FutureBeef

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How to use faecal NIRS testing — Theodore
2026-06-16 09:00 - 14:30 | Theodore, Theodore, Qld, 4719, Australia

Maranoa Trapping & Pest Management Information Session - Injune
2026-06-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Injune Memorial Hall, 38 Hutton Street, Injune, Qld, 4454, Australia

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.

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.

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

Herd health & efficiency workshop - Muttaburra
2026-06-10 09:00 - 16:00 | Muttaburra, Muttaburra, Qld, 4372, Australia

Herd health & efficiency workshop - Barcaldine
2026-06-09 09:00 - 16:00 | Barcaldine, Barcaldine, Qld, 4725, 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
Location: To be provided
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.

Bushfire and Disaster Preparedness workshop – Maidenwell
2026-06-09 08:30 - 14:30 | Maidenwell Memorial Hall, Pool Street, Maidenwell, Qld, 4615, Australia
Join Industry Resilience and Recovery Officers at a free, hands-on Bushfire and Disaster Preparedness workshop coming up in May.
Delivered by RFCS Southern Queensland in partnership with the Department of Primary Industries, these workshops are a chance to do some practical planning for the season ahead.
You’ll receive a free A0, car-bonnet sized map of your property and work through it to identify risks, map hazards and plan practical mitigation strategies. Registration before the close date is essential.
Register now for a workshop near you!
For more information and to register at a workshop near you, click on the links below:

Injune – 13 May, 8:30am – 2:30pm
Surat – 19 May, 8:30am – 2:30pm
Chinchilla – 21 May, 8:30am – 2:30pm
Maidenwell – 9 June, 8:30am – 2:30pm

Unlocking Your Landscape Potential — Biloela
2026-06-09 08:15 - 2026-06-10 18:00 | Biloela Civic Centre, 96 Rainbow St, Biloela, Biloela, Qld, 4715, Australia
FBA is hosting a 2-day land manager masterclass, designed specifically for CQ landscapes and the people who care for them.
This hands-on masterclass focuses on how you can help your country to harness more water, build healthier soil and grow better feed. Over two practical days, you’ll learn how to slow water down, support natural processes and manage livestock in ways that work with your land.
What you’ll learn

How to read your landscape and understand water movement
Natural Sequence Farming techniques to rehydrate
Grazing practices that strengthen soil health and plant recovery
How water and grazing decisions influence each other
Practical tools: forage budgeting, sequencing and getting started
How better hydration + grazing improves productivity
How FBA can support your next steps on ground

Who you’ll hear from

Dick Richardson – Grazing Naturally
Stuart Andrews – Natural Sequence Farming
Together with FBA, they’ll share easy to apply methods for rehydrating landscapes, improving grazing outcomes and strengthening long-term productivity.

Workshop details
Date: 9-10 June 2026
Day 1: 8:15am – 6:00pm
Day 2: 7:00am – 4:30pm
Venue: Biloela Civic Centre, 96 Rainbow St, Biloela Queensland 4715
How to register

Burning for Outcomes Workshop - Charters Towers
2026-06-09 08:00 - 17:00 | DPI Charters Towers, 15 MacPherson Street, Charters Towers, Queensland, 4820, Australia
Join NQ Dry Tropics and the Queensland Rural Fire Service for a practical workshop exploring how fire can be used to support grazing land and weed management outcomes.
Topics

Using fire as a tool for grazing and weed management
Understanding vegetation management requirements
Practical insights from fire management experts.

The day will also include a live burn demonstration conducted by the Queensland Rural Fire Service.

BONUS! All registered attendees who provide their Lot & Plan number(s) will receive a map of their own property with the vegetation management categories overlaid for practical application of the information presented on the day.
Details
When: Tuesday 9 June | 8am – 5pm
Where: DPI Charters Towers, 15 Macpherson St, Richmond Hill, Charters Towers QLD
Contact: Sam Clarke on sam.clarke@nqdrytropics.com.au or 0419 338 274
Register
Morning tea and lunch is provided by the Queensland Department of Primary Industries. Please RSVP for catering purposes.

This workshop is being delivered by the Grazing Resilience and Sustainable Solutions (GRASS) project, funded through the Queensland Government’s Reef Water Quality Program and delivered by NQ Dry Tropics and the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries. The Queensland Government’s Industry Recovery and Resilience Officer program, jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland governments under Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA), has contributed to the delivery of this event.

The season ahead: South West QLD - Webinar
2026-06-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Online, Australia
Join the Queensland Department of Primary Industries and Climate Mate John McLaughlin for a webinar about South West QLD’s winter seasonal outlook.
Topics

The seasonal outlook – Understand and interpret the forecast for the winter ahead
How to use the outlook – Use climate information to inform grazing and fire management decisions on your property
Demonstration of tools and resources – How to find and use available resources, including fire alerts, fire risk, wind speed and directions forecasts and extreme weather (flood and drought) warnings

Presenter
John McLaughlin, Climate Mate
John has been involved in the Northern Australian Climate Program for the past 4 years. He has a sound understanding of Climate Drivers and how graziers can utilize climate tools and information to make better business decisions.
Details
When: Monday 8th June | 6pm – 7pm
Where: Online. The joining link will be sent upon registration.

RCS Grazing for Profit 1 day workshop - Millmerran
2026-06-08 08:45 - 16:30 | Bellevue, Dawson Highway, Rolleston, Qld, 4702, Australia
The RCS Grazing For Profit One Day Workshop is a practical, high-impact workshop designed to help producers improve business performance, strengthen decision-making and build more profitable, resilient operations.
In just one day, participants will explore proven RCS principles that connect land management, productivity, finance and people—giving them a clearer understanding of how each area influences whole-business success.
Participants will discover:

how to identify hidden inefficiencies in the business
the RCS principles that drive long-term profitability
practical ways to improve production and landscape health
strategies they can apply immediately in their own operation

Attendees will leave with practical ideas, fresh insights and clear next steps they can take back to their business straight away.
Topics covered on the day
RCS 1 day workshops are tailored events that use principle based learning with topics relevant to the specific attendees and region. The information covered will span across our 4 key pillars – people, land, production and business. Some example topics can include grazing principles, ruminant nutrition, ecological management, soil health principles and understanding the difference between taxation accounting versus management accounting. This will tie together to step participants through our three secrets of profit which can be applied to all businesses.
Note: Spaces are limited so registration is essential. Please submit one registration request per participant.
Details

When: Monday 8 June, 8:45am – 4:30pm
Where: Bellevue, 60 Bellevue Rd, Yandilla QLD
Cost: Free

Ready to register?

This event is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Natural Heritage Trust under the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program

Business EDGE — Blackall
2026-06-08 08:00 - 2026-06-09 17:00 | Blackall, queensland, 4472, Australia
Business EDGE – Blackall
Get your head around more of the ‘business side’ of your business…
Date: 8 & 9 June 2026
Time: 8.00am to 5.00pm both days
Venue: Blackall, 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

Breeding EDGE — Mackay
2026-06-08 08:00 - 2026-06-09 17:00 | Mackay, Mackay, Qld, 4740, Australia
Looking to get more out of your breeder operation? MLA’s Breeding EDGE workshop has all your questions covered plus more!
Breeding EDGE is a 3-day workshop designed to help improve and refine your beef breeder herd management plans. Hear from industry experts on genetics, reproduction and technologies to help achieve your desired production targets.
Location: Mackay
When: 8-9 June 2026 + Day 3 date TBA

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

*Participants may be eligible for a training subsidy depending on which catchment they have a property located in.
Cost includes a comprehensive set of workshop notes, workbook, electronic files, other materials and catering.

Presenters:

Felicity Hamlyn-Hill, Beef Enterprise Advisory Services
Roxanne Morgan and Tim Emery, Department of Primary Industries
BULLCHECK accredited vet Dr Ben Brightman, Valley Veterinary Surgery

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

identifying current herd performance – what measures matter most
reproduction and reproduction loss
managing breeders and herd management plans
bull fertility and management
genetic improvement of your herd (including breeding objectives) 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 to improve bull selection, retention, management and performance
develop, or refine, a practical and achievable management plan for your breeding herd that will lead to higher productivity.

Registration
To book your seat, contact: Felicity Hamlyn-Hill, M: 0428 113 732 or E: felicityhamlyn-hill@bigpond.com

More information
Breeding EDGE – FutureBeef →
Breeding EDGE | Meat & Livestock Australia →

DIY Gully Erosion Control for Landholders - Lanefield
2026-06-06 10:00 - 13:00 | Lanefield, Lanefield, QLD, 3435
Landholders are invited to attend a field day focused on erosion control solutions for small gullies. This practical session will provide an opportunity to see erosion control methods in action, with on-site inspections of two different chute construction techniques designed to stabilise gullies and reduce ongoing land degradation.
This field day is ideal for landholders looking to better manage erosion, protect productive land, and learn from practical, proven examples.
Topics

Small and medium chute construction techniques.
Comparing two different chute designs on site.
Lessons learned from implementation in the field.
Practical tips, tricks, and advice for planning and construction.

Details
When: Saturday 6 June | 10am – 1pm
Where: Lanefield QLD
Cost: Free
Contact: For further information, please contact Margie Dickson at margie.d@hlw.org.au.
Registrations
Lunch is included. Please RSVP for catering.

This workshop is funded by the Queensland Government Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation’s Healthy Catchments Program.

Herd reproduction, health & efficiency workshop - Eromanga
2026-06-05 09:00 - 15:00 | Eromanga, Eromanga, QLD, 4480, Australia
Join Desert Channels Queensland (DCQ) to explore key aspects of productive and sustainable livestock management.
Topics

Herd reproduction management
Herd efficiency
Minimising risk through better data capture
Reducing the risk of calf loss
Updates on current DCQ projects across the region.

Speakers

Desert Channels Queensland
Tim Emery, QLD DPI
Dr. Maddy Razeghi, UniSQ

Details
Time: 9am – 3pm
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.

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.

Herd reproduction, health & efficiency workshop - Windorah
2026-06-04 09:00 - 15:00 | Windorah, Windorah, Qld, 4481, Australia
Join Desert Channels Queensland (DCQ) to explore key aspects of productive and sustainable livestock management.
Topics

Herd reproduction management
Herd efficiency
Minimising risk through better data capture
Reducing the risk of calf loss
Updates on current DCQ projects across the region.

Speakers

Desert Channels Queensland
Tim Emery, QLD DPI
Dr. Maddy Razeghi from UniSQ

Details
Time: 9am – 3pm
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.

Soil erosion control workshop — Camooweal
2026-06-04 | Rocklands, Camooweal, Queensland, 4828, Australia
Southern Gulf NRM is hosting Soil erosion control workshops this June with guest speaker Darryl Hill – sharing practical, on-ground strategies to manage erosion, reduce soil loss, and recover after extreme weather.
Key learnings will include:

How to identify soil types, limitations and risks to soil integrity.
How to avoid and mitigate erosion on fence lines and access tracks.
How to limit soil and silt loss during extreme weather events.
How to treat flood-related washouts and erosion to restore agricultural productivity.
How to manage and recover flood damaged grazing land.

Where:
Dunluce Station, Hughenden – 2 June Rocklands Station, Camooweal – 4 June
What to bring:Morning tea and lunch provided (just bring a chair).RSVP by 15 May to secure your spot. Contact Emily Turner or 0436 623 696.

Herd reproduction, health & efficiency Workshop - Boulia
2026-06-02 09:00 - 15:00 | Boulia, Boulia, QLD, 4829, Australia

Elders Farm Fest - Toowoomba
2026-06-02 - 2026-06-04 | Kingsthorpe Park, Warrego Highway, Kingsthorpe, Qld, 4400, Australia
FarmFest is one of Australia’s premier agricultural field days, showcasing innovation, technology and the future of farming.
Held in Kingsthorpe Park, Toowoomba on Queensland’s Darling Downs, from 2 to 4 June 2026, Elders FarmFest brings together farmers, producers and industry leaders from across the country.
Explore a comprehensive range of exhibits, including:

large-scale farm machinery and tractors
tillage and cultivation equipment
irrigation systems and water management solutions
pumps, tools, and agricultural supplies
livestock, produce, and agribusiness services.

Whether you’re looking to invest in new equipment, learn about the latest agricultural innovations, or connect with industry experts, Elders FarmFest 2026 is the place to be.

Soil erosion control workshop — Hughenden
2026-06-02 | Dunluce Station, Flinders Highway, Hughenden, Qld, 4821, Australia
