QLD: Potato Cyst Nematode: review of management & regulation
2025-06-05 09:00 - 10:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Merivale St & Glenelg Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4101, Australia
It has been 12 years since any significant changes to PCN regulation in Australia. Agriculture Victoria has been leading a national review of PCN management.
AUSVEG, together with Agriculture Victoria, invites stakeholders across the potato supply chain to engage in the discussions of the review, ensuring that the proposed regulatory and management changes to PCN will be beneficial for you.
Meeting location:
Mezzanine Level Rooms | M6 & 7 – Meeting Room 6 & 7
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
Merivale Street, South Brisbane, Qld 4101

QLD: Agrotrend Bundaberg 2025
2025-09-12 - 2025-09-13 | Bundaberg Recreational Precinct, University Drive, Bundaberg, QLD, 4670, Australia
Agrotrend Bundaberg is the region’s premier agricultural and lifestyle field day, showcasing and supporting the vital role of farming in our region. For farmers and families alike, the two-day event is filled with something for everyone!

Symposium for the Use of Organic Soil Amendments
2025-09-16 - 2025-09-18 | Twin Towns Conference and Function Centre, Coolangatta, QLD, Australia
The Symposium for the Use of Organic Soil Amendments (SUOSA) will take place on the Southern Gold Coast from 16 to 18 September 2025, bringing together experts from agriculture, environmental sciences, economics, and policy to discuss the benefits, challenges, and future directions for the use of organic soil amendments in agricultural and horticultural production systems.
This multi-disciplinary event will explore the agronomic, environmental, societal, regulatory and policy dimensions of using both solid and liquid organic amendments, which include raw or processed animal manures, agricultural residues, food and fibre processing residues, and urban organic residues, and where processing can include composting, pyrolysing, drying, digesting, insect farming, pelletising, granulating, value adding, etc. Discussions will address nutrient management, soil health, carbon sequestration, circular economy, regulatory frameworks, and farmer benefits and adoption.
With contributions from leading researchers, government policymakers, industry experts, and producers, SUOSA 2025 aims to foster collaboration and inform real-world strategies for sustainable soil management and farming systems.

QLD: Australian-Grown Innovation Engage Session
2025-10-14 10:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Porters Plainland Hotel
​The Australian-Grown Innovation Program Engage workshop is a dynamic, in-person workshop designed for growers and supply chain participants to explore innovation in horticulture, share insights, and gain hands-on tools from real industry leaders with practical experience.
​Participants will learn why innovation matters, engage in practical exercises using frameworks like the Business Model Canvas and Value Proposition Canvas, and hear from successful innovators across the horticulture sector.
​The program focuses on actionable outcomes, helping attendees identify opportunities to diversify income, improve efficiency, and address real-world challenges through guided activities and peer learning within a supportive regional network.

QLD: Gatton AgTech Showcase 2025
2025-10-15 - 2025-10-16 | Gatton Research Facility, 107 John Howie Memorial Drive, Lawes, QLD, 4343, Australia
Back by popular demand – the Gatton AgTech Showcase returns 15th & 16th October 2025. This builds on the success of the 2023 inaugural event, which brought together 800 attendees from across Australia and overseas.
The Showcase will deliver an expanded program over the two-day event featuring:

More live and static field AgTech and machinery demonstrations as well as exhibition displays
Official launch of DPI’s Centre for Mild Winter Climate Protected Cropping. And a dedicated protected cropping showcase with the support of NFF’s National Horticulture Roadshow
AgTech speaker and student immersion program

As a national, grower-focused event, the Gatton AgTech Showcase is expected to attract growers from all over Australia, with even greater international reach in 2025. Organisers are gearing up for 1,500 attendees across the two-day event.

QLD: Stemphylium in onions interactive workshop
2025-10-15 12:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Gatton Research Facility, 107 John Howie Memorial Drive, Lawes, QLD, 4343, Australia
Are you a Queensland Onion Grower?
Make sure to come and join us on 15th of October from 12pm-2pm in the conference room at the Gatton Ag Tech Showcase for an interactive session on Stemphylium.
We will discuss:
🧅 The latest on international and local research and management practises
🧅 DNA testing and fungicides Resistance in relation to Stemphylium – Metagen Guest Speakers
🧅 Panel Discussion sharing key insights from the Onion overseas study tour

QLD: Cover cropping for soil health and productivity: Preparing for the wet season in north Queensland
2025-11-12 09:00 - 12:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Ayr Research Station, 343 Old Clare Rd, McDesme, QLD, 4807, Australia
Get your soils ready for the wet season!
Join us for a practical workshop designed for north Queensland vegetable and melon growers, focused on making the most of cover crops.
Discover how the right cover crop choices can boost soil health, reduce erosion, improve moisture management, and strengthen your production system. You’ll learn proven strategies for establishing, managing, and terminating cover crops to suit north Queensland’s unique growing conditions.
What attendees will see and learn from the event:

Improving soil health
Choice of species of cover crops
Moisture management and strategies for establishing cover crops ahead of the wet season
Termination and pest and disease considerations
Considerations for different cash crops/operations

Date: 12 November 2025
Location: Ayr Research Station – 343 Old Clare Rd, McDesme Qld
Speakers: Kelvin Montagu (SWICP), Richelle Kelly (VegNET)
For more information about this event, contact Isabella Ellmers (isabella.ellmers@ahr.com.au 0431 125 513

QLD: Agronomist Networking Breakfast
2025-11-19 07:00 - 10:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Burnett Riverside, 7 Quay St, Bundaberg Central, QLD, 4670, Australia
Join us for an interactive session designed to keep growers, agronomists, and industry stakeholders up to date with the latest developments in agrichemical use, regulation, and best practice.
Why attend?
✔ Stay informed on regulatory changes
✔ Learn about new tools and options for effective crop protection
✔ Get clarity on permits and how to access them
✔ Strengthen biosecurity on farm
What’s covered:

Upcoming Chemical Reviews & New Chemistries – Updates on products under review and the shift toward safer, more sustainable alternatives.
Emergency & Minor Use Permits – How they work, when they apply, and what they mean for crop protection strategies.
Biosecurity in Practice – Practical steps to reduce risks, plus the launch of the Healthy Farms Biosecurity Guide.
Priority Pests Feedback Session – Have your say on shortlisted pests and discuss management options.
Practical record keeping to meet WHS and QA requirements

Questions? Call VegNET Regional Development Officer Jessy Logan on 0407 366 797.
Download the flyer here

VegNET 3.0 (VG21000) is a vegetable and onion industry extension program nationally coordinated by AUSVEG and funded by Hort Innovation using the vegetable and onion research and development levies and contributions from the Australian Government.

QFF National Agriculture Day Breakfast 2025
2025-11-21 07:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | The Royal International Convention Centre, 600 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills QLD 4006, Bowen Hills, QLD, 4006, Australia
QFF and our peak body members invite you to join their annual National Ag Day breakfast and hear from special guest speaker, the Premier of Queensland, Hon David Crisafulli, who will reflect on his first 12 months in office and his vision for the future of agriculture in Queensland.

QLD: Season Success: Building Resilient Cropping Systems
2026-02-11 16:00 - 18:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Metagen, 108 Chadwick Rd, Gatton, QLD, 4343, Australia
Season Success: Building Resilient Cropping Systems

Practical insights to set your 2026 season up for success, drawing on lessons from recent seasons and current agronomic trends.
Expert-led discussion on key disease risks, how they develop through the season and what proactive management really looks like (including emerging testing tools).
Clear, system-level thinking around soil health, biologicals and how biostimulants and inoculants fit into resilient cropping programs.
An industry outlook on what’s changing now and what to expect heading into 2026, so you can plan with confidence, not hindsight.
A collaborative, on the ground focus: applied science, practical decision-making and time for questions with experienced agronomists and industry specialists.

Workshop Agenda (4-6:30pm)

Welcome: Open to the event with a brief welcome and outline how the day will support practical decision making for resilient cropping systems heading into 2026.
#1 Research update: Dr Noel Knight and Ben Evert will provide an update on the Hort Innovation onion research project, focusing on fungicide resistance and new testing to support on farm management next season.
#2 Key disease concerns in horticulture: Shane Fitzgerald will deliver a refresher on key disease risks, exploring disease lifecycles, practical management approaches and relevant testing, including emerging tools.
Break and discussion
#3 Soil health, biologicals and system resilience: Dr Neil Wilson will explore soil health and the role of biologicals in cropping systems, clarifying the difference between types of biologicals and how agriculture and management decisions influence soil microbiology.
#4 Learning from the 2025 Season – agronomy Q&A: Facilitated by Liam Riedy with local agronomists and growers, this session will reflect on key agronomic challenges and wins from the 2025 season through open discussion.
#5 Industry update and outlook for 2026: Michael Sippel from Lockyer Valley Vegetable Growers will share an industry update and what to expect heading into 2026.
Looking ahead: A summary of key take home messages from Liam Riedy, next steps and tips on where to find support moving forward.
Final Q&A and BBQ Catering

Mareeba: VET Workforce Networking Roundtable
2026-03-10 10:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | TBC
As part of Stream Three of this project, a Workforce Development Framework will be created, providing a guide for employers and RTOs to work together to grow a fit-for-purpose VET workforce for their region. The framework will connect each stage of career development – from mentor to supervisor to VET educator – with practical actions, existing resources and potential partnerships. It will be designed to be adaptable to the needs of different regional, rural, and remote communities.
Stakeholders are invited to participate in co-design of the Framework by attending roundtable and networking events being held online and around the country in early 2026.
You’re invited to participate in a roundtable and networking event designed to provide opportunities to contribute to several related projects and support the development of local connections.
Employers, training providers, industry partners, business support services, local government, and community organisations are encouraged to join this vital conversation.
You’re welcome to join for the full day or just take part in sessions relevant to you. Register to secure your place, and we’ll share detailed information closer to the date.
More information: https://skillsinsight.com.au/project/vet-workforce/

Roma: VET Workforce Networking Roundtable
2026-03-12 10:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | TBC
