Upcoming Events
Northern Beef Research Update Conference
Northern Beef Research Update Conference - Registrations are NOW OPEN !
The Northern Beef Research Update Conference (NBRUC) Organising Committee are excited to announce that registration is now open! NBRUC 2026 will take place at voco Brisbane City Centre from Tuesday 10 – Thursday 12 March 2026, with an optional field trip to take place on Friday 13 March 2026.
Join leading producers, researchers, and industry stakeholders to explore the latest developments, innovations, and research shaping the future of northern beef production.
Territory Natural Resource Management Conference
The Territory Natural Resource Management (TNRM) Conference is the Northern Territory’s premier event focused on natural resource management. It showcases leading expertise, on-ground initiatives, and community-driven solutions from across the region.
Over three dynamic days, the conference offers valuable professional development and networking opportunities. Attendees can participate in tailored workshops, engage with a wide range of insightful presentations, explore poster displays, and interact with innovative exhibitions.
For more information and to register visit the TNRM Conference website.
KPCA Conference 2025
The annual Kimberley Pilbara Cattlemen's Association is the peak industry body representing pastoralists in the Northern Beef Industry in WA. The KPCA Conference program will address important current and future facing issues, and include industry insights, networking, innovation, leadership sustainability and collaboration.
With 2025 being our ten-year anniversary, we are ready to celebrate, and the KPCA Conference will again through the generosity and support of our members and sponsors, raise funds for charitable organisations and community groups that deliver vital services to our members and the northern Australia pastoral industry.
The Northern Hub is proud to be platinum sponsor of this year’s KPCA Conference and we look forward in attending.
Carbon Edge
Attending this workshop will help you learn:s
key terminology and concepts relating to greenhouse gases (GHG) within the red meat industry
in-depth information on the practices to reduce and sequester GHG within a livestock grazing business
weighing up opportunities and risks associated with generating carbon credits and how they can be used to benefit livestock businesses
understanding carbon neutrality and how it aligns to your business goals
developing a carbon action plan that incorporates practical, achievable strategies to meet your objectives.
You will learn through group-based activities and tools, applying new information to your own context with snapshot the support of an expert deliverer. Every workshop will include case studies and examples for participants to learn from.
NT Water in the Bush Conference
Now in its 36th year, our Water in the Bush Conference is the Territory’s premier annual water conference connecting water professionals, the community and industry from across Australia to share information and knowledge about the current and future state of the Territory’s water and inspire positive change. This year's Conference will focus on Water Futures: Reform, Resilience and Respect for Water in the North
NT Farmers AgTech Day
Save the Date! NT Farmers are hosting an AgTech Day in Katherine on Wednesday 3rd September.
This event is all about showcasing agricultural technology and tools which make farming easier, smarter and more sustainable.
There will be demos, expert chats, and a chance to connect with others across the supply chain. Whether you’re just curious or already using tech on your farm, this is a great opportunity to pick up ideas and see what’s possible.
Register below to be the first to hear updates as details are announced.
CLMA Landscape Rehabilitation Workshop
Repairing and preventing erosion in Central Australian Rangelands.
Location: Idracowra Station (300km South of Alice Springs)
For questions and further information, contact Liz Bird at clma@clma.asn.au
Broome Natural Capital & Climate Adaptation Workshops
Two Workshops – One Venue – One Day in Broome!
Tuesday 19 August 2025 - Oaks Broome Hotel (Robinson St)
Make the most of your time in Broome with two back-to-back workshops, run by different organisations but both focused on the future of northern industries.
Morning – Northern Hub Natural Capital Workshop (8:00am – 1:30pm)
Landowners, pastoralists, rangers & custodians of Country – your voice is needed!
We’re developing a plain-language resource explaining what natural capital is, why it matters, and how it connects to your land and decisions. Your insights will help make it useful, relevant, and respectful for land managers across Northern WA & NT.
Register: Natasha Clayton | 📱 0417 387 030 | ✉️ policy@ntca.org.au
🐂 Afternoon – DPIRD Climate Adaptation Workshop (1:30pm – 5:00pm)
Producers, industry leaders, peak bodies & supply chain businesses – join us to shape the Climate Adaptation Plan for WA’s northern rangelands.
We’ll explore practical adaptation measures, climate projections for 2050, and strategies to maintain profitability in changing conditions.
Register: Jackie (DPIRD) | 📱 0434 774 180 | ✉️ jackie.bucat@dpird.wa.gov.au
Two separate events, two organisers, one location – a full day of valuable conversations for NT and Northern WA’s future.
Pilbara Weeds Symposium
Registrations are now open. Registration includes society membership until end of 2026.
Get in contact info@wswa.org.au or click the button below to view more information on the event.
Barkly Herd Management Forum
Are you a headstockperson, leading hand, future manager, or keen to increase your station management knowledge? Come along to the 13th Barkly Herd Management Forum!
Topics will include:
Cattle health, nutrition & breeding
Data collection
Pasture management
Soils & climate
Business decisions
Leadership & communication
Contact Mary Williams for further information on 0448 560 321 or at mary.williams1@nt.gov.au
National Fodder Conference
The Australian Fodder Industry Association invites interested parties to the Gold Coast for this year’s National Fodder Conference.
The fodder industry is one of the most important industries in Australian agriculture, underpinning production in dairy, livestock, horticulture and other intensive industries.
In addition to a domestic focus, the Australian industry is now a significant contributor to Australian exports, with fodder products exported to China, Japan, Taiwan, Korea and the Middle East.
The Australian Fodder Industry Association (AFIA) is the independent, peak national body for the Australia’s fodder industry.
Since its establishment, AFIA has supported the growth of the sector through:
the generation and analysis of industry data;
hosting events to support connections, learning, engagement and information sharing;
engagement in research and development (R&D) priorities; and
industry advocacy to ensure a positive operating environment both locally and globally.
Developing Northern Australia Conference
At DNAC25 you will gain invaluable insights into a wide range of topics aimed at reshaping the future of Northern Australia.
Explore the potential of Indigenous-led development and partnerships, focusing on nation-building, self-determination, and local leadership.
There will be discussions on the role of universities in supporting Indigenous communities and advancing self-determination, alongside the importance of inclusive leadership, role models, and cross-departmental participation in the Northern Australia Action Plan.
Key themes also include the governance of Northern Australia, with sessions on re-wiring governance systems, driving investment in infrastructure, and shaping a dynamic workforce through education and migration strategies.
Where: Cairns Convention Centre, Queensland
Sandy Soils Global Conference
There are approximately 900 million hectares of sandy soils worldwide, particularly in arid or semi-arid regions. There are more than 22 million hectares of arable sands in southern and western Australia. These soils are often impacted by multiple constraints, such as, soil acidity, hardpans and soil water repellence while also have inherently poor fertility and a limited capacity to store water and nutrients.
These and other challenges associated with sands require multi-faceted research skills and strategies, diagnostic methods and management approaches to overcome. This conference will build and strengthen the international network of researchers with expertise on sandy soils. The conference theme ‘Shifting Sands to Sustainable Solutions’ is focused the challenges of managing and protecting the natural capital of sandy soils in the face of a changing climate.
Key aspects of the program include sessions on:
Climate change and sandy landscapes
Sand distribution and formation
Monitoring, mapping and sensors
Soil properties-analytical techniques
Agricultural systems (irrigated and dryland)
Natural systems
Engineered systems
Soil and water conservation
Soil Fertility
Overcoming constraints to plant growth
Beef Up Forum
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 Queensland, NT and WA. BeefUp forums are an MLA delivered initiative with the support of Regional Beef Research Committees and industry partners who provide regional insights for each program.
Hear about:
global research underway across the areas of livestock management, nutrition, health, feed-base, 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.
Grazing Fundamentals Edge
Grazing fundamentals EDGE is a one-day workshop designed to give you a broad understanding of the components of the grazing production system and the core principles behind optimising grazing land productivity.
Attending this workshop will help you to:
identify key pasture/forage species in your region, their contribution to the diet and their role in the grazing system
understand what conditions drive growth and how you can use strategic grazing management to improve pasture/forage productivity
know what land condition is, how it’s assessed, and how to manage livestock to maintain or achieve good condition
better align herd management with seasonal changes in pasture condition
build a seasonal climate profile for your location.
Drought Resilience 2025 Conference
As climates warm and become more variable, the frequency and severity of droughts and other climatic events are increasing. In this context, increasing the ability of economies, ecosystems and communities to become more resilient to droughts has never been more important. Whilst traditional and novel approaches are being adopted to prepare for, predict, respond to and recover from droughts when they do occur, sharing insights and approaches across disciplines has the potential to result in innovative, high-quality research leading to practical and effective outcomes with real-world impact.
Where: Geelong, Victoria
CLMA Landscape Rehabilitation Workshop
Repairing and preventing erosion in Central Australian Rangelands.
Undoolya Station (20km East of Alice Springs)
For questions and further information, contact Liz Bird at clma@clma.asn.au
Changemaker Workshop - Humpty Doo
Join a network of changemakers across rural, regional & remote Australia
• As a collective, delve into your region’s readiness for change.
• Explore how change happens, practise how to adapt to change and how to
overcome resistance.
• Become a changemaker, adapt your skills to enable your involvement in
creating new and exciting things, managing setbacks and work collectively and
purposefully with others.
Where: Humpty Doo Golf Club, 565 Pioneer Drive, Humpty Doo, NT
This workshop is fully subsidised with thanks to the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund. It is delivered by the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation, as part of the Helping Regional Communities Prepare for Drought Initiative.
Note: This is a face-to-face workshop. All catering and stationery provided. Registrations close either when fully booked or 7 days before the workshop.
Changemaker Workshop - Batchelor
Join a network of changemakers across rural, regional & remote Australia
• As a collective, delve into your region’s readiness for change.
• Explore how change happens, practise how to adapt to change and how to
overcome resistance.
• Become a changemaker, adapt your skills to enable your involvement in
creating new and exciting things, managing setbacks and work collectively and
purposefully with others.
Where: Litchfield Outback Resort, 49 Rum Jungle Road, Batchelor, NT
This workshop is fully subsidised with thanks to the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund. It is delivered by the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation, as part of the Helping Regional Communities Prepare for Drought Initiative.
Note: This is a face-to-face workshop. All catering and stationery provided. Registrations close either when fully booked or 7 days before the workshop.
Changemaker Workshop - Katherine
Join a network of changemakers across rural, regional & remote Australia
• As a collective, delve into your region’s readiness for change.
• Explore how change happens, practise how to adapt to change and how to
overcome resistance.
• Become a changemaker, adapt your skills to enable your involvement in
creating new and exciting things, managing setbacks and work collectively and
purposefully with others.
Where: Knotts Crossing Resort, 10 Cameron Street, Katherine, NT
This workshop is fully subsidised with thanks to the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund. It is delivered by the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation, as part of the Helping Regional Communities Prepare for Drought Initiative.
Note: This is a face-to-face workshop. All catering and stationery provided. Registrations close either when fully booked or 7 days before the workshop.
International Rangelands Congress Australia
The aim of the International Rangeland Congress is to promote the interchange of scientific and technical information on all aspects of rangelands: research, planning, development, management, extension, education and training.
Where: Adelaide Convention Centre, South Australia
2025 ABBA Annual Conference
The Australian Brahman Breeders Association Conference 2025.
Full Tour Package
Guests to make their own way to/from Darwin
Tour commences Wednesday 28/5/25 with Welcome Breakfast in Darwin.
Travel by Coach visiting Berrimah Live Export yards and Bridge Creek Spelling Facility enroute to the NT ABBA Branch Meet and Greet in Katherine Wednesday evening. (Stopping for lunch at Pine Creek). Accommodation for 3 nights at Contour Motel.
On Thursday attend the ABBA conference, followed by Conference Dinner at Tom Curtain’s Outback Spectacular that night.
Friday – Option to attend the Herrod Family’s annual Ponderosa Invitational Brahman Bull Sale or explore Katherine. Katherine Gorge cruises available via https://www.nitmiluktours.com.au/gorge-experiences/
Saturday travel by coach to Sturt Plains, overnighting at Daly Waters.
Sunday return to Darwin stopping at Douglas Station, finishing the tour at the Mindil Markets.
Tour price includes all accommodation in Katherine and Daly Waters, coach travel, Conference and dinner ticket and meet and greet function.
All other meals to be responsibility of participants.
Price: Single $1750. Twin share $1300 per person
Location: Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts and Culture Centre in Katherine NT
Northern Australia Food Futures Regional Roadshow: Planning for the Future
Join us for a dynamic event bringing together all agricultural industries. This roadshow features:
Half-day field trip showcasing local agricultural innovations;
Interactive forum exploring regional challenges and opportunities;
Discussions on sustainable development and innovative farming techniques; and
Networking with industry leaders, researchers, local growers and experts.
Open to farmers, researchers, investors, local producers, and all passionate about agricultural innovation.
Be part of the conversation driving Northern Australia's agricultural transformation!
You can register for:
Information and Workshop Day at the Mataranka Community Hall (27th)
FREE Welcome drinks and BBQ Dinner at The Mataranka Homestead (27th)
Half-Day Industry Tour of Mataranka and surrounds (28th)
Location: 642 Homestead, Mataranka, NT
This project is supported by FRRR, through funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.
Boots on Ground Day - NT
Catch water and restore landscapes
Learn how to apply simple strategies to improve productivity and drought resilience. Extend your wet season, grow more grass.
Territory NRM and Mulloon Institute invite you to get hands-on with a property-scale land restoration project. We’ll hear from our host about how they designed their project to be achievable, economical and effective. We’ll share a meal, take part in construction and enjoy ourselves while gaining practical skills.
This is Stage 3 of the Communities of Practice Project, where land managers receive expert mentoring to implement a drought resilience project using natural infrastructure and farm system solutions.
Mulloon Institute is a leading research and education organisation helping to build resilient regional communities by supporting the long-term, sustainable growth of Australian agriculture.
Location: exact location upon registration Batchelor NT 0845, Australia
Contact: Tam Connor (Mulloon) 0410 745 939 or email learning@mullooninstitute.org
This project is funded through the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.
NACP Road Trip
Northern Australia Climate Program is hitting the road and travelling through the Barkly, Roper and Sturt Plateau, NT! You can book a one-on-one session station visit to discuss all things climate and weather related:
Review the 2024-2025 wet season
Understand what the climate drivers are in play for the 2025-2026 wet season
How are forecasts developed and how reliable are they really?
What’s ‘normal’ for your region
No cost on your end and NACP travel to you!
Presenters are:
Dr Andrew Marshall
Emily Hinds
Anne Marie Huey
Location: Barkly, Roper and Sturt Plateau, NT
Register your interest today, email: emily.hinds@unisq.edu.au
North Australian Climate Resilience in Agriculture Forum
The Forum brings together key stakeholders and programs working across northern Australia to:
Develop an understanding of activities currently occurring and planned accross the region
Highlight gaps and opportunities, synergies and benifits for future RD&E investment
Provide direction for future projects and opportunities to develop collaborative partnerships
Facilitated by Dr Jeff Coutts, the Forum will provide opportunities to discuss and workshop ideas with other groups.
Professor Mark Howden (ANU/Vice-Chair IPCC)will challenge participants to devise practical and transferable solutions that enhance our collective learning and support climate adaptation in agriculture across the northern Australia
Location: The Pavilions at Allan Border Field (Captains Room) Brisbane, QLD
The Forum is a collaboration between Queensland Drought and Innovation Hubs (TNQ and SQNNSW), CSIRO Drought Mission, Bureau of Meteorology, Commonwealth Future Drought Fund Programs and the Queensland Government (DPI, DETSI, QT)
Gorrie Station Field Day
Join agronomist Fergal O'Gara, along with Gorrie Station managers Jake and Kate Nelder, for a farmer focused, informative field day, exploring the role of legumes in Northern Territory's grazing and farming systems.
Free event, lunch provided.
Location: Gorrie Station, Sturt Plateau, NT
Better Beef Business
Join KPCA, industry and pastoralists for a busy day of strategies to address your carbon, biosecurity, landscape & pastoral management needs.
Location: Newman, WA
Northern Australia Food Futures Conference
The biennial Northern Australia Food Futures Conference, Australia’s leading conference on agricultural development in the North, is proudly presented by the NT Farmers Association in collaboration with AgForce Queensland, Ord River District Co-operative, and the Kimberley Pilbara Cattlemen’s Association.
The two-day Conference brings together industry leaders and politicians, researchers, and policymakers and producers to discuss cutting-edge strategies for responsible agriculture in the unique environment of northern Australia.
NTCA Conference
The annual Northern Territory Cattlemen's Association Conference is the largest beef industry event in northern Australia. Attracting local pastoralists, national industry leaders, MPs and senior Ministers from the NT and Federal governments, the event is the highlight of the pastoral industry calendar.
The 2025 program includes networking events, exhibition, conference plenary sessions and field trips, and is tailored to reflect important, immediate and longer-term industry issues, with the three-day event also aimed at celebrating achievements and inspiring the industry.
Changemaker Workshop - Alice Springs
Join a network of changemakers across rural, regional & remote Australia
• As a collective, delve into your region’s readiness for change.
• Explore how change happens, practise how to adapt to change and how to
overcome resistance.
• Become a changemaker, adapt your skills to enable your involvement in
creating new and exciting things, managing setbacks and work collectively and
purposefully with others.
Where: Alice Springs Desert Park, Larapinta Drive, Alice Springs, NT
This workshop is fully subsidised with thanks to the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund. It is delivered by the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation, as part of the Helping Regional Communities Prepare for Drought Initiative.
Note: This is a face-to-face workshop. All catering and stationery provided. Registrations close either when fully booked or 7 days before the workshop.