Networks Conference 2026 sponsors

Drought Program

This event is proudly delivered by Agriculture Victoria as part of the Victorian Government’s statewide Drought Support Package.

The Victorian Government is continuing to provide a $146.5 million Drought Support Package for farmers and communities across Victoria that have been impacted by drought.

It includes programs for farmers, farming families and rural communities, across the state, with several specifically for farmers in the south west, on top of a range of support services that are always available to farmers.

AWI Extension VIC

We acknowledge Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) for its ongoing and valued contribution to the BestWool/BestLamb (BWBL) Networks Conference.

BWBL is a longstanding partnership between AWI and Agriculture Victoria, and we sincerely thank AWI for its continued support of the broader BWBL program, which includes the annual conference. This partnership enables us to bring producers together to learn from leading experts and explore practical ideas and innovations shaping the sheep industry. We appreciate AWI’s continued commitment to strengthening industry capability through extension and knowledge sharing.

Meat & Livestock Australia

We acknowledge Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) for its valued sponsorship of the BestWool/BestLamb BetterBeef Networks Conference.

MLA’s support helps us bring producers together to hear from leading experts and explore practical ideas and innovations shaping the sheep and beef industries. We appreciate MLA’s ongoing commitment to strengthening industry capability through extension and knowledge sharing. Thank you to MLA for helping make this event possible.

Mortlake BetterBeef Group

We acknowledge the Mortlake BetterBeef Group for its valued contribution to the BetterBeef Network Conference.

The group’s support in funding and shaping the agenda for the Feeder Steer program ensures the session content is producer-led, practical and strongly aligned with local needs and priorities. Thank you to the Mortlake BetterBeef Group for their commitment to supporting learning, collaboration and continuous improvement across the beef industry.

Angus Australia/Angus Victoria

We acknowledge Angus Australia/Angus Victoria for their valued support of the Feeder Steer Masterclass program, developed by the Mortlake BetterBeef Group for the 2026 BetterBeef Conference.

Acknowledgements

• Australian Lot Feeders Association
• Beef Central
• Jeff House Livestock
• Phillips Livestock Solutions
• University of New England
• Trent Bridge Wagyu
• McKenzie Ag
• Thomas Food International