FutureBeef

01/03/2026

Branding time is here for the north - a good time to think about pain relief for calves.

If you’re branding, earmarking, castrating, dehorning, disbudding or spaying, using a combination of a local anaesthetic (for sharp pain) and a long-acting NSAID (for ongoing comfort) can help calves recover quicker, settle sooner and stay on their mums, all helping reduce setbacks and potential calf loss.

Worth a quick read before you hit the yards: https://info.futurebeef.com.au/4oGDQRC

Small changes can have a big impact on calf welfare and performance.

Queensland Agriculture
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Agriculture Northern Territory

28/02/2026

Upcoming Open Day opportunity 👇🏻👇🏻

🌾 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆 🎉
A fun day out for families, growers, gardeners and anyone curious about agriculture 🌱🐄🥭

📅 Saturday 13 June 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Katherine Research Station, Stuart Hwy
🎟️ Free entry

Explore the farm, meet our team, enjoy activities and discover what’s growing in the NT 🚜🌳
We can’t wait to see you there!

https://daf.nt.gov.au/events

27/02/2026

🐮 Join the Northern Territory Brahman Breeder's branch of Australian Brahman Breeders' Association Limited (ABBA) in a Brahman Selection Workshop. ABBA President Matthew Noakes and Past ABBA President Reade Radel will facilitate discussion on:
📣 in-depth aspects of breeding and selecting for herd improvement, productivity and longevity
📣 interpreting and understanding EBVs

Heifers and bulls to be at Flanagan Yards to be used for examples and discussion.

📅 Monday 13 April
⏰ 8.30am -3pm
📍 Patterson Room, Katherine Research Station, Stuart Highway, NT
🍽Catering provided

📩 RSVP to Brad Inglis on 0429 806 477 or Jess Di Pasquale on 0400 258 048

Agriculture Northern Territory

26/02/2026

When the paddock starts asking tough questions, it’s time to get the crew together.

Ted Callanan and Vanessa Macdonald from the Southern Queensland Sown Pastures Team recently hit the road out west, hosting field days around Augathella and Tambo as pasture dieback shows up in lower-rainfall country.

Producers came together to swap notes, compare scars, and back each other because no one should be tackling dieback on their own. The focus? Practical management options to keep grass and productivity going, with plenty of discussion around dieback-tolerant grasses and legumes to help future-proof paddocks showing signs of rundown.

Mitchell and District Landcare Association
SQNNSWHub
Meat & Livestock Australia
Queensland Agriculture
ConnectAg

&LivestockAustralia

25/02/2026

🌱 W**d ID Reveal - Rattlepod (Trefoil rattlepod - Crotalaria medicaginea)

While it looks fairly harmless in the paddock, rattlepod is highly toxic to horses, even in small amounts. It can also pose a risk to other livestock if consumed in sufficient quantities.

📍 Where it shows up:
Rattlepod is commonly seen in Mitchell grass country and tends to establish where perennial grasses are thin, often following drought or flooding.

⚠️ Why it’s a concern:
• Contains toxins that can cause serious, irreversible liver damage in horses
• Risk increases when feed is scarce and stock are forced to graze less desirable plants

🔧 Management & control:
• Early identification is critical - remove horses immediately
• Maintain strong, competitive pastures to reduce establishment
• Monitor high-risk areas and consider targeted control as part of a broader pasture management plan
• If unsure, seek advice from your local extension officer

👉 For photos, identification tips, and more detail on signs and management: https://info.futurebeef.com.au/4a4f8Xs

Queensland Agriculture
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24/02/2026

🌱 W**d ID Wednesday 🌱

What’s this plant?

We’re seeing this yellow-flowering w**d popping up in paddocks across parts of Queensland, but do you know what it is?

Clue: when the seed pods dry out… they rattle.

👇 Drop your guess in the comments and tag a mate who loves a good plant ID challenge.

Answer revealed tomorrow!

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Queensland Agriculture

23/02/2026

The February edition of the FutureBeef eBulletin has officially landed… and it’s packed tighter than a weaner yard on drafting day.

From drones sowing pastures in impossible places to gully remediation timelapses, buffalo fly insights, legumes boosting pasture and profit, and why your soil might be “stealing” your phosphorus… there’s something for every curious grazier.

Whether you're chasing better pasture, smarter infrastructure, or fresh ideas to lift productivity and resilience, it’s all in here.

Grab a cuppa and have a read 👉 https://info.futurebeef.com.au/4tIc0Z1

Queensland Agriculture
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Agriculture Northern Territory

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.