Red Meat Updates 2026
The Red Meat Updates working group would like to thank our 2026 sponsors for their continued support of Tasmania’s premier red meat industry event.
Each of our 2026 sponsors are listed in our online directory below, where you can explore all of the expertise and resources they offer to the red meat industry.
Event partner
Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) is Australia’s industry marketing and research body fostering the long-term prosperity of our red meat and livestock industry. MLA’s purpose is to deliver world-leading outcomes that fuel global competitiveness, sustainability and producer profitability.
MLA Membership is free to levy-paying producers of grass or grainfed cattle, sheep and goats. MLA members receive lots of benefits. For more information visit the link below.
Virtual Farm Tour sponsor
Major sponsor
Pinion Advisory is an Australian owned business providing consulting services in agribusiness, water and the environment to assist in creating profitable, sustainable and enterprising clients.
Our large team of independent advisors have wide geographical spread and diverse skills including family agribusiness, commodity risk management, food and ag production, environmental sustainability and all aspects of water – from feasibility, compliance, reuse, pumping, irrigation, audits, operations and water resource management.
Pinion Advisory deliver a range of training programs for red meat producers looking to improve their business productivity and profitability, increase the sustainability of their enterprise or gain a better understanding of how they can improve their communication and leadership skills within their team. You can view all programs currently available via the link below.
Primary Session sponsor
Industry Innovator sponsor
Emerging Leader sponsor
Livestock Updates sponsors
Pasture Updates sponsors
State Government sponsor
Biosecurity Tasmania supports strong livestock traceability systems that help protect Tasmania’s valuable agricultural industry. The livestock supply chain has important legislative responsibilities under the Biosecurity (Livestock Traceability) Regulations 2024.
These responsibilities are founded on a national strategy and supported by industry representatives. Effective protection of the industry relies on livestock owners meeting their obligations. This includes livestock identification and recording of movements. These systems strengthen our ability to prevent, detect and respond to animal diseases. Strong traceability supports ongoing market access and underpins confidence in Tasmania’s safe, high-quality red meat.
Lunch sponsors
Morning tea sponsors
Select Carbon is a specialist carbon farming company supporting Australian farmers to address productivity constraints, build soil carbon, establish targeted tree plantings, and participate in the ACCU Scheme to position their business for the future.
Backed by science and industry-leading expertise, Select Carbon designs, registers and manages high integrity carbon projects tailored to local landscapes and farming systems.
Our end-to-end services include feasibility assessments, project design, soil sampling, modelling, reporting and audit management, all aimed at delivering real environmental outcomes and long-term farm benefits.
Select Carbon empowers landholders to improve soil health, increase resilience, and unlock new income opportunities through carbon farming.
Since 1993, UMS (formerly Upper Murray Seeds) has focused on breeding and producing premium pasture seed for Australian farmers.
With a proud family history, UMS has grown over 3 generations, creating a fully integrated seed business with a commitment to increasing productivity for farmers across the country. Our range includes proprietary annual, Italian and perennial grasses, premium lucerne and clovers, forage cereals, brassica and sorghum, and a selection of high-performance blends.
With customer service and sales headquarters in Albury NSW, UMS has stocked warehouses located across Australia including production, research and warehouse facilities based right here in Tasmania. For more information visit www.umseeds.com.au.
Networking drinks sponsors
Cluden Newry is a family run Angus seedstock business located at ‘Jessiefield’ in Longford, Tasmania with a strong focus on performance recording and commercial relevance.
Cluden Newry was established in 1956 by Richard Hughes, with annual on property bull sales being held since 1974. Bulls are available via two auctions each year, selling approximately 80 rising two year old bulls in March and 40 yearling bulls in September.
Inspections of our herd and farm are welcome at any time, for more information please contact Jock Hughes on 0417013172.
Available from your local rural retailer, DLF Seeds has provided Australian farmers with high quality, innovative forage seed varieties backed by science, global knowledge and local expertise.
As the new name behind the names you know: DLF Seeds provides the complete range of seed varieties previously available from PGG Wrightson Seeds, AusWest and Stephen Pasture Seeds.
DLF Seeds: Certainty through science®
Welcome refreshments sponsors
TasFarmers is the peak advocacy body representing the interests of farmers and rural communities across Tasmania.
We provide a strong, united voice to government and industry, ensuring agricultural perspectives are considered in decisions affecting the sector. By supporting practical policy, engagement, and collaboration, we champion a resilient and sustainable agricultural industry while promoting the vital role farming plays in Tasmania’s economic prosperity, environmental stewardship, and regional livelihoods.
At AlfaGen Seeds, we partner with leading retailers and distributors to deliver dependable, high-performing seeds to farmers. Our focus is simple: quality you can trust, backed by experts who understand farming.
With reliable supply, practical innovation and genuine support, we’re helping build a stronger, more sustainable future for agriculture. Because it all starts with a seed, and the right seed makes all the difference. The AlfaGen Seed Guide brings everything together in one place – lucerne, grasses, legumes, brassicas and more – with sowing details, performance insights and technical specs for every product.
Pre-conference networking event sponsor
For 18 years, Bison Sheds has worked alongside farm owners and agricultural businesses across Tasmania, delivering strong, reliable shed solutions that support the day-to-day demands of rural operations.
From machinery and hay storage to large-scale farm infrastructure, our team understands what it takes to build structures that perform in tough farming environments. Built in Tasmania. For Tasmanians.
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