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SUMMARY:Strip-till farm walk (Agnes Banks)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.soilwealth.com.au/events/striptill-in-vegetable-production-farm-walk/
CATEGORIES:NSW,VegNET
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181018T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181018T133000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20181016T004805Z
UID:10000729-1539865800-1539869400@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Integrated pest management webinar
DESCRIPTION:
URL:http://www.soilwealth.com.au/events/webinar-integrated-pest-management-of-vegetable-pests-a-more-sustainable-approach/
CATEGORIES:ACT,VIC,NSW,QLD,NT,WA,TAS,SA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181021
DTSTAMP:20181002T011907Z
CREATED:20180725T062507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181002T011907Z
UID:10000747-1539475200-1540079999@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:National Nutrition Week
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URL:http://www.nutritionaustralia.org/national/national-nutrition-week-tryfor5
CATEGORIES:ACT,VIC,NSW,QLD,NT,WA,TAS,SA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180827
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180828
DTSTAMP:20180813T235634Z
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UID:10000751-1535328000-1535414399@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Cover crop coaching clinic (Mangrove Mountain)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:http://www.soilwealth.com.au/events/cover-crop-coaching-clinic/
CATEGORIES:NSW,VegNET
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180823
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180824
DTSTAMP:20180722T235326Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180722T235326Z
UID:10000743-1534982400-1535068799@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Robotics in vegetable production webinar
DESCRIPTION:
URL:http://www.soilwealth.com.au/events/webinar-future-focus-robotics-and-intelligent-systems-in-australian-vegetable-production-systems/
CATEGORIES:ACT,VIC,NSW,QLD,NT,WA,TAS,SA,VegNET
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20180814T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20180814T130000
DTSTAMP:20180702T012232Z
CREATED:20180702T012218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180702T012232Z
UID:10000707-1534244400-1534251600@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Online ag career expo
DESCRIPTION:The Online Agricultural Careers Expo has been designed for agriculture teachers\, primary industries teachers\, careers advisors and others who assist young people entering the workforce. Year 11 & 12 Students are also welcome to attend with teacher supervision. \nThe speakers will be top level professionals from some of Australia’s most successful Agricultural companies\, and the online format removes the barriers of distance making the event available right across the country. Agriculture is a thriving Industry with competitive salary packages and it is important that young people continue to seek out careers and further education in this field. \nTopics include: \n\nWorking in Agriculture – overview of salaries and conditions (Holmes Sackett)\nTypes of jobs\, salaries & conditions (speakers to be confirmed)\nPathways in Agriculture Education (RuralBiz Training\, University of New England)\n\nFor more\, see the event website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/online-ag-career-expo/
LOCATION:TBC
CATEGORIES:ACT,VIC,NSW,QLD,NT,WA,TAS,SA
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20180802T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20180802T133000
DTSTAMP:20180709T054609Z
CREATED:20180709T054432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180709T054609Z
UID:10000717-1533213000-1533216600@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Soil DNA testing webinar
DESCRIPTION:
URL:http://www.soilwealth.com.au/events/webinar-the-role-of-soil-dna-testing-in-managing-the-risk-of-soilborne-diseases-how-is-it-being-used-and-what-can-it-do/
CATEGORIES:ACT,VIC,NSW,QLD,NT,WA,TAS,SA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180723
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180724
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UID:10000732-1532304000-1532390399@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:NSW Farmers Hort AGM
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/nsw-farmers-2018-horticulture-section-forum-agm-dinner-tickets-46423877066
CATEGORIES:NSW
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180517
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UID:10000464-1526256000-1526515199@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Collaborate | Innovate 2018 (Sydney)
DESCRIPTION:Each year the Cooperative Research Centres Association (CRCA) holds its annual conference in a different city across the country. The conference is an ideal opportunity for researchers\, educators and industry people to network with CRCA members while gaining valuable insights regarding the nature of cooperative research ventures.\nnetworking \nIn 2018 the CRCA is holding the conference in Sydney at Aerial UTS Function Centre\, UTS Building 10\, Level 7\, 235 Jones Street\, Ultimo. This purpose-built conference centre has spectacular views of the city with sweeping balconies and is conveniently located near Central Station. \nThe Collaborate | Innovate theme highlights the CRCA conference as the leading conference on business-research collaboration and engagement. The conference will explore the importance of business and industry working with researchers to create innovation\, and how to foster these relationships. \nThe CRC Association conference attracts upwards of 350 delegates\, including some of Australia’s most influential people in government\, industry and universities. \nFor more information\, see the event website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/collaborate-innovate-2018-sydney/
LOCATION:Aerial UTS Function Centre\, Level 7\, 235 Jones St\, Ultimo\, NSW\, 2007\, Australia
CATEGORIES:NSW
ORGANIZER;CN="CRC Association":MAILTO:admin@crca.asn.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180512
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180513
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CREATED:20171215T000108Z
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UID:10000506-1526083200-1526169599@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Crookwell Potato Festival (Crookwell)
DESCRIPTION:The 2018 Crookwell Potato Festival will celebrate over 150 years of growing potatoes high on the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales\, and there’ll be something for all attendees to enjoy at the event. \nThis annual Festival is coordinated by the Crookwell Potato Association and celebrates the best that potatoes have to offer. This year’s event will be held on Saturday 12 May 2018\, and will be hosted by Gardening Australia’s Costa Georgiadis\, who’ll be bringing his unique insights and approach to all his Festival duties – whether that’s hosting the potato auction\, opening the community garden\, or delivering a special workshop for the kids who come along to the show. \nAttractions at the Festival will include: \n\nthe Spud Auction\, a highlight of the day and a chance to buy the very first available potatoes of a newly released variety;\nan exciting range of cooking demonstrations at the Patata Café showing off the versatility of the beloved spud;\na musical performance by The String Family; and\na huge range of activities to entertain the kids.\n\nFor information on how to get to Crookwell\, visit the Festival’s webpage. To keep up with updates about the Festival’s event and attraction line-up\, take a look at the event’s Facebook page.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/crookwell-potato-festival-crookwell/
LOCATION:Crookwell Potato Festival\, East St\, Crookwell\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:NSW
ORGANIZER;CN="Crookwell Potato Association":MAILTO:seedpotatoesnsw@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180322T123000
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DTSTAMP:20180319T053144Z
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UID:10000537-1521721800-1521725400@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Biosecurity webinar
DESCRIPTION:Plant biosecurity is a series of measures that aid in protecting production areas from harmful insects\, weeds\, and various plant diseases. On-farm biosecurity best practices play a pivotal role in maintaining Australia’s reputation of producing high quality products. \nTo help you better understand on-farm biosecurity and how to implement practices on your farms that can protect you from damaging incursions\, the levy-funded VegNET program is hosting a free webinar with industry experts for vegetable growers. \nThis webinar will feature Dr Jessica Lye (AUSVEG)\, Greg Owens (NT Farmers) and growers speaking about what you should do to protect your farm through good hygiene and biosecurity management. \nTo register for this webinar\, click here. \nGrowers interested in learning more about biosecurity can also watch a VegNET video about cucumber green mottle mosaic virus in the Northern Territory and the biosecurity lessons learnt from the response to this virus. \nIf you’re interested in learning more about projects currently being delivered to support the Australian vegetable industry’s biosecurity\, visit the biosecurity and crop protection section of our website. \n 
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/biosecurity-webinar/
CATEGORIES:ACT,VIC,NSW,QLD,NT,WA,TAS,SA,VegNET
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180321T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180321T133000
DTSTAMP:20180226T221311Z
CREATED:20180226T221256Z
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UID:10000683-1521635400-1521639000@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Hort Code webinar
DESCRIPTION:Do you know how the new Horticulture Code of Conduct applies to you? How do you make sure your business is compliant? \nIf you are a grower who sells produce you need to understand the Code and your obligations under the Code. VegPRO\, the vegetable industry’s own national training program\, is working with the VegNET program to deliver a free webinar for vegetable growers covering: \n\nAn overview of the Horticulture Code of Conduct\nAreas of the Code relevant to vegetable growers\nThe obligations of growers and traders under the Code\nFines under the Code\nRecord-keeping requirements and Horticulture Produce Agreements\n\nThis webinar will be presented by Jill Briggs and Jacqueline Sutherland from Horticulture Code Consultants\, and is free for vegetable industry members as part of a strategic levy investment under the Hort Innovation Vegetable Fund. To register for this webinar\, click here. \nIf you have any questions\, get in touch with Carl Larsen at carll@rmcg.com.au\, Jill Briggs at jill@horticulturecodeconsultants.com.au or Jacqueline Sutherland at jacqueline@horticulturecodeconsultants.com.au.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/hort-code-webinar/
CATEGORIES:ACT,VIC,NSW,QLD,NT,WA,TAS,SA,VegNET
ORGANIZER;CN="VegPRO":MAILTO:sophiel@rmcg.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180306T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180306T103000
DTSTAMP:20180226T042103Z
CREATED:20180226T042103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180226T042103Z
UID:10000664-1520328600-1520332200@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:HARPS workshop (Sydney)
DESCRIPTION:The Harmonised Australian Retailer Produce Scheme (HARPS) harmonises the additional food safety\, legal and trade requirements developed by the major Australian chain retailers into a single scheme. Certification to a recognised base scheme (such as Freshcare\, GLOBALG.A.P. or SQF) plus HARPS is now accepted by the five chain retailers\, eliminating the need for duplication and unnecessary costs. \nIf you want to know more about HARPS\, if your business requires HARPS approval\, how to implement HARPS\, how to register your interest in HARPS or where you can get additional support and guidance\, a series of workshops are being held around Australia to help you get the information you need. \nFor growers in other regions\, a pre-recorded webinar will be available on the HARPS website. \nIf you have any questions about HARPS\, please call 1300 852 219 or e-mail harps@harpsonline.com.au.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/harps-workshop-sydney/
LOCATION:Sydney Markets\, 250-318 Parramatta Rd\, Homebush West\, NSW\, 2129\, Australia
CATEGORIES:NSW
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171207T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171207T133000
DTSTAMP:20171127T215217Z
CREATED:20171108T003709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171127T215217Z
UID:10000617-1512649800-1512653400@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Webinar: Fusarium wilt management
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the latest techniques in managing the soilborne disease fusarium wilt in vegetable crops\, including solanaceous vegetables\, legumes\, cucurbits and sweetpotatoes. Interact with leading vegetable pathologist Dr Len Tesoriero to understand the latest ways of managing this disease to keep your plants in production for longer and to improve yield and pack out rates. \nFor more information on this webinar\, please click here. To register for the webinar\, please click here. \nThis session is being facilitated through the Soil Wealth and Integrated Crop Protection projects (delivered by RMCG and AHR)\, which are strategic levy investments under the Hort Innovation Vegetable Fund.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/webinar-fusarium-wilt-management/
CATEGORIES:ACT,VIC,NSW,QLD,NT,WA,TAS,SA
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20171201T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20171201T143000
DTSTAMP:20171117T003135Z
CREATED:20171117T003135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171117T003135Z
UID:10000620-1512129600-1512138600@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Workshop: Robotics field day (Richmond)
DESCRIPTION:Greater Sydney Local Land Services and the University of Sydney’s Australian Centre for Field Robotics invite growers and industry members to a demonstration of the Robot for Intelligent Perception and Precision Application (RIPPA). \nAttendees will see the RIPPA operating on a lettuce crop at the Greater Sydney Demonstration Farm\, demonstrating the machine’s current capabilities including independent weeding. \nThis workshop is part of a strategic levy investment under the Hort Innovation Vegetable Fund. For more information on the workshop\, see the event flyer. To register to attend the event\, please click here.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-robotics-field-day-richmond/
LOCATION:Greater Sydney Demonstration Farm\, Gate 6 Southee Road\, Richmond\, NSW\, 2753\, Australia
CATEGORIES:NSW,VegNET
ORGANIZER;CN="VegNET NSW":MAILTO:admin.greatersydney@lls.nsw.gov.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171125
DTSTAMP:20171008T235403Z
CREATED:20171008T233044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171008T235403Z
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SUMMARY:Hort Innovation 2017 AGM (Tullamarine)
DESCRIPTION:Planning has begun for Hort Innovation’s 2017 Annual General Meeting. For updates and all the latest information\, please see the Hort Innovation website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/hort-innovation-2017-agm/
LOCATION:Mantra Tullamarine Hotel\, 2 Trade Park Drive\, Tullamarine\, VIC\, 3043\, Australia
CATEGORIES:ACT,VIC,NSW,QLD,NT,WA,TAS,SA
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171122T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171122T133000
DTSTAMP:20171008T224843Z
CREATED:20171008T224843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171008T224843Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Soil and nutrition management
DESCRIPTION:Join an informative and interactive one-hour lunchtime session to get the latest updates from vegetable industry experts on healthy soil and correct nutrition management\, which are essential to a productive vegetable business and protecting the natural environment. While the focus will be on nitrogen\, the team can also answer your questions about other nutrients during the discussion. \nThe webinar\, to be delivered by Dr Doris Blaesing (RMCG) and Andrew Shaw (AUSVEG)\, will offer a unique insight into how to manage vegetable soils and nutrition with a focus on environmental and economic sustainability. Growers Belinda Adams and David Anderson will also share the main benefits from being involved in the EnviroVeg program. \nFor more information on this webinar\, please click here. To register for the webinar\, please click here. \nThis session is being delivered as a collaboration between the Soil Wealth and Integrated Crop Protection projects (delivered by RMCG and AHR) and the EnviroVeg program (delivered through AUSVEG in partnership with Growcom and Freshcare)\, which are strategic levy investments under the Hort Innovation Vegetable Fund.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/webinar-soil-nutrition-management/
CATEGORIES:ACT,VIC,NSW,QLD,NT,WA,TAS,SA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171122
DTSTAMP:20170913T231241Z
CREATED:20170913T010955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170913T231241Z
UID:10000527-1511222400-1511308799@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:National Agriculture Day
DESCRIPTION:National Farmers’ Federation President Fiona Simson and CEO Tony Mahar\, along with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources Barnaby Joyce\, have launched the National Agriculture and Related Industries Day (AgDay). \nTo be held on 21 November 2017\, AgDay will encourage all Australians to celebrate the nation’s farm sector and the work of our growers. For more information on National Agriculture Day\, and to learn how to get involved\, please see its website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/national-agriculture-day/
CATEGORIES:ACT,VIC,NSW,QLD,NT,WA,TAS,SA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171116
DTSTAMP:20171019T015716Z
CREATED:20171019T015716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171019T015716Z
UID:10000574-1510704000-1510790399@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:ABARES Conference (Tamworth)
DESCRIPTION:Join ABARES at the Tamworth Regional Outlook conference on 15 November and hear from local producers\, industry leaders and ABARES speakers at sessions exploring Innovation in agriculture – capturing the opportunities\, Innovation in livestock enterprises and Growing crops and collaboration in a changing environment. \nBring your colleagues – it’s a great opportunity to update your industry knowledge\, network with delegates and industry experts\, discuss regional trends and opportunities\, plus access the latest ABARES commodity forecasts and economic data. \nThis one day conference is free to attend\, but pre-event registration is essential. \nFor more information\, and to register for the event\, please visit the ABARES website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/abares-conference-tamworth/
LOCATION:ibis Styles Tamworth\, \, 80-90 Ebsworth Street\, Tamworth\, NSW\, 2340\, Australia
CATEGORIES:NSW
ORGANIZER;CN="ABARES":MAILTO:conferences@agriculture.gov.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171119
DTSTAMP:20171009T021438Z
CREATED:20171009T021415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171009T021438Z
UID:10000471-1510358400-1511049599@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Australian Food Safety Week
DESCRIPTION:The theme of Australian Food Safety Week 2017 is ‘Is it done yet? Use a thermometer for great food\, cooked safely every time’ and it will be held from 11-18 November 2017. \nFor more information on Australian Food Safety Week and how to get involved\, please see the event website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/australian-food-safety-week/
CATEGORIES:ACT,VIC,NSW,QLD,NT,WA,TAS,SA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171111
DTSTAMP:20170924T230941Z
CREATED:20170924T230941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170924T230941Z
UID:10000465-1510185600-1510358399@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Australian Agriculture Roundtable (Sydney)
DESCRIPTION:The Australian Farm Institute’s Australian Agriculture Roundtable Conference is to be held at the International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) from 9-10 November 2017. \nThe 2017 Australian Agriculture Roundtable Conference will be an important networking opportunity for innovative agricultural producers\, supply chain leaders\, agribusiness\, policy-makers and lead researchers. Over 150 conference attendees will be hosted by the Institute at the new International Convention Centre Sydney which is surrounded by the iconic Darling Harbour. \nThis year’s roundtable conference will bring together the key minds of Australian agriculture and agribusiness to discuss the role of effective partnerships in significant agricultural and regional issues. \nFor more information\, see the event website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/australian-agriculture-roundtable-sydney/
LOCATION:International Convention Centre Sydney\, 14 Darling Drive\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:NSW
ORGANIZER;CN="Australian Farm Institute":MAILTO:info@farminstitute.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20171103T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20171103T150000
DTSTAMP:20171023T024213Z
CREATED:20171023T024213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171023T024213Z
UID:10000582-1509710400-1509721200@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Workshop: NSW Farmers Roadshow (Cowra)
DESCRIPTION:The NSW Farmers Horticulture Roadshow will be in Cowra on Friday 3 November 2017. \nThe roadshow is a chance for NSW Farmers to touch base with growers before the end of the year. It will cover off on topics including employment relations\, energy\, market access and the new Horticulture code. There will also be time for Q&A so growers can give their feedback to NSW Farmers. \nKaren O’Malley\, Senior Land Services – Horticulture\, Central Tablelands LLS\, will also be attending and will give an update on the new Horticulture Strategy they are developing. \nThis is a free event\, and members and non-members are welcome. For more information\, please click here.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-nsw-farmers-roadshow-cowra/
LOCATION:Mulyan\, North Logan Road\, Cowra\, NSW\, 2794\, Australia
CATEGORIES:NSW
ORGANIZER;CN="NSW Farmers":MAILTO:emailus@nswfarmers.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20171102T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20171102T110000
DTSTAMP:20171023T023926Z
CREATED:20171023T023926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171023T023926Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: NSW Farmers Roadshow (Batlow)
DESCRIPTION:The NSW Farmers Horticulture Roadshow will be in Batlow on Thursday 2 November 2017. \nThe roadshow is a chance for NSW Farmers to touch base with growers before the end of the year. It will cover off on topics including employment relations\, energy\, market access and the new Horticulture code. There will also be time for Q&A so growers can give their feedback to NSW Farmers. \nKevin Dodds\, Department of Primary Industries Development Officer – Temperate Fruits\, will also be attending and will present a session on ‘5 years of local trials in 10 minutes’\, a recap of some of the Future Orchards local trial findings. \nThis is a free event\, and members and non-members are welcome. For more information\, please click here.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-nsw-farmers-roadshow-batlow/
LOCATION:RSL Club Batlow\, 6 Mayday Road\, Batlow\, NSW\, 2730\, Australia
CATEGORIES:NSW
ORGANIZER;CN="NSW Farmers":MAILTO:emailus@nswfarmers.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20171101T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20171101T150000
DTSTAMP:20171023T023743Z
CREATED:20171023T023743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171023T023743Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: NSW Farmers Roadshow (Berrigan)
DESCRIPTION:The NSW Farmers Horticulture Roadshow will be in Berrigan on Wednesday 1 November 2017. \nThe roadshow is a chance for NSW Farmers to touch base with growers before the end of the year. It will cover off on topics including employment relations\, energy\, market access and the new Horticulture code. There will also be time for Q&A so growers can give their feedback to NSW Farmers. \nPotato grower Geoff Moar (Oaklands) and persimmon grower Chris Stillard (Barooga) will both be attending the Berrigan session and will shed some light on their work as members of the NSW Farmers Horticulture Committee. \nThis is a free event\, and members and non-members are welcome. For more information\, please click here.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-nsw-farmers-roadshow-berrigan/
LOCATION:Federal Hotel & Motel\, 80-96 Chanter St\, Berrigan\, NSW\, 2712\, Australia
CATEGORIES:NSW
ORGANIZER;CN="NSW Farmers":MAILTO:emailus@nswfarmers.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20171031T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20171031T161500
DTSTAMP:20171009T022549Z
CREATED:20171009T022549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171009T022549Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Food labelling (Sydney)
DESCRIPTION:To help businesses better understand product labelling requirements (including compliance requirements) and their opportunities to maximise product performance\, CSIRO is hosting a series of free workshops in October and November. \nThese workshops will answer common labelling questions\, including: \n\nWhat are the new labelling rules about country of origin and how do they affect food businesses?\nWhat do consumers think of food labelling? Do they trust it?\nWhat is a health claim for the purposes of food labelling and what do you need to make one?\nHow can businesses communicate the nutritional benefit of their food?\nShould businesses support the Health Star Rating system for their products?\n\nAttendees will also have the opportunity to have a free one-on-one meeting with CSIRO presenters for a product assessment and discussion about their business needs. \nFor more information\, see the event website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-food-labelling-sydney/
LOCATION:CSIRO North Ryde\, Room 101/102\, Level 3\, Building 53\, 11 Julius Avenue\, North Ryde\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:NSW
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20171031T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20171031T160000
DTSTAMP:20171023T023436Z
CREATED:20171023T023436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171023T023436Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: NSW Farmers Roadshow (Griffith)
DESCRIPTION:The NSW Farmers Horticulture Roadshow will be in Griffith on Tuesday 31 October 2017. \nThe roadshow is a chance for NSW Farmers to touch base with growers before the end of the year. It will cover off on topics including employment relations\, energy\, market access and the new Horticulture code. There will also be time for Q&A so growers can give their feedback to NSW Farmers. \nLake Wyangan citrus grower Sue Brighenti will be attending the Griffith session and will shed some light on her work as a NSW Farmers Horticulture Committee member and the issues they are currently working on. The committee works on a range of commodities and feeds in to the National Farmers Federation (NFF). \nThis is a free event\, and members and non-members are welcome. For more information\, please click here.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-nsw-farmers-roadshow-griffith/
LOCATION:Southside Griffith Leagues Club\, 2 Bridge Rd\, Griffith\, NSW\, 2680\, Australia
CATEGORIES:NSW
ORGANIZER;CN="NSW Farmers":MAILTO:emailus@nswfarmers.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20171026T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20171026T103000
DTSTAMP:20171009T022053Z
CREATED:20171009T022053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171009T022053Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Food labelling (Newcastle)
DESCRIPTION:To help businesses better understand product labelling requirements (including compliance requirements) and their opportunities to maximise product performance\, CSIRO is hosting a series of free workshops in October and November. \nThese workshops will answer common labelling questions\, including: \n\nWhat are the new labelling rules about country of origin and how do they affect food businesses?\nWhat do consumers think of food labelling? Do they trust it?\nWhat is a health claim for the purposes of food labelling and what do you need to make one?\nHow can businesses communicate the nutritional benefit of their food?\nShould businesses support the Health Star Rating system for their products?\n\nAttendees will also have the opportunity to have a free one-on-one meeting with CSIRO presenters for a product assessment and discussion about their business needs. \nFor more information\, see the event website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-food-labelling-newcastle/
LOCATION:CSIRO Energy Centre\, 10 Murray Dwyer Circuit\, Mayfield West\, NSW\, 2304\, Australia
CATEGORIES:NSW
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171028
DTSTAMP:20170915T053419Z
CREATED:20170915T053418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170915T053419Z
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SUMMARY:Food Structures\, Digestion and Health Conference (Sydney)
DESCRIPTION:The 2017 Food Structures\, Digestion and Health International Conference is focused on increasing awareness that food format and food structure have a significant effect on the bio-availability of nutrients.  The focus has shifted development of nutritional guidelines away from the more traditional approach of simply examining the nutrient composition of foods. \nThis important conference presents a unique opportunity to bring together food industry professionals\, and world leading scientists – from diverse disciplines including food science\, nutrition\, digestive behaviour\, genetics\, medical science and engineering with a common interest in food design that delivers better nutrition and functionality and improves consumer wellbeing. \nResearchers and industry professionals from around the globe will have an excellent opportunity to network across disciplines\, form research collaborations and partnerships\, and develop joint research initiatives capable of delivering diet reformulation strategies which promote consumer health and wellbeing. This will be achieved via a selection of keynote presentations\, invited speakers and those whose research abstracts have been accepted for presentation to the conference. 
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/food-structures-digestion-health-conference-sydney/
LOCATION:Novotel Sydney Central\, 169-179 Thomas St\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:NSW
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171028
DTSTAMP:20170918T042115Z
CREATED:20170918T042048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170918T042115Z
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SUMMARY:World Markets Congress (Melbourne + Sydney)
DESCRIPTION:The World Union of Markets Congress is a global event which will be jointly hosted by the Melbourne Market Authority\, Queen Victoria Market and Sydney Markets Limited in Australia from 23 to 27 October 2017. \nMarkets are evolving to maintain their relevance in a rapidly changing world. The way things were done in the past is unlikely to be the way of doing things in the future and management needs to be at the forefront of the latest emerging trends. The 2017 Congress these will focus on the impact technology will have on the Market’s role in the supply chain and the customer experience under the banner of ‘market modernisation’. \nAn exciting mix of international and Australian speakers has been secured that will inspire and challenge delegates\, and tours of Melbourne’s two leading Marketplaces and the Sydney Markets will showcase initiatives to modernise market operations and innovations planned for the future. \nFor more information\, see the event website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/world-markets-congress-melbourne-sydney/
CATEGORIES:VIC,NSW
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20171020T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20171020T120000
DTSTAMP:20171016T033600Z
CREATED:20170912T235759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171016T033600Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: SWIT Information Session (Griffith)
DESCRIPTION:Growers are invited to attend a series of information sessions regarding on the Australian Government’s Seasonal Work Incentives Trial\, which commenced on 1 July 2017. \nThe Trial offers financial incentives to encourage unemployed people to take up short-term seasonal work opportunities in the horticultural industry to help address the seasonal labour demands of horticultural growers. \nFor a full schedule of workshop locations\, dates and times\, please click here. For more information on the Seasonal Work Incentives Trial\, please see this fact sheet\, or visit the Department of Employment’s website. \nGrowers who are interested in attending a workshop can register their interest by email at SWIT@employment.gov.au.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-swit-information-session-griffith/
LOCATION:Griffith Ex-Servicemen’s Club\, 6/12 Jondaryan Avenue\, Griffith\, NSW\, 2680\, Australia
CATEGORIES:NSW
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