BetterBeef and BestWool/BestLamb Network Roadshow

Agriculture Victoria’s BetterBeef and BestWool/BestLamb network are hitting the road!
The 2025 Beef and Sheep Network Roadshow will bring top industry experts to four locations across Victoria, delivering the latest insights on pastures, livestock, and farm business management.
In response to seasonal challenges, we’re taking a fresh approach in 2025. Instead of one big BetterBeef and BestWool/BestLamb state-wide conference, we’re bringing the knowledge to producers with a series of half-day events, making it easier for producers to attend without spending a whole day off-farm.
Same high-quality content—just more accessible and closer to home.
This format ensures more producers can connect, learn, and plan for the seasons ahead—without the travel commitment of a conference.
The 2025 Beef and Sheep Network Roadshow will bring top industry experts to four locations across Victoria, delivering the latest insights on pastures, livestock, and farm business management.
In response to seasonal challenges, we’re taking a fresh approach in 2025. Instead of one big BetterBeef and BestWool/BestLamb state-wide conference, we’re bringing the knowledge to producers with a series of half-day events, making it easier for producers to attend without spending a whole day off-farm.
Same high-quality content—just more accessible and closer to home.
This format ensures more producers can connect, learn, and plan for the seasons ahead—without the travel commitment of a conference.
Tickets are free of charge, so register now! Limited seats available.
Edenhope and District Community Centre, Wednesday 28 May
Stirling Place Community Centre, Dunkeld, Thursday 29 May
Lardner Park, Lardner, Tuesday 3 June
Mansfield Golf Club, Mansfield, Wednesday 4 June
Registrations wil close seven days before the event date
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Roadshow Program
Dunkeld, Warragul & Mansfield
8.30 am Registration and morning tea
9.00 am Welcome and conference opening by Alison Desmond, BestWool/BestLamb Project Leader and Darren Hickey, BetterBeef Project Leader, Agriculture Victoria
- 9.10 am - Session 1, Alison Gunn, Herd Solutions (Lardner), Anna Manning, Delatite Veterinary Services (Mansfield); or Jane Gaussen, The Livestock Vet (Edenhope & Dunkeld), Tough stock, tough seasons, what every producer should know
- 10.05 am - Session 2 , Cam Nicholson, Nicon Rural Services, Optimising pasture recovery (part 1)
- 10.45 am - Morning tea
- 11.10 am - Session 3, Cam Nicholson, Nicon Rural Services, Optimising pasture recovery (part 2)
- 12.05 pm - Session 4, Jason Trompf, JT Agrisource, Bullet proofing your business against varying seasons
- 1.00 pm - Session 5, Jason Trompf, JT Agrisource, Cam Nicholson, Nicon Rural Services, Alison Gunn, Herd Solutions (Lardner), Anna Manning, Delatite Veterinary Services (Mansfield); or Jane Gaussen, The Livestock Vet (Dunkeld), Panel session
1.30 pm Closing message by Alison Desmond, BestWool/BestLamb Project Leader and Darren Hickey, BetterBeef Project Leader, Agriculture Victoria
1.40 pm Lunch
Roadshow Program
Edenhope
1.00 pm Registration and morning tea
1.30 pm Welcome and conference opening by Alison Desmond, BestWool/BestLamb Project Leader and Darren Hickey, BetterBeef Project Leader, Agriculture Victoria
- 1.40 pm - Session 1, Dr Jane Gaussen, The Livestock Vet, Tough stock, tough seasons, what every producer should know
- 2.35 pm - Session 2 , Cam Nicholson, Nicon Rural Services, Optimising pasture recovery (part 1)
- 3.15 pm - Afternoon tea
- 3.50 pm - Session 3, Cam Nicholson, Nicon Rural Services, Optimising pasture recovery (part 2)
- 4.30 pm - Session 4, Jason Trompf, JT Agrisource, Bullet proofing your business against varying seasons
- 5.20 pm - Session 5, Jason Trompf, JT Agrisource, Cam Nicholson, Nicon Rural Services, and Jane Gaussen, The Livestock Vet, Panel session
5.50 pm Closing message by Alison Desmond, BestWool/BestLamb Project Leader and Darren Hickey, BetterBeef Project Leader, Agriculture Victoria
6.00 pm Dinner