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12th International Herbage Seed Group Conference
2025-11-16 08:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
The Tasmanian Seed Industry Group (TSIG) is proud to host the 12th International Herbage Seed Group (IHSG) Conference in Launceston, bringing together leading researchers, producers, and industry professionals from around the globe.
This biennial event is a premier forum for sharing research and innovation in forage and turf seed production. Topics span:

Emerging and alternative seed crops (other than lucerne/alfalfa, ryegrass and white clover).
Seed production in a challenging and changing environment.
Sustainable seed production.
Agronomic advances, innovation and technology.

This biennial conference shares the latest research developments in pasture (herbage) seed research, and is a great chance to meet local and international growers, seed production researchers, agronomists and seed company representatives.
Following the conference, delegates are invited to attend a post-conference tour from 20-22 November 2025, to visit key seed production areas in Southern Mainland Australia.

Insight to Impact: Science for tomorrow's food industry challenges
2025-11-17 09:00 - 2025-11-20 15:00 | CSIRO Werribee, 671 Sneydes Road, Werribeee, VIC, 3030, Australia
The Food Structure, Digestion & Health International Conference 2025 will be held at the CSIRO Food Innovation Centre, Werribee, from 17–20 November 2025.
The 2025 conference will spotlight the latest advances in food structure design, digestive behaviour, the gut microbiome, and emerging innovations such as AI-driven food design and sustainable nutrition policy.
The conference will also emphasise excellent science and highlight the industry relevance for food development and innovation. The presenters are encouraged to submit abstracts that showcase how their science can be applied in the food industry. There will be a lively debate on the balance of processed food and whole food nutrition and AI innovation round table discussions with industry.
The Food Structure, Digestion & Health International Conference brings together professionals from the food industry and world-leading scientists – from disciplines including food science, nutrition, digestive behaviour, sensory science and food engineering. This event promotes a cross-disciplinary approach to food design that improves nutrition, functionality, and consumer health outcomes.

Livestock SA Industry Dinner
2025-11-19 18:30 - 21:00 | Adelaide Convention Centre, North Terrace, Adelaide, Sa, 5000, Australia
The Annual Livestock Industry Dinner at the Adelaide Convention Centre is a key event for red meat and wool producers, along with industry stakeholders. It’s a chance to reflect on the past year, discuss the challenges and opportunities ahead, and connect with others who share a passion for South Australia’s livestock industries. Enjoy a two-course meal, local wines and hear from guest speakers as we celebrate the strength and resilience of the sector.
Attendance is free for livestock producers thanks to event sponsorship, but spaces are limited.
The dinner is part of a two-day program delivered in collaboration with Meat & Livestock Australia and the University of Adelaide, bringing insights, connection and innovation to South Australian producers.

Field Day – Tasmania Crop Technology Centre
2025-11-20 10:00 - 16:00 | FAR Australia’s Crop Technology, Badcocks Lane, Hagley, TASMANIA, 7292, Australia
You’re invited to attend FAR Australia’s Crop Technology Centre annual field day in Tasmania, where you will have the opportunity to view a range of innovative grains research.

National Ag Day
2025-11-21
As Australians, we all enjoy the world class food and fibre grown right here in Australia. But some Australians know very little about the farmers and workers who put food on their tables.
National Agriculture Day is your chance to celebrate and learn about Australia’s incredible farm sector. Held on the third Friday of November each year, it’s one day to celebrate an industry that’s part of our lives every single day.
To stay up to date with everything that’s happening to celebrate Australian agriculture – in the lead up to, and on 21 November – click our sign up button below and fill out our form. We look forward to building our National Ag Day community!

Biometrics in the Bush Capital
2025-11-24 18:00 - 2025-11-28 15:00 | National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, McCoy Cct, Canberra, Canberra, 2601, Australia
The Australasian Region Biometrics conference is a biannual conference sponsored by the International Biometric Society (Australasian Region).
The conference is a forum for biometricians, statisticians, and those interested in the development and application of statistical and mathematical theory and methods to problems in the biosciences. Open to members and non-members of the society, this conference will enable biometricians to discover new trends, promote discussions for improved analytical practices, and inspire innovation through the cross-pollination of ideas across diverse bioscience fields.
Attendees will gain from networking opportunities, fostering partnerships that could lead to innovative solutions and advanced analytical techniques applicable to the grains sector. There are opportunities to upskill, including in complex modelling and analysis of data by leading experts.
Further details about the pre-conference workshops and conference can be found at https://biometricsociety.org.au/conference2025/.

GRDC Grains Research Update – Clermont
2025-11-25 08:30 - 14:30 | Clermont Civic Centre, 23 Daintree St, Clermont, QLD, 4721, Australia
Discuss the latest farm-ready information to improve profit, with researchers, agronomists and leading growers at the GRDC Grains Research Update in Clermont.
TOPICS:

Optimising herbicides in CQ systems Mark Congreve (ICAN Rural)

Tactics for residuals – balancing efficacy vs crop risk
Incorporating spot sprayers and rotating chemistry
Managing glufosinate use to avoid resistance

Herbicide discussion Mark Congreve (ICAN Rural), Belinda Chase/Josh Bell (JB Ag Consulting)
Fall armyworm (FAW) – leaf loss & yield impacts in grain sorghumTrevor Philp (Pacific Seeds) & Joe Eyre (UQ)
Grain storage Alex Conway (Control Unlimited)

Managing seed vigour & germ in storage
Managing over moisture grain at harvest – strategies & considerations
Effective aeration cooling systems & their management
Integrating high volume storage options & upright storage

Grain storage discussion Alex Conway (Control Unlimited), David Storey / Luke Mifsud (Growers)
Pigeon peas – agronomy, performance & system fit Bruce Winter (DPI QLD)
NGN forum Sally Dickinson (GRDC) / Alan Umbers (Umbers Rural Services)

Registration: 8.30am for a 9.00am start. Finish 2.30pm.
Cost: Free (registration essential for catering). Lunch, morning tea and proceedings provided.
To RSVP / register, or for further information or agenda, please contact Andrea Mathers or Erica McKay on 02 9482 4930, email erica@icanrural.com.au or register online at http://www.icanrural.com.au
(Agenda subject to change)

LIVEXchange 2025
2025-11-26 09:00 - 2025-11-27 17:00 | OPTUS STADIUM, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Australia’s premier livestock export conference will be held on 26-27 November 2025 at Optus Stadium, Perth. LIVEXchange is a joint venture between the Australian Livestock Export Corporation (LiveCorp) and the Australian Livestock Exporters’ Council (ALEC). The host chapter for 2025 is the WA Livestock Exporters’ Association (WALEA).
Around 400 delegates are expected from across cattle, sheep and goat supply chains, including livestock exporters, farmers, suppliers and service providers from all over Australia as well as importers and other international delegates.
The conference includes two days of informative, thought-provoking and inspiring speakers along with trade stands and several social events to provide plenty of networking opportunities.

APSIM Advanced Training 2025
2025-11-27 09:00 - 17:00 | CSIRO Building Gate 13, University of Adelaide, 13 Kintore Ave, Adelaide SA, 13 Kintore Ave, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
The APSIM Initiative is hosting Advanced Training sessions on Thursday 27th and Friday 28th November, in Adelaide at CSIRO Building Gate 13, Kintore Avenue University of Adelaide.
The workshops will focus on APSIM Next Gen Modules. Each workshop length is between 90-120 minutes, facilitated by experienced APSIM trainers. The cost for attending one-full day is $785 AUD for non-AI member organisations and $550 AUD (discounted rate) for AI member organisations.
APSIM member organisations include: UNISQ, UQ, Agresearch, The NZ institute of plant and food research, Department of Primary Industries (DPI), University of Iowa and CSIRO.
Only limited registrations are available. Venue location may be subject to change based on event registrations.
