Join a conversation about the future of data, digital and broadacre agriculture. Held alongside the Cotton Research Conference, this forum has been organised by organised by Ben Trevaskis and Rose Roche of CSIRO, and brings together people working across cotton, cropping and livestock systems in regions where cotton is currently grown, and those looking ahead to what’s next in the North. The forum includes two interactive sessions:

Session 1: Data and digital across regions: Explore how we can better connect data, tools and innovation across regional cropping and livestock systems, and where we should invest next.

Session 2: What’s next for Northern broadacre systems? A strategic discussion on where broadacre agriculture in the NT, northern WA and FNQ is heading, and what needs to happen now to get there. We are aiming for practical discussion, shared priorities and ideas for co-investment.

• When: Monday 25th August 2025 from 12:00 to 4:30 PM
• Where: Crossing Theatre Narrabri
• Enquiries: Expression of interest and information for catering should be submitted here: EOI to attend Future Farming Systems Workshop

Take a look at some of the exciting plenary talks planned for this year’s conference.

Participate in our conference by submitting your abstract (closes 13 July): both 15 minute and 5 minute presentation allocations are available.