FutureBeef

Building resilience through establishing leucaena and legume-based pastures field day - Mt Beppo
2024-04-18 09:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Coopers Lane, Mt Beppo, Qld, 4313, Australia
Come along to see practices that demonstrate improved resilience.
Topics that will be covered on the day include:

Establishing and managing leucaena
Planned rotational grazing and spelling
Legume based sown pastures including desmanthus

Free tea and lunch provided.
Register with Bruce Lord by Friday 12 April: call 0427 013 284 or email bruce.l@hlw.org.au
Download the Building resilience through establishing leucaena and legume-based pastures field day flyer (PDF, 2MB).

Plant ID Workshop - Toompine
2024-04-19 09:00 - 13:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Glenvalley Station, 8055 Quilpie-Thargomindah Rd, Quilpie, QLD, 4480, Australia
Want assistance with identifying different plants in your pasture?
Join the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries and Jenny Milson for this free workshop covering:

Paddock walks to identify main plants at a few different locations
How to take good photos and where to send them
How to prepare samples for identification
Why do we want to know our plants?
Plant names – how do they fit in and why?

Register by Thursday 11th of April to secure your spot!

Alton Downs Farmers Day
2024-04-20 09:00 - 15:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | 1569 Ridgelands Road, Alton Downs Qld 4702, 1569 Ridgelands Road, Alton Downs, QLD, 4702, Australia
A day full of all things FARM
Workshops to assist you to make your Biosecurity Plan and learn about your Land Condition.
Every Farm will receive a folder to assist you.
Network with other land owners!
Rural stalls & displays, animal stalls and food trucks.
Register here for this event.

Worm Egg Counting - Mitchell
2024-04-23 08:30 - 15:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Mitchell Shire Hall, 2-6 Cambridge Street, Mitchell, Qld, 4465, Australia
Join the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Leading Sheep and Dr Noel O’Dempsey for a hands-on workshop to learn who to accurately a worm egg count to know if you should be drenching or not.
Smoko & lunch provided.
Registrations essential by 15 April – click here to register.
For more information contact:
Sam Harwood
0400 256 427
sam.harwood@daf.qld.gov.au
You must have or purchase the required equipment e.g. microscope to attend this workshop as you will be using it on the day. More details about equipment needed and where to purchase from are included in the flyer below.
View the flyer here.

Worm Egg Counting - Augathella
2024-04-24 08:30 - 15:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Augathella Town Hall, 73 Main Street, Augathella, Qld, 4477, Australia
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Join the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Leading Sheep and Dr Noel O’Dempsey for a hands-on workshop to learn who to accurately a worm egg count to know if you should be drenching or not.
Smoko & lunch provided.
Registrations essential by 15 April – click here to register.
For more information contact:
Sam Harwood
0400 256 427
sam.harwood@daf.qld.gov.au
You must have or purchase the required equipment e.g. microscope to attend this workshop as you will be using it on the day. More details about equipment needed and where to purchase from are included in the flyer below.
View the flyer here.

Changemaker Workshop - Mareeba
2024-04-29 08:30 - 2024-04-30 16:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Jackaroo Motel, 340 Byrnes Street, Mareeba, Queensland, 4880, Australia
Become a changemaker:

Assess your region’s readiness for change.
Explore how change happens and how to overcome resistance.
Learn what it takes to be a positive change agent, have the drive to build new things, how to manage setbacks and work creatively and purposefully with others.

Start community conversations:

Understand the ecosystem purposeful, inclusive engagement and robust and authentic conversations create.
Learn how to have those conversations, suspend judgement and assumptions, and build trust and transparency for connection and diverse relationships.

Care for your community:

Unpack what forms and shapes a community.
Learn how a community can be more inclusive.
Considering the impacts of drought, trauma and other events, get tools to better support others and balance giving and taking within a community.

Shape your community’s future:

Explore ideas to shape the future you would like to see for your community.
Understand the importance of language and the power of storytelling in motivating and mobilising others.
Learn what makes a good story and how to connect with the hearts and minds of others.

This workshop is free thanks to the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund. It is delivered by the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation and part of the Helping Regional Communities Prepare for Drought Initiative. For more information visit rural-leaders.org.au.
Please note: This is a face-to-face session. All catering and stationery provided.
Registrations close 7 days ahead of workshop.
For any technical assistance please contact Gemma Rostron at gemmar@rural-leaders.org.au or 0421 031 418.

Northern Australia Coordination Network – Enhancing preparedness for Emergency Animal Diseases in northern Australia - Webinar
2024-04-30 12:30 - 13:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Online webinar, Australia
Are you aware of, or require an update of the priority Emergency Animal Diseases (EAD) that threaten Australia’s livestock industry, and why northern Australia is one of the biggest risk pathways for a disease incursion?
Industry preparedness should be at the forefront for all stakeholders given the risks. In recognition of this, a new $4.33 million biosecurity boost for northern Australia has recently been announced – the Northern Australia Coordination Network (NACN).
In this webinar, join veterinarian and Queensland NACN coordinator Ben Rhodes (Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries) when he discusses:
1. The Northern Australia Coordination Network – our purpose and activities to increase northern Australia’s capacity and capability for EAD preparedness.
2. What are Australia’s priority EADs? – How to detect and report them.
3. The importance of biosecurity property planning.
Register now to join the webinar to increase or refresh your knowledge in these areas and learn about the NACN project.

BEEF 2024
2024-05-05 - 2024-05-11 | Rockhampton Showgrounds, Exhibition Road, Wandal, Queensland, 4700, Australia
Beef Australia exists for the advancement of the Australian beef community and has a vision to be a world-class organisation that promotes, advances, and celebrates a sustainable beef industry.
Join us in Rockhampton between the 5th and 11th of May 2024 for a week-long exhibition and celebration of all facets of the industry, including producers, scientists, chefs, students, exhibitors, and everyone in between.
See you at #Beef2024.
You can purchase tickets for BEEF 2024 here.

Supply chain profitability options: Western Australia case study
2024-05-16 13:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Online webinar, Australia
Are you interested in undertaking an economic evaluation of your supply chain pathways to get a triple bottom line for adopting specific management options?
Using benefit cost analysis, three supply chain options for a cattle enterprise in Western Australia were evaluated to better understand profitability:

Pastoral station to sale yard market.
Pastoral station to backgrounding property to abattoir market.
Pastoral station to feedlot to abattoir market.

In this BeefConnect webinar presentation, join Dr Fiona Dempster, Deputy Director of the Centre for Agricultural Economics & Development at the University of Western Australia, as she presents the results and discusses the recommendations from the Backgrounding Scenario, and how cattle behaviour management can improve cattle welfare and improve profit.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Selecting pasture dieback tolerant grasses field day
2024-05-21 09:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Boonah District, Qld, 4310, Australia
Hear from Department of Agriculture and Fisheries leading researchers and see trial results:

Grass variety tolerance to pasture dieback
30 grass varieties, 18 species
Pasture mealybug identification

This trial site is a must see for any land owner that is affected by pasture dieback.
Registration by Monday 20 May is essential for biosecurity and site access purposes.
The field day will be held on private property. The address will be provided after registration. Parking space is limited. Attendees will walk up to 1km on uneven
terrain. No toilet facilities are available. Please bring a hat, covered shoes and water. This is a strictly non smoking or vaping site.
Register online at https://www.trybooking.com/CRSKQ
For more information contact ted.callanan@daf.qld.gov.au or 0439 627 497.
This event is provided by the Queensland Pasture Resilience Program, funded by the Queensland Government, the Australian Government and Meat & Livestock Australia.

ParaBoss workshop: Cattle parasite management - Katherine
2024-05-22 09:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Darwin) | Knotts Crossing Resort, Corner Giles and Cameron Streets, Katherine, NT, 0851, Australia
The ParaBoss extension team is delivering a one-day workshop aimed at empowering producers by improving the management of external and internal parasites in cattle herds in the north.
This workshop will cover buffalo fly, cattle tick and worms and allows workshop attendees to consider their control activities within the context of the complete suite of parasites local to their area.
Attendance is free of charge, and all workshop resources and catering will be supplied on the day. Places are limited to ensure excellent interaction between presenters and attendees.
We look forward to you joining us at the pilot. Please register here: https://bit.ly/4ag0Mk0
The workshop will facilitate:

An improvement in overall skills and confidence of cattle producers in their understanding of ticks, fly and worm management
Improve access by producers to key sources of information
Less production losses/mortality from parasites in herds
Increased effectiveness of parasiticides and drenches
Decreased impacts of chemical resistance in all parasites

Registration details
RSVP is essential and the workshop numbers will be capped. Attendees will be registered on a first-in, best-dressed basis.

Contact details
Please do not hesitate to contact Megan Rogers, ParaBoss Extension on 0427 459 891, should you have any questions.

BeefUp Forum – Pilbara – Day 1
2024-05-23 11:00 - 19:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Newman Shire Hall, Corner Kalgan and Newman Drives, Newman, WA, 6753, Australia
Discover the latest in research, trials, tools and technology for the Australian beef industry through MLA’s BeefUp forums.
BeefUp forums provide a chance for producers, advisors, researchers and other experts to come together to share information and ideas to support the continued growth of beef businesses throughout WA, NT and Queensland.
BeefUp forums are an MLA initiative delivered by Associated Advertising & Promotions with the support of Regional Beef Research Committees and industry partners who provide regional insights for each program.
BeefUp forums cover:

global research underway across the areas of livestock management, nutrition, health, feedbase, land management, environment and supply chain
market insights and future market opportunities
trials and application of new technologies in your region
adoption programs, tools and resources for everyone.

The forums include:

presentations, panel sessions, Q&A and demonstrations
discussion with expert speakers, with expert speakers, including producers, advisors and researchers
industry resources, plus a comprehensive program to take home
time for a yarn over lunch and dinner.

For more information and to register visit the Meat & Livestock Australia website.

BeefUp Forum – Pilbara – Day 2
2024-05-24 08:00 - 14:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Roy Hill Station, Marble Bar Road, Newman, WA, 6753

Farmer First Aid Training - Barcaldine
2024-05-24 08:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Saltern Creek, 1970 Saltern Creek Road, Barcaldine, 4725
GroWQ is thrilled to present subsidised Farmer First aid training across Western Queensland.
Impulse training will be running an 8hr practical, hands-on training specifically designed for primary producers.
Grab your Neighbours and support each other and learn life savings skills together.
Please note numbers are capped so don’t be slow in booking!
BYO Meals & Chair for the day.
Once you register, Vicki will be in contact prior to the training outlining the course and you will receive a link to register for a USI. This must be done.
Please note each attendee needs their own email address.
**WHEN REGISTERING, ENTER SEPARATE EMAIL ADDRESSES FOR EACH ATTENDEE**
To book https://www.trybooking.com/CQNJR

Barkly Paddock Walk
2024-05-24 10:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Anthony Lagoon Station, Barkley Stock Route, Barkly, Northern Territory, Australia
The Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade invites you to join us for

A Rain Ready Rangelands project update
An overview of research and
An update on the seasonal outlook.

Find out more by contacting Jaidyn.Eastaughffe@nt.gov.au

This paddock walk is being held as part of the Rain Ready Rangelands project with funding from the Future Drought Fund and in collaboration with Territory NRM. We have also acknowledged AACo for their involvement and for hosting this component of Rain Ready Rangelands and the paddock walk.

Much Rain Mate? Breakfast Event - Goondiwindi
2024-05-29 07:00 - 09:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Goondiwindi Cultural Centre, Goondiwindi, Queensland, 4390, Australia
What is the go with this weather?!
Come and have a cuppa, breakfast and get informed on Climate Mate by Vicki Mayne, a beef producer and Climate Mate officer with Northern Australia Climate Program. Vicki understands how important it is to marry seasonal forecast knowledge with economical and practical application to achieve productivity and sustainability.
We are trying something new with a breakfast and a bite size presentation that you can fit in before work. We know that sometimes there is too much to take in during a full day event and often people have trouble taking a full day off to attend our events. This time you won’t have to miss out!
Don’t forget to register to secure your spot!

Blackall - West QLD RBRC
2024-05-29 08:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | The Living Arts Centre, Cnr Rose and Hawthorne Streets, Blackall, Qld, 4472, Australia
The Western Queensland Regional Beef Research Committee invite you to join their meeting to hear the latest industry research!
Please RSVP by Thursday 23rd of May to assist with catering requirements for lunch.
Register for this event here

Brian Pastures Field Day- Gayndah
2024-05-29 08:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Brian Pastures Research Station, 819 Brian Pastures Road, Gayndah, Qld, 4625, Australia
The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries and AgForce welcomes you to the Brian Pastures Research Facility Field Day on May 29th 2024.
See firsthand the variety of research currently being undertaken on pasture management, AgTech, carbon and cattle genetics. Panel sessions with a variety of speakers, trade stalls, site tour and finishing with a BBQ to recap the day with new and old colleagues.
We are excited to have you all attend our field day, however we ask that you comply with the general biosecurity obligation under the Biosecurity Act 2014. Please take all reasonable steps to ensure your vehicle is free of plant and soil material prior to coming to Brian Pastures Research Facility. When attending the tour, please park in designated areas and follow the directions provided when traveling between locations.

Grazing Fundamentals EDGE- Begonia
2024-05-29 09:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Begonia Sports Club, 4233 Begonia Road, Begonia, Qld, 4487, Australia
Grazing fundamentals EDGE- Begonia is a workshop designed to give you a broad understanding of the components of the grazing production system and the core, scientifically-backed principles behind optimising grazing land productivity.
Attending this workshop will help you to:
• Understand what conditions drive pasture growth & how you can use strategic grazing management to improve pasture productivity
• Evaluate the productive potential of a property & identify opportunities for improvement
•Better align herd management with seasonal changes in pasture condition
•Build a seasonal climate profile for your location
More information can be found here in the event flyer
Date: 29 May (Day 1) & 19 June (Day 2 TBC) 2024
Time: 9.00am to 3.00pm (both days)
Venue: Begonia Golf & Sports Club, 4233 Begonia Road (75km north of St George)
Presenters: Jill Alexander, AppliedAg and Gina Mace, ConnectAg
Cost: Subsidised rate of $140pp* inc GST per person (usually $935pp). * Eligible landholders within the SQ Landscapes priority zone (Maranoa region and Upper Balonne Shire) can access this subsidised rate. THIS EVENT IS SUPPORTED BY SQ LANDSCAPES WITH FUNDING FROM THE QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT’S NATURAL RESOURCE RECOVERY PROGRAM
Cost includes workshop, a comprehensive set of Workshop Notes, Workbook, catering + a 12-month subscription to Cibo Labs PastureKey (usually valued at $2,000) https://www.cibolabs.com.au/products/pasturekey/
To register: click HERE or contact Jill Alexander M: 0427 764 897, E: jillalexander@bigpond.com. Registrations close 22nd May.

Business decisions for herd profitability- Georgetown
2024-05-30 08:00 - 2024-05-31 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Grey Galah BnB, 58 Low street, Georgetown, QLD, 4871, Australia
LEARN FROM THE EXPERT | Find out how to make business decisions for herd profitability at our free two-day workshop in Georgetown.
Our presenter, Dr. Geoffry Fordyce, has studied the Northern Australian cattle industry for more than 40 years and has applied his findings to real beef businesses.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
The business of breeding herds.
Decision-making and options for breeding herds.
Data informing business decisions.
Calf loss causes and solutions.
WHEN:
Thursday 30 and Friday 31 May
WHERE:
Grey Galah BnB, Georgetown
Book into the workshop HERE
Refreshments include morning tea and lunch. Some accommodation has been reserved at the venue for participants (at your own cost)
Please contact Kasmin Brotherton at kasmin.brotherton@gulfsavannahnrm.org to reserve.
This project is funded by TNQ Drought Hub, through the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.

Business EDGE- Longreach
2024-06-03 08:00 - 2024-06-04 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Longreach, Longreach, Queensland, 4730, Australia
Business EDGE- Longreach
Get your head around more of the ‘business side’ of your business…
Date: 3-4 June 2024
Time: 8.30am to 5.00pm both days
Venue: Longreach, QLD
Presenter: Simone Parker and Sally Finch, Bush AgriBusiness

Cost: $1,750 + GST or $1,500 early bird + GST/ 1st person from one business or $1,500 + GST or $1,250 early bird + GST / 2+ people from the same business. Early bird applies if registered and paid 4 weeks prior to course start date (6 May 2024). Cost includes comprehensive set of Workshop Notes, Workbook, decision support spreadsheet tools and all catering.

To register: Book online at http://www.bushagri.com.au/businessedge

Who to contact for more information: Contact deliverer Simone Parker on M: 0408 818 043 or admin@bushagri.com.au
For more information, read the EVENT FLYER

Aramac - West QLD RBRC
2024-06-05 08:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Harry Redford Centre, Lodge Street, Aramac, Qld, 4726, Australia
The Western Queensland Regional Beef Research Committee invite you to join their meeting to hear the latest industry research!
Please RSVP by Thursday 28 May to assist with catering requirements for lunch.
Register for this event here.

Be Finance Ready - Mareeba
2024-06-05 09:30 - 12:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Mareeba Leagues Club, Doyle Street, Mareeba, Queensland, 4880, Australia
Engaging with your preferred lender can be, at times, a daunting process.
The Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA) in collaboration with the Rural Financial Counselling Service (RFCS) North Queensland are holding a Be Finance Ready workshop in Mareeba to help primary producers be better prepared for when they apply for financial assistance.
These workshops aim to help primary producers learn about what ‘finance ready’ means, help them understand how well they know their business, what information to prepare, how lenders use their information and what options are available if things don’t work out.
Register here to secure your spot today!

Business EDGE- Cunnamulla
2024-06-06 08:00 - 2024-06-07 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Cunnamulla, Cunnamulla, Qld, 4490, Australia
Business EDGE- Cunnamulla
Get your head around more of the ‘business side’ of your business…
Date: 6-7 June 2024
Time: 8.30am to 5.00pm both days
Venue: Cunnamulla, QLD
Presenter: Simone Parker and Sally Finch, Bush AgriBusiness

Cost: $1,750 + GST or $1,500 early bird + GST/ 1st person from one business or $1,500 + GST or $1,250 early bird + GST / 2+ people from the same business. Early bird applies if registered and paid 4 weeks prior to course start date (9 May 2024). Cost includes comprehensive set of Workshop Notes, Workbook, decision support spreadsheet tools and all catering.

To register: Book online at http://www.bushagri.com.au/businessedge

Who to contact for more information: Contact deliverer Simone Parker on M: 0408 818 043 or admin@bushagri.com.au
For more information, read the EVENT FLYER

SOILKEE Renovator Demonstration Day - Malanda
2024-06-06 09:30 - 15:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Glenview Farm, 288 Malanda-Atherton Rd, Malanda
Made in Australia, the SOILKEE Renovator is a pasture cropping system that plants seasonal crops and pasture seeds into existing pastures. As a minimum till machine, it helps improve
soil structure by only disturbing 20% of the pasture, leaving 80% to be used as a cover crop.
Using the SOILKEE activates regenerative soil function leading to increased soil carbon, water holding capacity and nutrient availability.
Come along to hear how well it has performed in a trial in Malanda.
Don’t forget to register to secure your spot!
See event flyer here: SOILKEE Demo Day Malanda

Farmer First Aid Training - Muttaburra
2024-06-07 08:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Crossmoor, 3500 Crossmoor Road, Longreach, 4730
GroWQ is thrilled to present subsidised Farmer First aid training across Western Queensland.
Impulse training will be running an 8hr practical, hands-on training specifically designed for primary producers.
Grab your Neighbours and support each other and learn life savings skills together.
Please note numbers are capped so don’t be slow in booking!
BYO Meals & Chair for the day.
Once you register, Vicki will be in contact prior to the training outlining the course and you will receive a link to register for a USI. This must be done.
Please note each attendee needs their own email address.
**WHEN REGISTERING, ENTER SEPARATE EMAIL ADDRESSES FOR EACH ATTENDEE**
To book https://www.trybooking.com/CRLAP

Farmer First Aid Training - Isisford
2024-06-08 08:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Hazelwood, 3852 Wakefield Road, Longreach, 4730
GroWQ is thrilled to present subsidised Farmer First aid training across Western Queensland.
Impulse training will be running an 8hr practical, hands-on training specifically designed for primary producers.
Grab your Neighbours and support each other and learn life savings skills together.
Please note numbers are capped so don’t be slow in booking!
BYO Meals & Chair for the day.
Once you register, Vicki will be in contact prior to the training outlining the course and you will receive a link to register for a USI. This must be done.
Please note each attendee needs their own email address.
**WHEN REGISTERING, ENTER SEPARATE EMAIL ADDRESSES FOR EACH ATTENDEE**
To book https://www.trybooking.com/CRRMG

RCS Grazing Clinic - Hughenden
2024-06-11 - 2024-06-13 | WA
Are you ready to transform your grazing management? The RCS Grazing Clinics are your ticket to mastering integral skills that will lead to increased productivity, data-driven decision-making, and future proofing of your business.
Our Grazing Clinics unearth the complex world of ‘time-controlled’ grazing management. You’ll graduate from this course feeling motivated and confident in being able to:

Master the 6 grazing management principles
Match your stocking rate to carrying capacity
Calculate and assess graze and rest periods
Use grazing charts as powerful decision-making tools
Design your property layout, fencing and water
Improve soil health, microbiology, and biodiversity
Increase your ground cover and water retention
Explore opportunities to grow soil carbon levels
Manage livestock for greatest production
Adapt to seasonal and climate variability

Investment
Early Bird: $1,350 per person (available until 11th May 2024)
Standard: $1,650 per person
Don’t forget to register to secure your spot!

Xero Workshop - Mareeba
2024-06-11 09:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Jackaroo Motel, 340 Byrnes Street, Mareeba, Queensland, 4880, Australia
Perfect for small businesses and start-ups, Xero is an online accounting software that doesn’t require bookkeeping knowledge to manage your business finances.
Take your business to the next level.
Morning tea and lunch will be provided.
Don’t forget to register to secure your spot.

CSIRO Conversations: The future of Australian farming systems
2024-06-11 11:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Online webinar, Australia
Join CSIRO Futures, as experts from research, government and industry come together to discuss the key trade-offs across plausible futures for Australian farming systems in 2050.
Topics the panel will cover include:

Insights from industry experts driving transformative changes in farming
Significance of sustainable practices and advances in technology
Strategies to navigate the evolving landscape of Australian agriculture
Opportunities for collaboration and innovation to shape the future of farming.

For more information and to register for this free webinar visit CSIRO Conversations: The future of Australian farming systems.
