FutureBeef

22/02/2026

⚠️ This season has all the makings of a bad pasture dieback summer.

A good start, warm conditions and plenty of growth can be great but they’re also the perfect setup for pasture dieback to show up and spread.

If you’re seeing patches thinning out, plants yellowing, or paddocks not bouncing back like they should, don’t ignore it. The earlier dieback is identified, the more options you have.

📱 The Pasture Dieback App is the quickest way to:
- Report suspected dieback
- Flag new or emerging areas
- Access the latest info, tools and support
- Help build a clearer picture of what’s happening across QLD

We’re especially keen to hear from producers in western and north-western Queensland, where new areas are still being identified.

👉 Everything you need including the app link and current advice is kept up to date here:
https://info.futurebeef.com.au/4sPnPfu


Meat & Livestock Australia
Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

19/02/2026

When disaster hits, knowing what support is available can make all the difference but figuring it out can feel like decoding fine print in the rain.

That’s why this upcoming BeefConnect webinar with Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA) is a must-attend for producers across Queensland.

Join Sheree Finney as she unpacks the Exceptional Disaster Assistance Recovery Grant.

You’ll learn:
✔️ Who’s eligible
✔️ How much funding is available
✔️ What you can use it for
✔️ How to apply with confidence

If recent disasters have impacted your operation, this session could help you access the support you need to recover and rebuild.

📆 Feb 24 | 12:30PM - 1:30PM AEST
🎟️ FREE to attend, register now: https://info.futurebeef.com.au/4aDr9lz

QRIDA
Queensland Agriculture

18/02/2026

🐮 Mossman producers, got questions? We’ve got answers!

Join Mossman Ag on Friday 27 Feb, 9 am–12 pm at the Mossman Bowls Club for a Cattle Shed Meeting that'll give you the low-down on everything beef. From animal health and nutrition to fences, pastures and biosecurity!

✨ Hear from the pros:
🔹 QDPI Beef Extension Officers
🔹 Pasture & fencing specialists
🔹 Biosecurity experts
…and more!

PLUS: Q&A and lunch provided!

RSVP for lunch by 23 Feb
👉 Amanpreet Sandhu: 0448 004 829 / amanpreet@mossag.com.au


Biosecurity Queensland
Mossman Agricultural Services
Queensland Agriculture

16/02/2026

🐮 Don't forget to register for Nutrition EDGE, Katherine NT!

📅 24-26 March
📍 Katherine Research Station
⏲ 8:30am -5pm

🐥 Early bird DISCOUNT available 💸

Please contact Desiree for more information & to book in
📞 0409 062 692
💻 DesireeJackson@djlm.com.au

Agriculture Northern Territory Desiree Jackson Livestock Management Pty. Ltd.

12/02/2026

🌾Improve your land condition through the GRASS Program

If improving land condition has been on your “I’ll get to it” list, this might be the nudge you need!

The GRASS Program (Grazing Resilience and Sustainable Solutions) is running across the Burdekin, Fitzroy and Burnett Mary regions and it’s all about helping producers lift land condition with practical, tailored advice that fits your property.

You’ll work one-on-one with DPI Beef Extension Officers to develop an Action Land Management Plan plus get support to understand and meet Reef Regulations.

What you get through GRASS:
✔️ Property maps
✔️ A tailored land management plan for your paddocks
✔️ Soil conservation advice to tackle gullies and scalded areas

The program runs until June 2026, so don’t miss your chance!

📞 Get in touch with your local GRASS coordinator:
• Burdekin: Jo Gangemi – 0438 553 483
• Fitzroy: Grayson Jones – 0460 015 071

Queensland Agriculture

12/02/2026

Support now available for affected producers in North Queensland 👇🏻👇🏻

📢Applications now open: $75,000 recovery grants for primary producers impacted by North Queensland Monsoon Trough and Flooding👩‍🌾.

💰 These grants can help producers fund clean-up and recovery activities including disposing of dead or injured livestock, repairing farm buildings, and fencing not covered by other assistance.

QRIDA is here to help producers complete their disaster grant applications with one-on-one sessions available at flexible time slots.

For more information visit QRIDA’s website 👉 https://bit.ly/4sqZPiu or call us on 1800 623 946.

These flood recovery grants are in addition to the previously announced low-interest disaster loans for long-term recovery which are also available through QRIDA.

11/02/2026

🌱 Curious about how carbon farming can shape the future of agriculture in the Northern Territory?
This upcoming workshop in Katherine is a great chance to dive into real on‑ground insights, explore opportunities, and understand the challenges behind sustainable farming practices. If you care about the land, this is one event you won’t want to miss 🌾✨

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁:
· Explore emissions in NT farming systems
· Discover efficiencies – insetting vs offsetting
· Learn about carbon projects and associated risks
𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱?
Gain practical insights and build your understanding of carbon farming opportunities for the Northern Territory.
𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱:
Farmers, land managers, industry stakeholders, and anyone interested in sustainable agriculture

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀
FREE! 💸
📅 11/03/2026
📍 Knotts Crossing Resort, Katherine NT
⏱ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

🚨 Please confirm your attendance by 25th February
Dakshina Yadav
📞 08 8999 2293
💻 plant.industries@nt.gov.au

Agriculture Northern Territory Grower Group Alliance

10/02/2026

🐂 Thinking About Controlled Mating? Let’s Make It Simpler!

Transitioning to a controlled mating system might feel overwhelming, but with the right guidance, it’s easier than you think! Head over to FutureBeef for key tips and practical advice to help you get started: http://bit.ly/3YWtfaZ

Or watch this quick video: https://info.futurebeef.com.au/44qjqVN

It's not too late to get organised to take those bulls out!

Queensland Agriculture

09/02/2026

Catch & Release! 🤠🐮

Calves are being caught, tagged, weighed ⚖️ and recorded 📝before being released back to mum in two groups of calving cows that undergo daily calf checks at Douglas Daly Research Farm in Northern NT. They are part of long term breeding programs that have been selecting for fertility traits in Composite and Brahman herds. 🔬
The data collected is submitted to BREEDPLAN so that it can be compared with national breed averages and estimated breeding values (EBVs) can be calculated. 📈
Learn more about why traits such as birth weight are collected as part of estimated breeding values (EBVs) and how to use them in your herd
👉 https://info.futurebeef.com.au/3YyXSmt

To learn more about BREEDPLAN, contact ABRI Extension Services

For enquiries about the NT Department breeding programs contact
💻gretel.baileypreston@nt.gov.au

09/02/2026

Cattle Tick Information Session - Taroom QLD

The recent cattle tick outbreak in the Taroom area has been worrying for many local producers, and it’s completely understandable that people have questions and concerns.

DPI is holding a community information session to provide an update on the current situation, clarify what it means for local properties, and talk through practical steps you can take to protect livestock and limit further spread. DPI staff will be available to answer questions and discuss next steps.

Producers are also encouraged to keep a close eye out for signs of tick fever in cattle. Early detection is critical. Information on signs, symptoms and what to do if you suspect tick fever is available here 👉https://bit.ly/3M1o5Yu

📍 Taroom Hall, 16 Yaldwyn Street
🕜 1:30pm | Friday 13 February 2026

All cattle producers in the area are encouraged to attend.


Queensland Agriculture

*Taroom Cattle Tick Information session*

WHEN:
1:30pm
Friday 13 February 2026

WHERE:
Taroom Hall
16 Yaldwyn Street

Cattle ticks have recently been detected in the Taroom area.
Since the outbreak I have spoken with multiple landholders, the Minister and his team numerous times, passing on the message from locals about the need for more information and support to understand the extent of the outbreak.

We are yet to establish how the ticks made it to the area, and tracing is ongoing to get to the bottom of it. This is important information we must understand.

The full event information can be found here:
https://1drv.ms/b/c/2bd38705ab53ed79/IQBX7uSWyKaPS5M-pxjzyeHdAWSyjp7ltoImKJ2bac-X3qw?e=LGhf2n

08/02/2026

Meet Alex Thomson – your Monto GLM EDGE presenter

If you like growing grass, keeping soil where it belongs, and making your paddock work harder for your bottom line - Alex is your person.

Based in Toowoomba, Alex brings experience from both northern and southern Queensland and has been working alongside producers since 2019, helping turn good grazing decisions into better productivity and profit. She’s big on practical, no-nonsense grazing land management, think pasture ID, forage budgeting, erosion control and property planning, all with a whole-of-business lens.

Keen to keep your country in good nick?
Join us in Monto, 24–26 February, for the Grazing Land Management EDGE workshop.

💲 Subsidised rate: $880 inc GST per person* (usually $1,950 pp)

👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/4tgcWnn


Queensland Agriculture Meat & Livestock Australia Burnett Catchment Care Association