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 | Douglas Daly Research Farm, Jungawa Road, Douglas-Daly, NT, 0822, Australia
Join the NT Department of Agriculture and Fisheries at Douglas Daly Research Farm to learn about livestock and cropping research across the region.
The DDRF Field day will feature presentations on the following topics and projects:

low-methane cattle and feedbase research with ZNE-Ag CRC
the Repronomics projects
virtual fencing in the NT
crops for cattle and feeding cottonseed
buffalo fly management
cropping project updates.

There will be time throughout the day to network with researchers, service providers and industry representatives; with a social BBQ dinner and drinks to wrap up the event.
Let the team know you’re coming!

Biosecurity Queensland Response Readiness Workshop - Mareeba
2026-04-16 09:00 - 15:00 | Mareeba, 28 Peters Street, Mareeba, Queensland, 4880, 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.

Regenerative Grazing Connect Workshop - Butchers Creek
2026-04-17 - 2026-04-18 | Butchers Creek Hall, 758 Topaz Rd, Glen Allyn
Come and listen to speakers from Industry and Veterinary science, over two days covering sustainable pastures, regenerative grazing land management, pasture management tools, animal nutrition, breeder management, drivers of profitability and practical demonstrations.
Ask questions on regenerative grazing and beef industry sustainability matters.
There will be lunch and smoko provided and a dinner at end of day one.
Please RSVP by emailing info@pinnaclepocketcattle.com or phoning Peter Spies: 0419 020 046
See flyer here.

Copley Pastoral Field Day 2026 - Anduramba
2026-04-18 09:00 - 17:00 | Salty, 210 Hawkins Road, Anduramba, Qld, 4355, Australia
The Copley Pastoral Curious Minds, Profitable Herds field features expert speakers, insightful discussions and practical applications.
The event brings together producers, researchers and industry professionals for a day of practical discussion, new ideas and meaningful connection. After a sold out event in 2025, this event is not to be missed!
The lineup includes:

Welcome by Tom Copley
Bush Agribusiness, John Keiller and Angus Gidley-Baird examine business performance, market dynamics and the strategic decisions shaping the red meat sector
Professor Ben Hayes, Associate Professor Liz Ross and Dr James Copley will explore the science behind genetic improvement in cattle
The QAAFI team will lead a crush-side genotyping demonstration
David and Sonya Greenup of Rosevale Santa Gertrudis will join Copley Pastoral to discuss multi-generation family beef businesses.

Morning tea, lunch and dinner are provided.
Spots are limited! Please register to secure your spot:

Community Impact Program Workshop - Roma
2026-04-20 08:30 - 12:30 | Roma Explorers Inn, 44778 Warrego Highway, Roma, Qld, 4455, Australia
Community organisations across South West Queensland are invited to attend local workshops to learn more about the resources available to support drought preparedness and a changing climate.
These sessions will explore:

The Community Impact Program, delivered by the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR)
How resources can support the continued development of local preparedness
Insights into the Regional Drought Resilience Implementation Plan being developed by Regional Development Australia Darling Downs South West

Details
Time: 8:30am – 12:30pm
Dates and locations:

Monday 20th April, Roma
Tuesday 21st April, St George
Wednesday 22nd April, Cunnamulla
Thursday 23rd April, Charleville
Friday 24th April, Quilpie

More information
Contact FRRR on info@frrr.org.au or phone 03 5430 2399

NQ Dry Tropics NRM Optiweigh Workshop - Mt Aberdeen Station
2026-04-20 08:30 - 14:00 | Mt Aberdeen Station, Bowen, QLD, 4805, Australia
Ever wondered how real-time in-paddock weighing could help your cattle businsess?

Come along to the Optiweigh workshop and discover how Optiweigh can remotely and automatically weigh your cattle. Hear from experts about how the technology can support productive pastures and better grazing decision making.

On the day, you’ll hear from:

Local producers sharing their experience
CQU Researchers providing recent research, data insights, utilisation trends
Optiweigh representatives providing technical information, followed by a Q&A

Register your spot today!

Please RSVP to Justin Macor on 0408 318 053 or justin.macor@nqdrytropics.com.au

Morning tea and lunch provided. Please advise any dietary requirements.

More information
Optiweigh Precision Livestock Management →
Optiweigh case study: What the backgrounders do! →

Paddock Plants Field Day - Richmond
2026-04-21 | Villadale Station, Richmond, QLD, 4822, Australia
Keen to learn more about plant identification and grazing land management?
Join the Southern Gulf NRM and Jenny Milson at Villadale station, Richmond for a hands-on day filled with all things plants and pasture management.
Topics will cover:

Identifying key plants, including toxic species, and how to photograph and collect samples for identification
Forage budgeting
Grazing land management
Pasture response and land condition.

More information
Please RSVP to secure your spot.
For more information or to register, please contact Southern Gulf NRM on 07 4743 1888 or admin@southerngulf.com.au.
Alternatively, contact Lucy Gardner on 0466 786 218 or lucy.gardner@southerngulf.com.au.

Community Impact Program Workshop - St George
2026-04-21 08:30 - 12:30 | Merino Motel, 78 Victoria Street, St George, Qld, 4487, Australia

Drone Day 2026 - Hughendon
2026-04-22 08:00 - 16:00 | Ellington, Hughenden, Hughenden, Queensland, Australia
Whether you’re already using drones or just curious about where they fit into your operation, this day is built for you.
What to expect:

Live drone demonstrations (mustering, mapping & spraying)
Practical sessions on integrating drones into your business
Peer-to-peer learning with producers
Open Q&A with industry leaders

Details
Date: Wednesday, 22 April 2026
Time: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Location: Ellington, Hughenden
Featuring operators including SkyKelpie and Travearth Drone Services.
The day is about building resilience, improving efficiency and learning what works in northern conditions.
More information
For more information contact Sam Fryer on 0488 031 701.

Community Impact Program Workshop - Cunnamulla
2026-04-22 08:30 - 12:30 | Cunnamulla Civic and Community Enterprise Centre, 49 Stockyard Street, Cunnamulla, Qld, 4490, Australia

Managing communications during a crisis — Morven
2026-04-22 08:30 - 16:30 | Morven Community Hall, Albert Street, Morven, Queensland, 4468, Australia
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) is delivering a ‘Managing communications during a crisis’ workshop in Morven to help farmers, community leaders and industry representatives build confidence communicating during challenging situations.
Delivered by speciality agricultural communications agency Blue Hill, the workshop will cover how to engage with media and stakeholders on sensitive topics including:

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

What the training session will look like

Real-life crisis examples and hypothetical scenarios, covering theory and strategies for proactively managing media during a crisis.
Practical activities, such as mock radio and TV interviews, along with discussions to prepare participants to deal with media and other stakeholders should a crisis occur on their farm or in their community.

Who will you hear from?

Blue Hill Founder and Managing Director – Stacey Wordsworth
Blue Hill Director – Audience and Voice – Michael Thomson
QFF Project Manager Risk, Recovery and Resilience – Kerry Battersby

Morven workshop details
Date: 22nd April 2026
Time: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Location: Morven Community Hall, Albert St, Morven QLD 4468
How to register

For more information please visit www.qff.org.au/projects/crisis/
You can also learn more about the training by contacting Kerry Battersby, QFF Project Manager – Risk, Recovery and Resilience, by emailing kerry@qff.org.au or calling 0419 614 765.

Livestock and Agribusiness Outlook Evening - Charters Towers
2026-04-22 19:00 | Charters Towers Showground, Charters Towers, Qld, 4820, Australia
Livestock and Agribusiness Outlook Evening – Markets, Money and Feed Trends
Join NQDT for a relaxed evening at the Charters Towers Showgrounds as the current livestock and agribusiness outlook is unpacked — from market trends to money matters and what’s ahead for feed and supply.Speakers– Rob Mitchell (Westpac) – what’s driving the economy and where interest rates might land.– Kenneth Coleman (Coleman Stock Feeds) – feed outlook and nutrition insights.Details
Date: Wednesday 22nd April
Time: 7pm
Location: Charters Towers Showgrounds
BBQ dinner provided
More information
Please RSVP to Brad Martin on 0456 554 710 or brad.martin@nqdrytropics.com.au.
The evening is delivered through the Landholders Driving Change (LDC2) project, supported by the Queensland Government.

Ag-Tech and Animal health protocols workshop - Ingham
2026-04-23 | Abergow, Abergowrie Road, Abergowrie, QLD, 4850
AgForce has put together a producer day that aims to give some insight into current innovations in Ag-Tech and animal health protocols

AgForce is putting on a producer day to show off some of the current Ag-Tech and animal health gear. We’ve lined up a solid mix of practical tech and health protocols that can actually help boost your bottom line.
We’re keeping things practical, focusing on tools that can actually help make your business more profitable. We’ve got a great line-up of experts to walk us through everything from new safety systems to the latest in virtual fencing: – we will hear from:
Johno Mackay from Job Safe Pro will demonstrate his new on farm safety system.
Justin Hauff – Elders will demonstrate crush side technology, the latest tech in chemical and fertiliser applications to help navigate a changing landscape.
Josie Pickering from Telstra will navigate all things telecommunications and answer any technical questions.
Ewan Crook of Vence will show us the latest in virtual fencing.
Josh Schwartz – Zoetis will deliver a comprehensive overview of drug protocols, yard hygiene and HGP applications.
Mo Pederson from AgForce training, who runs his own small stud, Koolyn Brahmans.
Producer Guests – Lyle Gelenwright and John Board
It’ll be a great day out with a few surprises in the mix, and we’ll wrap it all up with a BBQ dinner and drinks.
If you can not make the full day, we are happy for you to come over for a BBQ in the afternoon.
Hope to see you there!
Enquiries:
Kate Malouf, NEQ Regional Manager: m: 0418 485 501 e: maloufk@agforceqld.org.au
Don’t forget to register.

Community Impact Program Workshop - Charleville
2026-04-23 08:30 - 12:30 | Charleville, Charleville, Queensland, 4470, Australia

Managing communications during a crisis — Roma
2026-04-23 08:30 - 16:30 | Roma Saleyards Complex, Roma, Queensland, 4455, Australia
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) is delivering a ‘Managing communications during a crisis’ workshop to help farmers, community leaders and industry representatives build confidence communicating during challenging situations.
Delivered by speciality agricultural communications agency Blue Hill, the workshop will cover how to engage with media and stakeholders on sensitive topics including:

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

What the training session will look like

Real-life crisis examples and hypothetical scenarios, covering theory and strategies for proactively managing media during a crisis.
Practical activities, such as mock radio and TV interviews, along with discussions to prepare participants to deal with media and other stakeholders should a crisis occur on their farm or in their community.

Who will you hear from?

Blue Hill Founder and Managing Director – Stacey Wordsworth
Blue Hill Director – Audience and Voice – Michael Thomson
QFF Project Manager Risk, Recovery and Resilience – Kerry Battersby

Workshop details
Date: 23rd April 2026
Time: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Location: Roma Saleyards, 44589 Warrego Hwy, Roma QLD 4455
How to register

For more information please visit www.qff.org.au/projects/crisis/.
You can also learn more about the training by contacting Kerry Battersby, QFF Project Manager – Risk, Recovery and Resilience, by emailing kerry@qff.org.au or calling 0419 614 765.

MLA webinar - Producer demonstration site update: Preventing bull preputial breakdown
2026-04-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Online webinar, Australia
Join MLA for a 45-minute webinar as part of the PDS Updates webinar series, showcasing findings from the Producer Demonstration Site (PDS) ‘Preventing bull preputial breakdown by vaccination’.
This session will outline the demonstration approach, key observations from participating properties and practical considerations for incorporating vaccination into bull management programs.

The session will cover:

why preputial breakdown matters for bull health and joining outcomes
how the PDS was run across participating properties
what the PDS demonstrated and the observations collected
considerations for vaccination as part of bull management
Q&A with the project team.

Presenters:

Dr Enoch Bergman, Swan Veterinary Services – PDS Facilitator
Simon Fowler, Chilwell Farms – Lead Producer

Who should attend: Producers, advisors and service providers interested in practical strategies to support bull health and performance.
Details:
Date: Thursday 23rd April 2026
Time: 12pm – 12:45pm (AEST)
Location: Online – link provided on registration

More information:
For the PDS project, contact:
Enoch Bergman, Swan Veterinary Services, via email enoch@swansvet.com or phone 04727 716 907
Sarah Brown, ASHEEP & BEEF, via email eo@asheepbeef.org.au or phone 0409 335 194
For registration details, contact:
Alana McEwan, Meat & Livestock Australia, via email pds@mla.com.au or phone 0417 541 000.

Community Impact Program Workshop - Quilpie
2026-04-24 08:30 - 12:30 | Quilpie Town Hall, 50 Brolga Street, Quilpie, Queensland, 4480, Australia

Nutrition EDGE — Katherine
2026-04-27 08:30 - 2026-04-29 17:00 | Katherine, Katherine, NT, 0850, Australia
Join us at Nutrition EDGE Katherine, 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: 27-29 April
Venue: Katherine, NT (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.
Who to contact for registration: Désirée Jackson, M: 0409 062 692 or E: desireejackson@djlm.com.au

Setting Your Weaners Up For Success - Moura
2026-04-28 09:00 - 14:00 | 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.

Disaster assistance pop-up offices for primary producers — Georgetown
2026-04-28 09:00 - 17:00 | Georgetown Town Hall, St George Street, Georgetown, Qld, 4871, Australia
Need help accessing disaster support and loans?
The following people will be available in your region at the end of April for support:
• Kacie Baker, Industry Recovery and Resilience Officer, Department of Primary Industries, Mareeba
• Lynette McGuffie and a Business Wellness Coach, Rural Financial Counselling Service North Queensland
• Michelle Borg, Queensland Rural Industry Development Authority, Far North Queensland
Book your appointment
While appointments are encouraged, walk-ins are welcome throughout the day.
RSVP
Kacie Baker
Mobile: 0477 755 243
Email: kacie.baker@dpi.qld.gov.au
For more information: EVENT FLYER

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

Disaster Assistance Pop Up Offices for Primary Producers - Croydon
2026-04-29 09:00 - 17:00 | Doris Casey Hall, Croydon, 21 Brown St, Croydon, Queensland, 4871, Australia

Mental health first aid — Warwick
2026-04-29 09:00 - 2026-04-30 15:00 | 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 | Clermont, Clermont, Qld, 4721, Australia

Pilbara water forum — Karratha
2026-04-30 09:00 - 15:00 | Karratha, Karratha, Western Australia, 6714, Australia
The Kimberley Pilbara Cattlemen’s Association proudly presents the Pilbara water forum — a solution focussed, facilitated discussion to address issues regarding surface water, ground water and water management in the Pilbara, raised at the KPCA 2025 Pastoral forum.
Pastoralists and relevant industry are also invited to join KPCA from 1pm on the 29 April for the KPCA Open Meeting, followed by an information session on the proposed Voluntary Pastoral Land Accreditation program with the Pastoral Land Board.
Please note that attendance is limited to Pastoralists, government and industry directly involved with Pilbara water (not domestic). If you have not received an invitation but would like to attend, please email admin@kpca.net.au.
Download the Pilbara Water Forum, Karratha flyer.

Disaster assistance pop-up offices for primary producers — Normanton
2026-04-30 09:00 - 16:00 | Normanton, Normanton, Queensland, 4890, Australia

MLA webinar - Producer demonstration site update: Optimising weaning age
2026-04-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Online webinar, Australia
Join MLA for a 45-minute webinar as part of the PDS Updates webinar series, showcasing findings from the Producer Demonstration Site (PDS) ‘Optimising age of weaning in cattle’.
This session will outline the demonstration approach, key observations from participating properties and practical considerations when determining optimal weaning age.

The session will cover:

measurable outcomes from calves weaned at different ages
effects on cow body condition, fertility and rebreeding the influence of season and feedbase constraints on weaning decisions
management considerations, risks and operational impacts
practical recommendations supported by the project’s data.

Presenters:

Dr Enoch Bergman, Swan Veterinary Services – PDS Facilitator
Nick Ruddenklau, Epasco Farms – Lead Producer

Who should attend:

Cattle producers
Mixed–enterprise producers
Farm managers, overseers and advisers.

Details:
Date: Thursday 30th April 2026
Time: 12pm – 12:45pm (AEST)
Location: Online – link provided on registration

More information:
For the PDS project, contact:
Sarah Brown, ASHEEP & BEEF, via email eo@asheepbeef.org.au or phone 0409 335 194
For registration details, contact:
Alana McEwan, Meat & Livestock Australia, via email pds@mla.com.au or phone 0417 541 000.

Community Impact Program Workshop - Online
2026-05-01 13:30 - 14:30 | Online, Australia
Community organisations across South West QLD are invited to learn about accessing funds, leadership development and resources available to strengthen local drought preparedness efforts in a changing climate.
Invitations are open to any and all interested not-for-profit organisations in the below LGA’s to attend:

Balonne
Bulloo
Maranoa
Murweh
Paroo
Quilpie

Please invite those you work alongside in your community to join the session.
Details
Date: Friday 1st May 2026
Time: 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Location: Online – link provided upon registration
More information
Contact FRRR on info@frrr.org.au or phone 03 5430 2399

The Community Impact Program is proudly delivered by FRRR in partnership with ARLF on behalf of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.

Integrity Systems Webinar: How to do a NLIS PIC reconciliation
2026-05-06 12:00 | Online, Australia
Traceability through the National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) is essential in the livestock industry for food safety and quality assurance. Traceability, from the farm and through the supply chain, enables the Australian red meat industry to protect its reputation as a producer of clean, safe and high quality red meat.
Make sure the livestock on your property match what’s on the NLIS database
In this webinar, you will learn:

Who’s responsible for doing transfers in the database
How to keep your account updated
How to do a PIC reconciliation for your property, ensuring the livestock on your property is reflected in the database
How to add NLIS devices to a consignment in eNVD

Details
Date: Wednesday 6th May 2026
Time: 7pm AEST
Where: Online – register to receive the link to join
