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.
