FutureBeef

Need help with grants, recovery funding or business support?

The Western Queensland Roadshow is visiting eight South West QLD communities, connecting producers with QRIDA, Rural Financial Counselling Service - Southern Queensland and other support services.

📆 8 - 12th June

Drop in for a chat and find out what's available 👇

Drop in and see Rural Financial Counselling Service - Southern Queensland and QRIDA at one of the 8 locations across the South West next week.

💡 Fun Fact Friday: The best agtech investment is not always the newest technology.

It is often the one that supports where your business is heading tomorrow, not just solving today's issues.

In some cases, the quickest gains come from getting more value out of the systems you already have.

So how do you know where to focus your time and money?

That's where AgValuate comes in. This free assessment tool helps identify where technology or practice change could have the biggest impact on your business.

Learn how producers are using this free assessment tool to cut through agtech overload and make more confident investment decisions.

Read more: https://info.futurebeef.com.au/3PygJ0n

TNQ Drought Hub JCU: James Cook University, Australia

Have you opened a spreadsheet but never quite worked out how to use it?

This practical workshop will help build your confidence using Excel to make better use of your business data 👇

📊🌱 Excel Workshop for Grazing Enterprises – South Burnett 🌱📊

Want to feel confident using Excel in your business? This hands-on workshop is back and ready to help you build practical skills!

💡 What you’ll learn:
• Getting familiar with Excel
• Creating worksheets & templates
• Understanding basic formulas
• Linking worksheets
• Entering & copying data
• Using Excel Help

📍 Workshop Dates & Locations:

📌 Kumbia – Tuesday, 23 June 2026
📍 Kumbia Hall
⏰ 8:45am – 2:30pm
📲 https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1574314?

📌 Nanango – Wednesday, 24 June 2026
📍 Nanango Services Club
⏰ 8:45am – 2:30pm
📲 https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1574323?

💲 Cost: $20 per person
⚠️ Bookings essential – RSVP by 17 June

🍽️ Morning tea & lunch provided
💻 Computers available (or bring your own device)

📈 Perfect if you’ve downloaded spreadsheets but don’t know where to start, or feel overwhelmed by data!

Assistance provided by the Australian and Queensland Government Governments under The Queensland Resilience and Risk Reduction Fund.

Interested in the future of Australia's rangelands?

The biggest conversations in Australia's rangelands are coming together in Darwin this September.

The Australian Rangeland Society Conference will bring together researchers, producers, land managers, policymakers and industry leaders to explore the theme Cattle, Culture, Conservation and Carbon.

📅 7–11 September 2026
📍 Darwin, NT
⏰ Early Bird registrations have been extended until 19 June 2026.

Register here 👉 https://info.futurebeef.com.au/4uNfXvQ

Heard all the talk about carbon but not sure where to start?

Meat & Livestock Australia's Carbon EDGE helps producers understand carbon accounting, emissions and on-farm opportunities.

Kingaroy | 16–17 June 👇

MLA's Carbon EDGE You will learn through group-based activities and tools, applying new information to your own context with snapshot the support of an expert deliverer. Every workshop will include case studies and examples for participants to learn from.

We do love a good cheat sheet!

The following table is a guide to the type of supplements different sized weaners should be fed to achieve target growth rates → https://bit.ly/3c8nv9r

Kimberley Pilbara Cattlemen's Association Better Beef Business Forum program is packed with practical insights to update you on the biggest opportunities for northern beef businesses right now.

Kununurra | 16-18th June 👇

Does the idea of helping shape the future of beef, sheep and goat production in South West Queensland excite you?

We're looking for a Senior Extension Officer (Extensive Livestock Systems) to join the QLD Department of Primary Industries in Charleville to lead extension programs that support profitable, productive and resilient grazing businesses.

You'll work with producers to improve grazing management, livestock production and business performance, while collaborating with industry, researchers and stakeholders to deliver meaningful on-ground outcomes.

📍 Location: Charleville
⏰ Closing date: Tuesday 16 June

👉 Apply now → https://bit.ly/4dOT0AY

Queensland Agriculture

What could this winter’s climate outlook mean for your property?

Join the Department of Primary Industries (QLD) and Climate Mate's John McLaughlin for a practical webinar on South West Queensland's winter seasonal outlook and how to use climate information to support grazing and fire management decisions on your property.

Topics include:
✔️ Understanding and interpreting the winter forecast
✔️ Using climate outlooks for on-property planning
✔️ Fire alerts, fire risk and weather warning tools
✔️ Resources for drought, flood and extreme weather preparedness

🗓 Monday 8 June 2026
🕕 6-7pm
Register via the QR code or visit https://info.futurebeef.com.au/42Rd94p

Queensland Agriculture University of Southern Queensland - Australia Australian Government Queensland Government

❄️ Winter officially starts today! Is your property ready for the season ahead?

Now is a good time to review pasture budgets, stocking rates, supplementation, water supply and protecting ground cover before conditions tighten further.

Small checks now can help avoid bigger challenges later.

A dry season pasture budget can help you estimate how much feed you have, how long it needs to last and whether management changes may be needed later in the season.

Read more about managing dry season feed here → https://bit.ly/4dPuXSF