The 2026 2-day event will focus on Seed, Feed & Breed; Risk Management in 2026
Why Attend This Event?
If you have been impacted by supply disruptions and rising input costs and want to know how to manage the risks. Or you want to experience how innovation and new technologies are working on other farms so you can assess the risk vs reward for your own business. And you want to have direct discussions with Industry Experts, Ag Researchers and other farmers to learn how you can improve your operations and profitability.
Why Albany?
This year’s conference features an additional “Farm Tours” event on Thursday 25th June. Get up close and personal with how other farms are implementing innovative technologies in their own agricultural sectors. You will visit:
- Milne Feeds Trial Site to see how the new sheep feed Easy2Grow LM pellets helps enhance productivity and farm profitability, whilst significantly reducing methane emissions by up to 70%. Future proof. Sustainable. Tech smart.
- Glenridge Park to see how this mixed farming enterprise embraced innovation to increase production across their business operations
- Mt Barker Chicken to see the impact of a high welfare focus on their vertical supply operation
- Ravenhill Pastoral to experience how their technology-driven approach helped expand operations and scale up their livestock count to create high-efficiency systems
- CBH Albany Grain Terminal shows you how they are tracking towards their 500,000 tonnes capacity without expanding the footprint of the facility
Purchase Tickets here
Event Schedule
Our two day event includes a variety of activities that you can attend in full for a little as $200 per person*. Or opt in to the various activities that interests you.
*Early Bird Member Price for full two day event only until 29/5/26.
WAFarmer Members and non-members welcome.
Day 1: Farm Tours on Thursday 25th June
WAFarmers takes you on a tour of innovative agricultural farms and research sites between Mt Barker and Albany. You will meet the movers and shakers in the ag sector who have implemented new technologies to expand their operations, even during downturns.
Includes morning tea, lunch and transportation.
Day 1: Sundowner on Thursday 25th June
Meet our conference speakers, industry experts and the WAFarmers Council Members in a more relaxed setting at the Hilton Garden Inn in Albany.
Includes canapes and drinks.
Day 2: Conference Day on Friday 26th June
This interactive event brings your together with your peers to provide a deep learning experience. Including guest speakers from Meat & Livestock Australia, Fertilizer Australia, Grains Australia, DPIRD, CBH Group and V& V Walsh for panel discussions, presentations and Q & A on the 2026 issues impacting your business. And solutions to build resilience against current and future disruptions.
Day 2: The CBH Group Gala Dinneron Friday 26th June
The fun part!!! The CBH Group Gala Dinner with cuisine including ingredients from local producers Plantagenet Pork, Mt Barker Chicken and Lake Preston’s Produce Link Beef, entertainment, a lively debate on grains vs livestock vs mixed farming (who will fare better) and an Awards Presentation.
Purchase tickets here. Or call WAFarmers on 94862100
