Mastering silage: Top fodder training course (Riverina Local Land Services)
3 March, 22 April & 10 June, 9.00 am to 2.30 pm, Gundagai/Tarcutta regions. $150 per farming enterprise
This three-day training program is designed to give you the knowledge and confidence to produce top-quality silage throughout the 2026 season and into the future. With a focus on all key stages, including feed out, sowing, and harvest, this course combines in-the-paddock practical sessions with technical-based training. Attendance at all three sessions is required.
Weaner feeding and confinement (Murray Local Land Services)
5 March, 2.00 to 5.00 pm, Jungellic
This practical workshop will focus on confinement feeding, weaning, and weaner and breeder management. Key principles for sheep will also be covered.
AgriWomen Connect: Food, fibre and farming conference (Riverina Local Land Services)
5 to 6 March, 1.30 to 6.15 pm, Whitton. Tickets from $80 per day
Join this event during NSW Women’s Week for two inspiring days that celebrate the leadership, innovation, and creativity of women in agriculture, food, and fashion. This conference is designed to connect communities with the origins of what we eat and wear, showcase the incredible contributions of women across diverse industries, and provide practical skills to strengthen farm businesses.
Navigating farm biological inputs (Murray Local Land Services)
12 March, 7.30 to 10.30 am, Brocklesby
This breakfast workshop will help you navigate the emerging world of farm biological products. You’ll gain practical skills to assess products confidently and have better conversations with biological input producers and resellers.
Grain storage workshop (Grains Research & Development Corporation)
16 March, 12.00 to 4.30 pm, Illabo
Gain practical, hands-on knowledge to improve your on-farm grain storage systems. Discover the latest GRDC research and proven strategies to maintain grain quality, control pests, and maximise storage efficiency.
Parasite party workshop (Riverina Local Land Services)
18 March, 8.00 to 11.00 am, Tarcutta
Do you have questions around faecal egg counts, parasite management, and sheep health? Join this workshop and learn what happens to your sheep faeces from collection to result and what this means for your flock.
Livestock production tour (Riverina Local Land Services)
19 to 20 March, 7.30 am to 10.00 am, departing Hay. Tickets $150
This two-day bus trip will explore practices and research shaping the future of sustainable red meat production. Gain first-hand insight into key stages of the beef and lamb supply chain, visiting Teys Australia Abbatoir, Jindalee Feedlot, Gundagai Lamb, and CSU Feedlot Research Facility. Cost includes bus, accommodation and all meals.
Celebrating communities and waterways (Upper Murrumbidgee Waterwatch)
21 March, 10.00 am to 1.00 pm, Gordon ACT
A World Water Day event celebrating volunteers, wildlife and healthy waterways & catchments. Explore stalls and info on caring for our catchments, plus hands-on waterbug, frog and reptile displays.
Healthy soils, healthy pastures (ACT Sustainable Agriculture)
23 March, 10.00 am to 1.00 pm, Canberra ACT
This hands-on demonstration will showcase the live sowing of a multispecies pasture crop. See how it is set up, build confidence in what’s working (and what isn’t) and explore the principles of regenerative agriculture in a real paddock setting.
Landscape rehydration field day (Weddin Landcare)
25 March, 8.30 am to 2.00 pm, Grenfell
This field day, presented by Mulloon Institute, will provide a foundational understanding of a farm’s water cycle and the Mulloon Institute’s approaches to rehydrating rural landscapes. Learn how to read water processes to interpret landscape health.
Regional Futures Forum 2026 (Regional Development Australia)
26 and 27 March, 8.00 am to 5.00 pm, Albury. Tickets from $308
This flagship event will help shape a bold, connected, and sustainable future for regional Australia. The agenda brings together Australia’s leading thinkers and voices to help set the blueprint for regional Australia. The event is designed to spark new ideas, forge networks, and fast-track solutions across critical areas of regional transformation.
Big Tech Big Ideas (NSW Government)
26 and 27 March, 8.30 am to 4.30 pm, Dubbo. Tickets $25
This two-day field day will showcase the latest innovations from agtech suppliers, agricultural machinery companies, startups, researchers and government agencies.
Celebrating our nocturnal environment (Riverina Local Land Services)
16 April, 6.30 to 10.00 pm, Mount Adrah
Come along for an evening under the clear, unspoilt night skies, to celebrate the beauty and importance of our nocturnal environment. Share a picnic dinner; hear from Highfield Farm about balancing eco‑tourism, biodiversity and sustainable farming; learn about dark sky preservation and how light pollution impacts wildlife; and join a nocturnal creek walk, offering insights into the unique wildlife that calls Highfield home.
Native vegetation map information sessions (NSW Farmers)
22 April, 3.30 to 6.30 pm, Young
23 April, 3.30 to 6.30 pm, Yass
These sessions have been designed to assist landholders to understand the rules and use of the Native Vegetation Regulatory (NVR) maps. The sessions will include speakers from Local Land Services and the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.
22 to 23 April, Otway Vic. Tickets from $250
This is Australia’s roaming festival for better farming, food and ecological care. Held in a different location every year, in April 2026 the festival will be held in Victoria’s spectacular Otway Ranges. Over two unforgettable days, you will experience bold conversations, standout speakers, hands-on workshops and paddock demonstrations. From soil mentors to innovative growers, agroforesters, ecologists and advisors, expect a powerful mix of local and international voices.
Grassland resurrection (Australian Association of Bush Regenerators)
8 May, 8.30 am to 5.00 pm, Melbourne Vic. Tickets from $90
This forum will focus on what actually works on the ground. Topics include biomass management, weeds, fauna, fire, grazing, monitoring, restoration by seed, and the economics of grassland care.
Farm business management (Murray Local Land Services)
26 to 27 May, 8.30 am to 4.00 pm, Holbrook
This workshop will focus on distinguishing between ‘paper’ and ‘real’ farm business performance. Topics include performance measures – profit & loss, cash flow & balance sheet; and how to analyse performance.
National renewables in agriculture conference and expo
12 August, 8.00 am to 5.00 pm, Orange. Ticket prices TBC
This event brings together farmers, consultants, peak bodies and government representatives to share stories of on-farm renewables and discuss what’s driving the transformation of energy use in agriculture. Topics include combining farming and solar, as well as meaningful benefit sharing associated with large scale solar and wind developments.
