The two-day event, on June 23 and 24, at The Goods Shed in Ballarat, includes 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 were long-standing extension programs that continued 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, June 23 with the BestWool/BestLamb Conference, followed by a combined industry dinner that evening, and the BetterBeef Conference following on Wednesday, June 24, 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) 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.
Early bird tickets for the conferences and dinner are now on sale at www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1553856
Early bird ticket sales close on Sunday, June 7.
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