The Victorian Farmers Federation 2025 Livestock Conference
2025-07-17 | All Seasons Resort Hotel, 171-183 McIvor Hwy, 171-183 McIvor Hwy, VIC, 3550, Australia
The Livestock Conference is designed to provide valuable insights and discussion on key topics affecting the livestock industry today, with a focus on both practical solutions and the future of the sector.

Australian Sheep & Wool Show
2025-07-18 - 2025-07-20 | Bendigo Showgrounds, 42-72 Holmes Rd, Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
Thank you for joining us in Bendigo for the largest event of its type in the world, as the ‘best of best’ sheep breeders compete and some of the country’s most passionate food, fashion and fibre lovers gather to celebrate the mighty Australian sheep.
The Australian Sheep and Wool Show is the largest show of its type in the world where each year up to 3000 sheep from across Australia with 30 plus breeds compete in the show ring. Added to that are over 400 trade sites covering everything from the finest woollen clothing to large machinery. Shearing and Dog trial competitions are also part of the event as is a Festival of Lamb marquee showcasing how to cut up a carcass and cook food.

First Aid for Rural Properties - Rutherglen
2025-07-21 09:00 - 2025-07-22 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Rutherglen Football Club, Rutherglen, VIC, 3685, Australia
Learn essential first aid skills specific to rural properties at our hands-on 2-day workshop delivered by Rural and Remote First Aid – because safety comes first!
Participate in either a 2-day First Aid Course or refresh your CPR with a CPR only course (3 hours). Delivered at two locations across the Riverine Plains catchment.

📍Rutherglen Football Club
📆21-22 July
🕒7:00am – 4:30am

First Aid Course: $375 (2 day)
CPR Only Course: $95 (3 hour)
Lunch and morning tea will be provided.

NOTE: If you purchase a CPR course ticket this will run for 3 hours on day one from 7am.
CPR is included in the first aid course, so no need to purchase both when you purchase a first aid course ticket.

Innovation Generation | Fremantle
2025-07-22 - 2025-07-24 | Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges, 46-54 Marine Terrac, Freemantle, WA, 6160, Australia
Innovation Generation is a conference for ages 18 – 35 that brings together the brightest and best speakers with real-world experience.
Filled with future-focused activities to empower future ag leaders to tackle national industry opportunities and challenges, Innovation Generation is a market-leading professional development experience that is home to new, innovative ideas and tech.
Join us in Freo, Western Australia in 2025!

Meet with leaders across industries and learn from their experience
Network with a gathering of diverse but like-minded ag professionals.
Join discussions around emerging ag, new tech and how young industry members can tackle challenges and seize opportunities
Learn from future focused speakers to broaden and challenge thinking

AFIA NATIONAL FODDER CONFERENCE
2025-07-22 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-23 08:00 - 19:00 | Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast, 71 Seaworld Dr, Main Beach, Queensland, 4217, Australia
The Conference will be held at the stunning Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, and we promise you it will be a great event with more networking opportunities, interactive workshops, and great presenters.
AFIA is the central hub connecting the fodder supply chain across agriculture sectors, industry and governments. So please join us as we continue to extend our reach by attracting new members, identifying new market opportunities, producing events which educate and inform on relevant and timely topics, and to create a strong fodder industry that inspires future generations to drive this industry forward.

Accommodation Bookings
The property is offering a conference room rate of $330 per room per night (room only) for all members, sponsors and partners, and this rate will be available both pre and post conference for those wishing to stay for extra nights.
To book your accommodation, please use the link below which will directly to an AFIA Conference specific webpage.
PLEASE NOTE: if you are wanting to book additional room nights on either side of the conference dates, please contact the hotel directly and ensure they only charge you $330 per room per night. Check your confirmation prior to finalising payment.

National Renewables in Agriculture Conference and Expo
2025-07-23 | Capital Theatre, 50 View Street, Bendigo, Victoria, 3550, Australia
On-farm renewables are a valuable opportunity for farmers to cut costs and emissions.
This event brings together farmers, agriculture and energy consultants, peak bodies and Government representatives to share stories of on-farm renewables, their business case and discuss what’s driving the transformation of energy use in agriculture.
Large scale solar and wind developments present opportunities for farmers and regional communities if planned well with meaningful engagement around benefit sharing. These topics plus combining farming and solar, termed agrivoltaics, also forms part of the yearly Conference program.

First Aid for Rural Properties - Yalca
2025-07-24 07:00 - 2025-07-25 16:30 | Yalca North Recreation Reserve, Yalca, VIC, 3637, Australia
Learn essential first aid skills specific to rural properties at our hands-on 2-day workshop delivered by Rural and Remote First Aid – because safety comes first!
Participate in either a 2-day First Aid Course or refresh your CPR with a CPR only course (3 hours). Delivered at two locations across the Riverine Plains catchment.
📍Yalca North Recreation Reserve
📆24-25 July
🕒7:00am – 4:30am

First Aid Course: $375 (2 day)
CPR Only Course: $95 (3 hour)
Lunch and morning tea will be provided.
NOTE: If you purchase a CPR course ticket this will run for 3 hours on day one from 7am.
CPR is included in the first aid course, so no need to purchase both when you purchase a first aid course ticket.

Red Meat Updates Conference
2025-07-25 | Tailrace Centre, 1 Waterfront Drive, Launceston, Tas, 7250, Australia
The 12th annual Red Meat Updates conference will be held on Friday, 25 July 2025 at the Tailrace Centre, Launceston providing information, inspiration and connections for the red meat industry including sheep and cattle producers.
Under the theme ‘balancing effort, risk and reward’, this year’s event program will focus on the pathway to making informed decisions and reaching a better understanding the cost of production in red meat businesses – this year’s program will feature technical presentations from industry experts, market updates and producer case studies.
The Red Meat Updates working group are hard at work finalising a the program for this years event, in the meantime, keep in touch with event planning by following us on social media.

R&D Impact Essentials - Online Program
2025-07-31 10:00 - 13:00
Level-up your R&D Management game.
Get more impact from projects and programs.
Four x 3-hour modules (12 hours)

The R&D Impact Essentials Workshops are for R&D management professionals responsible for delivering social, productivity, or commercial impact from R&D investment. These workshops is suitable for both new and experienced R&D managers who want to learn more about how to get more impact from R&D.
Delivered by experienced practitioners who will cover the essential elements of project and program impact and share practical insights and case studies.
Pricing: $1150 pp (excluding GST)
Included:

Four x 3-hour modules (12 hours)
On-line delivery of R&D Impact Essentials via Zoom
Expert facilitation
Digital handouts and action plans.

Date:

31st July @ 10am – Module 1: Introduction to R&D Impact Essentials.

For more details on the course, please visit: https://impactinnovation.com/rd-impact-essentials-program/

A Place to Call Home: The Next-Gen Ag Forum 2025
2025-08-01 08:00 - 19:00 | Qld
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Forum Registration

8:30 AM – 8:39 AM
Forum Opening & Welcome

8:39 AM – 8:40 AM
Setting the Scene

8:40 AM – 9:20 AM

Keynote: Tom Cosentino – Episode 1: Finding a Place To Call Home

9:20 AM – 9:40 AM

Northern Property Update: Themes, Changes, Opportunities

9:40 AM – 10:20 AM

Opportunities in the North: Grain Panel Session

10:20 AM – 10:25 AM
Sponsor Speaker #1

10:25 AM – 10:55 AM
Morning Tea

10:55 AM – 11:00 AM
Sponsor Speaker #2

Tools & Strategies for Financial Growth

11:00 AM – 11:20 AM

QRIDA Grants & Loans: How to set yourself up for success

11:20 AM – 11:40 AM

Rural Financial Counselling Services: Tips for the next generation

11:40 AM – 12:00 PM

Generational Wealth Partners: Get Started Investing 101

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM

Panel Discussion: Getting Your Finances Right

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Lunch

Thinking Outside the Box for Success

1:30 PM – 2:10 PM

Keynote: Jacob Wolki – Thinking Outside the Box

2:10 PM – 2:40 PM

Panel Discussion: Thinking Outside the Box

2:40 PM – 2:45 PM
Sponsor Speaker #3

2:45 PM – 3:15 PM
Afternoon Tea

Next Gen: Practices, Adoption & Technologies

3:15 PM – 3:35 PM

Next Gen & Succession: Book Launch

3:35 PM – 3:55 PM

Next Gen Practices

3:55 PM – 4:35 PM

Panel Session: Next Gen Adoption Practices & Technologies

Overcoming Obstacles

4:35 PM – 5:15 PM

Keynote: Katherine Reed – Overcoming Obstacles

5:15 PM – 5:20 PM

Closing remarks

5:20 PM – 7:20 PM
Networking Drinks hosted by AgForce

2025 APAL Technical Symposium Masterclass Series
2025-08-04 08:30 - 16:00 | Agriculture Victoria – Tatura, 255 Ferguson Road, Tatura, Victoria, 3616, Australia
As part of the Technical Symposium event week, APAL will host the Technical Symposium Masterclass Series – a set of group learning sessions designed to enhance orchard business operations.
Taking place on the Monday preceding the main Technical Symposium presentations day, the Masterclass Series offers attendees the opportunity to take a deep dive into two of four key topics, delivered across a morning and afternoon sessions.
The Masterclasses Series topics are as follows:
Morning session (9:00am–12:00pm)

Masterclass One – Budgets and cashflow planning with Ross Wilson from AgFirst (AM only)
Masterclass Two – IPDM with Stephen Tancred from Orchard Services
Masterclass Three – Sprayer calibration with David Manktelow from Applied Research NZ and Jonathan Brookes from AgFirst

Afternoon session (1:00pm–4:00pm)

Masterclass Four – Postharvest management with Dr Hannah James from Agrofresh (PM only)
Masterclass Five – IPDM with Stephen Tancred from Orchard Services
Masterclass Six – Sprayer calibration with David Manktelow from Applied Research NZ and Jonathan Brookes from AgFirst

Attendees can choose to purchase a morning or an afternoon session ticket, or a full-day ticket that includes two sessions.
The masterclasses will run concurrently and attendees can only attend one morning masterclass topic and one afternoon masterclass topic. Attendees will not be able to switch between the three masterclass topics that are running at the same time.
All tickets include lunch and refreshments.

Australian Rice Conference
2025-08-06 - 2025-08-08 | Whitton Malt House, 783 Whitton Darlington Point Rd,, Whitton, NSW, 2705, Australia
The Ricegrowers’ Association of Australia is the collective voice of Australian rice growers and there annual conference is on August 6- 8th 2025.

Royal Queensland Show (Ekka)
2025-08-09 - 2025-08-17 | Brisbane Showgrounds, 600 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills, QLD, 4006, Australia
The Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) is Queensland’s largest and most loved annual event, attracting on average 400,000 people. Ekka will run for 9 days from the Saturday, 9th – Sunday, 17th August 2025.
Run by the RNA and staged at its original birthplace, the Brisbane Showgrounds, the Ekka brings the country and city together for a true celebration of agriculture.
The Ekka showcases the best of Queensland, attracting more than 21,000 competition entries from woodchop to giant vegetables, 10,000 animals from beef cattle to cats and dogs, world-class live entertainment, award-winning food and wine, carnival rides and showbags, family shopping, educational activities and much more.
The iconic show has been running since 1876 and is full of traditions, a unique atmosphere and childhood memories that have been passed down through generations of families.

Nutrition EDGE – Alice Springs
2025-08-11 08:30 - 17:30, 2025-08-12 08:30 - 17:30, 2025-08-13 08:30 - 17:30 | Alice Springs, Alice Springs, NT, 870, Australia
Join us at Nutrition EDGE Alice Springs, 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: 11-13 August 2025
Venue: Alice Springs, NT (plus paddock exercises)
Time: 8.30am to 5.30pm 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. *Register and pay for the workshop by 11th July to receive the early bird discount of $250.

Whole farm planning online 6-week course
2025-08-12 - 2025-09-18
Agriculture Victoria and the Glenelg Hopkins CMA invite farmers and their families to participate in an online (via Zoom) whole farm planning course during August and September.
Topics:

farm design and layout
soils and land classing
pasture and grazing management
farm water supply
farm business planning
tree growing and biodiversity
adapting to a changing climate.

Regenerative Food Systems Conference 2025
2025-08-17 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-18 08:00 - 13:00 | OPTUS STADIUM, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
The Regenerative Food Systems Conference will showcase how regenerative agriculture can address the pressing issues facing our food systems – climate change, food insecurity, declining public health, and disconnection from the systems that sustain us.
The conference will highlight the innovative programs, groundbreaking science, and practical solutions that underscore the critical role agriculture plays in solving some of society’s most urgent problems.
Participants will gain insights from real-world, evidence-based strategies to build food systems that are profitable, environmentally sustainable, and deliver quality food. The conference will equip attendees with actionable knowledge, tools, and valuable connections to drive change – restoring land, strengthening communities, and transforming the systems that both support and depend on farming.
Regenerating our food systems requires collaboration and scalability to ensure meaningful progress, with research and policy evolving in tandem with agriculture’s potential.
Join us for this dynamic, interdisciplinary event where we will work together to develop actionable solutions that regenerate our food systems, improve human well-being, and build a more sustainable, healthy food future for all.

AgQuip
2025-08-19 - 2025-08-21 | AgQuip, NSW, 134 Black Jack Rd, Gunnedah, NSW, 2380, Australia
AgQuip plays a vital role in Australian agriculture – showcasing and demonstrating a vast range of new products and services, highlighting new technology and innovation and providing information to professionals on the land.
Well-known in the agricultural industry for its dedication to Australian farming, AgQuip Field Days strives to secure quality exhibitors and targets farmers through significant and effective marketing strategies. AgQuip is committed to both the rural community and the primary industry.

Navigating mental health support after farm accidents & health diagnoses in agriculture
2025-08-19 12:00 - 17:00
Navigating Support After Farm Accidents & Health Diagnoses
Speaker: Sarah Crosthwaite – Counsellor, Open Road Counselling
With deep rural roots and lived experience in farming communities, Sarah combines her agricultural background and mental health expertise to support farming families. She’ll guide attendees through finding practical support after a farm accident or health diagnosis that may result in temporary or ongoing/permanent impairments.
This online webinar goes for approximately half an hour. Find out more about the event through our registration link.
This webinar is apart of the Ability Agriculture Lunch and Learn Webinar Series supported by FRRR and Sally Foundation Trailblazers development fund

FarmX
2025-08-21 | Woolmers Estate, 658 Woolmers Ln, Longford, Tasmania, 7301, Australia
TasFarmers presents the FarmX Conference & Expo – Shaping the Future of Farming Together.
FarmX is Tasmania’s premier event for farmers, innovators, and industry leaders to connect, learn, and explore what’s next in agriculture. Designed for our local farming community, this one-day event brings together cutting-edge ideas, practical solutions, and inspiring conversations that drive progress across the sector. From sustainability and technology to community resilience and on-farm innovation, FarmX is where Tasmania’s agricultural future takes shape—together.

Building Better Soils: A Masterclass on Soil Biology
2025-08-27 08:00 - 2025-08-28 17:00 | Qld
Join the Soil Wealth ICP team for a hands-on, two-day Soil Health Masterclass designed specifically for vegetable and melon growers and agronomists.
Dive deep into the science and practical management of soil biology and discover how to unlock the potential of your soils to enhance crop productivity, improve nutrient cycling, and ensure sustainable farming practices.

What to Expect:

In-depth Learning: Learn from experts about soil biology and how it can directly improve vegetable production. Topics will include soil structure, management practices to enhance soil biology, how soil biology can breakdown biomass and agrichemicals, nutrient availability, nitrogen calculating and much more.
Practical Application: Gain hands-on experience through practical sessions focused on how to manage soil biology for healthier crops and better yields through practices such as cover cropping, crop rotations, reduced tillage and soil amendments.
Field Visit: See theory in action with a field visit to a Soil Wealth ICP demonstration site, where you’ll learn how nitrogen from legume and cereal cover crop residues is being used to support vegetable brassica crops.
Panel Discussion: Engage with experts in a panel discussion, exploring current challenges, solutions, and the future of soil health in vegetable farming.

To view the full program, please click here and to download the flyer click here.
This is an excellent opportunity for vegetable and melon growers and agronomists to expand their knowledge and apply new strategies for improving soil health, enhancing crop performance, and fostering long-term sustainability.
Who Should Attend:
Vegetable and melon growers and agronomists looking to gain a deeper understanding of soil biology to improve soil health, productivity and sustainability, and apply learnings to their production system.
Registration:
This masterclass is limited to 30 participants and is open to growers and agronomists across Australia. Participants must have a basic understanding of soil biology and soil health. Due to the limited number of spots, we will review each application and will notify you whether or not you have been successful in securing a spot.
Click here to send a registration request.

Farming Forever National Summit
2025-09-01 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-02 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Hotel Realm, 18 National Circuit, Barton, ACT, 2600, Australia
Join Farmers for Climate Action as we celebrate the achievements, resilience, and future of Australian farming at the Farming Forever National Summit 2025.
We will bring together more than 300 farmers, industry leaders, and community representatives for a two-day event, and third day for a farmer-only workshop dedicated to the future of farming in Australia.
Together, we’ll explore how today’s innovations can boost productivity and profitability for Australian farms and secure regional futures, all while we care for the planet.

Newdegate Machinery Field Days
2025-09-03 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-04 09:00 - 17:00 | Newdegate Machinery Field Days, 1 Waddell Drive, Newdegate, WA, 6355, Australia
On the first Wednesday and Thursday of September each year, the town of Newdegate hosts one of the states premier agricultural events, the Newdegate Machinery Field Days.
The Newdegate Machinery Field Days began in 1972 and are run by volunteer committee. Spread across the first Wednesday and Thursday in September, the Newdegate Machinery Field Days is an event that keeps our committee busy all year round and our community busy in the weeks leading up to our event. Our aim is to host a world class agricultural machinery display, which has now expanded to include livestock, family and recreational interests.

DIGITAL Agrifood summit
2025-09-03 09:00 - 17:00 | Charles Sturt University, Boorooma St, Wagga Wagga, NSW, 2650, Australia
The Digital Agrifood Summit is a two day event held at Charles Sturt University in the vibrant regional location of Wagga Wagga, NSW.
A considered program featuring international and Australian experts is complemented by a hands-on look at the emerging technology set to revolutionise our farming practices in the future.
The Summit is the event to attend if you want to know what’s on the horizon and to meet the people that are going to get us there.
