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SUMMARY:Workshop: Preharvest water risk mitigation (Gatton)
DESCRIPTION:The Australian Research Council (ARC) Industrial Transformation Training Centre (ITTC) for Food Safety in the Fresh Produce Industry\, based at the University of Sydney\, is hosting workshops for growers in Werribee and Gatton. \nThe workshops will address risk factors leading to contamination of agricultural irrigation water\, water sampling strategies and mitigation options\, and Professor Channah Rock\, Associate Professor at the Department of Soil\, Water and Environmental Science at University of Arizona\, will share her expertise on environmental water quality. \nTo register for this event\, please click here. \nProfessor Rock is working with ARC ITTC researchers and students to develop a risk-based model for E. coli and Salmonella in irrigation waters in Australia. For more information on the food safety ARC ITTC\, please click here.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-preharvest-water-risk-mitigation-gatton/
LOCATION:QDAF Gatton\, Warrego Highway\, Lawes\, QLD\, 4343\, Australia
CATEGORIES:QLD
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20171102T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20171102T100000
DTSTAMP:20260422T092707
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Food labelling (Brisbane)
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-brisbane/
LOCATION:Lecture Theatre\, Food and Health Sciences Precinct\, 39 Kessels Road\, Coopers Plains\, QLD\, 4108\, Australia
CATEGORIES:QLD
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20171102T084500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20171102T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20171023T041515Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Workplace Essentials (Gympie)
DESCRIPTION:Enrol now to attend a  Workplace Essentials workshop and get the information and resources you need to boost your farm business’ health\, safety and people management skills. \nThese workshops are being funded by the Queensland Government and facilitated by the Queensland Agriculture Workforce Network (QAWN). They have been specifically tailored for farm managers\, team leaders and supervisors and will include practical activities. \nDuring the full day workshops\, the following topics will be covered: \nSESSION ONE: Workplace health and safety\n• Update on Workplace Health and Safety laws and regulations\n• WHS compliance checklist\n• Understanding and managing risks and hazards\n• When and how and to report incidents\n• Overview of useful WHS services and resources available to businesses \nSESSION TWO: People management\n• Performance and behaviour management\n• Handling conflict\, bullying and difficult conversations in the workplace\n• Supervisor responsibilities\n• Update on workplace relations laws\, regulations and programs\n• Overview of further training and funding available \nCOST:\n$30 per person – includes workshop\, resources\, morning and afternoon tea\, and lunch. \nFor more information\, please see the event website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-workplace-essentials-gympie/
LOCATION:Gympie Civic Centre\, 32-34 Mellor St\, Gympie\, QLD\, 4570\, Australia
CATEGORIES:QLD
ORGANIZER;CN="Growcom":MAILTO:growcom@growcom.com.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171119
DTSTAMP:20260422T092707
CREATED:20171009T021415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171009T021438Z
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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/
LOCATION:QLD
CATEGORIES:ACT,VIC,NSW,QLD,NT,WA,TAS,SA
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20171114T084500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20171114T160000
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Workplace Essentials (Caboolture)
DESCRIPTION:Enrol now to attend a  Workplace Essentials workshop and get the information and resources you need to boost your farm business’ health\, safety and people management skills. \nThese workshops are being funded the Queensland Government and facilitated by the Queensland Agriculture Workforce Network (QAWN). They have been specifically tailored for farm managers\, team leaders and supervisors and will include practical activities. \nDuring the full day workshops\, the following topics will be covered: \nSESSION ONE: Workplace health and safety\n• Update on Workplace Health and Safety laws and regulations\n• WHS compliance checklist\n• Understanding and managing risks and hazards\n• When and how and to report incidents\n• Overview of useful WHS services and resources available to businesses \nSESSION TWO: People management\n• Performance and behaviour management\n• Handling conflict\, bullying and difficult conversations in the workplace\n• Supervisor responsibilities\n• Update on workplace relations laws\, regulations and programs\n• Overview of further training and funding available \nCOST:\n$30 per person – includes workshop\, resources\, morning and afternoon tea\, and lunch.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-workplace-essentials-caboolture/
LOCATION:Caboolture Hub\, 4 Hasking St\, Caboolture\, QLD\, 4510\, Australia
CATEGORIES:QLD
ORGANIZER;CN="Growcom":MAILTO:growcom@growcom.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20171114T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20171114T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T092707
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Biosecurity update (Bowen)
DESCRIPTION:As part of the VegNET project being delivered in Bowen\, Gumlu and Far North Queensland by Bowen Gumlu Growers Association\, a workshop is being held to provide local growers with updates in key biosecurity projects that are receiving investment from the Hort Innovation Vegetable Fund. \nThis event will include two key speakers: Dr Paul Walker (TIA)\, discussing the TPP incursion in Western Australia and the strategic levy investment into surveillance efforts in South Australia and the eastern states; and Dr Jessica Lye (AUSVEG)\, providing an update on the newly launched strategic levy investment project preparing the industry for an incursion of vegetable leafminer into production areas. \nJessica Volker from Prospect Ag will also present at the workshop. For more information\, please see the event flyer. \nTo register for this event\, please click here.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-biosecurity-update-bowen/
LOCATION:QDAF Bowen\, 45 Warwick Road\, Bowen\, QLD\, 4805\, Australia
CATEGORIES:QLD,VegNET
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20171117T141500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20171117T163000
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SUMMARY:BFVG AGM and levy consultation (Bundaberg)
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Bundaberg Fruit & Vegetable Growers (BFVG) AGM and Christmas party\, Hort Innovation is hosting information and Q&A sessions for the Avocado\, Macadamia and Vegetable Funds. \nAttendees will hear the latest updates on some key levy investments in the Funds from the people who are involved in the projects\, and will also have the opportunity to ask Hort Innovation questions about their levy funds. \nFor more information on the levy consultations\, please see the event flyer. For more information on BFVG events\, including the AGM and Christmas party\, please see its website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/bfvg-agm-levy-consultation-bundaberg/
LOCATION:BFVG\, 23 Enterprise St\, Bundaberg\, QLD\, 4670\, Australia
CATEGORIES:QLD
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171123
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CREATED:20170919T041211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171009T033553Z
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SUMMARY:TropAg2017 (Brisbane)
DESCRIPTION:TropAg2017 brings together the best in research and innovation across plant\, animal and food sciences. TropAg2017 focuses on science and technology solutions across the agriculture and food supply chain\, including technology and investment. Now incorporating the agricultural technology AgFutures conference\, TropAg is held in Brisbane\, Australia. \nTropAg2017 is for anyone concerned with addressing the many challenges in tropical and sub-tropical agriculture and food production. The 2017 conference theme is “high impact science to nourish the world”\, reflecting the critical role of science\, technology and innovation to the many challenges facing tropical and sub-tropical agriculture and food production globally. \nFor more information\, see the event website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/tropag2017/
LOCATION:Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre\, Merivale St & Glenelg Street\, Brisbane\, QLD\, 4101\, Australia
CATEGORIES:QLD
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171122
DTSTAMP:20260422T092707
CREATED:20170913T010955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170913T231241Z
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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/
LOCATION:QLD
CATEGORIES:ACT,VIC,NSW,QLD,NT,WA,TAS,SA
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20171122T084500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20171122T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T092707
CREATED:20170915T015354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170915T015354Z
UID:10000452-1511340300-1511366400@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Workshop: Workplace Essentials (Logan)
DESCRIPTION:Enrol now to attend a  Workplace Essentials workshop and get the information and resources you need to boost your farm business’ health\, safety and people management skills. \nThese workshops are being funded the Queensland Government and facilitated by the Queensland Agriculture Workforce Network (QAWN). They have been specifically tailored for farm managers\, team leaders and supervisors and will include practical activities. \nDuring the full day workshops\, the following topics will be covered: \nSESSION ONE: Workplace health and safety\n• Update on Workplace Health and Safety laws and regulations\n• WHS compliance checklist\n• Understanding and managing risks and hazards\n• When and how and to report incidents\n• Overview of useful WHS services and resources available to businesses \nSESSION TWO: People management\n• Performance and behaviour management\n• Handling conflict\, bullying and difficult conversations in the workplace\n• Supervisor responsibilities\n• Update on workplace relations laws\, regulations and programs\n• Overview of further training and funding available \nCOST:\n$30 per person – includes workshop\, resources\, morning and afternoon tea\, and lunch.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-workplace-essentials-logan/
LOCATION:TBA
CATEGORIES:QLD
ORGANIZER;CN="Growcom":MAILTO:growcom@growcom.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171122T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171122T133000
DTSTAMP:20260422T092707
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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/
LOCATION:QLD
CATEGORIES:ACT,VIC,NSW,QLD,NT,WA,TAS,SA
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20171123T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20171123T153000
DTSTAMP:20260422T092707
CREATED:20171109T231728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171109T231754Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Flood recovery (Bundaberg)
DESCRIPTION:Farmers are encouraged to attend Queensland Farmers’ Federation’s (QFF) Flood Recovery Workshop to hear from technical recovery experts who can assist in getting you back on your feet. \nTopics covered: \n\nNatural disasters in Queensland\nAgronomy\nSoil science\nIrrigation\nEnergy efficiency\n\nQRIDA will be there on the day to discuss government assistance available to affected farmers. \nFor more information\, see the event website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-flood-recovery-bundaberg/
LOCATION:Fairymead House\, Thornhill Street\, Bundaberg North\, QLD\, 4670\, Australia
CATEGORIES:QLD
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171125
DTSTAMP:20260422T092707
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/Brisbane:20171129T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20171129T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T092707
CREATED:20171109T224306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171109T224314Z
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SUMMARY:Tour de Bundaberg bus tour (Bundaberg)
DESCRIPTION:With a focus on sustainable agriculture\, the leading ladies of Bundaberg agriculture are invited to join the BFVG on a bus tour of local farms who have implemented innovative farm practices to increase yield\, productivity and profitability. \nThe tour will leave Bundaberg Fruit & Vegetable Growers (23 Enterprise Street\, Bundaberg) at 8:00am and will return at approximately 4:00pm. \nThe day will include: \n\nGuest speaker | Suzie Clarke\, Bundy Food Tours\nGuest speaker | Michelle Haase\, VegNet Vegetable Industry Development Officer\n\nMorning tea and Networking Lunch included \nFor more information\, see the event website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/event-tour-de-bundaberg-bus-tour-bundaberg/
LOCATION:BFVG\, 23 Enterprise St\, Bundaberg\, QLD\, 4670\, Australia
CATEGORIES:QLD
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