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Henty Field Days
2025-09-23 - 2025-09-25 | Henty Field Days, Cookardinia Road, Henty, Nsw, 2658, Australia
Henty Machinery Field Days, home of Australia’s largest agribusiness super event is located in the heart of the nation’s food bowl in southern NSW, Henty Machinery Field Days attracts more than 55,000 visitors each year.

Henty Machinery Field Days is now regarded as southern Australia’s single biggest agricultural event, showcasing the latest in machinery and farm equipment, outdoors and camping products, farm produce, agronomy, country lifestyle, government and health services, agribusiness and finance services.
The field days are scheduled for September 23-25 in 2025. Exhibitor online applications for the field days are set to open in March 2025 and online ticket sales for visitors to open in late July.
In 2024, the event saw around 55,000 attend throughout the three days and showcased over $250 million worth of machinery and technology from over 830 exhibitors on the 105ha site.

AgXchange Australia
2025-09-23 - 2025-09-25 | Gold Coast Convention Centre, 2684-2690 Gold Coast Hwy, Broadbeach, QLD, 4218, Australia
AgXchange Australia is the pre-eminent event for Australia’s agricultural industry, uniting stakeholders from every corner of the supply chain. From farm leaders and agribusiness professionals to policymakers and global experts, this flagship event offers a unique opportunity to collaborate, gain insights, and drive the future of agriculture.
The National Farmers’ Federation’s (NFF) flagship conference is back with a fresh new look and an exciting new location! This year, we’re heading to the Gold Coast for AgXchange Australia, where agriculture’s brightest minds and industry leaders will come together to share insights, spark innovation, and shape the future of Australian farming.

Australian Agricultural Sustainability Exchange
2025-09-23 08:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Broadbeach, Queensland, 4218, Australia
The 2025 Australian Agricultural Sustainability Exchange is set for 23 September at the stunning Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, offering a unique opportunity to connect, collaborate and contribute.
Held in partnership with the National Farmers Federation AgXchange Australia (24 – 25 September), the Australian Agricultural Sustainability Exchange will open the week with industry, government, researchers and supply chain leaders sharing insights, ideas and innovations shaping the future of sustainability in agriculture. Designed to drive national collaboration and showcase leading sustainability initiatives across the sector, the Exchange offers a unique platform for stakeholders to connect, share, and shape the future of sustainable food and fibre production.
As sustainability moves from ambition to action across Australian agriculture, the Exchange will provide a platform to explore how the industry can operationalise sustainability through indicators, data governance, materiality insights and collaborative systems. Through panels, interactive sessions and networking, attendees will engage with leading-edge work on market access, ESG reporting, nature-positive agriculture and the frameworks needed to build trust, alignment and resilience across the value chain. The highly popular Sustainability Showcase will also be a highlight of the day.

This is an opportunity to be part of the national conversation driving Australia’s global sustainability leadership in food and fibre production. Tickets are available through the AgXchange website or directly through the booking platform.

Henty Machinery Field Days
2025-09-23 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-24 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-25 09:00 - 17:00 | Henty Machinery Field Days Site, 22 Lubkes Road, Henty, NSW, 2658, Australia

Border Leicester Ram Sale
2025-09-25 10:00 - 15:00 | Womboota Pastoral, 544 Edgar Rd, Womboota, Vic, 2731, Australia
The Womboota Border Leicester Ram Sale will be held on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 1:00 PM (inspection from 10:00 AM), offering 80 premium Border Leicester rams and 20 select ewes, with bidding available both on-property at ‘Suncroft’, 544 Edgar Rd, Womboota, NSW and online via AuctionsPlus here.
Key Sale Features

80 Premium Rams: All lots feature full LAMBPLAN performance data, strong visual constitution, and proven commercial results.

20 Select Ewes: Elite females with exceptional maternal genetics, ideal for both stud and commercial breeding programs.

Sale Participation

On-Property Sale: Personal inspection, ringside bidding, and networking opportunities with other breeders, plus complimentary refreshments.

Online Bidding (AuctionsPlus): Live sale streaming, pre-sale bidding, comprehensive lot descriptions, and access to photos and videos.

Health and Delivery

Accredited Brucellosis-free stud with strict biosecurity

Current health certificates and quarantine protocols

Delivery service available within 6 hours’ travel for purchases of five or more rams.

Buyer Essentials

Payment via cash, cheque, or EFT required within 7 days

Pre-sale inspections welcome—contact Malcolm Starritt (0429 893 200, malcolm.starritt@gmail.com) to arrange a visit.

Anuga 2025
2025-10-04 09:00 - 2025-10-08 17:00 | Koelnmesse, Fair Grounds, Cologne, Germany
Anuga not only provides a platform for networking but also offers profound insights into the pioneering developments of the industry. The congress and event program present a diverse range of conferences, workshops, experience areas, and speaker sessions. Key industry concerns are addressed, while innovations are showcased and discussed.
In addition to the conferences and workshops, special exhibitions like the Anuga Taste Innovation Show or “Meet more Meatless and Dairy Alternatives” provide fascinating glimpses into sustainable advancements. By incorporating regional, plant-based ingredients, alternative proteins, and more resource-efficient production processes, manufacturers actively contribute to sustainable practices.

Elmore Field Days 2025
2025-10-07 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-08 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Elmore & District Machinery Field Days Inc., 48 Rosaia Road, Elmore, VIC, 3558, Australia
Welcome to the Elmore Field Days. We’re looking forward to three days of displays, exhibitions, products, art, food and live music. Bring the family for a great day out.

Business EDGE | Katherine, NT
2025-10-07 08:30 - 2025-10-08 17:00 | Katherine, Katherine, NT, 850, Australia
Business EDGE is a two-day workshop designed to enhance producer knowledge and skills in basic financial and business management to improve business efficiency and profitability.
Attending this workshop will help you to:

Develop your financial knowledge and business understanding
Understand where your business is performing well and where it can be improved
Better understand how your decisions impact the bottom line of your business
Determine if your business can fund future growth, debt reduction, retirement and succession
Ensure everyone in your business is on the same page
Join a group of like-minded producers and equip yourself to improve your business skills.

During the two days of Business EDGE you will acquire the knowledge and skills to…

Determine if all the family needs and aspirations can be funded by the business
Prepare and understand key financial information on your business
Assess and manage agricultural business risk
Understand and manage enterprise performance, including understanding what the key profit drivers are, how to influence them and what effect they have on overall business performance.
And much more …

Field Day – VIC Crop Technology Centre
2025-10-10 10:00 - 16:30 | 660 Inverleigh, Winchelsea Road Winchelsea VIC 3241, 660 Inverleigh, Winchelsea Road, Winchelsea, Victoria, 3241, Australia
You’re invited to attend FAR Australia’s Crop Technology Centre annual field day in Victoria, where you will have the opportunity to view a range of innovative grains research.

Soil moisture probes and grain storage – Wonwondah
2025-10-13 15:00 - 17:00 | ‘Girvan Lea’, 55 McGenniskens Road, Wonwondah 3401, 55 McGenniskens Road, Wonwondah, Victoria, 3101, Australia
EVENT DESCRIPTION
3 to 6 pm
Join fellow farmers for a practical, on-farm workshop designed to help you get the most out of the Wimmera soil moisture probe network and improve your grain storage practices.
The workshop will include presentations, an inspection of a soil moisture probe and grain silos, followed by dinner.
Presenters
Dale Boyd, Agriculture Victoria
Seasonal risk agronomist Dale Boyd will provide a seasonal update of the soil moisture profiles in the Wimmera region. He will present some of the key indicators that farmers and agronomists should be examining from the data sets to maximise the benefits from investment in this technology.
Tim Powell, Integrated Irrigation
Tim will demonstrate the full range of features from the soil moisture probes rolled out to farmers through the Wimmera CMA, with a focus on how farmers can easily access and apply the data to support on-farm decisions.
Chris Warrick, grain storage best practice
Grain storage specialist Chris Warrick will help you optimise your on-farm grain storage. Chris will cover the latest GRDC research on fumigation and venting options, managing pests in bags, pest prevention options and cost-effective storage strategies
This event is supported by the Victorian Government’s Drought Support Package.

Gatton AgTech Showcase
2025-10-15 - 2025-10-16 | Gatton Smart Farm, Warrego Highway, Gatton, Queensland, 4343, Australia
The second Gatton AgTech Showcase will be held at Gatton Smart Farm on 15 and 16 October 2025.
The showcase will bring together horticulture growers, agribusinesses, technology companies, consultants, students and researchers for a festival of technology and innovative ideas.
Protected cropping will be a feature of this year’s showcase, with the official launch of the Centre for Mild Winter Climate Protected Cropping, supported by the National Farmers Federation’s National Horticulture Roadshow.
The first showcase, which was held in November 2023, was such a success it won the 2024 VISY Industry Impact Award at the Australian Horticulture Awards.
This event delivers real-world insights, panel debates, and startup engagement pathways—giving you a front-row seat on the future of agritech adoption, commercialisation, and on-farm transformation.

Hear from growers and leaders on what drives successful innovation—and where tech investments really deliver ROI.
Entrepreneurs: See where Australian agritech is heading and gain practical, actionable knowledge for your business.
Dive into sessions on automation, robotics, data intelligence, and smarter supply chains.
Explore “failures” as growth opportunities, thanks to sessions on disadoption and lessons learned from tech rollouts.
Network with startups, students, and commercial leaders—opening new collaboration and market pathways.

Mountain Cattlemens Association of Victoria's Annual Get Together
2025-10-17 - 2025-10-19 | Mountain Cattlemen’s Get Together 2025, 115 Centre Point Road, Molyullah, Victoria, 3673, Australia
The Mountain Cattlemen’s Annual Get Together (G2G) is a vibrant three-day festival that honours the rich traditions and pioneering spirit of Victoria’s High Country. As one of Regional Victoria’s largest and longest-running events, the G2G brings together communities to celebrate the enduring legacy of the Mountain Cattlemen and all Victorian pioneers.
This much-anticipated festival features thrilling horse competitions, engaging heritage displays, and interactive information forums. Families can enjoy a wide array of activities, from free novelties and live music to children’s entertainment and even fun competitions for your dog. Our dedicated committee ensures the event is welcoming and inclusive, offering something for all ages and interests.
The 2025 Get Together will take place in Molyullah from October 17 to 19. Your ticket grants access to all camping facilities, entertainment, amenities, and activities throughout the weekend—plus, children 17 and under attend free. Ticket prices will increase closer to the event, so secure your spot early.
For horse competitors, the format remains as exciting as ever: four preliminary stages—bareback obstacle, mounted whip crack, dry work pattern, and cattle handling—will be held on Saturday, with the top riders advancing to Sunday’s final. With prize money now doubled since 2022 and strong interest expected, we encourage early entry as numbers are capped.
Don’t miss this iconic celebration in the heart of Victoria’s High Country—join us for a weekend of tradition, competition, and community spirit.

3-day festival pass
Entertainment & activities
Camping included

Murrumbateman Field Days
2025-10-18 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-19 09:00 - 17:00 | Murrumbateman Field Days, East Street, Murrumbateman, NSW, 2582, Australia
Keep an eye out around early October for when we reveal our exhibitors and attractions line up for 2025.

Wimmera Pulse Field Day
2025-10-22 09:00 - 13:00 | Keenans Road, Keenans Road, Kewell, Victoria, 3390, Australia
The annual field day provides an opportunity for farmers, agronomists, and the broader pulse community to hear the latest in pulse research. The event will focus on practical outcomes that can be directly applied to farming operations.
Designed to be highly interactive, the field day encourages strong engagement with attendees and offers the opportunity to ask questions and interact with experts in key areas such as disease management and variety selection. The event will close with a BBQ lunch.
The field day is located on private property in a paddock on Keenans Road, which is 550 m from the Minyip-Dimboola Road.

Australian National Field Days
2025-10-23 - 2025-10-25 | Australian National Field Days, 563 Borenore Rd, Borenore, NSW, 2800, Australia
The Australian National Field Days (ANFD) is the oldest annual agricultural exhibition in the country. Established in 1952, the ANFD continues to offer visitors a unique insight into the future of agriculture with the commitment to Advancing Australian Agriculture.
More than 500 exhibitors travel to the Borenore site (15kms west of Orange, NSW) from all over Australia and internationally to display their products and services during the three-day event.

GRDC Farm Business Update, online – Toolbox Talks For Harvest – Managing Fatigue Practically
2025-10-23 13:00 - 14:00
With the busy harvest period approaching – safe and effective performance of your team is front of mind. It’s a great time for toolbox talks to set or refresh practical strategies for communication and managing fatigue on farm. Common causes of fatigue can cumulate during busy times, resulting in impaired judgement, reaction time, coordination and ability to concentrate. People and safety consultant, Denise McLellan, dives into conducting toolbox talks with your team in preparation for harvest. Denise will cover practical ways proactive grains businesses are managing fatigue and communication considerations around busy work periods to reduce risks. With over 25 years in farming and agriculture, Denise’s focus is firmly on the people side of farming. Denise is committed to highlighting that farming and agriculture is a rewarding career, and that Australian farms are a great and safe place to work.

NSW Rural Women's Gathering
2025-10-25 09:00 - 17:00 | The Quad, 110 Magellan St, Lismore, NSW, 2480, Australia
The Rural Women’s Gathering has been held annually around different regional and rural towns in NSW for more than 30 years. It’s an opportunity for the host town to showcase the strength of their community, their region, culture, talent and attractions to women who attend from all corners of the state.
Located in the Northern Rivers region, vibrant Lismore will host the 2025 Rural Women’s Gathering.
Woven throughout the 2025 program is the theme Connect to the Heart – celebrating authentic connection, community and the strength of rural women.
Attendees will enjoy an exciting line-up of activities, including a range of enriching workshops, networking opportunities, arts and crafts, cultural experiences, and delicious catering, and will hear from our amazing speakers:

Shanna Whan AM, Founder of Sober in the Country and 2022 Australian Local Hero
Madeleine West, advocate, author and speaker on safety in the digital age
MC: Mel Bampton

The annual Gathering is a fantastic opportunity for women living in regional and remote areas of NSW to come together and connect, celebrate, and learn. You’ll meet new people, gain new skills, visit new places and most of all have a fabulous time.
The 2025 workshop program will include a cacao ceremony, an artificial intelligence (AI) workshop, writing a business plan, a sustainability session, a weaving workshop with Widjabul Wia-bal woman Kylie Caldwell, beading, an ‘80s dance class and a food and nutrition information session.
We’ve also ensured great value for money, with Saturday registration priced at just $85, including three workshops, catering, and access to all keynote speakers.
Whether you’re a seasoned Gathering attendee or joining us for the first time, there will be something for everyone to get involved in at the 2025 Rural Women’s Gathering in beautiful Lismore.
Register Now!

Farm fire preparedness webinar
2025-10-27 19:00 - 20:30 | https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/support-and-resources/event-listing/farm-fire-preparedness-webinar
EVENT DESCRIPTION
7 to 8.15 pm
Managing the risk of bushfire for your farm is vital.
Whether you’re a livestock producer or small landholder, run a horticulture enterprise or are new to farming, it’s important to prepare for the coming fire season.
Join us for this webinar about farm fire preparedness.
Planning and preparing for the bushfire season includes identifying risks and undertaking tasks to prepare your farm well ahead of the season.
In this webinar, Agriculture Victoria’s Kylie Macreadie will discuss key preparedness activities, tools and templates to help you plan for the fire season.
Landholders impacted by recent fires will share their stories of preparing for fire and putting a fire plan into practice. They will also share information on the recovery process.
Topics

Preparing farm infrastructure
Farm asset inventories and insurance
Fire preparedness checklists, action plan and map
Planning for impacts and recovery
Updating your property identification code (PIC) and NLIS details

Rural Women’s Award Gala Dinner and National Announcement
2025-10-28 18:00 - 23:00 | The Great Hall, Parliament House, Parliament Dr, Canberra, ACT, 2600, Australia
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Great Hall, Parliament House! Bringing together industry leaders, politicians, change-makers, event partners, sponsors and of course our seven National Finalists and their friends and family, the Rural Women’s Award Gala promises an evening filled with inspiration, recognition, and empowerment. Mark your calendars and get ready for a night to remember!

The National Winner and Runner Up of the 2025 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award will be announced at a Gala Dinner at the Great Hall, Parliament House in Canberra on Tuesday, 28 October 2025. The prestigious event celebrates female-led ingenuity in the regions.
This year’s Rural Women’s Award Gala marks a major milestone; 25 years of spotlighting rural women who are shaping the future of our nation. The black-tie celebration will bring together alumni, government officials, industry leaders, private sector and supporters from across the country for what promises to be a night of inspiration, connection and powerful storytelling. 2024 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award National Winner Tanya Egerton will be the event MC for’ the black-tie evening.
The annual Rural Women’s Award Gala is an opportunity to celebrate the forward-thinking, courageous leaders who come from industries across some of the remote areas of Australia, including each of the State and Territory winners, now National Finalists: Nicole McNaughton (QLD), Carol Mudford (NSW/ACT), Dr Mary Cole (VIC), Sarah de Jonge (TAS), Kelly Johnson (SA), Kristy Hollis (WA) and Isabella Thrupp (NT).

Kimberley Pilbara Cattlemen's Association 2025 Conference, Broome
2025-10-29 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-30 09:00 - 17:00 | Broome, WA, Broome, WA, 6725, Australia
The Kimberley Pilbara Cattlemen’s Association (KPCA) is a non-profit organisation representing the Northern Beef Industry of WA. The KPCA is the peak industry body to address issues affecting pastoralists in the Northern Beef Industry in WA. Its mission is to represent and promote the collective interests of the industry throughout the WA region, extending to policy. The conference is the main event held each year to do this & the program is tailored to reflect the most important issues, both current and long term. An emphasis on interactive sessions will be a focus this year.

Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit
2025-11-04 - 2025-11-06 | Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Ave, Singapore, 018956, Singapore
Building Agility and Resilience in Asia’s Food System
The Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit, proud anchor event of Singapore International Agri-Food Week, unites hundreds of international stakeholders across the value chain to build agri-food agility and resilience in Asia-Pacific.
The event brings together 1000 senior decision-makers from agribusinesses, food and ingredients brands, governments, funds, philanthropic organisations – and the most exciting agri-food start-ups from the APAC region and beyond.
As the anchor event of Singapore International Agri-Food Week (SIAW), the summit will transform Marina Bay Sands into a hub for technology discovery, strategic deal-making and C-Suite networking.
A 200-strong speaking faculty will explore the technologies, policies, finance models, and partnerships that are catalysing innovation in farming, food manufacturing, and retail across Asia-Pacific.
See the Full Agenda here.

Calf Alive 2025 Conference - “Feeding the Future: Data-Driven Decisions for Northern Beef Production"
2025-11-04 08:00 - 2025-11-06 17:00 | Longreach Civic & Cultural Centre, 96a Eagle Street, Longreach, Queensland, 4730, Australia
Calf Alive 2025 is for producers, advisors, researchers, and anyone passionate about improving calf survival, maternal nutrition, and the resilience of northern beef systems.
Practical talks, producer case studies, networking opportunities – Calf Alive 2025 is a must-attend event for anyone shaping the future of northern beef.
Producers, researchers, advisors, and industry leaders will share key insights from the Calf Alive project—an ambitious, multi-year initiative focused on improving reproductive performance and calf survival in northern Australian beef herds.
Hear from our international guest, Dr. Allison Meyer (University of Missouri, Columbia), on the impacts of maternal malnutrition on cow and calf outcomes.
Discover the latest findings on nutrition, management, genetics, and environmental strategies that enhance productivity and resilience in extensive systems.
Highlights include the use of over 1,000 GPS collars to monitor cattle behaviour under environmental stress, and cutting-edge research using nitrogen isotopes in tail hair (δ¹⁵N) to identify more efficient breeders early in life.

Livestock Advisor Essentials: Meat the market
2025-11-05 08:30 - 17:00 | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Livestock Advisor Essentials (LAE) is a professional development program designed for early career professionals involved in the livestock industry or advisors wishing to build their skills and expand their industry knowledge and networks.
This is an unbeatable opportunity to:

Learn the fundamentals of livestock businesses.
Develop knowledge, skills and confidence.
Connect with other livestock advisors.

The program will include three five face-to-face workshops covering the livestock industry building-blocks of feedbase, business, reproduction and genetics, value chain and people and extension, delivered over three sessions.
By attending the Meat the market workshop, participants will:

Improve understanding of the red meat value chain and the current and future requirements for red meat customers.
Gain skills in analysing customer feedback.
Grow confidence in supporting clients to identify and develop possible on-farm solutions to address compliance issues.

Livestock Advisor Essentials: Influence and impact
2025-11-06 08:30 - 2025-11-07 17:00 | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Livestock Advisor Essentials (LAE) is a professional development program designed for early career professionals involved in the livestock industry or advisors wishing to build their skills and expand their industry knowledge and networks.
This is an unbeatable opportunity to:

Learn the fundamentals of livestock businesses.
Develop knowledge, skills and confidence.
Connect with other livestock advisors.

The program will include three face-to-face workshops covering the livestock industry building-blocks of feedbase, business, reproduction and genetics, value chain and people and extension, delivered over three sessions.
By attending the Influence and impact workshop, participants will:

Increase knowledge of the fundamentals of human engagement plus processes and frameworks for sustained influence.
Increase awareness of what and how to influence for change and uptake of new ideas.
Build confidence to engage and deal with people of different personalities and persuasions.
Increase understanding of the importance of making and creating your own brand.
