GroWQ Innovation Expo Returns with Exciting Farm Tour

The annual GroWQ Innovation Expo is set to take place this July, with an exciting twist for participants—this year, the event will include a farm tour showcasing cutting-edge technology in the sheep and beef industries.

Event Schedule

The expo kicks off with a property tour on **Wednesday, 30 July**, followed by a full day of presentations and networking events in Longreach on **Thursday, 31 July**. Participants can look forward to an engaging networking dinner that evening.

What to Expect

Attendees can dive deep into the latest innovations that can benefit their businesses. The expo will feature a range of dynamic speakers, informative panels, and the opportunity to interact face-to-face with over 30 trade displays.

Highlighted Speakers and Topics

• Grant and Carly Burnham from Bonnie Doone Beef: Insight into Australia’s first and largest soil carbon sequestration.
• Jerome Leray from InFarm and Dan Korff from Rabobank: Explore the transition from exploring to evolving in agriculture.
• Andrew Miller: Discussing HerdXL, a cattle accounting system designed to maximize beef profit margins through informed decision-making.
• Jess Paton from Agrista: Learn how understanding numbers can enhance farm performance and profitability.

Farm Tour Insights

The farm tour, hosted by sheep and wool producer **Ben Banks** from Blackall, will feature a variety of innovative technologies. Attendees will be introduced to:

• BreedELITE: Data software for sheep producers.
• Quikfence: Specialists in fencing machinery and supplies.
• Flinn Design: Custom stockyards that enhance livestock management.
• Woven Optics: A real-time, handheld micron-testing device.

Real-World Applications

Ben Banks shared his experience: “We’ve been extensively using EID tags since 2012 to improve data recording and flock management in our sheep enterprise. Recently, we installed Flinn designed yards and purchased BreedELITE equipment to enhance our data collection.”

“Utilizing all this collected data in conjunction with BreedELITE software allows us to index and rank our entire flock of ewes within their age group, leading to informed decisions about which sheep will remain in the flock.”

Get Your Tickets

Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your agricultural practices. To purchase tickets, visit the GroWQ Ag Innovation Expo website.