GA Beef Forum 2026

Genetics Australia’s Beef Forum is a one-day forum featuring world-class speakers and leading producers, focused on genetics, reproduction, and market insights shaping the future of beef production in Northern Australia. Held on 11 March, the event connects today’s breeding and management decisions with tomorrow’s commercial outcomes. Designed with Northern beef systems in mind, Genetics Australia’s Beef Forum provides practical insights that support informed decision-making across the supply chain. 

10.30am Registration - Tea, Coffee and Morning Snacks Available

10.55am Conference Welcome - MC Lauren Finger, Northern Beef Consultant, Genetics Australia welcomes delegates to GA Beef Forum

Conference Opening Address - Damien Thomson, Beef Product Manager, Genetics Australia provides opening address               

Session 1 | A Global Perspective

11.00am PJ Budler (Trans Ova USA) - Global Livestock Challenges and Opportunities

11.45pm Ced Wise (Wise Repro) - Making the Most of Our Superior Bulls

12.30pm Ripley Atkinson (StoneX) - Australian Cattle Market Outlook & How Price Risk Management Can Assist Beef Producers

1.15pm Lunch

Session 2 | The Real World Application

2.00pm Greg Fawcett (Greg Fawcett AI Services) - Fixed time AI in Northern Australia

2.20pm Brad Hine (Angus Australia) - Angus in the North

2.40pm George Lubbe (Premium Bovine Solutions) - Connecting Supply Chains Through Genetics

3.00pm Kent Andersen (Zoetis) - Leveraging Genetic Gain - From Now and Into the Future

3.20pm Afternoon Tea

Session 3 | Tales from the Paddock

3.50pm A Producer Panel Discussion facilitated by PJ Budler, Trans Ova USA.  Pros, Cons and Applications of Advanced Artificial Breeding in Northern Australia

Simon Close (Kurra-Wirra Pastoral) 

Sarina Gale (Rocking Chair Ranch) 

Casey Ryan (Fort Constantine Wagyu Breeder)

Ashley Kirk (Frontier Genetics)

5.10pm Forum Closes & Pre-dinner drinks and Canapes

6.10pm - Optional Bistro Dinner

 

The Mayfair, 9/11 Mayfair Drive, Emerald