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 - Eromanga
2026-06-05 09:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | 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.

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 →

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 or admin@bushagri.com.au

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

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

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.

Herd health & efficiency Workshop - Muttaburra
2026-06-10 09:00 - 16:00 | 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.

Better beef business forum — Kununurra
2026-06-16 08:00 - 2026-06-18 17:00 | Kununurra
Save the date!
Kimberley Pilbara Cattlemen’s Association presents Better beef business forum, Kununurra, 16-18 June.
Topics up for discussion:

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Livestock Advisor Update — Roma
2026-07-16 | Roma, Roma, QLD, 4455, Australia
Date claimer — More information to come!

GroWQ Innovation Expo - Longreach
2026-07-29 - 2026-07-30 | Longreach, 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.

Developing Northern Australia Conference 2026 — Alice Springs
2026-08-05 - 2026-08-07 | 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 | 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.
