AUSVEG

VIC: Preparing for Serpentine Leafminer
2025-08-05 10:00 - 23:00, 2025-08-06 10:00 - 23:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | VIC
Pakenham
Tues 5 Aug, 10-11am
Mecure Pakenham, 77 Racehouse Road
Lindenow
Wed 6 Aug, 10-11am
Lindenow Pub

Dr Paul Horne will host short workshops and take growers through management strategies including chemistries and biologicals.
With recent detections of Liriomyza huidobrensis east of Melbourne, Agriculture Victoria, VegNet and AUSVEG are partnering to hold grower information sessions. Two short workshops will be held on managing Serpentine leaf miner in vegetable crops covering:

pest identification
lifecycles
best practice controls
plant impacts
chemical control options.

Agriculture Victoria entomologist, Antonette Walford, and AUSVEG Biosecurity Coordinator, Shakira Johnson, will be in attendance to talk with growers.
For further information contact:
Scott Botten – Horticulture Program Coordinator, Gippsland
scott.botten@agriculture.vic.gov.au

VIC: PotatoLink Ballarat: Crop nutrition for healthier potato crops and improved input efficiencies
2025-08-14 12:00 - 15:00 | Mercure Ballarat Convention Centre, VIC, Australia
Join the PotatoLink team for a practical workshop on potato crop nutrition, focusing on strategies to improve yield, quality, and input efficiency. Hear from Stuart Grigg (PotatoLink) on nutrition fundamentals and insights from the Dean demo site, Phil Hoult (Incitec Pivot) on timing and application of key nutrients, and Darren Hicks (AgVita) on using soil and plant testing to guide decisions. A panel session of growers and presenters, will discuss on-farm application, challenges, and new technologies, followed by a regional outlook on the future of potato production.

PotatoLink (PT20000) is funded by Hort Innovation using the Potato – Fresh and Potato – Processing industry research and development levies and contributions from the Australian Government.

VIC: Exploring AI and Vegetable Production Workshop
2025-08-14 13:00 - 16:00 | AUSVEG offices, Level 2, 273 Camberwell Rd, Camberwell, VIC, 3124, Australia
Help shape the future of AI in vegetable production
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is moving fast — but what does it really mean for vegetable growers?
Join us for an interactive workshop exploring practical applications of AI in the vegetable industry. This face-to-face session is part of Exploring AI Applications for the Vegetable Industry (VG24008), a levy-funded project supported by Hort Innovation and delivered by RMCG and the Australian Regional AI Network (ARAIN).
We’ll discuss:

Real-world examples of AI in action across agriculture
How AI could help manage compliance, logistics and labour challenges
Your perspectives on where AI investment should be focused

Whether you’re a grower, packer, or supply chain operator, your input will help shape future industry priorities.

VIC: Thorpdale: Effective seed and irrigation management in potatoes
2025-08-22 12:30 - 15:30 | VIC
Join PotatoLink for a practical event facilitated by Nigel Crump (PotatoLinkand AuSPICA), focusing on effective seed handling, storage, and irrigation for improved crop quality and performance. Hear from potato Professor & Extension Specialist Nora Olsen (University of Idaho) on seed storage, bruising, and disease management, and Steph Veskoukis (AgVic) on irrigation planning and soil moisture monitoring. The session will wrap up with a regional outlook on the future of potato production from the PotatoLink team.
PotatoLink (PT20000) is funded by Hort Innovation using the Potato – Fresh and Potato – Processing industry research and development levies and contributions from the Australian Government.

VIC: Technical Irrigation Workshop
2025-08-26 11:00 - 14:00 | Devon Medows
Agriculture Victoria invites Victorian vegetable growers to attend the Veggie Box, a series of seminars and workshops with industry experts.

Hear from irrigation agronomist and designer Jeremy Giddings.

On-farm practical irrigation workshop at Peter Schreurs & Sons.

Learn about efficient vegetable irrigation systems and design, water usage, budgeting, and much more.

The specific event address will be provided to registered attendees prior to the event. A light lunch will be provided.
This series is funded through The Farm Business Resilience Program. The program is jointly funded through the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund and the Victorian Government’s Sustainability Fund. For more information visit: agriculture.vic.gov.au/FBRP
The Victorian Government is providing direct drought support for farmers across Victoria impacted by drought. Find more information about drought support at agriculture.vic.gov.au/drought or call 136 186.
