Succession planning seminar (NSW Farmers)
1 September, 5.00 to 7.30 pm, West Wyalong
This seminar will explore key considerations in farm succession planning, including: Starting the succession conversation with family; Understanding legal structures; Managing fairness between on farm and off farm family members; Tax, financial and business implications of succession decisions; and more.
Spring paddock walk & talk (Riverina Local Land Services)
2 September, 8.30 am to 1.00 pm, Tarcutta
Join John Piltz (Riverina Local Land Services), Craig Plum (Tarcutta Nutrien) and Micheal Savli (Lallemand) to learn about making informed decisions this spring around livestock, pastures and production.
Boorowa Agricultural Research Station open day (CSIRO)
2 September, 9.30 am to 3.30 pm, Boorowa
Come along to see and hear the latest in CSIRO Agriculture & Food research in crop innovation, farming systems improvement, applied soil science and more. Find out about research, discuss opportunities to collaborate, and enjoy a locally grown lunch.
Soil salinity and fertility field day (Holbrook Landcare Network)
2 September, 9.30 am to 12.00 pm, Narrabilla
View 2 demonstration sites – a soil nutrient site in an improved pasture paddock, and a salt site planted to salt tolerant pasture species. Learn about the balance of nutrients required to support productive pastures, and gain insight into multiple ways to improve productivity in saline and waterlogged soils.
Screening: Malleefowl – The most unlikely of birds (National Malleefowl Recovery Group)
4 September, 6.30 to 8.00 pm, Wagga. Tickets from $23
This new documentary celebrates this remarkable bird and the dedicated community working to save it. Following the 50-minute screening, you will have the opportunity to hear directly from leading malleefowl experts during a live panel discussion and audience Q&A.
Guided bird walks in Wagga (Murrumbidgee Field Naturalists)
6 September, walk starts at 2.30 pm, Wagga
These walks generally run for 1 to 2 hours, depending on your time, the weather and the birds! The Sep walk will be at Silvalite Reserve – Meet at the truck stop on the Olympic Hwy, 300m from the Sturt Hwy.
Landscape rehydration bootcamp (Kyeamba Valley Landcare Group & Mulloon Institute)
8 to 9 September, 8.30 am to 4.30 pm, Kyeamba Valley. Tickets $60
This skills-based two-day course is all about harnessing the water cycle to improve landscape function on your property. Learn how to apply simple strategies to improve productivity and drought resilience, and optimise water cycling and landscape function.
Hop to it: Rabbit control community sessions (Riverina Local Land Services)
8 September, 2.00 to 4.00 pm, Old Junee
17 September, 2.00 to 4.00 pm, Dirnaseer
29 September, 2.00 to 4.00 pm, Marrar
Come along to discuss current rabbit issues, control options, and coordinated action plans. This is your chance to learn more, ask questions, and contribute to a collective approach to managing rabbit populations in our region.
Breakfast with the birds and wild flowers (Sustainability at Charles Sturt)
10 September, 7.30 to 9.00 am, Wagga
Join us for a morning walk, led by local ‘bird nerd’ Steve Moore and native plant expert Geoff Burrows. The walk will conclude at the Cellar Door with a delicious free breakfast.
Margin matters: Commercial-scale regenerative farm trial field day (Boolah)
10 September, 8.00 am to 5.00 pm, Warracknabeal Vic
This event will bring together growers, agronomists, researchers, industry leaders and end users for a day of practical insight, commercial perspective and real conversations across the full supply chain.
Tiny Forest spring working bee (Wagga Wagga City Council)
12 September, 9.30 to 11.30 am, Wagga
Wagga Wagga’s first Tiny Forest is turning one, and it is thriving! To keep it looking beautiful, join this working bee and lend a hand with removing guards, planting, watering and weeding. After the work is done, morning tea will be served.
Direct seeding native vegetation (Bowning & Bookham Districts Landcare Group)
13 September, 9.30 am to 12.30 pm, Bookham. Tickets $10 pp or $20 per family/car
Get practical, technical knowledge and learn lessons from our direct drill seed field day for native vegetation. This event will share lessons learnt and experiences in direct drill seeding techniques, equipment used, practical demonstrations and a Q&A session.
Farm business success: Finance and budgeting (Riverina Local Land Services). Tickets $50
15 September, 9.00 am to 3.00 pm, Hay
16 September, 12.00 to 3.00 pm, Griffith
17 September, 12.00 to 3.00 pm, Narrandera
Gain practical financial skills to strengthen your farm business. Learn how to build stronger banking relationships and use budgeting tools to improve planning, cash flow and profitability.
Wild Futures: Protecting the Riverina Highlands – threatened species forum (Riverina Local Land Services)
17 September, 9.00 am to 4.30 pm, Adelong
This forum will explore the challenges and opportunities facing the region’s unique plants and wildlife. It will feature presentations from experts working on innovative conservation initiatives, recovery programs and practical approaches to protecting priority species and habitats, including keynote speaker Distinguished Professor David Lindenmayer, one of Australia’s foremost biodiversity and landscape ecology experts.
Yabtree West soil workshop (Yabtree West Station)
18 September, 9.30 am to 3.00 pm, Tumblong. Tickets $30 +bf
This workshop will cover hands-on biodynamic compost making, soil & fertiliser preparation, composting kitchen & garden waste, and fermentation of weeds. Suitable for both beginner and experienced gardeners.
Lake Albert spotlight night (Wagga Wagga City Council)
18 September, from 6.15 pm, Wagga
Discover the wildlife that emerges after dark in our woodlands! Come along for a guided walk through Rawlings Park woodlands to spot nocturnal wildlife coming out for the night to forage. This event is family friendly.
2026 Narrandera Koala Count (Narrandera Shire Council)
19 September, Narrandera, from 9.30 am
Help count Narrandera’s cutest koalas and protect their future. This unique wildlife monitoring event gives participants the opportunity to help count koalas, observe their health and behaviour, and contribute valuable data that supports the ongoing protection of their habitat.
Perfect for families and nature lovers, the day includes guided walks and expert advice on spotting koalas in their natural environment. No experience is necessary.
Agtech fundamentals workshops (NSW Government)
29 September, 9.00 am to 2.30 pm, Euston
30 September, 10.00 am to 3.30 pm, Balranald
These introductory workshops are designed to help farmers learn how agtech and connectivity solutions can be used on farm to accelerate productivity and profitability. Avoid wasting time on technology that doesn’t fit and learn the right questions to ask suppliers.
Newkind: Social change conference
30 September to 4 October, Redbank Vic. Tickets from $150 + bf
Join like-minded families, professionals, students, activists and Elders for 5 days of inspiring talks, workshops, art and entertainment, and learn more about the social, environmental, emotional and economic issues that affect us all.
Managing tall waterway vegetation (North East Catchment Management Authority)
1 October, 9.00 am to 12.30 pm OR 1.30 to 5.00 pm, Wangaratta Vic
Natural wetlands commonly include Phragmites australis (Common Reed), Typha spp. (Cumbungi) or Juncus ingens (Giant Rush). These tall macrophytes provide important habitat and ecosystem functions. Join these sessions to understand when management is appropriate and justified, and the most effective methods to use in natural wetlands (where excavation is not an option).
2026 ALCA conference: Nature-climate action (Australian Land Conservation Alliance)
6 to 9 October, Hobart Tas. Tickets from $720
The conference will showcase the power of land conservation, and the efforts and impacts of the people that steward, lead, and invest in it. It will build the case for nature as a core climate solution and driver of economic strength and resilience, and showcase First Nations, landholders and communities on the front line of action, and highlight the diverse leaders and partnerships driving critical on-ground work.
Tallaganda: Film screening (Riverina Local Land Services)
7 October, 6.30 to 8.30 pm, Batlow
Tallaganda is a captivating short film featuring breath taking nocturnal footage of the endangered Greater Glider. The screening will be followed by a Q&A session with film maker David Gallan. Guest presenters will also share the results of five years of conservation efforts in the Batlow area.
Agtech discovery day (NSW Government)
8 October, 8.30 am to 2.30 pm, Yanco
From virtual fencing and livestock monitoring to weather forecasting, irrigation automation and farm security solutions, this field day will showcase technologies helping farmers tackle everyday challenges.
Evan Moll Gerogery field day (Riverine Plains)
9 October, 8.30 am to 1.00 pm, Gerogery
This hands-on field day will focus on the latest in wheat and canola variety trials, faba bean agronomy, and livestock management. It brings together industry experts to share insights on profitable and sustainable farming practices.
Food sovereignty convergence 2026 (Agroecology & Food Sovereignty Alliance)
10 to 12 October, Eganstown Vic. Tickets from $50 +bf
Convergence is an annual gathering for farmers, First Peoples, food producers, workers, eaters, researchers, chefs, organisers and allies. It is a space to share knowledge, build solidarity, build collective action and shape AFSA’s priorities for the year ahead.
Livestock 2026 (Southern Australia Livestock Research Council)
21 to 22 October, Wagga. Tickets from $200 +bf
This conference will explore how AI, agtech and data are moving from hype to real-world application on farms. There will be practical insights, real farm experiences and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow livestock producers and industry professionals.
The sum of it all: NSW Landcare and Local Land Services conference (Landcare NSW & NSW Local Land Services)
27 to 29 October, Corowa. Tickets from $300 for Landcare volunteers
This conference is a biennial, state-wide event that brings together individuals committed to sustainable land management, community engagement, and environmental stewardship across NSW. Across three days of presentations, workshops, field tours and discussion sessions, explore themes including sustainable agriculture; connection to Country; environmental conservation, and community engagement.