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SUMMARY:NSW Farmers Farm SMART Workshop Grafton
DESCRIPTION:Farm Smart: practical workshops to strengthen your farm business \nGood seasons help. Good planning helps more. \nDrought\, rising fuel and fertiliser costs\, shifting markets\, supply chain delays – running a farm business right now means making hard calls under real pressure. Farm Smart is built for exactly that. \nA hands-on workshop giving you real\, usable tools to plan\, adapt and make confident decisions when the ground keeps shifting. \nWhether you’re starting your plan from scratch or sharpening one you’ve already got\, you’ll leave with clear actions you can put to work straight away. \n\nWhat you’ll do on the day \n\nSet or adjust your farm business plan for a time of disruption\nWork through the Farm Business Checklist to see where your business stands today\nUnderstand your risk profile and risk appetite – and what they mean for your next decision\nIdentify practical ways to manage supply chain pressure\, input cost spikes and other business risks\nBuild your bank readiness for the next conversation with your lender\n\nWhat you’ll walk away with \n\nA plan\, shaped for today’s conditions\nA clear view of your cost\, supply and market risks\, and a plan to manage them\nConfidence to make the next call\, even when conditions are uncertain\nPractical steps you can start on this week\n\n  \nWho it’s for \nFarmers and farm business owners across NSW – whatever your enterprise\, whatever your stage. No prior planning experience needed. Come as you are. \nDelivered in partnership with \nNSW Farmers and the Rural Financial Counselling Service. \nHeads up \nPlaces are limited at each location to keep groups small and make sure everyone gets hands-on time. Registrations are essential. \n  \nAbout the program \nFarm Smart is delivered by NSW Farmers as part of the Farm Business Resilience Program. \nThe Farm Business Resilience Program is jointly funded by the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund and the NSW Government. \n\n\nWhere: Grafton District Services Club\nWhen: Wednesday 27th May 5:30pm – 7:00pm \n\nAs places are limited\, we ask that you register your attendance here:\nBook Your Seats Today(Opens in a new tab)
URL:https://rfcsnr.org.au/event/nsw-farmers-farm-smart-workshop-grafton/
CATEGORIES:Farm Business
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260512T173000
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SUMMARY:NSW Farmers Farm SMART Workshop Tamworth
DESCRIPTION:Farm Smart: practical workshops to strengthen your farm business \nGood seasons help. Good planning helps more. \nDrought\, rising fuel and fertiliser costs\, shifting markets\, supply chain delays – running a farm business right now means making hard calls under real pressure. Farm Smart is built for exactly that. \nA hands-on workshop giving you real\, usable tools to plan\, adapt and make confident decisions when the ground keeps shifting. \nWhether you’re starting your plan from scratch or sharpening one you’ve already got\, you’ll leave with clear actions you can put to work straight away. \n\nWhat you’ll do on the day \n\nSet or adjust your farm business plan for a time of disruption\nWork through the Farm Business Checklist to see where your business stands today\nUnderstand your risk profile and risk appetite – and what they mean for your next decision\nIdentify practical ways to manage supply chain pressure\, input cost spikes and other business risks\nBuild your bank readiness for the next conversation with your lender\n\nWhat you’ll walk away with \n\nA plan\, shaped for today’s conditions\nA clear view of your cost\, supply and market risks\, and a plan to manage them\nConfidence to make the next call\, even when conditions are uncertain\nPractical steps you can start on this week\n\n  \nWho it’s for \nFarmers and farm business owners across NSW – whatever your enterprise\, whatever your stage. No prior planning experience needed. Come as you are. \nDelivered in partnership with \nNSW Farmers and the Rural Financial Counselling Service. \nHeads up \nPlaces are limited at each location to keep groups small and make sure everyone gets hands-on time. Registrations are essential. \n  \nAbout the program \nFarm Smart is delivered by NSW Farmers as part of the Farm Business Resilience Program. \nThe Farm Business Resilience Program is jointly funded by the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund and the NSW Government. \n\n\nWhere: Wests Tamworth Leagues Club\nWhen: Tuesday 12th May 5:30pm – 7:00pm \n\nAs places are limited\, we ask that you register your attendance here:\nBook Your Seats Today(Opens in a new tab)
URL:https://rfcsnr.org.au/event/farmsmarttamworth/
LOCATION:Private: West Tamworth Leagues Club\, 58 Phillip Street\, West Tamworth\, NSW\, 2340\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Farm Business
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260513T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260513T150000
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SUMMARY:North West Beef Producers Forum
DESCRIPTION:North West Local Land Services is pleased to bring you the 9th annual North West Beef Producers Forum. Beef producers and those involved in beef production are warmly invited to this year’s event. \nEvent details: \nThe forum will be held at the Tamworth Jockey Club\, bringing together an exciting line up of speakers covering climate outlooks\, market trends\, emerging technology and practical on‑farm insights. \nYou’ll hear from: \n\nEric Snodgrass- Nutrien Ag Solutions\, tailored and seasonal forecast\nSimon Quilty- Global market analyst\, Agri Trends\nEllie Bennet- Halter Virtual Fencing\nGus Rose- University of New England\, ‘Decide & Thrive’ Project\nEthan Mooney- Teys Australia\nPlus a session with LLS staff discussing Animal Health & Nutrition\n\nThroughout the day\, you’ll be able to explore a trade fair\, with exhibitors on site showcasing products\, services\, and practical solutions for producers.\nCatch up with our local RFC’s from Tamworth and Gunnedah on the day too. \nAdditional details: \n\nMorning tea and lunch provided.\n\nContact: Liam Baker\, LSO Livestock via email at: liam.baker@lls.nsw.gov.au or 0407 293 782 \n\n\nEvent Details\nWhere: Tamworth Jockey Club & Function Centre –\n28 Britten Road\, Taminda 2340 \nWhen: Wednesday 13 May from 8:30am – 3:00pm \n\nAs places are limited\, we ask that you register your attendance here:\nRegister Your Attendance(Opens in a new tab)
URL:https://rfcsnr.org.au/event/nwbeefproducersforum2026/
CATEGORIES:Industry Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260518T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260518T190000
DTSTAMP:20260519T195943
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SUMMARY:NSW Farmers Farm SMART Workshop Armidale
DESCRIPTION:Farm Smart: practical workshops to strengthen your farm business \nGood seasons help. Good planning helps more. \nDrought\, rising fuel and fertiliser costs\, shifting markets\, supply chain delays – running a farm business right now means making hard calls under real pressure. Farm Smart is built for exactly that. \nA hands-on workshop giving you real\, usable tools to plan\, adapt and make confident decisions when the ground keeps shifting. \nWhether you’re starting your plan from scratch or sharpening one you’ve already got\, you’ll leave with clear actions you can put to work straight away. \n\nWhat you’ll do on the day \n\nSet or adjust your farm business plan for a time of disruption\nWork through the Farm Business Checklist to see where your business stands today\nUnderstand your risk profile and risk appetite – and what they mean for your next decision\nIdentify practical ways to manage supply chain pressure\, input cost spikes and other business risks\nBuild your bank readiness for the next conversation with your lender\n\nWhat you’ll walk away with \n\nA plan\, shaped for today’s conditions\nA clear view of your cost\, supply and market risks\, and a plan to manage them\nConfidence to make the next call\, even when conditions are uncertain\nPractical steps you can start on this week\n\n  \nWho it’s for \nFarmers and farm business owners across NSW – whatever your enterprise\, whatever your stage. No prior planning experience needed. Come as you are. \nDelivered in partnership with \nNSW Farmers and the Rural Financial Counselling Service. \nHeads up \nPlaces are limited at each location to keep groups small and make sure everyone gets hands-on time. Registrations are essential. \n  \nAbout the program \nFarm Smart is delivered by NSW Farmers as part of the Farm Business Resilience Program. \nThe Farm Business Resilience Program is jointly funded by the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund and the NSW Government. \n\n\nWhere: Wests Tamworth Leagues Club\nWhen: Tuesday 12th May 5:30pm – 7:00pm \n\nAs places are limited\, we ask that you register your attendance here:\nBook Your Seats Today(Opens in a new tab)
URL:https://rfcsnr.org.au/event/nsw-farmers-farm-smart-workshop-armidale/
LOCATION:Private: Armidale Ex Services Memorial Club\, 137 Dumaresq Street\, Armidale\, NSW\, 2350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Farm Business
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260524
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SUMMARY:PRIMEX 2026
DESCRIPTION:We’re heading to Primex 2026 in Lismore – and we’re bringing good company with us. \nThe Rural Financial Counselling Service Northern Rivers (RFCSNR) will be on the ground alongside our mates at the Rural Adversity Mental Health Program (RAMHP)\, ready to connect with farmers\, fishers\, and rural businesses from across the region. \nPrimex is always a standout on the ag calendar – a chance to see what’s new\, have real conversations\, and take stock of where your business is at and where it’s heading. For us\, it’s about something simple but important: being there\, in person\, when it matters. \nWhy come and see us?\nBecause staying ahead in agriculture isn’t just about production – it’s about having a clear handle on your numbers\, your direction\, and your capacity to manage the tough seasons when they come. \nAt RFCSNR\, we work alongside primary producers to: \n\nstrengthen business decision-making\nbuild financial literacy and confidence\nplan ahead and reduce risk\nnavigate pressure before it becomes crisis\n\nAnd if things are already tight\, we’re here for that too. \nBy teaming up with RAMHP\, we’re bringing both sides of the conversation together  – practical business support and mental wellbeing – because you can’t separate the two in real life. \nWhat to expect at our site\nDrop in for a chat about: \n\nwhere your business is tracking\nwhat’s coming next season\ntools and strategies to future-proof your operation\nhow to start (or revisit) a solid business plan\n\nNo pressure. No judgement. Just practical support and a conversation that could make a real difference. \nSee you at Primex\nFuel\, time\, and energy are valuable – we get that. So if you’re making the trip to Primex this year\, make it count. \nCome and have a yarn with people who understand the realities of farming and fishing in Northern NSW – and who are here to help you stay in control of your business\, whatever the season throws your way. \nWhere: Lismore Show Grounds –\n\nWhen: Thursday 21st May – Saturday 23rd May \n\nGet your tickets now and we will see you there !\nBUY YOUR TICKETS NOW(Opens in a new tab)
URL:https://rfcsnr.org.au/event/primex2026/
CATEGORIES:Industry Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260527T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260527T190000
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SUMMARY:NSW Farmers Farm SMART Workshop Grafton
DESCRIPTION:Farm Smart: practical workshops to strengthen your farm business \nGood seasons help. Good planning helps more. \nDrought\, rising fuel and fertiliser costs\, shifting markets\, supply chain delays – running a farm business right now means making hard calls under real pressure. Farm Smart is built for exactly that. \nA hands-on workshop giving you real\, usable tools to plan\, adapt and make confident decisions when the ground keeps shifting. \nWhether you’re starting your plan from scratch or sharpening one you’ve already got\, you’ll leave with clear actions you can put to work straight away. \n\nWhat you’ll do on the day \n\nSet or adjust your farm business plan for a time of disruption\nWork through the Farm Business Checklist to see where your business stands today\nUnderstand your risk profile and risk appetite – and what they mean for your next decision\nIdentify practical ways to manage supply chain pressure\, input cost spikes and other business risks\nBuild your bank readiness for the next conversation with your lender\n\nWhat you’ll walk away with \n\nA plan\, shaped for today’s conditions\nA clear view of your cost\, supply and market risks\, and a plan to manage them\nConfidence to make the next call\, even when conditions are uncertain\nPractical steps you can start on this week\n\n  \nWho it’s for \nFarmers and farm business owners across NSW – whatever your enterprise\, whatever your stage. No prior planning experience needed. Come as you are. \nDelivered in partnership with \nNSW Farmers and the Rural Financial Counselling Service. \nHeads up \nPlaces are limited at each location to keep groups small and make sure everyone gets hands-on time. Registrations are essential. \n  \nAbout the program \nFarm Smart is delivered by NSW Farmers as part of the Farm Business Resilience Program. \nThe Farm Business Resilience Program is jointly funded by the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund and the NSW Government. \n\n\nWhere: Grafton District Services Club\nWhen: Wednesday 27th May 5:30pm – 7:00pm \n\nAs places are limited\, we ask that you register your attendance here:\nBook Your Seats Today(Opens in a new tab)
URL:https://rfcsnr.org.au/event/nsw-farmers-farm-smart-workshop-armidale-2/
CATEGORIES:Farm Business
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260604T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260604T190000
DTSTAMP:20260519T195943
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SUMMARY:NSW Farmers Farm SMART Workshop Hunter
DESCRIPTION:Farm Smart – Oyster Focus Program \nPractical tools\, stronger plans\, and a clearer path to your Commercial Farm Development Plan. \nA hands-on workshop series built specifically for NSW oyster growers. No generic farming content – every session is shaped around the realities of the oyster industry\, from environmental risk to regulatory requirements to what it takes to run a commercially viable lease. \nFarm Smart is the first workshop in a 4-part series rolling out across 2026–27. By the end of the series\, you’ll have a Commercial Farm Development Plan that’s practical\, compliant and built around your business. \nWhat you’ll walk away with from Farm Smart \n\nA farm business plan you’ve started (or sharpened) on the day\nA clear picture of your business and environmental risk profile\nYour completed Farm Business Checklist\nPractical actions to manage risk before\, during and after tough conditions\nA stronger financial position and improved bank readiness\n\nUsing structured planning tools\, we’ll work through where your business sits today and map out the next steps – the foundations you’ll build on across the rest of the series. \nWhat comes next in the Oyster Focus series (2026–27) \nThree more workshops building progressively on Farm Smart\, each designed to grow your planning capability and work you through to a completed Commercial Farm Development Plan – practical\, compliant\, and built for the long term. \nWho it’s for \nNSW oyster growers who want to strengthen their business\, plan with confidence and set their lease up for the long haul. \nDelivered in partnership with \nDPIRD Aquaculture\, OceanWatch Australia and the  Rural Financial Counselling Service. \nHeads up \nPlaces are limited at each location to keep groups small and give you real\, hands-on time. Registrations are essential. \nAbout the program \nThe Oyster Focus Program is delivered by NSW Farmers as part of the Farm Business Resilience Program. \nThe Farm Business Resilience Program is jointly funded by the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund and the NSW Government. \n\n\nWhere: Panthers Port Macquarie\nWhen: Thursday 4th June 5:30pm – 7:00pm \n\nAs places are limited\, we ask that you register your attendance here:\nBook Your Seats Today(Opens in a new tab)
URL:https://rfcsnr.org.au/event/nsw-farmers-farm-smart-workshop-portmac/
CATEGORIES:Farm Business
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260610T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260610T190000
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SUMMARY:NSW Farmers Farm SMART Workshop Inverell
DESCRIPTION:Farm Smart: practical workshops to strengthen your farm business \nGood seasons help. Good planning helps more. \nDrought\, rising fuel and fertiliser costs\, shifting markets\, supply chain delays – running a farm business right now means making hard calls under real pressure. Farm Smart is built for exactly that. \nA hands-on workshop giving you real\, usable tools to plan\, adapt and make confident decisions when the ground keeps shifting. \nWhether you’re starting your plan from scratch or sharpening one you’ve already got\, you’ll leave with clear actions you can put to work straight away. \n\nWhat you’ll do on the day \n\nSet or adjust your farm business plan for a time of disruption\nWork through the Farm Business Checklist to see where your business stands today\nUnderstand your risk profile and risk appetite – and what they mean for your next decision\nIdentify practical ways to manage supply chain pressure\, input cost spikes and other business risks\nBuild your bank readiness for the next conversation with your lender\n\nWhat you’ll walk away with \n\nA plan\, shaped for today’s conditions\nA clear view of your cost\, supply and market risks\, and a plan to manage them\nConfidence to make the next call\, even when conditions are uncertain\nPractical steps you can start on this week\n\n  \nWho it’s for \nFarmers and farm business owners across NSW – whatever your enterprise\, whatever your stage. No prior planning experience needed. Come as you are. \nDelivered in partnership with \nNSW Farmers and the Rural Financial Counselling Service. \nHeads up \nPlaces are limited at each location to keep groups small and make sure everyone gets hands-on time. Registrations are essential. \n  \nAbout the program \nFarm Smart is delivered by NSW Farmers as part of the Farm Business Resilience Program. \nThe Farm Business Resilience Program is jointly funded by the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund and the NSW Government. \n\n\nWhere: Inverell RSM Club\nWhen: Wednesday10th June 5:30pm – 7:00pm \n\nAs places are limited\, we ask that you register your attendance here:\nBook Your Seats Today(Opens in a new tab)
URL:https://rfcsnr.org.au/event/nsw-farmers-farm-smart-workshop-inverell/
CATEGORIES:Farm Business
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260617T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260617T190000
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SUMMARY:NSW Farmers Farm SMART Workshop Moree
DESCRIPTION:Farm Smart: practical workshops to strengthen your farm business \nGood seasons help. Good planning helps more. \nDrought\, rising fuel and fertiliser costs\, shifting markets\, supply chain delays – running a farm business right now means making hard calls under real pressure. Farm Smart is built for exactly that. \nA hands-on workshop giving you real\, usable tools to plan\, adapt and make confident decisions when the ground keeps shifting. \nWhether you’re starting your plan from scratch or sharpening one you’ve already got\, you’ll leave with clear actions you can put to work straight away. \n\nWhat you’ll do on the day \n\nSet or adjust your farm business plan for a time of disruption\nWork through the Farm Business Checklist to see where your business stands today\nUnderstand your risk profile and risk appetite – and what they mean for your next decision\nIdentify practical ways to manage supply chain pressure\, input cost spikes and other business risks\nBuild your bank readiness for the next conversation with your lender\n\nWhat you’ll walk away with \n\nA plan\, shaped for today’s conditions\nA clear view of your cost\, supply and market risks\, and a plan to manage them\nConfidence to make the next call\, even when conditions are uncertain\nPractical steps you can start on this week\n\n  \nWho it’s for \nFarmers and farm business owners across NSW – whatever your enterprise\, whatever your stage. No prior planning experience needed. Come as you are. \nDelivered in partnership with \nNSW Farmers and the Rural Financial Counselling Service. \nHeads up \nPlaces are limited at each location to keep groups small and make sure everyone gets hands-on time. Registrations are essential. \n  \nAbout the program \nFarm Smart is delivered by NSW Farmers as part of the Farm Business Resilience Program. \nThe Farm Business Resilience Program is jointly funded by the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund and the NSW Government. \n\n\nWhere: Moree Services Club\nWhen: Wednesday 17th June 5:30pm – 7:00pm \n\nAs places are limited\, we ask that you register your attendance here:\nBook Your Seats Today(Opens in a new tab)
URL:https://rfcsnr.org.au/event/nsw-farmers-farm-smart-workshop-moree/
CATEGORIES:Farm Business
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260624T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260624T190000
DTSTAMP:20260519T195943
CREATED:20260511T063426Z
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SUMMARY:NSW Farmers Farm SMART Workshop Hunter
DESCRIPTION:Farm Smart: practical workshops to strengthen your farm business \nGood seasons help. Good planning helps more. \nDrought\, rising fuel and fertiliser costs\, shifting markets\, supply chain delays – running a farm business right now means making hard calls under real pressure. Farm Smart is built for exactly that. \nA hands-on workshop giving you real\, usable tools to plan\, adapt and make confident decisions when the ground keeps shifting. \nWhether you’re starting your plan from scratch or sharpening one you’ve already got\, you’ll leave with clear actions you can put to work straight away. \n\nWhat you’ll do on the day \n\nSet or adjust your farm business plan for a time of disruption\nWork through the Farm Business Checklist to see where your business stands today\nUnderstand your risk profile and risk appetite – and what they mean for your next decision\nIdentify practical ways to manage supply chain pressure\, input cost spikes and other business risks\nBuild your bank readiness for the next conversation with your lender\n\nWhat you’ll walk away with \n\nA plan\, shaped for today’s conditions\nA clear view of your cost\, supply and market risks\, and a plan to manage them\nConfidence to make the next call\, even when conditions are uncertain\nPractical steps you can start on this week\n\n  \nWho it’s for \nFarmers and farm business owners across NSW – whatever your enterprise\, whatever your stage. No prior planning experience needed. Come as you are. \nDelivered in partnership with \nNSW Farmers and the Rural Financial Counselling Service. \nHeads up \nPlaces are limited at each location to keep groups small and make sure everyone gets hands-on time. Registrations are essential. \n  \nAbout the program \nFarm Smart is delivered by NSW Farmers as part of the Farm Business Resilience Program. \nThe Farm Business Resilience Program is jointly funded by the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund and the NSW Government. \n\n\nWhere: East Maitland Bowling Club\nWhen: Wednesday 24th June 5:30pm – 7:00pm \n\nAs places are limited\, we ask that you register your attendance here:\nBook Your Seats Today(Opens in a new tab)
URL:https://rfcsnr.org.au/event/nsw-farmers-farm-smart-workshop-hunter/
CATEGORIES:Farm Business
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