Our Upcoming Events
Red Meat Updates 2026
Under the theme ‘making it count – optimising the farm system’ this year’s event will feature a range of technical presentations, producer case studies, tools, resources and research findings to support Tasmanian producers in making every dollar, minute and hectare ‘count’. Reuben will be giving a presentation ‘setting up dryland and irrigated paddocks for success with drainage’.
Red Meat Updates is an annual conference developed to provide information, inspiration and connections for the Tasmanian red meat industry. The program is developed by a producer-led working group, which ensures the event is relevant, valuable, respected and well attended by sheep and cattle producers.
Red Meat Updates was first held in 2013 and has continued to grow ever since. The event consistently attracts more than 300 people, with over 350 people attending recent years and tickets selling out in advance. Approximately 70% of conference attendees are sheep and cattle producers.
Red Meat Updates covers a range of production, business and supply chain topics under the themes of beef, sheep, dryland pasture and irrigated pasture.
The event is funded by industry organisations and businesses and has very clear objectives in what it sets out to achieve.
The Red Meat Updates objectives
better connect individuals and organisations involved in the red meat industry and encourage networking.
raise awareness of red meat research, development and extension programs and projects.
highlight research outputs that have relevance to Tasmanian red meat producers.
identify useful and relevant tools and resources that are available to industry.
showcase what is possible (stretch targets) in terms of sustainable and profitable production and motivate producers to want to improve.
highlight examples of what producers are doing to work towards achieving these stretch targets.
signpost activities, programs and projects producers can get involved in to enable them to build knowledge, skills and make meaningful on-farm practice change.
August Seasonal Update with Ag Logic & TAS Farm Innovation Hub
Irrigation season may seem a long way off, but it’s time to start planning.
It's August, and that means it's time to start thinking about getting your pivots ready for the season ahead.
Join us for a practical session on irrigation maintenance and performance. We'll cover:
How to tell if your pivots are performing the way they should
The maintenance checks worth doing now, before the pressure's on
Common issues to look out for, and how to fix them before they cost you time or water
September Seasonal Update with Ag Logic & TAS Farm Innovation Hub
Irrigation season may seem a long way off, but it’s time to start planning.
It's August, and that means it's time to start thinking about getting your pivots ready for the season ahead.
Join us for a practical session on irrigation maintenance and performance. We'll cover:
How to tell if your pivots are performing the way they should
The maintenance checks worth doing now, before the pressure's on
Common issues to look out for, and how to fix them before they cost you time or water
Berry Practical 2026
Berry Practical is a new two-day event designed directly from grower feedback
It is focused on practical, on-farm learning that growers and farm staff can apply immediately. Through presentations, demonstrations, hands-on activities, and farm-related site visits, attendees will gain the knowledge and confidence to adapt new ideas to their own operations. Everyone who attends is guaranteed to learn something new, and the event will be particularly valuable for younger and less experienced growers, as well as farm businesses looking to upskill staff and introduce them to the broader berry industry.
Berry Practical will focus on action-oriented learning, including:
planning farm improvements and expansion
recognising and responding to pest incursions
improving irrigation, water and nutrient management
using farm data to support better business decisions
understanding biosecurity and nursery stock quality
exploring new options for integrated pest and disease management
learning directly from growers, consultants, suppliers and industry experts
October Seasonal Update with Ag Logic & TAS Farm Innovation Hub
Join us for a seasonal update along with a closer look at a topic (TBC) suggested by participants
Can't make this day and time? Register to receive a recording after the event.
November Seasonal Update with Ag Logic & TAS Farm Innovation Hub
Join us for a seasonal update along with a closer look at a topic (TBC) suggested by participants
Can't make this day and time? Register to receive a recording after the event.
December Seasonal Update with Ag Logic & TAS Farm Innovation Hub
Join us for a seasonal update along with a closer look at a topic (TBC) suggested by participants
Can't make this day and time? Register to receive a recording after the event.
July Seasonal Update with Ag Logic & TAS Farm Innovation Hub
What El Niño means for the coming Tasmanian season, and how you can plan ahead.
El Niño has officially been declared, even as parts of Tasmania received up to 80mm of rain in the same week. To help us better understand what El Niño actually means for Tasmania, last month we were joined by the Bureau of Meteorology to unpack the key climate drivers at play. This month, we’ll be joined by Pinion’s Jason Lynch to explore what these conditions mean for on-farm decision-making, and how producers can use this information to plan ahead.
Marek will also share his seasonal update from around the state.
Fruit Growers Tasmania Cherry Workshop
Fruit Growers Tasmania invites cherry growers and industry stakeholders to join an engaging, practical workshop on Thursday 11 June at Reid Fruits, Jericho, focused on improving productivity, resilience and orchard performance.
From soil health and water infiltration to the latest research on protected cropping and pollination, this in person workshop brings together growers, researchers and industry experts to share ideas, experiences and practical take-home insights for Tasmanian cherry production.
Hear updates from current research projects, explore real world grower experiences and take part in discussions designed to help you apply new thinking back in your own orchard.
https://www.fruitgrowerstas.org.au/upcoming-events/?item=288
June Seasonal Update with Ag Logic & TAS Farm Innovation Hub
Seasonal outlooks can be tricky to interpret, especially when El Niño headlines start doing the rounds.
Join us for this useful session where Marek will be joined by the Bureau of Meteorology’s Agriculture team, helping break down what the forecast means for Tasmania and on farm decision making.
A practical one to jump into if you are looking to cut through the noise and plan with a bit more confidence.
Ballarat Annual Croppers Workshop - turning data into better irrigation decisions
This workshop is for farmers and advisers wanting clearer, evidence based decisions on irrigation management.
Berry growers workshop - turning data into irrigation decisions
Please join us for an informative workshop to support berry growers and their advisers to make data-informed irrigation decisions. This workshop will be held in Lilydale and will focus on how to monitor irrigation, what are the options and how to interpret the data.
May Seasonal Update with Ag Logic & TAS Farm Innovation Hub
Join us for a seasonal update along with a closer look at a topic (TBC) suggested by participants
Can't make this day and time? Register to receive a recording after the event.
This webinar is part of a series of monthly webinars exploring seasonal conditions using real-time localised weather and soil moisture information and translating it into practical decision making on Tasmanian farms.
The Seasonal Update webinar series is delivered by Ag Logic with support from the TAS Farm Innovation Hub and funding from the Australian Government's Future Drought Fund.
Gippsland Horticulture - turning data into better irrigation decisions workshop
This workshop is ideal for growers and their advisers, with a strong focus on finding the right hardware, to give you the right data, to solve your problems.
Gippsland Dairy Farmers - turning data into better irrigation decisions workshop
This workshop is ideal for dairy farmers and advisers wanting clearer, evidence based decisions on irrigation and pasture management.
April Seasonal Update with Ag Logic & TAS Farm Innovation Hub
Join us for a seasonal update along with a closer look at a topic (TBC) suggested by participants
Can't make this day and time? Register to receive a recording after the event.
This webinar is part of a series of monthly webinars exploring seasonal conditions using real-time localised weather and soil moisture information and translating it into practical decision making on Tasmanian farms.
The Seasonal Update webinar series is delivered by Ag Logic with support from the TAS Farm Innovation Hub and funding from the Australian Government's Future Drought Fund.
March Seasonal Update with Ag Logic & TAS Farm Innovation Hub
Join us for a seasonal update along with a closer look at a finishing off the potato season strongly
Can't make this day and time? Register to receive a recording after the event.
If the season finishes wetter than expected, how prepared are you or farmers you work with? With the potential for larger rainfall events and an autumn break ahead, there is real opportunity but also increased risk, especially for potato growers. Join our upcoming webinar where we will explore practical, on farm strategies to help reduce the risks associated with a wet harvest, with a focus on protecting potato yield and quality.
We will cover:
• Planning for significant rainfall events
• Managing soil moisture and improving drainage
• Timing dry down to maximise yield and quality
• Making confident decisions in uncertain seasonal conditions
This webinar is part of a series of monthly webinars exploring seasonal conditions using real-time localised weather and soil moisture information and translating it into practical decision making on Tasmanian farms.
The Seasonal Update webinar series is delivered by Ag Logic with support from the TAS Farm Innovation Hub and funding from the Australian Government's Future Drought Fund.
