FutureBeef

Herd health & efficiency workshop - Muttaburra
2026-06-10 09:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Muttaburra, Muttaburra, Qld, 4372, Australia
Join Desert Channels Queensland (DCQ) and Longreach Veterinary Service to explore key aspects of productive and sustainable livestock management.
Topics

Reproduction techniques
Herd health
Disease risk and management
Strategies to improve herd efficiency
Updates on current DCQ projects across the region.

Speakers

Desert Channels Queensland
Longreach Veterinary Service
Dr. Maddy Razeghi from UniSQ
Biosecurity Queensland

Details
Time: 9am – 4pm
Smoko and lunch will be provided.
More information
Contact:
Matilda Paesler – 0439 104 335
DCQ Office – (07) 4658 0600

This project is jointly funded by the Queensland Government’s Natural Resource Management Expansion Program and is supported by the SQNNSW Innovation Hub, which received funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.

Business EDGE — Emerald
2026-06-11 08:00 - 2026-06-12 17:00 | Emerald, Emerald, Qld, 4720, Australia
Business EDGE – Emerald
Get your head around more of the ‘business side’ of your business…
Date: 11 & 12 June 2026
Time: 8.00am to 5.00pm both days
Venue: Emerald, QLD
Cost: $1,750 + GST or $1,500 early bird + GST (up until 14 April 2026)
Presented by Bush AgriBusiness.
Cost includes comprehensive set of workshop notes, workbook, decision support spreadsheet tools and all catering.
Secure your spot today!

More information
Contact Simone Parker on 0408 818 043 or admin@bushagri.com.au

Herd health & efficiency Workshop - Winton
2026-06-11 09:00 - 16:00 | Winton, Winton, Qld, 4735, Australia

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

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

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

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

Registrations

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

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

Maranoa Trapping & Pest Management Information Session - Injune
2026-06-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Injune Memorial Hall, 38 Hutton Street, Injune, Qld, 4454, Australia
Landholders and community members are invited to attend upcoming Trapping & Pest Management Information Sessions designed to provide practical, hands-on guidance to support effective pest animal control across the region.
Topics

Trap setup and trapping techniques
Pest ejector use
1080 baiting information
Working dogs in pest management
Current scalps process updates
Using FeralScan for monitoring and reporting

Details
Injune – Monday 15th June | Injune Memorial Hall | 10am – 2pm
Roma – Tuesday 16th June | Roma Bassett Park | 10am – 2pm
Mitchell – Wednesday 17th June | Mitchell Showgrounds | 8am – 12pm (please note different start time)
Surat – Thursday 18th June | Surat Shire Hall | 10am – 2pm
Wallumbilla – Friday 19th June | Wallumbilla Showgrounds | 10am – 2pm

Contact: Maranoa Regional Council on 1300 007 662 or land.management@maranoa.qld.gov.au
Registrations

Registrations close: 5:00pm, Thursday, 11 June 2026
Lunch is provided. Please RSVP for catering purposes

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

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

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

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

RCS Keep in Touch Day — Jericho
2026-06-16 09:30 - 16:00 | ‘Mafeking’, Narbethong Road via Barcaldine, Jericho, QLD, 4728, Australia
Join RCS and the Keene family at their property ‘Mafeking’.
Facilitating the day is RCS’s advisor and coach, 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

Water development: How to develop reliable stock water from sandy, low-flow bores
Fence development: How small to go with paddocks on this country
Steps for increasing legume content in paddocks
Business case for Halter virtual fencing

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

Maranoa Trapping & Pest Management Information Session - Roma
2026-06-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Roma Bassett Park, Northern Road, Roma, QLD, 4455, Australia

Beef Research Update with the Southern Queensland Beef Research Committee
2026-06-16 10:30 - 16:00 | Roma Explorers Inn, 44778 Warrego Highway, Roma, Qld, 4455, Australia
The Southern Queensland Regional Beef Research Committee (SQRBRC) invites you to join them to hear updates on the latest beef research.
Topics include:

Queensland Pasture Resilience Project
Pasture dieback
Cattle ticks and research
Technology for management
Improving pasture digestibility
Pimelea

Please RSVP by Friday 12 June to Leanne Hardwick, DPI Roma on 0436 912 349 or email leanne.hardwick@dpi.qld.gov.au

AgForce Innovation in Ag Field Day - Bell
2026-06-16 12:00 - 17:00 | Bell Golf Club, Maxwell Street, Bell, QLD, 4408, Australia
Agriculture continues to be transformed by innovations and digital technologies that have the capacity to improve productivity and make the supply chain more precise, more profitable and more sustainable.

Join AgForce and industry leaders to hear about the very latest developments and products designed to help the industry thrive, including practical demonstrations on the day.
The line-up of speakers includes representatives from:

Telstra
Olsson Industries
Optiweigh
Landwatch Australia
Agbot
AgriWebb
AgData
Vence

Attendees are invited to stay for a BBQ and refreshments after the completion of the workshops. Afternoon tea will be provided too.
Details
Date: Tuesday 16 June 2026
Time: 12pm – 5 pm
Location: Bell Golf Club, Maxwell Street, Bell, QLD
Further Information
Please contact Hilary Opray via email on oprayh@agforceqld.org.au or phone 0439 604 037

Better beef business forum — Kununurra
2026-06-16 17:30 - 2026-06-18 09:30 | Frank Wise Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Lot 203 Durack Dr, Kununurra, WA, 6743, Australia
The Better Beef Business Forum 2026 in Kununurra promises a series of enjoyable events connecting Northern Cattle Producers with various industry sectors.
With speakers, panels, a field visit and plenty of networking opportunities, the Forum aims to support informed decision-making, risk mitigation, stronger business performance, and collaboration across the northern beef industry.
The program includes industry updates, managing pasture, feeding options, enhancing productivity, animal health, workforce development, natural capital and other emerging opportunities.
This event, led by the Kimberley Pilbara Cattlemen’s Association, is supported by many collaborators including the Northern Hub through funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund, the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development; Meat and Livestock Australia; and local businesses and organisations.
Topics

industry updates
collecting better data for better decisions
innovation addressing rising costs
workforce opportunities
animal health and welfare updates
cotton seed supplementation
h0ow to access and handle cotton seed
focus on fodder
emerging opportunities
Kimberley Cotton Gin tour.

Details
When: Tuesday 16 June – Thursday 18 June
Where: Frank West Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Kununurra WA
Contact: Please email KPCA on manager@kpca.net.au
Registrations

Maranoa Trapping & Pest Management Information Session - Mitchell
2026-06-17 08:00 - 12:00 | Mitchell, Mitchell, Queensland, 4465, Australia

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

The burp factor: How measuring methane in NT beef herds is boosting productivity
2026-06-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Online webinar, Australia
Join us for the upcoming Beef Connect webinar where we will dive into how the Zero Net Emissions Agriculture CRC (ZNE-Ag CRC) is measuring methane on northern Australia beef cattle operations.
Our guest presenters are Northern NT property manager Michael Johnson and ZNE research director Ben Hayes, who will talk about:

What production benefits measuring and reducing methane can deliver
Strategies to reduce methane (hint: they are highly linked to a more efficient breeder herd!)
Is methane emission production an inherited trait? Ben will discuss how this is being measured across the north through extensive genetic reference populations.
Michael Johnson (Tipperary Group General Manager) will discuss how a commercial station became involved in the ZNE CRC and what business outcomes he is aiming for, as well as the practical implementation of methane reduction strategies on an NT property.

📅 Register now to secure your spot.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

AgForce Innovation in Ag Field Day - Muckadilla
2026-06-17 12:00 - 17:00 | 152 Brinsop Road, Muckadilla, QLD, 4461, Australia
Agriculture continues to be transformed by innovations and digital technologies that have the capacity to improve productivity and make the supply chain more precise, more profitable and more sustainable.

Join AgForce and industry leaders to hear about the very latest developments and products designed to help the industry thrive, including practical demonstrations on the day.
The line-up of speakers includes representatives from:

Telstra
Olsson Industries
Optiweigh
Landwatch Australia
Agbot
AgriWebb
AgData
Vence

Attendees are invited to stay for a BBQ and refreshments after the completion of the workshops. Afternoon tea will be provided too.
Details
Date: Wednesday 17th June 2026
Time: 12pm – 5 pm
Location: 152 Brinsop Road, Muckadilla QLD 4461
Further Information
Please contact Hilary Opray via email on oprayh@agforceqld.org.au or phone 0439 604 037

Dry season decisions for graziers – Goondiwindi
2026-06-18 08:00 - 14:50 | O’Shea’s Royal Hotel, 48 Marshall Street, Goondiwindi, QLD, Australia
Join fellow graziers to share and discuss management options for the year ahead.

Facilitated by DPI livestock extension officers, Marcia Smith & Roger Sneath.
Topics to be covered include:

current situation
where are we headed
evaluating options for the year ahead, e.g. selling, agistment, feeding, early weaning.
information and tools to help your decisions.

Other industry service agencies will be present, as well as information on drought preparedness grants and rural financial counsellors.
Details
When: Thursday 18 June | 8am – 2:50pm
Where: O’Shea’s Royal Hotel, 48 Marshall Street, Goondiwindi
RSVP: Monday 15th June

Register
Morning tea and lunch are provided. Please RSVP for catering purposes.

More information
Contact Roger Sneath on Roger.sneath@dpi.qld.gov.au or 0429 721 926, or
Wim Linstrom on Wim.linstrom@unisq.edu.au or 07 4685 5005

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

Maranoa Trapping & Pest Management Information Session - Surat
2026-06-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Surat Shire Hall, Cordelia Street, Surat, Qld, 4417, Australia

AgForce Innovation in Ag Field Day - Tambo
2026-06-18 12:00 - 17:00 | Killarney Park, 20456 Alpha Tambo Road, Tambo, QLD, 4478
Agriculture continues to be transformed by innovations and digital technologies that have the capacity to improve productivity and make the supply chain more precise, more profitable and more sustainable.

Join AgForce and industry leaders to hear about the very latest developments and products designed to help the industry thrive, including practical demonstrations on the day.
The line-up of speakers includes representatives from:

Telstra
Olsson Industries
Optiweigh
Landwatch Australia
Agbot
AgriWebb
AgData
Vence

Attendees are invited to stay for a BBQ and refreshments after the completion of the workshops. Afternoon tea will be provided too.
Details
Date: Thursday 18th June 2026
Time: 12pm – 5 pm
Location: ‘Killarney Park’, 20456 Alpha Tambo Road, Tambo QLD 4478
Further Information
Please contact Hilary Opray via email on oprayh@agforceqld.org.au or phone 0439 604 037

Maranoa Trapping & Pest Management Information Session - Wallumbilla
2026-06-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Wallumbilla, Wallumbilla, Queensland, 4428, Australia

An afternoon with King Ranch at CQU
2026-06-20 15:00 - 17:00 | CQIRP, CQU Rockhampton North, 630 Ibis Avenue, Kawana, Queensland, 4701, Australia
Hear from one of the world’s most recognised cattle operations
CQUniversity invites producers, agribusiness, industry and community members to hear from one of the largest agricultural operations in the United States, King Ranch®.
Internationally recognised for developing the Santa Gertrudis breed, attendees will hear first-hand from CEO Robert Hodgen about the:

Founding and history of King Ranch® and the agricultural operations they run
Development of the Santa Gertrudis and American Cruz breeds
Adoption and integration of genetic technologies and future directions of King Ranch® breeding

Details
Date: Saturday 20th June 2026
Time: 3pm – 5pm. Drinks, nibbles and networking will follow. Light refreshments provided.
Location: CQIRP, CQUniversity Rockhampton, 630 Ibis Avenue, Kawana, QLD
For information
Contact Mark Trotter on 0447 441 841 or m.trotter@cqu.edu.au

King Ranch Visit CQU Rockhampton 20th June

Dry Season Decisions for Graziers
2026-06-22 09:30 - 15:00 | Hannaford Club, 344 Hannaford Road, Hannaford, QLD, 4406, Australia
More heads are better than one!
Join fellow graziers to share and discuss management options for the year ahead. Facilitated by DPI livestock extension officers Tim Emery, Marcia Smith and Roger Sneath.
On the day
Topics covered:

where the season is at and what’s on the horizon
evaluating options for the year ahead e.g. selling, agistment, feeding, early weaning
information and tools to help inform your decisions

Drought Preparedness Grant – 25% up to $50,000 for permanent new infrastructure to mitigate risk | Other industry service agencies will be present | How can Rural Financial Counsellors help?
Details
When: Monday 22 June | 9:30am – 2:45pmpm
Where: Hannaford Club, 344 Hannaford Road, Hannaford QLD 4406
Cost: Free
Contact: For further information, please contact Tim Emery at timothy.emery@dpi.qld.gov.au (0408 707 155) or Roger Sneath at roger.sneath@dpi.qld.gov.au (0429 721 926).
Registrations
Morning tea and lunch is included. Please RSVP for catering.

Herd health & efficiency Workshop - Jericho
2026-06-23 09:00 - 16:00 | Jericho, Jericho, Qld, 4728, Australia

Herd health & efficiency Workshop - Blackall
2026-06-24 09:00 - 16:00 | Blackall, queensland, 4472, Australia

Herd health & efficiency Workshop - Tambo
2026-06-25 09:00 - 16:00 | Tambo, Tambo, Queensland, 4478

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

Industry Breakfast: Beyond the Farm Gate - Gladstone
2026-06-29 07:30 - 10:30 | Nagoorin Community Hall, 24/26 Degalgil St, Boyne Valley, QLD, 4680
Beyond the farm gate: Opportunities for agriculture in Gladstone’s energy and industrial transition
At this industry breakfast, producers, agribusiness, government and innovators will explore practical opportunities for agriculture to co-exist with and benefit from renewable energy and bio-based industries.
You will learn how primary producers can:

Diversify revenue
Future proof their operations
Play a central role in the region’s economic transition.

Hear from an expert panel of speakers, including:

Professor Ian O’Hara,
Deputy Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Queensland University of Technology
Biofuel production and processing opportunities for agriculture in Queensland
Michael Palmer
Executive Chairman, SuperChar
Biomass to char – overview of the SuperChar renewable energy project in Queensland
Will Wilson
Calliope Cattle Company
A producer’s perspective on working alongside – and benefiting from – renewable energy and bio-based projects
Fleur Anderson
Regional Director, Department of Primary Industries
Primary Industries Prosper 2050 and opportunities for agriculture in the Gladstone Region.

Details
Date: Monday 29th June 2026
Time: 7:30am – 10:30am
Location: Nagoorin Community Hall, Boyne Valley
RSVP: 22nd June
Breakfast and morning tea will be provided. Please advise any dietary requirements.
More information
Gladstone Regional Council Economic Development on (07) 4970 0700 or info@gladstone.qld.gov.au

Darryl Hill erosion control workshop - Mt Coolon
2026-06-30 08:00 - 16:00 | Bungobine Station, Mt Coolon, QLD, 4804, Australia
Join NQ Dry Tropics NRM and erosion control specialist Darryl Hill for a FREE hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to slow water down and keep it where it belongs.

Get your boots dirty as you:

Learn what causes erosion and how to prevent it
Use a dumpy level in the field
Peg out whoa boys and other erosion control structures
Compare catchment drains, table drains, and whoa boys
Explore the production benefits of whoa boys and stilling ponds
Take home practical skills you can put to work straight away

Two workshops:
Bungobine Station, Mt Coolon
30 June | 8am–4pm

Mt Flagstone Station, Woodstock
2 July | 8am–4pm

For more information and to register, contact Callum Olver: callum.olver@nqdrytropics.com.au or 0467 203 082

These workshops are delivered through the Burdekin Productive Pastures project, supported by the Australian Government’s National Heritage Trust Climate-Smart Agriculture Program.

Champion Station Field Day - Blackall
2026-06-30 09:00 - 17:00 | Champion Station, 1759 Champion Road, Blackall, QLD, 4472, Australia
Join the Zero Net Emissions Agriculture CRC at Champion Station, hosted by Russell Pastoral, for a hands-on field day to bring together producers, researchers and industry partners to share what’s working on the ground and why.
The field day will showcase insights from the Champion Station Producer Demonstration Site, with a focus on real world decision making across pasture, genetics and technology in a commercial cattle operation.
Hear about practical innovation in large scale grazing systems, how new technology such as virtual fencing aligns with lower emissions, and how industry collaborates to ensure there are effective reward pathways.
The day is designed for producers who value evidence, experience and open conversations.
Delivered with the support of industry leaders Meat & Livestock Australia, Elders, Halter, Rabobank Australia, AgForce Queensland and Cattle Australia.
Details
Date: Tuesday 30th June 2026
Time: 9am – 5pm
Location: Champion Station, 1759 Champion Road, Blackall QLD
Registrations opening soon. Places are limited.
More information
Contact Zero Net Emissions Agriculture CRC on contact@zneagcrc.com.au.
