Biometrics in the Bush Capital
2025-11-24 18:00 - 2025-11-28 15:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | 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.
