land managers in a paddock during a grazing workshop

FBA Events

Unlocking Your Landscape Potential

A Free Two-day Land Manager Masterclass

09 June, 2026

8:15am - 6:00pm

Biloela Civic Centre

Hosted by FBA

RSVP by 01 June, 2026

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We’ve heard what land managers want most

You asked for practical, real-world methods that grow better pastures, lift feed quality and keep country productive year round - without having to overhaul their whole system. 

That’s why FBA is bringing a free, two-day workshop to central Queensland, designed specifically for CQ landscapes and the people who care for them. 

Guest Speakers

Joining FBA are Stuart Andrews (Natural Sequence Farming) and Dick Richardson (Grazing Naturally), sharing easy to apply methods for rehydrating landscapes, improving grazing outcomes and strengthening long-term productivity. 

Dick Richardson

Dick Richardson

The Natural Grazier

Director

The Grazing Naturally System has been developed by Dick Richardson to be an ecological principle based solution. 

Dick Richardson driving grazing the way it functioned in nature and letting the vibrant natural form to evolve.

A management system that his highly adaptable for you to take onboard and implement in a way that suits your style, location and operation.

Stuart Andrews

Natural Sequence Farming

Founder

For Stuart Andrews, Natural Sequence Farming begins with a simple but powerful idea: plants and water built the landscape, and when they function well together, the whole system works better.

His approach focuses on understanding how landscapes naturally hold, move and respond to water, and how healthy plant systems help drive that process. Rather than working against the land, Stuart’s practice is about reading the natural patterns already present and using them to guide better decisions. In this way, Natural Sequence Farming helps land managers support the natural function of their landscape and improve its long-term productivity and resilience.

What's in store

Event Program

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Day 01

08.00 am Registration & Networking
Come and sign in, grab a coffee and have a chat with other land managers

08.30 am Welcome and setting the scene
Why this workshop matters for CQ land managers
What you'll gain over the two days

08.45 am Getting to know your landscape and how FBA can help
Understand your property
How to make confident decision based on what you see on ground
Learn how FBA works alongside land managers to provide practical support

09.00 am Rehydrating your landsacpe with Stuart Andrews (Natural Sequence Farming)
Based on the five pillars of Natural Sequence Farming learn:

  • Practical ways to slow water flow and improve infiltration

  • Simple techniques suited to CQ conditions

  • Supporting plant diversity, livestock management and natural filtration to improve productivity

10.30 am Morning Tea Break

11.00 am Grazing for healthier country with Dick Richardson (Grazing Naturally)
Understanding how grazing can help build soil health and improve carbon in your landscape
What drives soil building in grassland systems
How grasslands function differently to woodlands
Grazing practices that support plant recovery and feed quality
Managing livestock in ways that work with your landscape

12.30 pm Lunch
Joining us will be a range of Ag industry experts so you can get your questions answered

01.30 pm Putting it into practice on your property (property visit 1)
Spend time in the paddock with Stuart, Dick and our land manager hosts to see real examples and learn how to apply these approaches to your own land

05.30 pm Canapes and drinks to celebrate Day 1
Unwind, reflect on the day, and connect with FBA staff, industry and other land managers

Day 02

07.00 am Arrival and Recap
Grab a coffee before we board the bus to our next property visit. During the journey, we’ll recap key takeaways from Day 1 and set the scene for the day ahead.

07.45 am Putting it into practice on your property - property visit 2
Spend time in the paddock with the event speakers and land manager hosts
See real examples and learn how to apply these approaches to your own land
Enjoy morning tea in the field

11.30 am Lunch at Biloela Civic Centre
Joining us will be a range of Agricultural business so you can get your questions answered

12.20 pm Bringing it together
How water and grazing decisions work together
Linking landscapes health to productivity
Q&A with Stuart and Dick

02.30 pm Afternoon tea

03.00 pm Panel: What's working on the ground and getting started
Hear from land managers, industry experts and FBA staff as they share what's working in practice and how to get started.
You'll hear about:

  • Real examples from land managers

  • Practical tools used to support decision-making

  • How FBA works with land managers and the tools available to support you

  • Simple steps to get started on your property

04.00 pm Your next steps
Identifying what will work on your property
Building your own action plan
Learn how FBA can support you on-ground

04.15 pm Wrap up & close
Sharing key takeouts

04.30 pm Conclude

What You’ll Learn

  • How to read your landscape and understand water movement 

  • Natural Sequence Farming techniques to rehydrate  

  • Grazing practices that strengthen soil health and plant recovery 

  • How water and grazing decisions influence each other 

  • Practical tools: forage budgeting, sequencing and getting started 

  • How better hydration + grazing improves productivity 

  • How FBA can support your next steps on ground

Land managers during an FBA workshop in the field

Why should I attend?

This master class is suited to land managers who want to:

  • Make confident decisions based on what you see on the ground 

  • Improve pasture performance without costly inputs 

  • Get your rainfall working for your pasture, not running off your paddock 

  • Build healthier soil, stronger groundcover and more reliable feed 

  • Use grazing strategies that support both cattle and country 

  • Get more value from the land you have 

A land manager during a Dick Richardson event

You won’t just hear about these principles -  you’ll see them in action. 

Spend time in the paddock with Stuart and Dick, chat with FBA staff, ask questions, compare notes with other attendees, and leave with simple, practical steps you can apply straight away. 

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