FutureBeef

Burning for outcomes — Collinsville
2025-07-08 08:30 - 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Opal Ridge Motel, 23 Stanley Street, Collinsville, Qld, 4804, Australia
Whether you want to burn for mitigation, production, conservation, wildfires, this workshop is for you.
NQ Dry Tropics invites you to join them and Rural Fire Service Queensland for a workshop focused on burning for an intended outcome such as mitigation, production, conservation or wildfire response.
Learn about:
– how to use fire as a tool for grazing, weed, cultural and conservation outcomes;
– roles and responsibilities of graziers and rural fire services during a bush fire emergency;
– QRFS command and control, funding during a bushfire event, and bush fire preparation funding opportunities for communities; and
– low intensity burning techniques (includes a demonstration).

Bull Selection & Fertility Information Day (Boonah)
2025-07-16 09:00 - 15:00 | Qld
Join us at Boonah to discuss breeding and fertility opportunities for your grazing business
Join Department of Primary Industries’ Tim Emery and local vet, Dr Dave Nolan, for an engaging and practical workshop focused on improving herd fertility and business outcomes. Whether you’re a seasoned producer or just starting out, this workshop offers insights to help you make informed breeding decisions and drive the efficiency and profitability of your herd going forward.
At the Bull Selection and Fertility information Day, we will discuss:

The importance of having clear breeding objectives
Bull Breeding Soundness Evaluation (BBSE)/BULLCHECK
Reproductive disease management
Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) – making effective use of them
Understanding what valuable information can be accessed online
An insight into various genetics focused research projects

Workshop details
Date: 16 July 2025
Time: 9:00am to 3:00pm
Location: The Outlook, 4001 Ipswich Boonah Rd, Boonah
Cost: Free! We will provide smoko and lunch.
Register at: Bull Selection & Fertility Information Day (Boonah)
For enquiries, please contact Vanessa Smolders on 0432 561 610 or Greg Bath on 0418 988 579.

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: Bull Selection and Fertility Information Day – Boonah (PDF; 340KB)

Grazing Fundamentals EDGE- Alice Springs
2025-07-17 08:00 - 17:00 | Alice Springs, Alice Springs, NT, 0870, Australia
Join Dionne Walsh (Range IQ) and Alison Kain (NT DAF) for a one day Grazing Fundamentals EDGE workshop
WHERE: Alice Springs
WHEN: 17 July 2025 (8:00am- 5:00pm)
COST: $850 + GST / 1st person from one business; or $575 / 2nd and 3rd person from the same business (primary producers only).
(includes comprehensive set of Workshop Notes and Workbook as well as lunch, morning/afternoon tea)
Attending this workshop will help you better understand:
• The soils and plants in your area
• Connections between land condition, pasture growth and animal production
• The importance of ground cover and soil moisture
• How to allow for climate variability when planning and how to forage budget
• The different grazing systems available.
REGISTER NOW: Contact Dionne Walsh – Range IQ, M: 0417 083 638, E: dionne@rangeiq.com.au or Alison Kain – NT DAF, M: 0409 281 649, E: Alison.Kain@nt.gov.au
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VIEW THE EVENT FLYER HERE

Bull Selection & Fertility Information Day (Toogoolawah)
2025-07-17 09:00 - 15:00 | Toogoolawah Golf Club, Annette Street, Toogoolawah, Queensland, 4313, Australia
Join us at Toogoolawah to discuss breeding and fertility opportunities for your grazing business
Join Department of Primary Industries’ Tim Emery and local vet, Dr Bill Roughan, for an engaging and practical workshop focused on improving herd fertility and business outcomes. Whether you’re a seasoned producer or just starting out, this workshop offers insights to help you make informed breeding decisions and drive the efficiency and profitability of your herd going forward.
At the Bull Selection and Fertility information Day, we will discuss:

The importance of having clear breeding objectives
Bull Breeding Soundness Evaluation (BBSE)/BULLCHECK
Reproductive disease management
Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) – making effective use of them
Understanding what valuable information can be accessed online
An insight into various genetics focused research projects

Workshop details
Date: 17 July 2025
Time: 9:00am to 3:00pm
Location: The Toogoolawah Golf Club
Cost: Free! We will provide smoko and lunch.
Register at: Bull Selection & Fertility Information Day (Toogoolawah)
For enquiries, please contact Vanessa Smolders on 0432 561 610 or Greg Bath on 0418 988 579.

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: Bull Selection and Fertility flyer – Toogoolawah (PDF; 340KB)

Managing landscapes in business — Gympie
2025-07-25 09:00 - 15:00 | Gympie State High School, 59 Cootharaba Road, Gympie, Queensland, 4570, Australia
Join Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG) for the Managing landscapes in business day at Gympie.
Hear about the following topics from industry experts:

Business fundamentals, presented by David McLean of RCS: Learn how one of Australia’s top agri-presenters helps farms maximise productivity, profitability and long-term resilience.
Pasture and weed identification walk, with Damien O’Sullivan from Grazing Solutions: Field session on species identification and pasture management. Bring samples or clear photos (no seeds).
Natural capacity, presented by Leesa Kelly of BMRG: How to assess your natural assets and tap into emerging markets like carbon and biodiversity.
Soil health and microbiology, with Rachel Cavallo with BMRG: How fungi, composting and biology can improve soil health and productivity.
Flood recovery insights, thanks to Saba Sinai of CQ University: Lessons from producers after the 2022 floods and how to prepare for future extremes.
Feral pig management with Darren Pratt as he shares the latest in feral animal control technology including drones.
Biosecurity and disaster planning thanks to Gympie Regional Council.

Although the event is free, spots are limited!

GrazingforProfit - Roma
2025-08-07 - 2025-08-13 | Roma Explorers Inn, 44778 Warrego Highway, Roma, Qld, 4455, Australia
GrazingforProfit® is Australia’s longest-running business program for the grazing industry. With over 8,000 graduates, it is also the most attended farm management program conducted in rural Australia.
A 360-Degree Approach:
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.
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

Cost
Early Bird: $4979 (available until 13 June 2025)

Standard: $5,499
Secure your spot today!

Carbon, Water & Grazing: On-Farm Insights for a Resilient Future
2025-08-14 08:30 - 12:30 | Fletcherview Research Station JCU, Lynd Highway, Basalt, Qld, 4820, Australia
Discover the advantages of grazing for carbon capture. Jo Owens from JCU will share valuable insights from Fletcherview Station, along with practical tips from DPI regarding legume utilization and pasture management strategies. Register today to enhance your farm management and uncover new business opportunities.
Date: 14 August
Time: 8.30 – 12.30pm (arrival from 8am)
Location: Fletcherview Research Station, Gregory Developmental Rd, Basalt QLD 4820
Tea, coffee, and BBQ lunch provided
See full event flyer here

Grazing Land Management EDGE - Kingaroy
2025-08-26 08:00 - 2025-08-28 17:00 | DPI Kingaroy Research Facility, 214 Kingaroy-Cooyar Road, Kingaroy, Qld, 4610, 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.
To see the full event flyer click here.

Soil health masterclass — Tressavale
2025-09-01 - 2025-09-03 | Tressavale, 337 Portas Rd, Upper Glastonbury, Qld, 4570, Australia
Hear from Nicole Masters and Meagan Lannan at the Soil health masterclass as they discuss how you can regenerate your landscapes and soil health through a practical and theoretical immersive three-day workshop.
Soil Health Masterclass Workshop
“Tressavale” Upper Glastonbury, Queensland
1st – 3rd September 2025
This workshop has been designed for farmers and food producers seeking more profitable, productive, and regenerative approaches to land management. It promises to provide essential on-the-ground learning and training, offering new insights, inspiration, and tools, including:

proactive pest and disease management

optimizing nutrient, water, and carbon cycles

reading your weeds

overcoming your biggest drags on performance

creating actionable plans

Nicole will be joined by Meagan Lannan, an award-winning rancher from Barney Creek Livestock in Montana, within the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem.
Tickets are on sale now through the Integrity Soils website, with limited spaces for $1600.
Food, coffee and tea will be provided. For more information and to secure your spot, visit the Integrity Soils website today! Masterclass 2025 Australia – Integrity Soils

Burnett Mary Regional Group are offering Burnett Mary Region graziers exclusive, heavily subsidised places at Nicole’s workshop by joining BMRG’s Empowering Adaptive Graziers in the Burnett Mary project. Visit the project page to see how you can join the program. Empowering Adaptive Graziers in the Burnett Mary — BMRG
The Empowering Adaptive Graziers project delivered by Burnett Mary Regional Group is part of the $6 million Grazing Practice Change Program funded through the Queensland Government’s Queensland Reef Water Quality Program.

Carbon EDGE workshop – Rockhampton
2025-09-02 - 2025-09-03 | FBA Rockhampton Office, 80 East Street, Rockhampton, QLD, 4700, Australia
Carbon EDGE
Date: 2-3 September 2025
Venue: FBA Rockhampton Office
Presenters: Rhonda Toms- Morgan (Connect Ag) & John McLaughlin
Cost: $250 + GST for producers (discounted from $1,750 + GST). This event, is supported by FBA, Westpac and the Australian Government through funding from the Natural Heritage Trust under the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program.
Click here to see the full event flyer
Carbon EDGE is a new course available in MLA’s highly successful EDGEnetwork program, which equips red meat producers with knowledge on carbon and sustainability and helps you develop an implementable plan for your farm business to take advantage of the opportunities.
Over two days, you will get an in depth understanding of:

Your carbon account and emissions intensity, and how to change on-farm activities to reduce emissions
Opportunities to improve productivity while reducing on-farm emissions
Carbon sequestration options such as trees and soil carbon, and evaluating if they are right for your business
Supply chain drivers and how to future proof your market access.

Learn more in the Carbon EDGE workshop outline attached.
Producers who have completed a Carbon EDGE workshop have said the workshops:

“Really helped me to gain a better understanding of the actual accounting process and action planning to move beyond the theoretical.”
“For someone who is new to carbon, it was great information to understand in terms of the farm business.”
“Has assisted me to get started on capturing emissions and using the [carbon accounting] tools.”

Attending this workshop will help you learn:

key terminology and concepts relating to greenhouse 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.

You will learn through group-based activities and tools, applying new information to your own context with snapshot the support of an expert deliverer. Every workshop will include case studies and examples for participants to learn from.
Who is the Carbon EDGE program for?
The program is for red meat producers who are looking to build on their understanding of carbon. The program will help participants move into a planning and action phase, identifying practices and technologies that could be incorporated into their business to benefit their bottom line and the environment. It is also suitable for advisors and other service providers looking to enhance their understanding of the current operating environment.
Pre-workshop preparation
The design of the Carbon EDGE workshops 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.

Supporting grazing into the future - Wambiana Grazing Trial field day
2025-09-05 09:00 - 15:00 | Wambiana Station, Campaspe, Queensland, Australia
You’re Invited to the Wambiana Grazing Trial Field Day:
Supporting Grazing into the Future
A field day for service providers in the grazing industry
If you provide support to producers to build productive and profitable grazing businesses through improved grazing land management, animal production and health, and business planning then this field day is for you!
Learn from successful producers who are improving their land and production through innovative grazing systems. Hear about the long-term trial data backing these methods and take-home valuable insights to use when talking to producers and other stakeholders.
Why Attend?

Learn from the Success Stories of others who have implemented positive changes.
Network with other providers to share your experiences, ask questions, and get answers.
Take Home Practical Tips to share with others for improving land condition.

Featured Presenters:

Michael Lyons (Wambiana): Using technology and genetics for making better cattle breeding decisions
Peter O’Reagain (DPI): Key principles of productive and sustainable grazing management– results from the long term Wambiana grazing trial
Fran Lyons (Basalt River): Putting key grazing principles into practice at the property level
Toni Cottle & Teagan Lawrence (DPI Carbon team): Increasing farm efficiency to reduce Green House Gas emissions
Janna Sim (DPI economist): Economics of farm decision making and the free tools available.

Spaces are limited! Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your grazing knowledge.
Register Now: https://www.trybooking.com/DCOPE
Turnoff 50 km down the Gregory Development Road
Smoko & lunch provided
Registration essential by Friday 29 August
For more information phone Megan Willis on 0467 801 777 or email megan.willis@dpi.qld.gov.au

MLA Sustainability series: Time controlled grazing — Webinar
2025-09-10 18:30 - 19:30 | Online, Australia
Join the Meat & Livestock Australia Sustainability Webinar Series: Time-Controlled Grazing, 10 September at 6:30pm (AEST).
Time-controlled grazing (TCG) has been promoted for its potential to improve soil health, pasture productivity, and livestock performance. However, its adoption in Australia has been limited due to conflicting scientific evidence.
Research with Queensland University of Technology (QUT) compared paired paddocks under TCG and conventional grazing management, measuring for impact on soil organic carbon (SOC) sequestration, nitrogen and biodiversity.
Your expert presenter will be Professor David Rowlings, Program of Sustainable Agriculture – QUT.

Carbon EDGE — Roma
2025-09-17 - 2025-09-18 | Qld
Attending this workshop will help you learn:

key terminology and concepts relating to greenhouse 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.

You will learn through group-based activities and tools, applying new information to your own context with snapshot the support of an expert deliverer. Every workshop will include case studies and examples for participants to learn from.
Who is the Carbon EDGE program for?
The program is for red meat producers who are looking to build on their understanding of carbon. The program will help participants move into a planning and action phase, identifying practices and technologies that could be incorporated into their business to benefit their bottom line and the environment. It is also suitable for advisors and other service providers looking to enhance their understanding of the current operating environment.
Pre-workshop preparation
The design of the Carbon EDGE workshops 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.
Hear from our presenters on what attendees will take home from the workshop:

If you have any questions, contact Hilary Connors on 0427 467 608.
This event has been heavily subsidised by Westpac.

MLA Sustainability series: Modelling soil carbon in grazing lands with Agrimix
2025-09-17 18:30 - 19:30 | Online, Australia
Flux towers, operated by Agrimix, measure carbon exchange from soil to the atmosphere. The results show a novel technology that could be used to reduce cost of soil carbon measurement for management purposes or carbon credit schemes.
This project was born when Agrimix director, Nick Kempe, started asking “how much carbon can Progardes®desmanthus, a deep tap rooted, nitrogen-fixing legume, actually sequester?”. We then realised there was no reliable, low-cost way to find out the answer!
Agrimix teamed up with renowned soil scientists Professor Peter Grace and Professor David Rowlings and commissioned a major scientific research study into eddy covariance flux tower technology in collaboration with QUT, with support from leading Australian beef producers.
This project is part of Meat & Livestock Australia’s Carbon Storage Partnership and the Australian Government’s National Soil Carbon Innovation Challenge.
Speakers:
Zac Geldof – Principal Agronomist, Agrimix
Chloe Kempe, Research Program Manager, Agrimix
Date and time: 17 September at 6:30pm AEST (7:30pm AEDT)

GRT Pasture renovation field day — Gympie
2025-09-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Gympie, Gympie, Qld, 4570, Australia
A collaborative event with Gympie Council, sharing information about what it takes to turn a Giant Rats Tail dominant pasture into one that is productive and suitable for grazing.
Hear about biological control options, herbicide control treatments and pasture renovation guidelines and see how to use a wick wiper correctly.

For more information, contact Jodie Ward at jodie.ward@dpi.qld.gov.au

Adaptive grazing for better pasture and cattle production — Spyglass Beef Research Station, Basalt
2025-10-09 09:00 - 15:00 | Qld
If you are interested in learning more about adaptive techniques for improving pastures and animal production in a variable climate, then don’t miss next month’s field day at Spyglass Beef Research Station, hosted by NQ Dry Tropics and the Queensland Department of Primary Industries (DPI).Get the low down on The Virtually Fencing Free long-term trial, which is testing out technology and land management techniques to improve drought resilience for North Queensland grazing enterprises.Spyglass is hosting the five-year research project, which aims to establish whether the eShepherd virtual fencing system could enable rangeland graziers to effectively implement fine-scale, adaptive grazing systems in commercial-sized beef cattle herds.The technology allows users to remotely and instantly modify digital paddock boundaries to redirect cattle without the need to muster. This makes it easier to rest overgrazed paddocks and ensure cattle use all available feed.Other presenters include Amelia Downs producer Jane Moore, and representatives from the Northern Australia Climate Program, TEKFARM and Climate Outreach Program.Click here to reserve your spot, or scan the QR code on the flyer. https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1462919Strictly RSVP by COB on Monday 1 October.

Building pasture resilience — Boonah
2025-10-09 09:00 - 15:30 | Boonah Cultural Centre, 3 High Street, Boonah, Queensland, 4310, Australia
Healthy Land and Water along with the Department of Primary Industries invites you to:
Building pasture resilience, tackling dieback and rebuilding productivity
During this session, you will hear about and discuss:

the latest research and findings on pasture dieback
proven strategies for pasture establishment and improvement
tailoring grazing to support tropical species after Kikuyu loss
understanding what your pasture needs.

Participants will walk away with practical, tailored management strategies aligned with their specific pasture production goals and dieback resilience objectives—taking into account soil type, climate, production system, and preferred recovery approaches (renovation, replacement, or recovery).
Click here to register!
If you have any queries, contact Emily Hedger at emily.h@hlw.org.au

Healthy herds, healthy lands, innovative parasite management — Theodore
2025-10-13 09:30 - 16:00 | Tipperary, 781 Glenmoral Road, Isla, 781 Glenmoral Roundstone Road, Isla, Queensland, 4719, Australia
CQ Connects presents, Healthy herds, healthy land, innovative parasite management — an on-farm workshop at Theodore.
Topics that will be discussed include:

Kandanga Farm Store
background to the chemical parasite management approach – why should we change?
integrated pest management for parasites in cattle (chemical free)
introduction to non-chemical products on the market, including developments in homeopathic products and biocontrol agents
grazing and other management strategies to reduce parasite load.

Host: Karen Smoothy
BYO: Chair, food and water
Join RCS Australia and CQLA for an opportunity for like-minded people to gather on a property to discuss topics relevant to that region and see firsthand how RCS principles are being applied in similar land types and production systems. We encourage you to invite neighbours, staff, family and friends as everyone is welcome.
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.

CQ Connect is brought to you by CQLA and RCS
Please be aware that by registering for this event, you agree to share your details with both RCS and CQLA.

South West Queensland seasonal outlook webinar
2025-10-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, Australia
Join Climate Project Officer, John McLaughlin for an informative webinar on interpreting the latest climate outlook for effective decision making this summer in South West Queensland.
During the event, John will discuss the outlook for the summer ahead (2025/2026) and offering insights as to how to interpret the outlook to inform practical grazing decisions on your property.
For more information contact either Nicole Sallur, Queensland Department of Primary Industries on 0427 603 241, or Arun Philip, also from Queensland Department of Primary Industries on 0400 256 427.

Reef catchments grazing forum — Yalboroo and Proserpine
2025-10-22 - 2025-10-23 | Qld
Reef Catchments presents an impressive line-up of expert speakers at this year’s Grazing Forum, where you’ll explore everything from paddock to sale in our region.
Facilitated by Burnett Mary Regional Group’s Amy-Lee Provost, the conference will feature insightful presentations from:

Tim Emery (DPI Beef Extension)
James Kent (Great Northern Brahman Sale)
Jason Mansfield (Greater Whitsundays Vet Services)
and an exclusive presentation of cattle in the arena by Lawson Camm (Cambil Brahmans).

A diverse array of stallholders will be on hand, offering you the opportunity to connect with industry specialists and fellow graziers, and discover innovative methods and practical ideas to elevate your grazing enterprise.
Plus, bring in your own soil samples on either day for free soil testing with Drought Hub.
The Grazing Field Day will take place in Yalboroo. Facilitated by Reef Catchments, the event will focus on Sporobolus grass with Dr Wayne Vogler and Mandy Jeppsen, who will take us through the nutritional requirements of tropical improved pasture, and highlight the transition from old farmland to quality pasture.
If you’re planning on coming, let us know!
Click here to get your tickets. RSVP by Monday 18 October 2025.
For all inquiries, contact Kellie Harmsworth on saf@reefcatchments.com or 0456 182 348.

Grazing fundamentals EDGE — Perth
2025-10-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Perth, Perth, WA, 6001, Australia
Foundations for grazing production
Grazing fundamentals EDGE has been designed to give you a broad understanding of the components of the grazing production system and the core principles behind optimising grazing land productivity. It provides a solid foundation for the making of informed and responsible management decisions.
Attending this workshop will help you learn:

environmental regulators of pasture growth and quality
local seasonal pasture growth patterns and key decision dates
how soil properties influence pasture growth
how grazing affects pasture plants, their productivity and growth
how to assess land condition and how this impacts on carrying capacity
when and how to use pasture spelling
how to account for different classes of animals when assessing grazing pressure
what’s involved with forage budgeting and calculating carrying capacity

Who is Grazing fundamentals EDGE for?
The program is for red meat producers who are looking to build on their understanding of maintaining grazing land condition and long-term productivity. The program aims to take participants from understanding to action planning. It is also suitable for advisors and other service providers.
Attending this workshop will help you to:

better understand the connection between land condition, pasture growth and animal production
understand how climate influences pasture growth
allow for climate variability when planning
better align herd management with seasonal changes in pasture condition
build a seasonal climate profile for your location.

Grazing fundamentals EDGE — Perth
2025-10-23 08:00 - 17:00 | Perth, Perth, WA, 6001, Australia
Foundations for grazing production
Grazing fundamentals EDGE has been designed to give you a broad understanding of the components of the grazing production system and the core principles behind optimising grazing land productivity. It provides a solid foundation for the making of informed and responsible management decisions.
Attending this workshop will help you learn:

environmental regulators of pasture growth and quality
local easonal pasture growth patterns and key decision dates
how soil properties influence pasture growth
how grazing affects pasture plants, their productivity and growth
how to assess land condition and how this impacts on carrying capacity
when and how to use pasture spelling
how to account for different classes of animals when assessing grazing pressure
what’s involved with forage budgeting and calculating carrying capacity

Who is Grazing fundamentals EDGE for?
The program is for red meat producers who are looking to build on their understanding of maintaining grazing land condition and long-term productivity. The program aims to take participants from understanding to action planning. It is also suitable for advisors and other service providers.
Attending this workshop will help you to:

better understand the connection between land condition, pasture growth and animal production
understand how climate influences pasture growth
allow for climate variability when planning
better align herd management with seasonal changes in pasture condition
build a seasonal climate profile for your location.

Carbon EDGE — Katherine
2025-10-28 - 2025-10-29 | Katherine, Katherine, NT, 0850, Australia
Attending this workshop will help you learn:

key terminology and concepts relating to greenhouse 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.

You will learn through group-based activities and tools, applying new information to your own context with snapshot the support of an expert deliverer. Every workshop will include case studies and examples for participants to learn from.
Who is the Carbon EDGE program for?
The program is for red meat producers who are looking to build on their understanding of carbon. The program will help participants move into a planning and action phase, identifying practices and technologies that could be incorporated into their business to benefit their bottom line and the environment. It is also suitable for advisors and other service providers looking to enhance their understanding of the current operating environment.
Pre-workshop preparation
The design of the Carbon EDGE workshops 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.
Hear from our presenters on what attendees will take home from the workshop:
If you have any questions, contact Hilary Connors on 0427 467 608.
This event has been heavily subsidised by Territory NRM.

Drones in livestock management — Charleville
2025-10-29 08:30 - 15:30 | South Riversleigh, 420 Wheatleigh Rd, Charleville, QLD, 4470, Australia
Could drones work for you?
Join the Department of Primary Industries and SkyKelpie for an interactive day discussing drone technology.
This event is designed to help improve management efficiency by utilising technology throughout your livestock business. There will also be a brief session on business planning and the Farm Business Resilience Program.
These workshops will cover:

Mustering both large and small livestock with drones across a variety of land types
Using drones to help mitigate labour shortage issues
How this technology can aid in pest animal and water management
Overview of technology and drone regulations
Practicalities and limitations of drone technology
Drone demonstration and opportunity to operate a drone.

Come along and meet fellow producers from your region, share ideas and talk all things grazing.

Drones in livestock management — Tambo
2025-10-31 08:30 - 15:30 | South Riversleigh, 420 Wheatleigh Rd, Charleville, QLD, 4470, Australia
Could drones work for you?
Join the Department of Primary Industries and SkyKelpie for an interactive day discussing drone technology.
This event is designed to help improve management efficiency by utilising technology throughout your livestock business. There will also be a brief session on business planning and the Farm Business Resilience Program.
These workshops will cover:

Mustering both large and small livestock with drones across a variety of land types
Using drones to help mitigate labour shortage issues
How this technology can aid in pest animal and water management
Overview of technology and drone regulations
Practicalities and limitations of drone technology
Drone demonstration and opportunity to operate a drone.

Come along and meet fellow producers from your region, share ideas and talk all things grazing.
Click here to register
RSVP close on 22 October

Building natural capital within a grazing management system — Moondooner
2025-11-27 09:00 - 15:30 | 13 Sanders Road, Moondooner, 13 Sanders Road, Moondooner, Queensland, 4605, Australia
Burnett Mary Regional Group presents: Building natural capital within a grazing management system
Featuring Guest Speakers

Michael Taylor – 6th Generation Farmer and 2024 Nuffield Scholar, Taylors Run Farm. A 6th generation farmer, and 2024 Nuffield Scholar, Michael will share his family experiences from the challenges of surviving New England dieback to their involvement in a natural capital initiative, Farming For the Future. Michael will speak to the immense value of nature in grazing systems, benefits of agroforestry, growing trees and integrating shelter belts. Enjoy this powerful presentation on the success story of Taylors Run Farm and how Michael, his family and these lands are reaping the benefits of improving soil carbon, biodiversity, conservation and resilience within the landscape, whilst maintaining a profitable and productive grazing system.

Andrew Zerner – RCS Regional Facilitator. Andrew will provide an overview of the RCS grazing principles and how these can be developed to support an effective grazing land management system. The highlight of the day will include a paddock demonstration and how to apply these principles in a grazing system. Discussions will focus on the importance of ground cover, plant diversity and how landscape hydrology and tree planting supports your landscape assets – natural capital.

Leesa Kelly – Senior Program Manager, Natural Capital Team, BMRG. Leesa will share information on BMRG’s Climate Smart Catchments Project which is designed to provide a starting point for landholders to better understand Natural Capital and provide pathways to environmental markets like carbon and biodiversity.

Rob Young – Eco Insects. Rob will provide an overview of services available to attendees and the role of beneficial insects in a grazing system. Discussions will include tailored biological solutions to help restore and maintain healthy ecosystems with a focus on dung beetles. Eco Insects will also touch on the importance of improving nutrient cycling, soil health, and pasture productivity.

Scott Hodgson – Host property owner. Scott will speak about his experience in joining the Empowering Adaptive Graziers in the Burnett Mary program, the advantages of completing the education courses, changes made so far and future plans to improve landscape function and on-farm operations.

Event Highlights
Enjoy a powerful presentation showcasing Taylors Run. Listen to how this 6th generation family farm are working with nature-based solutions, developing large scale tree plantings and shelter belts to improve ecosystem health and landscape hydration, whilst supporting a successful grazing operation.

Unlock the potential of your livestock operation with an overview of the RCS grazing principles, an effective grazing land management system, and how this supports on-farm production and profitability

Gain insight on natural capital, carbon, and biodiversity markets

Learn more about dung beetles, beneficial insects and how they can support a landscape.

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Grazing Fundamentals EDGE- Emerald
2025-12-05 08:30 - 16:30 | CH CoLab, 9-13 King street, Emerald, QLD, 4735, Australia
Join Jill Alexander (Applied Ag) for a one-day Grazing Fundamentals EDGE workshop
WHERE: CH CoLab, 9-13 King Street, Emerald QLD
WHEN: 5th December 2025 (8:30am- 4:30pm)
COST: $935* incl. GST per person (5% discount if booked and paid by before the 31st of October).
(includes comprehensive set of Workshop Notes and Workbook as well as lunch, morning/afternoon tea)
Attending this workshop will help you better understand:
• The soils and plants in your area
• Connections between land condition, pasture growth and animal production
• The importance of ground cover and soil moisture
• How to allow for climate variability when planning and how to forage budget
• The different grazing systems available.
Register now. Places Limited. Bookings close 22 November: Contact Jill Alexander- 0427 764 897, jillalexander@bigpond.com
OR REGISTER HERE
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VIEW THE EVENT FLYER HERE

Grazing and fire management — Millmerran
2025-12-13 09:00 - 12:00 | Millmerran, Millmerran, Queensland, 4357, Australia
Southern Queensland Landscapes invites you to a practical morning sharing knowledge about the role of fire in improving the health and productivity of your pasture while managing the risk of wildfire on your property.
Topics covered

Using cool burns for pasture improvement
preparing for a cool burn
managing the risk of wildfire
practical demonstrations on thinning and firebreaks
when and how to apply for a burn permit
who can help.

The field day will discuss how to prepare for a cool burn which will be conducted at a follow up field day next year.
Let SQL know you’re coming!
RSVP by 10 December to 0427 952 336 or email millmerranlandcare@bigpond.com.

Drought, dirt and decisions field day — Mitchell
2026-02-12 10:30 - 16:00 | Abbieglassie, Mitchell, Mitchell, Queensland, Australia
Join Mitchell Landcare, ConnectAg, DPI, RFCSQ and Applied Ag at McLean family property, Abbieglassie.

Get on the front foot with options for drought preparedness as well as getting a handle on locally relevant strategies for protecting soil assets.
This event brought to you through support from the Queensland Government’s Natural Resource Recovery Program and the Grazing Future’s Prepare and Prosper program funding in partnership with the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.

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Carbon EDGE — Toowoomba
2026-02-18 - 2026-02-19 | Toowoomba, Toowoomba, Qld, 4350, Australia
Carbon EDGE — Taking carbon from a concept to an action plan
Understand the opportunities for emissions reduction and carbon storage in your livestock grazing 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 greenhouse 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.

You will learn through group-based activities and tools, applying new information to your own context with snapshot the support of an expert deliverer. Every workshop will include case studies and examples for participants to learn from.
Who is the Carbon EDGE program for?
The program is for red meat producers who are looking to build on their understanding of carbon. The program will help participants move into a planning and action phase, identifying practices and technologies that could be incorporated into their business to benefit their bottom line and the environment. It is also suitable for advisors and other service providers looking to enhance their understanding of the current operating environment.
Event presenters
The Carbon EDGE workshop will be presented by Rhonda Toms-Morgan and John McLaughlin of Connect Ag.
Pre-workshop preparation
The design of the Carbon EDGE workshops 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.
Investment
$250+GST for producers, discounted from ($1750+GST). This event is supported by the SQNNSW Innovation Hub through funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.
Cost includes a comprehensive manual, workbook/planning template, tools and resources to take home and catering.
