Australia’s agricultural calendar is packed with incredible events that bring together farmers, suppliers, researchers, and innovators from every corner of the industry. From major field days to specialist conferences, these gatherings are where ideas are shared, networks are built, and the future of farming is shaped.
At LocalAg, we love being part of these conversations. While we won’t be at every event listed here, you’ll find us at quite a few throughout the year — either attending, speaking, or catching up with partners in the industry. If you’re planning to head along to one and want to connect, get in touch.
Take a look at some of the big dates on the Australian ag calendar for 2026.
📅 16 January | 📍 Uralla, NSW | 🔗 Website A key event for Merino breeders and wool producers in the New England region, featuring stud displays, genetics discussions, and industry networking.
📅 17–22 January | 📍 Tatura, VIC | 🔗 Website The largest annual dairy cattle event in the Southern Hemisphere, featuring world-class competitions, genetics showcases, and trade exhibitions.
📅 February 2026 (dates TBC) | 📍 Melbourne, VIC | 🔗 Website An annual conference exploring sustainability, technology, and the challenges facing the Australian dairy sector.
📅 17–18 February | 📍 Melbourne, VIC | 🔗 Website Australia’s premier agrifood technology event, bringing together innovators, investors, producers, and policymakers to explore the future of food and farming.
📅 26–27 February | 📍 Armidale, NSW | 🔗 Website A focused conference for Merino industry stakeholders covering genetics, wool markets, and production systems.
📅 3–5 March | 📍 Longerenong, VIC | 🔗 Website A premier event for broadacre farmers, showcasing the latest in cropping, livestock, and machinery technology.
📅 4–5 March | 📍 Hernani, NSW | 🔗 Website A well-regarded regional field day for livestock and mixed farming producers in northern NSW.
📅 6–7 March | 📍 Wagin, WA | 🔗 Website Western Australia’s premier sheep and wool show, featuring competitions, livestock displays, and a major trade exhibition.
📅 18–20 March | 📍 Darwin, NT | 🔗 Website The peak event for the Northern Territory’s cattle industry, covering land management, market access, and policy issues facing the north.
📅 20–21 March | 📍 Lucindale, SA | 🔗 Website A major agricultural expo featuring machinery, technology, livestock demonstrations, and networking opportunities for South Australian producers.
📅 27–28 March | 📍 Whitton, NSW | 🔗 Website A popular event for the Riverina farming community, showcasing products and services relevant to mixed farming and cropping.
📅 10–11 April | 📍 Bairnsdale, VIC | 🔗 Website Showcasing local farming innovation, technology, and services for the diverse farming community of East Gippsland.
📅 17–19 April | 📍 Seymour, VIC | 🔗 Website One of Victoria’s leading events for sustainable and alternative farming practices, drawing producers interested in regenerative agriculture and diversified systems.
📅 22–23 April | 📍 Otway Ranges, VIC | 🔗 Website A unique event celebrating regenerative agriculture, connecting farmers and producers with a focus on soil health, landscape restoration, and sustainable food systems.
📅 Dates TBC (typically mid-April) | 📍 Sydney, NSW | 🔗 Website Australia’s largest annual ticketed event, celebrating agriculture, livestock, and rural culture with competitions, exhibitions, and entertainment.
📅 1–3 May | 📍 Tocal, NSW | 🔗 Website A leading agricultural event with over 370 exhibitors, showcasing cutting-edge farming methods, state-of-the-art technology, and prize-winning livestock.
📅 7–9 May | 📍 Carrick, TAS | 🔗 Website One of Tasmania’s biggest field days, showcasing local and national agricultural innovations for the island state’s unique farming community.
📅 2–6 June | 📍 Toowoomba, QLD | 🔗 Website A key agribusiness and machinery showcase in regional Queensland. The University of New England joins as inaugural education partner for 2026.
📅 18–20 June | 📍 Emerald, QLD | 🔗 Website Central Queensland’s premier agricultural event for cropping, horticulture, and grazing producers.
📅 7–10 July | 📍 Adelaide, SA | 🔗 Website A biennial event celebrating innovation in lamb production, genetics, marketing, and processing — a must-attend for the sheep meat industry.
📅 10–11 July | 📍 Mudgee, NSW | 🔗 Website Promoting innovation and sustainability for small and diversified farm operators across central NSW.
📅 17–19 July | 📍 Bendigo, VIC | 🔗 Website The biggest sheep and wool industry event in the Southern Hemisphere, featuring elite competitions, genetics, and a major trade exhibition.
📅 2–3 August | 📍 Hamilton, VIC | 🔗 Website A major event for sheep farmers featuring genetics, breeding, and the latest innovation in the wool and lamb industries.
📅 11–13 August | 📍 Cleve, SA | 🔗 Website A premier showcase of agribusiness innovation in South Australia, serving the state’s broadacre and mixed farming communities.
📅 18–20 August | 📍 Gunnedah, NSW | 🔗 Website Australia’s largest primary industry field day, attracting over 50,000 visitors and 3,000+ exhibitors over three days. GWM Australia joins as headline sponsor in 2026.
📅 26–27 August | 📍 Dowerin, WA | 🔗 Website A leading field day for Western Australian agriculture, showcasing the latest farm machinery and technology for grain and mixed farming operations.
📅 2–3 September | 📍 Newdegate, WA | 🔗 Website A premier agricultural event in Western Australia’s southern grain belt, showcasing the latest in farm machinery and rural technology.
📅 22–24 September | 📍 Henty, NSW | 🔗 Website Southern Australia’s largest agricultural event, featuring farm machinery, equipment, agronomy, country lifestyle, and agribusiness offerings.
📅 17–18 September | 📍 Murrumbateman, NSW | 🔗 Website A vibrant two-day agricultural and lifestyle event showcasing farming innovations, local food, wine, and crafts — with over 300 exhibitors in the heart of the Yass Valley.
📅 18–19 September | 📍 Barmera, SA | 🔗 Website A major regional field day focused on horticulture, viticulture, and farm innovations along the Murray River.
📅 22–24 September | 📍 Gold Coast, QLD | 🔗 Website A biennial conference focused on the grain-fed beef industry, bringing together feedlot operators, suppliers, processors, and market experts.
📅 TBC October | 📍 Elmore, VIC | 🔗 Website A major agricultural showcase covering farm machinery, livestock, and industry advancements for the northern Victorian farming community.
📅 22–24 October | 📍 Orange (Borenore), NSW | 🔗 Website Australia’s oldest annual agricultural exhibition, with over 500 exhibitors gathering 15km west of Orange to showcase products, services, machinery, and technology.
📅 16–17 October | 📍 Wandin East, VIC | 🔗 Website An accessible field day for small and mixed farmers in Victoria’s Yarra Valley region.
📅 7–10 July 2026 | 📍 Adelaide, SA | 🔗 Website A biennial event celebrating innovation in lamb production, marketing, and processing.
📅 22–24 September 2026 | 📍 Gold Coast, QLD | 🔗 Website Held biennially, this conference focuses on the grain-fed beef industry, bringing together feedlot operators, suppliers, and experts.
📅 November 2026 (exact dates TBC) | 📍 Melbourne, VIC | 🔗 Website A biennial equestrian event showcasing competitions, education, and the latest in equine products and services.
📅 May 2027 (exact dates TBC) | 📍 Rockhampton, QLD | 🔗 Website A triennial event showcasing all facets of Australia’s beef industry, from production to export. Already worth marking in your calendar.
If you’re attending any of these events, don’t forget to look out for us and say hello! Come and have a chat with the LocalAg team about how we’re changing the way farmers connect, buy, and sell online.
We’ll keep updating this calendar as event dates are confirmed, so check back regularly. See you out in the field!
Dates are subject to change. Always check the official event websites for the most up-to-date information.
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