North Coast Beef Producers Field Day 2026

Crossbreeding on the Coast – Do the numbers still stack up?

Join North Coast Local Land Services for the 2026 North Coast Beef Producers Field Day to explore the latest insights into crossbreeding, herd productivity, profitability and supply chain opportunities.

Event details:

On the North Coast, challenging conditions can impact herd health, fertility, growth rates and cow survival. Crossbreeding has long been a proven way to improve productivity and profitability – but does it still stack up when some breeds and markets consistently attract a premium?

Topics and speakers: 

• Crossbreeding on the Coast – Do the numbers still stack up? What does recent data suggest?
  Todd Andrews, NSW DPIRD. Nathan Jennings and Nikia Nolan, NCLLS.

• Meat Quality and productivity – What we need to breed and the power of crossbreeding.
  Peter McGilchrist, University of New England.

• More calves, longer-lasting cows – Profit drivers for North Coast herds.
  Alistar Rayner, TransOva (Rayner Ag).

• Breeding and Feeding for the supply chain – Where could your weaners end up and what matters most.
  Sam Ditchfield, Woolworths.

* Please note presentation order may change without notice to suit travel and conditions on the day.

Date and time:

Thursday 3 December 2026, 8:30 am for 9:00 am start to 2:00 pm finish.

Location:

Grafton Primary Industries Institute, Experiment Farm Road, Trenayr NSW 2460.

Additional details:

• Registration is free.

• Morning tea and lunch provided. Any Dietary requirements: please bring your own food.

Event contacts:

• Nathan Jennings, Senior Land Services Officer – Livestock on 0437 083 147 or via email at: nathan.jennings@lls.nsw.gov.au

• Nikia Nolan, Land Services Officer – Livestock on 0497 862 221 or via email at: nikia.nolan@lls.nsw.gov.au

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