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Each month we host, feature and attend events, both online and in person. From webinars on The Hub to in-person field days and industry events, you will find all the details you need to join us below. We look forward to seeing you!

Ram sales (AU) September 2025 (1 of 2)

Ram sale Australia
When and where ...
Thursday, September 18, 2025
to
Inspections from 9am / Auction 12:30pm
Roseville Park, 39R Dilladerry Rd, Wambangalang NSW 2830, Australia

Genetics and Good Looks: Smarter Ram Selection

Romney rams in sheepyards

Ready for the upcoming ram sale season? neXtgen Agri's Dr Emma Pettigrew is speaking at the 'Genetics and Good Looks: Smarter Ram Selection' day at Triple Farms, alongside Sarah Powdrell and Anna Vaughan from B+L Genetics, and Cara Brosnahan from B+LNZ.

BBQ lunch provided by Whanganui Region Catchment Collective and refreshments provided by Triple Farms Sheep Genetics.

When and where ...
Thursday, September 18, 2025
to
10am to 2:30pm
Triple Farms, 2803 Ngakonui-Ongarue Road, Ongarue 3997

Ram sales (AU) September 2025 (2 of 2)

Ram sale Australia

The Australian ram sale season is in full swing!

You'll find more details about each sale at the links below:

When and where ...
Saturday, September 20, 2025
to
Private inspections from 20 September
Mooralla Merino, 440 Luhrs Rd, Mooralla VIC 3314
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Inspections from 8am / Auction: 12:30pm
Pooginook Station, 773 Four Corners Road, Jerilderie NSW 2716, Australia
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Inspection: 9am / Sale: 1pm
Wallaloo Park Merino & Poll Merino, 80 Bolangum Inn Road, Marnoo, VIC 3387, Australia
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Probreed, 960 Inverleigh-Winchelsea Rd, Inverleigh VIC 3321, Australia
Friday, September 26, 2025
Inspections: 7:30am / Auction: 12:30pm
Kerin Poll, 1217 Bournewood Road, Yeoval NSW 2868, Australia
Friday, September 26, 2025
Paradoo Prime, 160 Armidale Road, Coojar, VIC 3315, Australia

Better ram buying workshop (Taihape)

Romney rams in sheepyards

Ready for the upcoming ram sale season? neXtgen Agri's Dr Emma Pettigrew is facilitating Beef+Lamb NZ 'Better Ram Buying Workshops' throughout September.

In the Manawatu-Whanganui region? Register and head along to the workshop near Taihape!

Each workshop covers the basic principles of genetics to consider when selecting rams and showcases some of the tools available to help with ram selection.

Topics include:

• The importance of ram selection decisions.

• Establishing your breeding goals and what you are looking for from your rams.

• How to interpret and use genetic information to make informed ram-purchasing decisions.

• The online tools available to support your decision-making process, including how to use nProve.

When and where ...
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
to
10am to 2pm
1069 Ruanui Road, Taihape 4791

Register

Better ram buying workshop (Lake Ratapiko)

Romney rams in sheepyards

Ready for the upcoming ram sale season? neXtgen Agri's Dr Emma Pettigrew is facilitating Beef+Lamb NZ 'Better Ram Buying Workshops' throughout September.

In the Taranaki region? Register and head along to the workshop at Lake Ratapiko!

Each workshop will cover the basic principles of genetics to consider when selecting rams and showcase some of the tools available to help with ram selection.

Topics include:

• The importance of ram selection decisions.

• Establishing your breeding goals and what you are looking for from your rams.

• How to interpret and use genetic information to make informed ram-purchasing decisions.

• The online tools available to support your decision-making process, including how to use nProve.

When and where ...
Thursday, September 25, 2025
to
10am to 2pm
Lake Ratapiko, 113 Ratapiko Road, Inglewood, 4390

Register

Ram sales (AU) October 2025 (1 of 2)

Ram sale Australia

As the Australian ram-selling season continues this month, we wish each of our clients a successful sale.

You'll find more details about each sale at the links below:

When and where ...
Thursday, October 2, 2025
to
Inspections: 8am / Auction: 12:30pm
Mumblebone Merinos, 210 Yarragal Rd, Wuuluman, NSW 2820, Australia
Monday, October 6, 2025
1pm
Curlew Merinos, 6861 Wimmera Highway, Charam, VIC 3318, Australia
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Inspection: 9am / Sale: 11:30am
Hillcroft Farms, 1561 Yornaning West Road, Lol Gray WA 6311, Australia
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
1pm
KD Sheep Studs, 455 Siding Road, Cannawigara (Bordertown) SA 5268, Australia
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Moojepin Merinos, 3006 Katanning-Nyabing Rd, Coyrecup WA 6317, Australia
Friday, October 10, 2025
1pm
Burnbrae Poll Merinos, 199 Wisharts Road, Inverleigh, VIC 3321, Australia

Ram sales (AU) October 2025 (2 of 2)

Ram sale Australia

And the Aussie ram sales continue to roll on through October!

You'll find more details about each sale at the links below:

When and where ...
Friday, October 10, 2025
to
Inspection: 11am / Sale: 1pm
Ella Matta Pastoral White Suffolk, Maternal & Poll Merino Stud, 512 Stokes Bay Rd, Duncan SA 5223, Australia
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Gunnegalderie Merinos, Gunnegalderie Rd, Wellington, NSW, 2820, Australia

Australian National Field Days (Orange) 2025

Angora goats in a paddock, Australia

Keen to learn more about fibre goats? Georgia Buchholz from neXtgen Agri, along with the AgriFutures Australia team, will be at the Australian National Field Days in Orange at site D66. Be sure to drop by for a chat about integrating angora or cashmere production into your business, and pick up some of the great resources from the AgriFutures Goat Fibre Program.

When and where ...
Thursday, October 23, 2025
to
Saturday, October 25, 2025
8:30am to 5pm
Australian National Field Days, 563 Borenore Road, Borenore NSW 2800, Australia

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Ram sales (AU) November 2025

Ram sale Australia

This month wraps up the Australian ram sale season:

When and where ...
Thursday, November 6, 2025
to
2pm
Loch's Farming, 185 Hordern Vale Rd, Hordern Vale, Vic, 3238, Australia

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Future Fibre Farming

When:
September 16, 2025

Register for the remaining webinars in our current fibre goat series with Dr Bruce McGregor:

Bruce has an extraordinary wealth of knowledge about mohair and cashmere production, from grazing management to the impact of fibre quality on profitability.

You can RSVP for each of these webinars via the events page on the Goat Fibre Gateway.

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Ram sale Australia

Ram sales (AU) 2025

When:
September 16, 2025

And the 2025 ram sale season is off!

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Merino sheep in sheepyards

eID for productivity and profitability workshop - Kapunda

When:
September 12, 2025

A hands-on workshop led by Dr Mark Ferguson (neXtgen Agri) and Michelle Cousins (Cousins Merino Services) that sets you up with a plan for successfully implementing eID in your enterprise.

Breakfast from 7.30 am and lunch provided

Presentations include:

  • Using eID for profit and productivity – Mark Ferguson
  • Selecting the right eID equipment and tags for your enterprise – Michelle Cousins
  • Farmer case studies
  • Developing a plan for success – Michelle Cousins and Mark Ferguson
  • Data management – Michelle Cousins
  • PIRSA and Livestock SA eID update

Trade displays and demonstrations from:

  • eID equipment providers
  • eID tag manufacturers

Brought to you by AWI Extension SA, South Australian Sheep Industry Fund, Department of Primary Industries and Regions (eID Advantage Program) and Livestock SA.

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Romney rams in sheepyards

Better ram buying workshop (Reporoa)

When:
September 11, 2025

Ready for the upcoming ram sale season? neXtgen Agri's Dr Emma Pettigrew is facilitating Beef+Lamb NZ 'Better Ram Buying Workshops' throughout September.

In the Waikato region? Register and head along to the workshop near Reporoa!

Each workshop covers the basic principles of genetics to consider when selecting rams and showcases some of the tools available to help with ram selection.

Topics include:

• The importance of ram selection decisions.

• Establishing your breeding goals and what you are looking for from your rams.

• How to interpret and use genetic information to make informed ram-purchasing decisions.

• The online tools available to support your decision-making process, including how to use nProve.

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Merino sheep in sheepyards

eID for productivity and profitability workshop - Coonalpyn

When:
September 11, 2025

A hands-on workshop led by Dr Mark Ferguson (neXtgen Agri) and Michelle Cousins (Cousins Merino Services) that sets you up with a plan for successfully implementing eID in your enterprise.

Breakfast from 7.30 am and lunch provided

Presentations include:

  • Using eID for profit and productivity – Mark Ferguson
  • Selecting the right eID equipment and tags for your enterprise – Michelle Cousins
  • Farmer case studies
  • Developing a plan for success – Michelle Cousins and Mark Ferguson
  • Data management – Michelle Cousins
  • PIRSA and Livestock SA eID update

Trade displays and demonstrations from:

  • eID equipment providers
  • eID tag manufacturers

Brought to you by AWI Extension SA, South Australian Sheep Industry Fund, Department of Primary Industries and Regions (eID Advantage Program) and Livestock SA.

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Romney rams in sheepyards

Better ram buying workshop (Matamata)

When:
September 10, 2025

Ready for the upcoming ram sale season? neXtgen Agri's Dr Emma Pettigrew is facilitating Beef+Lamb NZ 'Better Ram Buying Workshops' throughout September.

In the Waikato region? Register and head along to the workshop near Matamata!

Each workshop covers the basic principles of genetics to consider when selecting rams and showcases some of the tools available to help with ram selection.

Topics include:

• The importance of ram selection decisions.

• Establishing your breeding goals and what you are looking for from your rams.

• How to interpret and use genetic information to make informed ram-purchasing decisions.

• The online tools available to support your decision-making process, including how to use nProve.

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Angus bull on a black background with neXtgen Agri and Angus Australia logos

neXtgen Angus Muster 2025

When:
September 10, 2025

The neXtgen Angus Muster is a hands-on, practical day connecting with fellow young beef producers. Whether you’re just starting out or have been in the industry a few years, this is your chance to upskill and connect with other young farmers.

Topics include:

  • Correct vaccination techniques
  • Finance for young farmers
  • Bull selection
  • Understanding EBVs
  • Beef grading & cut selection in action
  • HeiferSELECT
  • Stock handling

Expect real conversations, new connections, and practical tools you can take home and apply.

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Perennial Pasture Systems Conference 2025

When:
September 9, 2025

Dr Mark Ferguson is speaking about the future of genetics in agriculture, alongside a great lineup of speakers at this event.

You'll find more details about the conference here.

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Crossbred ewes in a paddock

LIVE: Winning against worms with WormFEC Gold

When:
September 1, 2025

Are worms winning on your farm? If they are, be sure to watch this webinar recording to hear the progress three WormFEC Gold producers have made, and learn the strategies they use to manage worm challenges with smarter genetics. Hear firsthand how they are winning the battle of worm resistance by selecting rams that breed stronger, healthier lambs with less reliance on drenches.

You can watch the recording here.

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