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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171006T153000
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Hort Code of Conduct (Somerville)
DESCRIPTION:As part of the VegNET program being delivered in the northern\, western and south-eastern regions of Victoria\, RMCG is hosting an introductory workshop on the Horticulture Code of Conduct for Victorian vegetable growers. \nThe workshop will cover an overview of the code\, outline areas of the code relevant to growers\, explain the obligations of growers and traders under the code\, and explain the fines\, record-keeping requirements and Horticulture Produce Agreements that form part of the new code. \nFor more information\, please see the event flyer. Growers who are interested in attending this workshop\, which is a strategic levy investment under Hort Innovation’s Vegetable Fund\, can RSVP to Carl Larsen on 0419 622 393 or at carll@rmcg.com.au.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-hort-code-conduct-somerville/
LOCATION:Gazzola Farms\, 63-69 Bungower Rd\, Somerville\, VIC\, 3912\, Australia
CATEGORIES:VIC,VegNET
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171006T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171006T193000
DTSTAMP:20260716T075723
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SUMMARY:AUSVEG VIC AGM (Somerville)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/ausveg-vic-agm-somerville/
LOCATION:Gazzola Farms\, 63-69 Bungower Rd\, Somerville\, VIC\, 3912\, Australia
CATEGORIES:VIC
ORGANIZER;CN="AUSVEG VIC":MAILTO:info@ausvegvic.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171010T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171010T133000
DTSTAMP:20260716T075723
CREATED:20170912T041801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170925T012528Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Nematodes in vegetable soils
DESCRIPTION:Join nematode specialist Dr Sarah Collins from the Western Australia Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development for an engaging webinar on Nematodes in vegetable soils – managing the bad and good ones. \nThis webinar will initially focus on the pest nematode\, outlining the life cycles of the root-knot and root-lesion nematodes and how this can be used to target control measures. \nThe webinar will also touch on the beneficial free-living nematodes\, discussing how these can be managed and used as soil health indicators. \nTo register for the webinar\, click here. The webinar is delivered by project VG15010 A multi-faceted approach to soil borne disease management. This project has been funded by Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited using the vegetable levy and funds from the Australian Government.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/nematodes-vegetable-soils-webinar/
LOCATION:VIC
CATEGORIES:ACT,VIC,NSW,QLD,NT,WA,TAS,SA
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171011T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171011T130000
DTSTAMP:20260716T075723
CREATED:20170925T034853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170925T035005Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Risk assessment for pre-harvest water use
DESCRIPTION:Targeted at growers and Quality Assurance (QA) personnel\, this event has been specifically organised by the Fresh Produce Safety Centre Australia & New Zealand with direct input from the horticulture (fruit and vegetable) industry. \nFocusing on risk assessment of pre-harvest water\, speakers will discuss common pitfalls and corrective actions. Risk assessment is the identification of hazards and analysis of potential impacts\, and pre-harvest water includes all on-farm use of water\, up to the point of harvest. \nFor more information\, please see the flyer\, or to register for this webinar\, please click here.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/webinar-risk-assessment-pre-harvest-water-use/
LOCATION:VIC
CATEGORIES:ACT,VIC,NSW,QLD,NT,WA,TAS,SA
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171013T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171013T123000
DTSTAMP:20260716T075723
CREATED:20171008T235507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171008T235507Z
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SUMMARY:Women of the Land exhibition opening (Melbourne)
DESCRIPTION:Sunday 15 October marks the United Nations International Day of Rural Women\, a chance to celebrate the important role of rural women throughout the world. To celebrate\, Melbourne Museum will hold an opening event for its Women of the Land exhibition on Friday 13 October. \nThis installation is a collaboration between the Invisible Farmer Project and Her Place Museum\, and celebrates rural women who work\, protect and heal the land. It will run until Sunday 26 November. \nFor more information on the Women of the Land exhibition opening\, please click here to view the event flyer.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/women-land-exhibition-opening-melbourne/
LOCATION:Melbourne Museum\, 11 Nicholson St\, Carlton\, VIC\, 3053\, Australia
CATEGORIES:VIC
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171022
DTSTAMP:20260716T075723
CREATED:20170920T040034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170920T040120Z
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SUMMARY:National Nutrition Week
DESCRIPTION:With beginnings more than 20 years ago\, National Nutrition Week is Nutrition Australia’s annual healthy eating awareness campaign. \nNational Nutrition Week always coincides with the United Nations’ World Food Day\, which takes place on 16 October. \nThe theme for National Nutrition Week 2017 is Try for 5\, encouraging Australians to increase their vegetable consumption to the recommended five serves per day. \nNational Nutrition Week 2017 is 15-21 October 2017. For more information\, see the Nutrition Australia website!
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/national-nutrition-week/
LOCATION:VIC
CATEGORIES:ACT,VIC,NSW,QLD,NT,WA,TAS,SA
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171017T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171017T113000
DTSTAMP:20260716T075723
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LAST-MODIFIED:20171009T030029Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: SWIT Information Session (Swan Hill)
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-swan-hill/
LOCATION:Swan Hill Club\, 5-17 McCallum St\, Swan Hill\, VIC\, 3585\, Australia
CATEGORIES:VIC
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20171017T153000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20171017T170000
DTSTAMP:20260716T075723
CREATED:20170912T233640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171009T030033Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: SWIT Information Session (Cobram)
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-cobram/
LOCATION:Cobram Barooga Golf Club\, Golf Course Road\, Barooga\, NSW\, 3644\, Australia
CATEGORIES:VIC,NSW
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171018T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171018T123000
DTSTAMP:20260716T075723
CREATED:20170912T233250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171016T033509Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: SWIT Information Session (Yarra Valley)
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-yarra-valley/
LOCATION:Memo Cultural Centre\, 235 Maroondah Highway\, Healesville\, VIC\, 3777\, Australia
CATEGORIES:VIC
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20171018T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20171018T133000
DTSTAMP:20260716T075723
CREATED:20170913T003024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170914T064203Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Pesticides and insect control
DESCRIPTION:Chemicals have different modes of action that can affect both insect pest and beneficial species differently. It’s important to understand the risk profile of these modes of action\, and how this influences resistance management as well as informing the implementation of Integrated Pest Management (IPM). \nJoin the ICP project team and guest presenter Dr Paul Umina from cesar for this interactive session. \nClick here to register for the webinar\, which is delivered as part of a strategic levy investment through the Hort Innovation Vegetable Fund. \nTo find out more about the Soil Wealth and ICP projects visit the website\, or join the Community of Practice online. You can also follow the projects on Twitter @SoilWealthand @ProtectingCrops.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/webinar-pesticides-insect-control/
LOCATION:VIC
CATEGORIES:ACT,VIC,NSW,QLD,NT,WA,TAS,SA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171028
DTSTAMP:20260716T075723
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/
LOCATION:VIC
CATEGORIES:VIC,NSW
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171024T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171024T160000
DTSTAMP:20260716T075723
CREATED:20171009T005732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171009T005757Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Food extrusion demonstration (Werribee South)
DESCRIPTION:Levy-funded project VG15076 Creating value from edible vegetable waste is developing new ways to improve recovery of edible material\, with a focus on brassica vegetables and carrots. Concepts being explored include extracting ‘nutraceuticals’ from vegetable waste\, processing edible waste into new ingredients and food products\, and using fermentation. \nThe CSIRO researchers working on VG15076\, which is a strategic levy investment under the Hort Innovation Vegetable Fund\, will be demonstrating extrusion technology in action at a workshop as part of the VegNET program being delivered in the northern\, western and south-eastern regions of Victoria. \nThis live demonstration will allow participants to touch and taste the extrusion of powdered broccoli or carrots into crunchy snacks\, and discuss opportunities for value added products within your business. \nFor more information\, see the event flyer. Levy-paying growers who are interested in attending this workshop can contact Clinton Muller on 0498 192 596 or at clintonm@rmcg.com.au. \nSome of this content first appeared in Hort Innovation’s quarterly Hortlink publication\, available in full here. Stay in the loop by becoming a member of Hort Innovation – paying a levy doesn’t automatically make you a member\, but signing up is free and easy here. 
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-food-extrusion-demonstration/
LOCATION:Fresh Select\, 610 Duncans Road\, Werribee South\, VIC\, 3030\, Australia
CATEGORIES:VIC,VegNET
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171030T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171030T110000
DTSTAMP:20260716T075723
CREATED:20171009T022243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171009T022243Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Food labelling (Melbourne)
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-melbourne/
LOCATION:Monash Food Incubator\, Level 4\, 13 Rainforest Walk\, Monash University\, Clayton\, VIC\, 3168\, Australia
CATEGORIES:VIC
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171030T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171030T140000
DTSTAMP:20260716T075723
CREATED:20171020T041620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171020T041620Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Wind-dispersed pests and diseases (Attwood)
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will discuss: \n\nThe potential for pests and diseases to enter south-east Australia by long distance wind dispersal\nNew strategies for surveillance activities\nDemonstrations of alternative trapping techniques for surveillance\nNew molecular tools for identifying exotic pests and diseases\nThe new National Plant Surveillance Network\nAn analysis of wind dispersed threats to POTATO\n\nThis workshop is suitable for: \n\nBiosecurity surveillance and monitoring staff\nPeak industry body representatives and extension staff\nIndustry and growers\n\nPresenters include: \n\nJohn Weiss (DEDJTR)\nKyla Finlay (DEDJTR)\nMark Blackett (DEDJTR)\nLes Zeller (Univ Southern Queensland)\nCallum Fletcher (AUSVEG)\n\nFor more information\, see the flyer. To RSVP\, contact Kyla Finlay at kyla.finlay@ecodev.vic.gov.au.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-wind-dispersed-pests-diseases-attwood/
LOCATION:DEDJTR\, 475 Mickleham Rd\, Attwood\, VIC\, 3049\, Australia
CATEGORIES:VIC
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