2025 ICMJ Northern Conference, Rockhampton QLD
The 2025 ICMJ Northern Conference will be held in Rockhampton from 9-12 April.
Hosted by CQUniversity and Teys Australia, the ICMJ Northern Conference is open to young meat industry professionals and tertiary students.
It aims to:
- Equip attendees with knowledge and skills specific to the northern beef supply chain.
- Highlight carcass characteristics of northern beef breeds, associated meat quality and attributes.
- Raise awareness of career opportunities in the northern beef industry.
- Connect participants with industry and create networking opportunities across the northern beef supply chain
- Expose attendees to new technologies and capabilities within the meat industry.
- Create knowledge of Australia’s position within the global meat supply chain.
Interested in partnering with ICMJ in 2025?
Email us at meatjudging@gmail.com for a copy of our 2025 Partnership Prospectus.
2025 ICMJ National Conference, Wagga Wagga
The 2025 ICMJ National Conference and Competition will be held in Wagga Wagga from 8-12 July.
More information will be provided closer to the date.
The program will include:
Industry guest speakers: A range of topics covered including speakers from beef, lamb and pork industries, graziers, feedlotters and processors
Interactive workshops: based on carcase utilisation and judging. Hands on training and a range of theoretical and practical judging tips and practice classes
Careers Expo: Meeting potential employers and opportunities for graduates within the meat industry, combined with workshops and information for graduates.
Featured special dinner: Awards presentation dinner and announcement of finalists to undertake industry training for Australian team selection.
More information and student resources can be found on our Collegiate Resources page
Virtual Events and Resources
As a result of the measures brought in to limit the spread of coronavirus, the association’s national committee decided to cancel all of its 2020 face-to-face events, including overseas tours, school competitions, and its annual conferences in Wagga Wagga and Rockhampton.
With face-to-face events no longer possible, ICMJ prepared a program of activities delivered from digital platforms to ensure students and young industry professionals can continue to access training and networking opportunities.
You can find records of our Webinar and Podcast Series at our Virtual Resources Page
A number of Meat Judging competitions for school students are run throughout the year by local show societies or groups. The Australian Intercollegiate Meat Judging Association is affiliated with some of these competitions.
The Upper Hunter Beef Bonanza
A Schools Meat Judging Competition is held in October as part of the annual Upper Hunter Beef Bonanza.
For more information visit: beefbonanza.org.au
The Gympie Carcass Classic
The Gympie Schools Meat Judging Competition is held in conjunction with the Gympie Carcass Classic and run by the Gympie District Beef Liason Group.
For more information visit: gdblg.org.au
The Wingham Beef Week Beef Appreciation Competition
The Beef Appreciation Competition during Wingham Beef Week in May and is contested by local school teams. Teams are required to assess a pen of four steers on the hoof, and are then involved in judging animals on the hook, primals and identifying retail cuts.
For more information visit: winghambeefweek.com.au
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