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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
