Nutrition EDGE - Broome
2026-03-30 08:30 - 2026-04-01 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Broome, Broome, WA, 6725, Australia
Join us at Nutrition EDGE Broome, 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: 30th March – 1st April
Venue: Broome, WA (plus paddock exercises)
Time: 8.30am to 5.00pm all days
Presenter: Désirée Jackson, Désirée Jackson Livestock Management
Cost: $1,950* + GST / 1st person from one business; $1,650* + GST / 2nd and 3rd person from same business (primary producers only). Cost includes comprehensive set of workshop notes, workbook and lunch, morning and afternoon tea each day. *Register and pay for the workshop by 3rd March to receive the early bird discount of $250.
Who to contact for registration: Désirée Jackson, M: 0409 062 692 or E: desireejackson@djlm.com.au
Click here to see the full event flyer.

Understanding the Opportunities for Emissions Accounting on Farm (Session 1) – Maryborough
2026-03-30 09:00 - 14:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Carriers Arms Hotel, Maryborough, 405 Alice Street, Maryborough, Queensland, 4650, Australia
Keen to understand greenhouse gas emissions reporting and what it means for your business?
Join BMRG in the first of a 3-part training series on Natural Capital and emerging markets.
Designed for primary producers, this session will help you understand how to calculate baseline greenhouse gas emissions on farm and the benefits of doing so.
Guest Speakers
Will Onus, Ruminati – will share practical guidance on measuring and managing on-farm emissions using accessible, producer-focused tools
Nakita Thackwray, Carbon Stock – will provide expert insight into carbon, biodiversity and emerging natural capital opportunities for landholders.
Ready to register?

The Climate Smart Catchments Natural Capital Training series is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Natural Heritage Trust under the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program.

BeefUp Forum - Morven
2026-04-14 08:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Morven, Morven, Queensland, 4468, Australia
Date claimer – more details to be advised.

Douglas Daly Research Farm field day
2026-04-14 08:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Douglas Daly Research Farm, Jungawa Road, Douglas-Daly, NT, 0822, Australia
Date claimer!
More information to come.

Setting Your Weaners Up For Success - Moura
2026-04-28 09:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Moura, Moura, Qld, 4718, Australia
Are you maximising profit from your weaners?
Join the Department of Primary Industries team members and discuss all things Weaner Management at our 3 FREE workshops.
Topics will include:
• Weaner nutrition
• Disease and parasite management
• Maximising production from your breeder herd
• The economics behind early weaning
• Current DPI projects and funding opportunities
Morning tea and lunch will be provided – Please advise of any dietary requirements
RSVP close 20th April using the following TryBooking link.

Setting Your Weaners Up For Success - Springsure
2026-04-29 09:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Springsure, Springsure, Qld, 4722, Australia

Mental health first aid — Warwick
2026-04-29 09:00 - 2026-04-30 15:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | SDIEA building, Warwick, 163 Palmerin Street, Warwick, Queensland, 4370, Australia
Become a mental health first aider to support friends, family members, colleagues and others.
About 1 in 5 Australian adults experience a common mental illness each year. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training will teach you practical skills to support someone with a mental health problem. Make a real difference to people in your community.
Attending Mental health first aid will:

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

Learn practical first aid skills:

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

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

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

Succession negotiation workshop series: Phase 2 — Collinsville
2026-05-07 08:00 - 2026-05-08 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Opal Ridge Motel, 23 Stanley Street, Collinsville, Qld, 4804, Australia
NQ Dry Tropics invites you to Allan Parker’s Succession negotiation workshop series.
In a rapidly changing world, we need to evolve to stay in step with our surroundings. Succession negotiation helps individuals, groups and communities create practical, future-ready succession pathways. It moves us beyond ‘business-as-usual’ toward transition, transformation, and ultimately co-creation — unlocking new ways of thinking, working and progressing together.
Read more about Allan Parker
Phase 1: Leading and negotiating succession planning | 12-13 February, Opal Ridge Motel (conference room), Collinsville
Phase 2: Regional brain resetting | 7-8 May, Opal Ridge Motel (conference room), Collinsville
Thinking of coming?
For more information contact Teagan Morris, NQ Dry Tropics NRM Project Manager on 0418 816 753.
This event is hosted by the Landholders Driving Change (LDC2) project funded by the Queensland Government through the Queensland Reef Water Quality Program.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Northern Beef Producers Expo - Charters Towers
2026-06-05 - 2026-06-06 | Dalrymple Sale Yards, Charters Towers, Queensland, 4820, Australia
Join us in 2026 for this annual 2 day event that showcases the best of the Northern Beef Industry and aims to bring the latest innovations and technologies available to the Agricultural sector to the forefront of the industry.
The NBPE brings together community and those from afar to truly appreciate the industry and all it has to offer.
Entry to the event is by gold coin donation only.
The official event programme will be uploaded here when finalised in the weeks leading up to the event. Keep an eye out on our socials when this is uploaded.

How to use faecal NIRS testing — Theodore
2026-06-16 09:00 - 14:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | 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.
RSVP by 1st of May.

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

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

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

National Saleyards Conference - Rockhampton
2026-07-28 08:30 - 2026-07-30 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Rockhampton Leagues Club, Cambridge Street, Rockhampton, Queensland, 4700, Australia
The 2026 Agrinous National Saleyards Conference, hosted by Saleyards Australia, is the key national event for people working in and around saleyards across Australia.
Join industry leaders, saleyard operators, councils, agents and suppliers from across Australia in Rockhampton to explore the challenges, opportunities and innovations shaping our industry.
Topics

Animal welfare and the new Fit to Transport guide
Biosecurity and emergency animal disease preparedness
Livestock handling and saleyard design
Digital technologies and innovation in saleyards
Saleyard sustainability and environmental management
Livestock marketing and supply chain trends
And more!

Details
When: Tuesday 28 July – Thursday 30 July
Where: Rockhampton Leagues Club, Cnr Geore and Cambridge Streets, Rockhampton QLD 4700
Cost: 2-Day event passes start from $770 for Saleyards Australia Members
RSVP: Friday 3 July

More information
Contact Executive Officer Amy Perfrement on 0407 411 286 or email eo@saleyardsaustralia.com.au

Pastures & Grazing NSW 2026 Conference - Tamworth
2026-07-28 17:30 - 2026-07-30 13:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Wests’ Diggers Auditorium, 4 Kable Avenue, Tamworth, NSW, Australia
Pastures & Grazing NSW (formerly The Grassland Society of NSW) is a science-based organisation that aims to improve grazing management through bringing producers, service providers and researchers together and be a conduit of reliable information for producers.
At their 2026 conference, discover the latest science-backed research, learn from leading experts, and experience the results firsthand through site tours with producers applying these methods.
The event is relevant for graziers and mixed farmers, seed and fertiliser companies, agribusiness, researchers, agronomists, TAFE and university lecturers.
Details
When: Tuesday 28 July – Thursday 30 July
Where: Online and in-person at Wests’ Diggers Club, 4 Kable Avenue, Tamworth NSW
Registrations
Registrations close 17 July 2026

GroWQ Innovation Expo - Longreach
2026-07-29 00:00 - 2026-07-30 23:59 (Australia/Brisbane) | Longreach, 12 Swan Street, Longreach, Queensland, 4730, Australia
Our signature Expo returns with talks, tech, and trade displays, along with an expanded program.
✔️In 2026, we will be integrating the Future Grass Growers Forum into the Expo, enabling us to run concurrent sessions designed specifically for the next generation. This new structure will create an even stronger platform for learning, connection, and youth development across the region.
✔️ We will again be hosting a field trip, offering hands on insights and practical demonstrations.
✔️ The Kids to Farm program will return, giving school students the opportunity to connect with agriculture in an engaging and meaningful way.
✔️ Plus, many other exciting additions are already in the works to make 2026 our biggest Expo yet!
Further program details will be released early in the new year. In the meantime, if there are any topics or ideas you feel should be part of the 2026 program, please contact us at grow@growq.com.au or visit our website www.growq.com.au.

Farm Business Resilience Program field walk - Tansey
2026-08-04 10:00 - 11:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Lehmann Cattle Company, 134 Ahern Rd, Tansey, QLD, 4601, Australia
Join the DPI Grains Farm Business Resilience Program (FBRP), Burnett Catchment Care Association (BCCA) and Dane and Rachael from Lehmann Cattle Company as they host this multispecies and alternative fertiliser field walk.
The field walk will look at the custom multispecies blend at varies stages of growth and regrowth after grazing. It has also had manure and liquid NPK fertiliser applied, and soil tests done prior to planting.
Andrew from Nedloh Rural and Terry from Select Seeds will also be present to talk about options and the trial in an informal paddock discussion.
We will also have opportunity to discuss opportunities going forward with the FBRP program and results of the previous trial on site which looked at comparing millet and multispecies with urea.
Details
When: Tuesday 4 August
Where: 134 Ahern Rd Tansey, QLD 4601
Cost: Free. Morning team provided. Please RSVP for catering purposes.
Register

More information
Please contact Rod O’Connor on 0467 740 604 or rod.oconnor@dpi.qld.gov.au.

Developing Northern Australia Conference 2026 — Alice Springs
2026-08-05 00:00 - 2026-08-07 23:59 (Australia/Darwin) | Alice Springs, Alice Springs, NT, 0870, Australia
Save the date!
For more information keep an eye on the DNAC website.

Pilbara Weed Symposium - Karratha
2026-08-05 09:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Perth) | Lotteries West House, 7 Morse Court, Karratha, WA, 6714
Weeds are becoming a big problem for the Pilbara, with invasive species pushing out native plants and damaging habitats. Calotrope (Calotropis procera) is one of them. The plant produces a milky sap that can harm people and livestock and spreads quickly once established.
This symposium on Calotrope brings together scientist, land managers, Aboriginal groups, government and industry to:

Understand how Calotrope is affecting the region
Review current control efforts
Identify practical management approaches
Highlight important environmental and cultural areas that need protecting
Explore ways stakeholders can works together to stop further spread

Speakers
Pilbara Mesquite Management Committee
Vicki Long and Associates
Details
Date: Wednesday 5th August 2026
Time: 9am – 4pm
Location: Lotteries West House, Karratha
Register
Ticketing coming soon.

Wambiana grazing trial field day — Wambiana via Charters Towers
2026-08-14 09:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Wambiana Station, Campaspe, Queensland, Australia
Wambiana Next Gen Field Day
See one of northern Australia’s longest-running grazing trials in action, hear from leading researchers and industry speakers, and see research in action in the paddock.
Come along and hear all of the learnings we have found during the long-term Wambiana Grazing Trial.
Watch this video of Dr Peter O’Reagain as he summarises the key learnings from the trial over the past 20 years.
Details
Location: Wambiana Station, Gregory Development Road, Charters Towers QLD 4820
Date: Friday 14 August 2026
Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Register

This event is jointly funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) and the Queensland Government, through the Queensland Pasture Resilience Program and the Reef Water Quality Program.

Zero Net Emissions Agriculture CRC Conference - Perth
2026-08-18 08:00 - 2026-08-20 17:00 (Australia/Perth) | Novotel Perth Langley, 221 Adelaide Terrace, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
The Zero Net Emissions Agriculture Cooperative Research Centre (ZNE-Ag CRC) Annual Conference brings together researchers, industry, government and agricultural stakeholders to discuss research and innovation supporting the transition to low-emissions agriculture.
The conference provides an opportunity to hear project updates, explore emerging research and connect with others working across the agricultural sector.
Topics include:

Low-emissions farming systems
Livestock and cropping research
On-farm technologies and innovation
Carbon markets and policy
Producer case studies
Research to practice and adoption

Details
When: Tuesday 18 August – Thursday 20 August 2026
Where: Novotel Perth Langley, 221 Adelaide Terrace, Perth WA 6000
Register
Click on the button below to register and view the full conference program:

More information
For more information please email communications@zneagcrc.com.au.

RCS GrazingforProfit - Roma
2026-08-19 - 2026-08-25 | 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 in rural Australia.
We take 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.
Eight outcomes you can expect from GrazingforProfit®

Financial acumen: Increase profitability, stay in control, and make informed decisions by focusing on the 3 secrets of profit, financial analysis, understanding key financial reports, optimising cash flow, and eliminating inefficiencies.
Maximised grazing: Utilise the data-driven tools of time-controlled grazing, matching stocking rates to carrying capacity, feed budgeting, calculating graze and rest periods, and using grazing charts as a powerful management tool. Bonus session with AgriWebb included.
Livestock performance: Explore effective strategies to enhance reproductive health, including genetics, fertility optimisation, and planning around key dates, as well as enhancing ruminant nutrition and supplementation programs.
Ecological health: Create thriving landscapes by working with nature’s ecological systems, understanding plant succession, introducing biodiversity, encouraging biological activity, enhancing soil structure, and increasing carbon levels.
Drought resilience: Develop strategies to prepare for, manage through, and recover from drought, as well as embrace management practices that improve ground cover and water retention rates.
Focused mindset: Chart a clear path for your business and personal aspirations, setting both short and long-term goals, and clarifying your overall vision to help drive business forward.
Strategic insights: Master the balance of working ON vs. IN the business, conduct effective management meetings, navigate family succession, tackle resistance to change, and ensure everyone is on the same page.
Elevated potential: Build personal and professional skills, including time management, communication and decision-making, all while growing your networks and joining a passionate and dedicated community.

Book early to avoid the waiting list
Early Bird: $4,979 (available until 19th June 2026)
Standard: $5,499
To Register
We have a new, streamlined way to register for our courses.

Register online: Just click the Book Here button on this page, no matter if you’re signing up yourself or a group.
Secure your spot: To confirm your registration, you’ll need to pay a $500 deposit per person or the full fee upfront using a credit card during checkout. This ensures your spot in the course.
Paying by credit card is easiest: It’s the quickest and most convenient way to register.
Need alternative payment options? If you can’t pay by credit card, contact our office directly on 1800 356 004 or info@rcsaustralia.com.au, and we’ll be happy to discuss other options.

Special Offer

Rural Aid: Are you registered with Rural Aid? If you are, you are likely eligible for a $1000 payment towards the cost of this course.

To find out if you qualify for this special offer, contact our team on free-call 1800 356 004.
Do you have questions?
Book a time for a FREE, no obligation 15 minute chat with one of our RCS Course Advisors who can walk you through the course outline and advise if it’s right for you. It’s completely free with no further obligation. Click HERE to book a time now.
Money-back Guarantee
We are passionate and committed to empowering you. Attend this program in its entirety with an open mind for learning, and we are confident you will receive the tools and knowledge to return home and improve your business and relationships. If, for any reason, you don’t believe the program has delivered on our promise, we will refund the entire program fee within one month of its completion.
Full course Terms and Conditions available here.
Got questions?
If you want to know more about this program, please contact us, and we will be happy to help.

Kidman Springs Field Day - Victoria River
2026-08-19 09:00 - 2026-08-20 16:00 (Australia/Darwin) | Kidman Springs Research Station, 13774 Buchanan Highway, Victoria River, NT, 0852, Australia
Join the NT Department of Agriculture and Fisheries at Kidman Springs (Victoria River Research Station) for research & industry updates relevant to the NT pastoral industry.
Expect another jam-packed program of cattle & pasture research updates, producer experiences, industry panels, guest speakers and, of course, a stickybeak around the station on the paddock tour.
Details
When: Wednesday 19th – Thursday 20th August 2026 | 9am – 4 pm daily
Where: Kidman Springs (Victoria River Research Station), Buchanan Hwy, Victoria River, NT 0852
Camping is available on site.
More information

For a sneak peak at the program click here.
Contact Katherine-based extension officers, Mary and Stacey, on Livestock.Extension@nt.gov.au

Boots, Balance Sheets & Big Ideas - Dalby
2026-08-19 17:30 - 20:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | BMO Conference Centre, 178 Drayton St, Dalby, Qld, 4405, Australia
Practical Strategies for Regional Businesses
Join an expert panel of BMO Partners for a discussion on cashflow, tax, financial management, emerging opportunities and the future of regional businesses and farming enterprises.
This free event includes drinks and nibbles, networking, lucky door prize and a Q&A session.
All Welcome. You don’t need to be a BMO client to attend this event.
Details
Dalby: Wednesday 19 August | BMO Business Centre, Dalby | 5:30pm – 8pm
Moonie: Thursday 20 August | Moonie Sports Club, Moonie | 5:30pm – 8pm
Roma: Wednesday 26 August | Royal on 99, Roma | 5:30pm – 8pm
Charleville: Thursday 27 August | Charleville RSL, Charleville | 5:30pm – 8pm
Cost: Free
RSVP: Friday 14 August | 9am
Register

More information
Contact BMO on 07 4662 3722 or team@bmo.com.au.

Get ahead of it webinar: What your cashflow is trying to tell you
2026-08-20 12:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Online, Australia
Even profitable farms can still find themselves trapped in sudden, stressful cash flow crunches that catch you completely off guard.
Join your host Warren Ryan, agribusiness strategist Leanne Rudd, and rural finance specialist Micheal Fagg as they discuss:

Practical ways to build a simple, seasonal cash flow forecast
Why successful operations still experience tight cash flow cycles
How to spot potential shortfalls long before they hit the farm gate.

The Get Ahead Of It webinar series offers practical, up to the minute information and guidance to primary producers, delivered by trusted experts including local Rural Financial Counsellors (RFCs).
Get Ahead of It aims to help primary producers to do exactly that. To give them the confidence to seek the help that is available before financial, business or personal pressures risks becoming a significant crisis.
Details
When: Thursday 20 August 2026 | 12pm-1pm AEST
Where: Online
Cost: Free
Register

More information
For more information contact Rural Financial Counselling Service Southern Queensland on 07 4622 5500 or admin@rfcssq.org.au.

The Next-Gen Ag Forum 2026 - Townsville
2026-08-20 13:00 - 2026-08-21 19:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Quayside Terminal Townsville, Lennon Drive, South Townsville, Queensland, 4810, Australia
Join industry leaders and progressive producers to explore how regenerative agriculture, markets, finance, policy and export infrastructure are shaping the future of northern agriculture.

This year’s theme is:
From Paddock to Port

Two days focused on the big conversations shaping northern agriculture:
Regeneration as productivity
Market and export outlook
Policy and trade direction
Wealth beyond the farm gate
Infrastructure and opportunity.
If you’re building something in agriculture, whether you’re just starting or scaling up, this forum is designed for you.

Buy tickets here -> The Next-Gen Ag Forum 2026 Registration

Boots, Balance Sheets & Big Ideas - Moonie
2026-08-20 17:30 - 20:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Moonie Sports Club, Corner of Moonie and Leichardt Highways, Moonie, Queensland, 4406, Australia
