Steak n Wood at Coffey Cattle Co - Colosseum
2025-05-28 08:30 - 15:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | 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.

Adapting and advancing: How is investment into irrigation in northern WA shaping the future of pastoralism?
2025-05-28 11:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Perth) | Online, Australia
Outside the Ord River Irrigation Area in Western Australia, the majority of irrigation developments are on pastoral land focussed on fodder production.
Join the Department of Primary Industry and Regional Development’s (DPIRD) West Kimberley and Pilbara Irrigated Agriculture team when they discuss the current state of pasture development and irrigated fodder production by pastoralists in the Kimberley and Pilbara.
Development Officers, Christopher Ham and Carla Milazzo will provide an overview of the Pastoral Irrigated Agriculture project under the Northern Beef Development program.
Their discussion topics will include:

Current status of industry – brief recap and current rate of development
Scene setting – options for agriculture within the WA pastoral lease system
Economics and stats – changes over time
Research trials undertaken and key take aways – Pastoral Ag project & Stylo project
Challenges and barriers
Opportunities – irrigated and non-irrigated options – synergy with other cropping systems (ORIA/cotton)
Supply chain – where does fodder fit in? Why invest in irrigation?
Future direction/new ideas for research – soils, efficiency, emissions, long term health, alternative systems/ leucaena/IPM
How to contact us

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

International Rangeland Congress
2025-06-02 - 2025-06-06 | Adelaide Convention Centre, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
The XII International Rangeland Congress (IRC) 2025 is about ‘Working Together for our Global Rangelands Future.’
Congress subthemes include:

Valuing rangelands and pastoral systems for their societal contribution
Co-design, partnerships, and incorporating traditional knowledge for more enduring rangeland outcomes
Technology, information systems, communication, and big data to aid monitoring and decision making
Integrating rangeland ecology into management
Managing risk – climate and other system shocks and trends
Livestock production systems in a world of changing drivers
Multi-functional land use in rangelands – moving beyond niche opportunities.

For more information and to register, visit the IRC 2025 website.
View the Congress program.

Queensland Rural, Regional and Remote Women's Network Conference — Rockhampton
2025-06-05 08:00 - 2025-06-06 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Rockhampton, Rockhampton, Qld, 4700, Australia
All rural, regional and remote women are invited to attend the conference, whether you’re representing your local community or industry, a business owner or volunteer, from the land or from the city, looking for professional and personal development in your career or life, or keen to connect with other rural, regional and remote women, the jam-packed agenda will have something for everyone.
Get more information and register at RRR Women Conference 2025.

Resilient soils workshop — Charters Towers
2025-06-05 10:30 - 12:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | DPI Charters Towers, 15 MacPherson Street, Charters Towers, Queensland, 4820, Australia
James Cook University and TNQ Drought Hub brings you the Resilient Soils Workshop.
Understanding your soil through soil testing and science-backed management can help you improve productivity, reduce input costs, and protect your land for the next generation. Learn more about building resilient soils. Bring a soil sample in and get expert advice from the TNQ Drought Hubs Soil Expert Dhiraj Gajera.
Bring along a soil sample in a snap-lock bag (or similar) to learn about your soil’s fungi and bacteria count—and get expert, tailored advice to support your farm or garden’s productivity and sustainability.
Click here to reserve your seat.

Preparing for fire: Understanding planned burns — Cecil Plains
2025-06-07 09:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Cecil Plains Hall, Geraghty Street, Cecil Plains, Qld, 4407, Australia
Join Healthy Land & Water for a free half-day workshop, Preparing for Fire, designed for residents in the Cecil Plains and surrounds area.
This session, delivered by Healthy Land & Water’s Queensland Fire & Biodiversity Consortium, will discuss planned burns and fire ecology.
Morning tea, lunch and supporting material is provided.
Workshop highlights

Planned Burn Site Visit: Tour a planned burn site with Toowoomba Regional Council.
Understanding Risk: Learn to assess landscape and fuel risk for burn planning.

Key takeaways

Identify vegetation and fuel types.
Recognise fire history.
Follow regulations for your area.
Understand how and why planned burns are conducted.
Receive practical advice from experienced fire experts on planning burns for your property.
General bushfire safety and preparedness.

Be sure to

Wear closed-in shoes, long pants, and long sleeves.
Bring a reusable water bottle, hat, sunscreen, and a rain jacket (if necessary).

Catering and supporting material will be provided for all participants.
For more information, contact Hannah Etchells from Healthy Land & Water’s Queensland Fire & Biodiversity Consortium on hannah.e@hlw.org.au or 0447 189 765.
The event is being delivered in partnership with Toowoomba Regional Council and supported by the Queensland Fire & Biodiversity Consortium.
Claim your ticket, here.

Wills and estate planning in agribusiness — Webinar
2025-06-07 12:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Online, Australia
Queensland Farmers’ Federation invites you to the Wills and estate planning in agribusiness webinar, 7 July at 12pm.
Estate planning is critical to the successful future of family farming businesses. The first step is documenting current and accurate Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney that appropriately reflect your wishes and minimise the risk of legal challenge. In this webinar, Kylie Wilson, Partner at Sparke Helmore Lawyers, will identify essential elements of a well-written Will, explain the process of probate, and when it is required, and look at the issues that can be avoided by a well-considered estate plan to continue the legacy you have built for the family business.
In this webinar case studies will illustrate where Will and Enduring Powers of Attorney documents can go wrong to demonstrate the best ways to protect against unforeseen or problematic issues. An overview of testamentary trusts, and when they should be considered will be included, along with an analysis of issues to consider in respect of how your estate planning documents impact control of any family business structures, including partnerships, discretionary trusts, companies and self-managed superannuation funds.
Guest Speaker
Kylie Wilson, Partner, Sparke Helmore Lawyers
Kylie is a highly-regarded lawyer with experience in corporate, commercial, dispute resolution as well as litigation. With expertise across agribusiness, structuring and asset protection, succession planning and estate administration and litigation, she specialises in family business dispute resolution and intergenerational wealth transition planning.
Event details
Date: Monday, 7 July
Time: 12:00-1:00pm
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.

Working with the land: Erosion control and repair workshop — Wave Hill Station
2025-06-09 09:00 - 2025-06-10 13:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Wave Hill Station, NT, Kalkarindji, Northern Territory, 0852, Australia
Territory NRM and the Victoria River District Conservation Association (VRDCA) invite land managers, station staff, and stakeholders to a free, hands-on workshop at Wave Hill Station – Working with the land: Erosion control and repair workshop.
Presented by Darryl Hill, who brings 40+ years of practical experience across the NT, the sessions will explore:
✔️ erosion control techniques
✔️ firebreak and fenceline maintenance
✔️ track and road construction
✔️ recovering flood-damaged areas
🗓️ 9–10 June 2025
📍 Wave Hill Station, NT
⏰ Day 1: 9am–dark | Day 2: 7am–lunch
🍽️ Fully catered – meals by Wave Hill Station
RSVP by 5 June: lucy.bullock@territorynrm.org.au
This workshop is supported by the Australian Government through the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program.

Forecasting to farm — Weather tools to aid seasonal planning (Webinar)
2025-06-09 12:30 - 13:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | 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 (Australia/Brisbane) | 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!

Breeding EDGE — Surat
2025-06-11 08:00 - 2025-06-13 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Surat, Surat, Queensland, 4417, Australia
Breeding EDGE is a 3-day workshop designed to help improve and refine your beef breeder herd management plans using genetic and reproductive knowledge and technologies to achieve desired production targets.
Location: Surat
When: 11-13 June 2025
Cost:

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

Register and pay for the workshop by 9 May to receive the early bird discount of $250.
Cost includes a comprehensive set of workshop notes, workbook, electronic files, other materials and catering.

Presenters:

Désirée Jackson, Désirée Jackson Livestock Management
Tim Emery, Department of Primary Industries
ACV & BULLCHECK accredited vet.

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

identifying current herd performance – what measures matter most
reproduction and reproduction loss
managing the breeders and herd management plans
bull fertility and management
genetic improvement of your herd (including breeding objectives)
identifying “not so obvious” bull faults that impact reproduction
reproductive diseases and diseases impacting reproduction
breeder herd management plans
genetic principles 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 and management to improve bull selection, retention, management and performance
develop, or refine, a practical and achievable management plan for the breeding herd that will lead to higher productivity.

Registration

To book your seat, contact Désirée Jackson on 0409 062 692.

Cattle, carbon and sustainability — Toogoolawah (Workshop #2)
2025-06-11 09:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | 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: 11 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 SustainabilityToogoolawah_2 (PDF, 335KB)

Reporting and reducing farm greenhouse gas emissions — Kingaroy
2025-06-11 16:00 - 18:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Kingaroy RSL, Cnr Short and Markwell Streets, Kingaroy, Qld, 4610, Australia
This workshop will help producers make informed decisions about carbon sequestration and emission reduction strategies for broad-acre cropping. Topics covered will include:

Why do I need to know my greenhouse gas emissions?
What are the main greenhouse gases produced during cropping?
How do I calculate my farm’s greenhouse gas emissions?
How can I reduce my emissions while improving my productivity?
What are the opportunities and risks associated with carbon sequestration projects?

Presenters: Mandy Christopher and Barbara George-Jaeggli, Department of Primary Industries
Cost: Free
Afternoon tea provided.

The Farm Business Resilience Program is jointly funded through the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund and the Queensland Government’s Drought and Climate Adaptation Program.

Changemaker workshop — Katherine
2025-06-12 08:30 - 2025-06-13 16:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Knotts Crossing Resort, Corner Giles and Cameron Streets, Katherine, NT, 0851, Australia
Join a network of changemakers across rural, regional & remote Australia with the Changemaker workshop, Katherine.
The Changemaker workshop, presented by the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation will help you to:

Delve into your region’s readiness for change.
Explore how change happens, practise how to adapt to change and how to overcome resistance.
Become a changemaker, adapt your skills to enable your involvement in creating new and exciting things, managing setbacks and work collectively and purposefully with others.

During the transformative two-day workshop, the following will be included:

Delicious, fully catered morning tea and lunch on both days.
Qualified, engaging, and supportive Facilitators to guide you along your changemaker journey.
All required stationery and participant resources.
The opportunity to immerse yourself in a local network of driven, community minded individuals.

This workshop is fully subsidised with thanks to the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund. It is delivered by the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation, as part of the Helping Regional Communities Prepare for Drought Initiative.
Important information
Please note that fully subsidised tickets are limited, highly valued and waitlists exist for most regions. Before registering, please ensure you can commit to attending the two days and should you unexpectedly be unable to attend, please notify us so your ticket can be transferred to another local changemaker. The first 35 registrants are guaranteed a spot.
For any technical assistance please contact ARLF at support@rural-leaders.org.au.
Registrations
Registrations close one day before the workshop.

Strengthening the financial security of rural agribusiness women — Dalby
2025-06-12 09:00 - 13:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | BMO Conference Centre, 178 Drayton St, Dalby, Qld, 4405, Australia
Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) at Daly for a Farm Business Resilience Program masterclass covering key topics from the Queensland Farmers’ Federation’s (QFF) ‘Walking the Wire’ resource for rural agribusiness women.
QFF CEO Jo Sheppard will open the session with an introduction to QFF and her story as a woman in agriculture and leadership. BMO presenters Michelle McVeigh and Helen Ruddy will then cover a range of agribusiness topics including finances and forecasting, strategy and planning, succession and superannuation. Finally, Nikki Morrison will present strategies women can use to achieve balance while managing their business.
Event details
Date: Thursday, 12 June 2025
Time: 9:00am – 1:30pm.
Location: BMO Business Centre, 178 Drayton St, Dalby
Our Speakers
Jo Sheppard, QFF CEO
Originally from a sheep and cattle property near Cunnamulla in far south west Queensland, Jo has worked across a number of industries from agriculture, small business and local government to education, communications and the NFP sector developing skills in both public and private sectors. Jo previously operated her own business for 10 years delivering Vocational Education and Training to the agricultural industry partnering with RTO’s across Queensland and NSW. Formerly an elected councillor for 12 years including Mayor for 4 years with the Paroo Shire Council, Jo has a sound understanding of regional and remote Queensland and extensive experience in economic development and advocacy.
Michelle McVeigh (BMO Partner, BBus (Accounting), FCPA, CTA, Comm Dec)
Determination, high technical competence and empathy for clients are qualities that characterise Michelle McVeigh. After Michelle completed her Bachelor of Business (Accounting), she launched her career working in accounting and finance in the cotton industry. Raised on the family farm at Jimbour, Michelle has always had a connection with the land. With husband Andrew and their two sons, they operate a grain property near Condamine.
Helen Ruddy (BMO Associate, BComm, CPA)
Senior Accountant, Helen Ruddy joined the BMO team in April 2013 with a background in accounting and agribusiness-banking roles based at Miles and St George. In 2023, Helen become an associate at BMO, joining the management team. Having grown up at Drillham, Helen has a synergy with farming enterprises and enjoys helping them to achieve results for their business. Away from work Helen enjoys cooking, swimming, gardening and spending time with friends and her husband Steve and their three young active children.
Nikki Morrison, Wellness Coach
Nikki is a yoga teacher, meditation teacher, mentor, and coach. She is passionate about helping women shift limiting beliefs, break free from old identities, create emotional and mental freedom and embody non-negotiable self care practices. A former school teacher who navigated infertility, crippling self doubt, and an identity crisis, she reclaimed her power and a deep self trust. During this deeply emotional chapter in her life, Nikki found clarity and healing through movement, meditation and mindset. Nikki uses a holistic approach to empower women to trust themselves by taking bold action. She runs weekly yoga and meditation classes, as well as workshops and retreats.
Book your seat to this free event
Reserve your seat, here: Strengthening the financial security of rural agribusiness women – Dalby

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.

Changemaker workshop — Batchelor
2025-06-16 08:30 - 2025-06-17 16:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Litchfield Outback Resort, 49 Rum Jungle Rd, Batchelor, Northern Territory, 0845, Australia
Join a network of changemakers across rural, regional & remote Australia with the Changemaker workshop, Batchelor.
The Changemaker workshop, presented by the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation will help you to:

Delve into your region’s readiness for change.
Explore how change happens, practise how to adapt to change and how to overcome resistance.
Become a changemaker, adapt your skills to enable your involvement in creating new and exciting things, managing setbacks and work collectively and purposefully with others.

During the transformative two-day workshop, the following will be included:

Delicious, fully catered morning tea and lunch on both days.
Qualified, engaging, and supportive Facilitators to guide you along your changemaker journey.
All required stationery and participant resources.
The opportunity to immerse yourself in a local network of driven, community minded individuals.

This workshop is fully subsidised with thanks to the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund. It is delivered by the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation, as part of the Helping Regional Communities Prepare for Drought Initiative.
Important information
Please note that fully subsidised tickets are limited, highly valued and waitlists exist for most regions. Before registering, please ensure you can commit to attending the two days and should you unexpectedly be unable to attend, please notify us so your ticket can be transferred to another local changemaker. The first 35 registrants are guaranteed a spot.
For any technical assistance please contact ARLF at support@rural-leaders.org.au.
Registrations
Registrations close one day before the workshop.

Regenerating rural landscapes — Dulacca
2025-06-16 11:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Pioneers’ Memorial Hall Dulacca, Dulacca, Qld, 4425
Southern Queensland Landscapes presents Regenerating rural landscapes at Dulacca, 16 June.
Come along for an interactive workshop to enhance your farm business. Learn about strategies to boost productivity and increase the sustainability of your operation from expert speakers. This hands-on session will provide real-world solutions, and offer valuable insight into developing a resilient and productive landscape.
Topics covered will include:

managing native vegetation
weed and pest management
land rehydration
increasing ground cover
sustainable grazing practices
the importance of biodiversity
available support and resources.

Thinking about coming?
Let us know by Sunday, 15 June.
Or, book your ticket at Regenerating rural landscapes – Dulacca
For more information contact Tia Cunnington on 0484 392 706.

Livestock Advisor Essentials: Feedbase decision making
2025-06-17 - 2025-06-18 | Townsville, Townsville, QLD, Australia
Meat & Livestock Australia invites you to attend the Livestock Advisor Essentials: Feedbase decision making workshop in Townsville from 17–18 June
Meat & Livestock Australia and Pinion Advisory are running Livestock Advisor Essentials, a professional development program designed for early career professionals working in the livestock industry, or advisors wishing to build their skills and expand their industry knowledge and networks.
Livestock Advisor Essentials is a professional development program designed for early career professionals working in the northern Australian livestock industry. This is an unbeatable opportunity to:

gain practical skills, tools and knowledge that you can apply to your role to enhance your offering to clients
build confidence and capability to provide holistic, high quality advice and support to your red meat clients
explore new communication approaches to effectively engage with clients and promote your services to potential clients
expand your network of industry contacts to share learnings and advice.

The Feedbase decision making workshop will be delivered by Dionne Walsh, RangeIQ. By attending this workshop, participants will:

Increase knowledge of best practice, sustainable grazing management principles and property planning.
Build confidence in supporting producer clients to make decisions in relation to grazing management.
Develop a greater understanding of northern and rangeland feedbase systems, including sustainable feed utilisation, property planning and land management principles, matching feed demand to feed supply, plus more.

Registrations close Tuesday 10 June.
For more information, contact livestockadvisoressentials@pinionadvisory.com
Click here to download the Livestock Advisor Essentials 2025 flyer.

CANCELLED - Grazing Land Management EDGE — Charleville
2025-06-17 08:30 - 2025-06-19 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane)
Please note this event has been cancelled
Direct any enquiries Nicole Sallur on 0427 603 241 or email nicole.sallur@dpi.qld.gov.au

Click here to register.
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
$800 + GST per person (normally $1950 + GST).
Discounted prices are possible thanks to support from Southern Queensland Landscapes.
Cost includes comprehensive set of workshop notes, workbook, decision support spreadsheet tools and all catering.

Your presenters
Megan Willis, Alex Thomson, Bec Brayley and Nicole Sallur (Department of Primary Industries)
Chris Crafter and Jackson Shillingsworth (Southern Queensland Landscapes)
Glenn Landsberg (Landscape Restoration Practitioner)
Registration details

Click here to register.
Registrations close 5 June.
For more information contact: Nicole Sallur on 0427 603 241 or email nicole.sallur@daf.qld.gov.au
Click here to view the workshop flyer.

Nutrition EDGE - Surat
2025-06-17 08:30 - 2025-06-19 17:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | New Royal Hotel Surat, 63 Burrowes Street, Surat, Qld, 4417, Australia
Join us at Nutrition EDGE Surat, 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: 17-19 June 2025
Venue: Surat, Queensland (plus paddock exercises)
Time: 8.30am to 5.30pm 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 16 May 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
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Changemaker workshop — Humpty Doo
2025-06-18 08:30 - 2025-06-19 16:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Humpty Doo Golf Club, 565 Pioneer Drive, Humpty Doo, Northern Territory, 0836, Australia
Join a network of changemakers across rural, regional & remote Australia with the Changemaker workshop, Humpty Doo.
The Changemaker workshop, presented by the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation will help you to:

Delve into your region’s readiness for change.
Explore how change happens, practise how to adapt to change and how to overcome resistance.
Become a changemaker, adapt your skills to enable your involvement in creating new and exciting things, managing setbacks and work collectively and purposefully with others.

During the transformative two-day workshop, the following will be included:

Delicious, fully catered morning tea and lunch on both days.
Qualified, engaging, and supportive Facilitators to guide you along your changemaker journey.
All required stationery and participant resources.
The opportunity to immerse yourself in a local network of driven, community minded individuals.

This workshop is fully subsidised with thanks to the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund. It is delivered by the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation, as part of the Helping Regional Communities Prepare for Drought Initiative.
Important information
Please note that fully subsidised tickets are limited, highly valued and waitlists exist for most regions. Before registering, please ensure you can commit to attending the two days and should you unexpectedly be unable to attend, please notify us so your ticket can be transferred to another local changemaker. The first 35 registrants are guaranteed a spot.
For any technical assistance please contact ARLF at support@rural-leaders.org.au.
Registrations
Registrations close one day before the workshop.

Setting Your Weaners Up For Success - Calliope
2025-06-18 09:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Calliope Golf Club, Stowe Road, Calliope, Qld, 4680 , Australia
Are you maximising profit from your weaners?
Join the Department of Primary Industries and Fitzroy Basin Association 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 and FBA Projects and Funding Opportunities
Morning tea and lunch will be provided – Please advise of any dietary requirements
RSVP close 13th June.
Register for this event here

Katherine, NT - Farm to Feed Forum (Save the date)
2025-06-19 - 2025-06-20 | Katherine, Katherine, NT, 0850, Australia
Farm to Feed Forum – cropping, cotton and silage for cattle.
Day 1: Presentations, panel sessions and producer insights on growing and feeding local crops to cattle – focussing on cotton and silage.

Cattle nutrition & supplementary feeding in the NT
NT cotton industry trajectory
Cotton – growing & feeding
Silage – growing & feeding
Producer insights
Markets & logistics

Day 2: Field trips to local cotton and silage enterprises & facilities.
NT cattle producers are often at the mercy of the harsh environment that they operate in. There is a heavy reliance on wet season rain to provide enough pasture to get through the year, and if that fails, options are limited (or expensive). Native pastures in the NT that cattle are graze can be low quality, and buying in or growing supplementary feed is not always straight forward. What are the opportunities for pastoralists to utilise the local cotton industry? What about silage, is it worth a go? How do the options stack up?
Cotton is a relatively new industry for the NT, and an opportunity for the livestock industry to improve cattle nutrition. The Katherine cotton processing facility opened in 2024, with over 47,000 bales processed to date. Each bale, on average, produces 245kg of cotton seed. This equates to about $6.9 million worth of cottonseed produced since the processing facility opened.
Cottonseed high energy and high protein, and a sought-after feedstuff for cattle. However, most of the cottonseed coming out of the Katherine cotton processing facility is being exported due to higher demand overseas. This forum aims to explore the potential benefits of integrating the NT cotton and cattle industries, how pastoralists can get their hands on local cottonseed and what feeding strategies there are to lift cattle production.
Another hot topic is silage, and haylage. Silage offers the opportunity to store and transport fodder without losing the nutritional value of it once cut. Some NT pastoralists are successfully growing and producing silage, and/or feeding it to cattle. This forum will investigate methods, as well as dive into the logistics, challenges and potential of growing, processing and feeding silage in the NT.
Register here.

Livestock Advisor Essentials: Genetics and reproduction
2025-06-19 | Townsville, Townsville, QLD, Australia
Meat & Livestock Australia invites you to attend the Livestock Advisor Essentials: Genetics and reproduction workshop in Townsville on 19 June
Meat & Livestock Australia and Pinion Advisory are running Livestock Advisor Essentials, a professional development program designed for early career professionals working in the livestock industry, or advisors wishing to build their skills and expand their industry knowledge and networks.
Livestock Advisor Essentials is a professional development program designed for early career professionals working in the northern Australian livestock industry. This is an unbeatable opportunity to:

gain practical skills, tools and knowledge that you can apply to your role to enhance your offering to clients
build confidence and capability to provide holistic, high quality advice and support to your red meat clients
explore new communication approaches to effectively engage with clients and promote your services to potential clients
expand your network of industry contacts to share learnings and advice.

The Genetics and reproduction workshop will be delivered by Whitney Dollemore, Northern BreedAssist & Matthew Boon, Prime Livestock Veterinary Services. By attending this workshop, participants will:

Increase knowledge of key reproduction and genetics principles in northern systems and how they relate to driving profit on-farm.
Grow confidence to support clients to make important decisions about breeding objectives, sire selection, reproduction cycle management and joining practices.

Registrations close Tuesday 10 June.
For more information, contact livestockadvisoressentials@pinionadvisory.com
Click here to download the Livestock Advisor Essentials 2025 flyer.

Managing communications during a crisis — Home Hill
2025-06-19 08:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Burdekin Memorial Hall, Ninth Avenue, Home Hill, Queensland, 4806, Australia
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) in partnership with Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers, Canegrowers and Cotton Australia will be offering crisis communications and media response training for farmers and industry representatives in Queensland to support participants to gain confidence in communicating with media, suppliers, clients, staff, and family throughout a crisis.
Delivered by speciality agricultural communications agency Blue Hill, the workshops will support participants to develop skills for communicating and engaging with the public on sensitive topics including:

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

What the training sessions 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 help support participants to be on the front foot and ready 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
QFF Project Officer Risk, Recovery and Resilience – Julia Jurgs

Burdkein workshop details
Date: 19 June 2025
Time: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Location: Burdekin Memorial Hall, Ninth Ave, Home Hill
A session will also be held in Mackay on July 10.
How to register
To express your interest in attending a Crisis Communications Training workshop please visit www.qff.org.au/projects/crisis/ and fill out the EOI form or scan the QR code.
You can also learn more about the training by emailing QFF’s Kerry Battersby at kerry@qff.org.au

Setting Your Weaners Up For Success - St Lawrence
2025-06-19 09:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Broadsound Centenary Hall, St Lawrence, Qld, 4707, Australia

Regenerating rural landscapes — Moonie
2025-06-19 11:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Moonie Sports Club, Corner of Moonie and Leichardt Highways, Moonie, Queensland, 4406, Australia
Southern Queensland Landscapes presents Regenerating rural landscapes at Moonie, 19 June.
Come along for an interactive workshop to enhance your farm business. Learn about strategies to boost productivity and increase the sustainability of your operation from expert speakers. This hands-on session will provide real-world solutions, and offer valuable insight into developing a resilient and productive landscape.
Topics covered will include:

managing native vegetation
weed and pest management
land rehydration
increasing ground cover
sustainable grazing practices
the importance of biodiversity
available support and resources.

Thinking about coming?
Let us know by Wednesday, 18 June.
Or, book your ticket at Regenerating rural landscapes —Moonie
For more information contact Tia Cunnington on 0484 392 706.

Setting Your Weaners Up For Success - Wycarbah
2025-06-20 09:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Wycarbah Hall, Capricorn Highway, Wycarbah, Qld, 4702, Australia

Top producers — Melbourne
2025-06-23 - 2025-06-24 | Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, Australia
The Farm Owners Academy presents the Top Producers Workshop on the Melbourne, 23-24 June 2025.
The TOP Producers Workshop is designed to help you Transform, Optimise and Propel (scale up) your farm business. It will give you a blueprint that the TOP 20% Farm Owners use to consistently outperform the average.
At the end of the 2-Day workshop you will walk away with:

How to move beyond the daily grind of working in the paddock to running a very successful and profitable farming business.
Concrete knowledge on what the top 20% of farmers in Australia do differently, with real-life case studies.
Grounding tin the principles of the TOP producers Program blueprint, a set of principles and practices developed over the past 40+ years working with farmers.
How to maximise productivity in your farm business for all areas you can control – with an action plan for the next 1, 3, 5 and 10 years.
How to eliminate stress and feeling overwhelmed with the FOA Farm Operating system, that teaches you how to map out your goals, plan ahead to achieve them, and rid yourself of chaos.
How to achieve the right balance of a business and lifestyle that gives you enormous pride, earns you the freedom you deserve – plus growing your wealth.

The 2-Day workshop covers:

Day 1:

You will understand the foundations that underpin a successful Farm, including clarity on where you are going, time management skills and financial skills to help you succeed.
Learn to transform your current business into a well-oiled machine that gives you control which will minimise chaos and stress.
Implement a system to run your business, so you get things done and keep moving forward.

Day 2:

You will get skills to find more confidence and belief in yourself and build a great team around you to help you grow.
Learn to optimise your current business for maximum profitability.
Understand how to use leverage to scale your current operation (including ideas on leasing and buying more land, when and how to scale).
Learn to propel your business and also build off-farm wealth.
Key insights and strategies for succession planning considerations.

Early bird tickets
Early bird tickets are on sale until 20 January 2025 for $795. This includes 2 tickets, workbooks, all food, tea and coffee for the two days.
More information can be found here: Farm Owners Academy – TOP producers workshop
