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YBPF is an annual conference held in Roma, QLD for young people passionate about beef production on the 19-20 November 2026

The YBPF is a two day conference focused on providing educational, networking and capacity building opportunities for u40 year olds with an interest in the beef industry. The event is proudly hosted by the Future Farmers Network. Now in its 17th year, the YBPF is of the highest quality, inspiring, engaging and life changing - equipping young beef producers to make a difference in all aspects of their lives, including on-farm, off-farm, family, personal and business related areas. So whether you’re a beef producer, involved in a family business or have a connection with the industry, this year’s Young Beef Producers’ Forum is simply not to be missed.

29/09/2026

Brendan Cullen hid severe depression for years behind hard work and “nah, I’m fine” - until the day he walked into Broken Hill hospital and asked for help.

What came next nobody saw coming: the English Channel, the Catalina Channel, a book, and a message that all Young Beef Producer Forum attendees are lucky enough to hear.

He’s got red dirt and a hell of a story.

22/09/2026

Meet Zoe Sibley Tim Emery Bursary inaugural recipient.

Applications are now open for the 2026 Tim Emery Bursary, providing financial support for one young Australian to attend the Young Beef Producers’ Forum (YBPF) in Roma this November.

To learn more and apply for the Tim Emery Bursary, visit https://futurefarmers.com.au/bursary-application/

Applications close Sunday, 4 October.

21/09/2026

🥂COCKTAIL NIGHT SPONSOR🥂

Our 2026 Cocktail Night is proudly brought to you by Teys Australia. Thank you for supporting the YBPF. Our charity cocktail event allows our forum attendees to network and celebrate with other young beef producers over a beverage as well as plenty of sophisticated non-alcoholic options for you to enjoy your night, your way.

See you on the dance floor 💃

Be sure to jump on and join the waitlist, tickets will be released as they become available! Link in bio

18/09/2026

More considered advice from our brilliant 2025 speakers. Stay tuned to see who we’ve got joining us in 2026!

16/09/2026

Ben Dwyer is Chief Operating Officer, Agribusiness & Livestock Procurement at Harvest Road Group, one of Australia’s leading integrated beef businesses.

With almost 40 years of experience across the cattle and beef supply chain, Ben has built a career spanning station operations, pastoral management, feedlots, livestock procurement and executive leadership across Western Australia, Queensland, the Northern Territory and New South Wales.

A self-described introvert, he credits much of his success to understanding people, building strong team cultures and maintaining a lifelong commitment to learning. Passionate about developing the next generation of agricultural leaders, Ben is a strong advocate for genetics, animal welfare, biodiversity and human capital within northern Australia’s beef industry.

Hear from Ben at this year’s forum! Tickets on sale now.

15/09/2026

YBPF 2026 Tickets Sold Out 🎟️

Wow, that happened quickly!

We’ve been blown away by the response to YBPF 2026. Thank you to everyone who secured a ticket and to all our supporters for getting behind this year’s event.

Missed out? Please join our waitlist! Tickets will become available, so we encourage you to get your name down early for the best chance of joining us.

We also encourage you to apply for the Tim Emery Bursary.

We can’t wait to see you in Roma!

14/09/2026

🧡 BRONZE SPONSORS 🧡

We want to recognise our 2026 Bronze Sponsors; AACo, Brangus Society of Australia, Hall Chadwick, Lallemand, Minitube, NAPCo, NABRC, Outcross, Palgrove, Paraway, Santa Gertrudis, Zoetis, QNCF and Zero Net Emissions Ag CRC. The YBPF is extremely grateful for your support, your generosity ensures we can continue to deliver this event for 2026 and beyond.

Roma, QLD
November 19–20

Please reach out if you would like to support the YBPF, we still have some sponsorship opportunities remaining for 2026.

11/09/2026

Will 2026 be your first time attending YBPF? 🙋

You might be wondering what’s a day at the forum actually look like?

Here’s a little sneak peak based on Forum Day 1 from 2025. The YBPF really does have it all - learning opportunities, networking, inspiring stories, social events and the chance to be surrounded by other passionate young producers.

Every year our speaking line up and learning events change. The full program will be available soon!

Make sure you’ve got your tickets sorted, see you there!

Roma, QLD
19-20 Nov 2026

07/09/2026

Are you a young person building a future in Australia’s beef industry? Applications are now open for the 2026 Tim Emery Bursary, providing financial support for one young Australian to attend the Young Beef Producers’ Forum (YBPF) in Roma this November.

Established by the Future Farmers Network (FFN) and Young Beef Producers’ Forum in honour of long-time YBPF contributor Tim Emery, the bursary helps remove the financial and geographical barriers that can prevent young people from accessing valuable industry development and networking opportunities.

Tim Emery Bursary inaugural recipient Zoe Sibley said attending YBPF provided an opportunity to step outside her everyday role, meet people from across the beef supply chain and have conversations with other young people facing many of the same opportunities and challenges in agriculture.

“Through these conversations I gained a greater feeling of community and a sense that I’m part of important discussions that enable agriculture to progress.”

To learn more and apply for the Tim Emery Bursary, visit https://futurefarmers.com.au/bursary-application/

Applications close Sunday, 4 October.

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Roma, QLD
4455

Website

http://www.ybpf.com.au/

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