12-month plan – 12-Month planning after a wet start to 2026 in CQ

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

Darling Downs Regional drought resilience plan consultation — Millmerran
2026-03-09 12:30 - 16:00 | Uniting Church Hall, Millmerran, 14 Florence Street, Millmerran, Queensland, 4357, Australia
Contribute to the design of projects addressing Regional Drought Resilience on the Darling Downs.
Now that the Regional Drought Resilience Plans have been formally approved by both the state and Australian Governments, we’re moving into the exciting next phase: shaping an Implementation Plan that turns broad ideas into practical, well-designed projects.
To help make this happen, we’re hosting a series of short, interactive roundtable discussions with local stakeholders, about the important steps and elements needed to most effectively implement these projects in the Darling Downs region.
It’s also a chance for participants to highlight the projects and priorities they believe will make the biggest difference in strengthening the region’s resilience for future droughts. While not every idea will immediately lead to funded activity, the feedback gathered will play a critical role in shaping projects that are realistic, impactful and ready for future investment opportunities.
The Plan is available online: https://rdrpqld.org.au/region/darling-downs-region/
Reserve your spot

Northern Beef Research Update Conference - Brisbane
2026-03-10 - 2026-03-13 | Voco Brisbane City Centre, 85-87 N Quey, Brisbane City, Queensland, 4000, Australia
Save the date!
Stay up to date with the latest information on the event here!

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

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

Learn practical first aid skills:

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

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

AgriWebb Agtech Innovation Day – Roma
2026-03-11 07:30 - 14:00 | Echo Hills, Roma-Taroom Road, Roma, Queensland, 4455, Australia
Join AgriWebb on farm at Echo Hills, outside of Roma, for a day filled with agtech innovation.
Come along and see AgriWebb partners like Farmbot and OptiWeigh, and special guests from Agrista and the Lachlan Hughes Foundation.
*Please arrive at 7:30am for an 8am start time. Please BYO camp chair.
Simply fill out the form to register!

Developing thriving landscapes — Biggenden
2026-03-12 08:30 - 16:00 | Delmere, Biggenden, 269 Degilbo Mines Road, Biggenden, Queensland, 4621, Australia
Join BMRG and hosts Jake and Anna Hoey on Thursday 12 March at “Delmere” in Biggenden for a hands-on exploration into the future of regenerative grazing.
With a spotlight on building diverse pastures and retaining moisture in the landscape, this complimentary field day offers landholders a practical opportunity to enhance soil health, grazing productivity, and ecosystem resilience.
You’ll hear from two of Queensland’s leading voices in grazing land management and landscape hydrology stewardship:

Andrew Zerner, Principal Advisor for Resource Consulting Services (RCS), will share insights into applying regenerative grazing principles that reduce inputs, boost profitability, and restore landscape function.
Stuart Andrews, Founder of Tarwyn Park Training and champion of Natural Sequence Farming, will demonstrate how rehydrating the land can drive long-term ecological and economic benefits—helping us better manage drought, fire, and flood.

Event Details

Delmere, 269 Degilbo Mines Road, Biggenden QLD
Thursday 12 March 2026
8.30am registration for a 9.00am start – 4.00pm finish
Morning tea and lunch provided – BYO chair, water bottle, hat and sunscreen

Learn more and register here.
