2025 Gippsland Red Meat Conference

“Now. Next. Later"

When it comes to making improvements on your farm or in your business, ask yourself:

• What can I do now?

• What can I do next?

• What can I do later?  

Gippsland Agricultural Group is excited to return to Bairnsdale on Tuesday 18th February with the 2025 Gippsland Red Meat Conference, bringing the red meat industry together to tackle these big questions. 

With a fantastic lineup of presenters and topics, this year’s event promises actionable insights, inspiration, and innovation.

Key Speakers and Topics 

•   Simon Quilty (Global Agri Trends) & Robert Herrmann (Mecardo)

     Can our favourite duo give us some positive news on the future livestock markets?

•   Professor Richard Eckard (University of Melbourne)

     Learn about what we can do to reduce methane in our farming production systems.

•   Nathan Scott (Achieve Ag Solutions) 

     Unveil the secrets of sheep. Are they dumb or are they just misunderstood? This session promises invaluable insights and strategies for maximizing your success in sheep production.

• Dr Enoch Bergman (Swans Vet)

     Learn what it takes to build a better cow. From optimising the success of heifers to reducing the risk of disease in your cattle herd, Enoch will cover it all.

•   Kathy Gabriel

     Where there's a will there's a way. From the High Country to Mongolia and everywhere in between, Kathy's story is one of heartbreak, triumph, resilience and inspiration. 

• Ben Young (Chiltern Park Angus)

    Learn to break the mold with fresh strategies for business growth, from EBVs to marketing innovation. Discover the tools you need to sustain a productive and profitable red meat enterprise. 

• Ken White & Chris Jehu 

    Our Business of Farming experts will join us to present on profit drivers, ROI versus capital cost of land, benchmarking, and performance analysis within the red meat industry.

• Dee Commins, Deanne Sykes & Jess Knight

  'I'm a Farmer Too'. This panel session will highlight the role women play within agriculture and shine a light on their invaluable contributions, recognising how they help drive innovation, support          communities, and maintain the heart of farming life.

• Alfred Hackett & Amy Rogers 

  This years virtual tour is based in the rolling hills of Gelantipy. Learn how Alfred and Amy are pushing the boundaries to improve their farming enterprise. 

All this and more will be available at the 2025 Gippsland Red Meat Conference.

This conference offers a mix of expert advice, practical solutions, and inspirational stories designed to help you build resilience and improve profitability. Whether you're looking to enhance        sustainability, optimise your livestock health, or rethink your marketing strategy, this event provides the answers.     

Don’t Miss Out!

Tickets sell out every year—secure yours early to avoid disappointment!

For more information contact the Event Organiser:

Nicole White

0427 867 490 

administration@gippslandag.com.au