Explore ways to turn today's challenges into tomorrow's opportunities at Agriculture Victoria's BestWool/BestLamb and BetterBeef Conferences.
The 2-day event, on 23 and 24 June at The Goods Shed in Ballarat, has a packed agenda of keynote addresses and sessions, allowing participants to tailor their day to their interests and needs.
Agriculture Victoria's Jen Alexander said the BestWool/BestLamb and BetterBeef Networks are long-standing extension programs that continue to support Victoria's sheep and beef industries with practical, relevant information.
'The networks connect producers through producer groups, and include access to up-to-date research, opportunities for skill development and knowledge building, as well as networking and learning from others,' Ms Alexander said.
'We know the conferences give producers the opportunity to step away from the farm, connect with fellow producers, share experiences and gather fresh ideas for the future.'
The event opens on Tuesday 23 June with the BestWool/BestLamb Conference, followed by a combined industry dinner that evening, and the BetterBeef Conference following on Wednesday 24 June, including a feeder steer masterclass.
'Attendees can expect a mix of keynote addresses and concurrent sessions with a producer focus that will inform and challenge while providing insights from across the sheep and beef industries.'
'Industry experts will provide relevant and practical strategies that can be implemented immediately on your farm and share the latest research and innovations that are shaping the industry.'
Some of this year's keynote speakers include:
- John Francis (Agrista): Speaking on both days, John will challenge how producers think about risk, revealing why mindset, not markets, may be the biggest driver of profit.
- Ricky and Marni Luhrs (Moralla Merino): Hear how Merino producers Ricky and Marni utilised the knowledge gained from a BestWool/BestLamb Conference, to give them the confidence to create a resilient whole farm system.
- Professor Peter McGilchrist (University of New England): Peter, one of the feeder steer masterclass speakers, will explore what's next in beef eating-quality improvement beyond marbling, including red meat yield, tenderness and ageing.
Full program details are available on the conferences webpage.
Early bird tickets for the conferences and dinner are now on sale at https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1553856
Early bird ticket sales close on Sunday 7 June.
The event is proudly delivered by Agriculture Victoria as part of the Victorian Government's statewide Drought Support Package in partnership with Australian Wool Innovation Extension VIC, supported by Meat and Livestock Australia and the Mortlake BetterBeef Group.
