Backing the Conferences that MATTER
Northern Territory Cattlemen’s Association held their annual Industry conference in March and despite widespread flooding and Cyclone Narelle making a not-so-subtle approach, producers, exhibitors, suppliers still turned up in force!
A key role of the Northern Hub is to build capacity, strengthen connections, and foster collaboration across northern agriculture. We assist producers to have access to the latest research, innovations, and the people behind them. And there’s no better place for that than industry-led events where conversations are real, practical, and grounded in experience.
We have proudly supported and fostered these connections over the years through our sponsorships of KPCA, Territory Resource Management, NBRUC and NTCA conferences. Backing the organisations that bring together producers, suppliers, researchers, government, and industry leaders isn’t just support, it’s an investment in the future of the northern cattle industry.
This year was especially rewarding, with all eight Northern Hub node managers from the NT, Gascoyne, Pilbara, and Kimberley attending. They made the most of every opportunity, from attending presentations to catching up with producers and exhibitors.
The conference program delivered, with keynote speakers sharing valuable insights on markets, data, and industry trends. But as always, some of the most valuable takeaways came from the conversations on the sidelines—discussions that centred on fuel and fertiliser security, market volatility, and the ongoing impacts of flooding and damaged road networks.
We were also pleased to once again partner with the Northern Australia Climate Program, with Climate Mate and BOM representative Emily Hinds providing regular weather updates.
Interim Director Ksenia Sawczak also took the stage to highlight current projects supporting cattle producers across the region, reinforcing the Hub’s commitment to practical, on-the-ground outcomes.
Looking forward to heading to Alice Springs for 2027 Conference!