Industry events
Keep track of events in the Australian vegetable industry using the AUSVEG calendar. If you have an event you’d like listed, use our contact form to get in touch.
Events listed in bold are part of the National Vegetable Extension Network (VegNET), a strategic levy investment project under the Hort Innovation Vegetable Fund which is communicating research and development information to Australian growers.

Learn how the AgriStarter Loan can help you purchase your first farm business or support succession arrangements.
Whether you’re looking to take your first step into farming, purchase a farm business, or fund succession planning arrangements, this webinar will help you understand the low-interest AgriStarter Loan, eligibility requirements and what’s needed to apply.
RIC Agri Lending Specialists and guest panellists will provide practical guidance and answer common questions, covering:
Understanding the AgriStarter Loan
Learn how the AgriStarter Loan supports eligible first-time farmers and succession planning opportunities. Understand how the loan can assist with purchasing a farm business, land, livestock, equipment and other establishment costs.
Get clear on eligibility before you apply
Understand the key eligibility requirements, including what it means to be a first-time farmer, succession planning scenarios, experience requirements, security requirements and your ability to service the loan.
Be prepared and apply with confidence
Learn what information you’ll need to support your application, why early planning is important and how to work with advisers and commercial lenders throughout the process.
Take the next step towards your farming future
Build the knowledge and confidence to determine whether the AgriStarter Loan is right for your circumstances and understand the pathway to applying.