BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//AUSVEG - ECPv6.10.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ausveg.com.au
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for AUSVEG
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:Australia/Melbourne
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+1100
TZOFFSETTO:+1000
TZNAME:AEST
DTSTART:20250405T160000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+1000
TZOFFSETTO:+1100
TZNAME:AEDT
DTSTART:20251004T160000
END:DAYLIGHT
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250805T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250805T230000
DTSTAMP:20260509T000717
CREATED:20250729T040820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T040820Z
UID:10001067-1754388000-1754434800@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:VIC: Preparing for Serpentine Leafminer
DESCRIPTION:Pakenham\nTues 5 Aug\, 10-11am \nMecure Pakenham\, 77 Racehouse Road \nLindenow\nWed 6 Aug\, 10-11am \nLindenow Pub \n  \nDr Paul Horne will host short workshops and take growers through management strategies including chemistries and biologicals. \nWith 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: \n\npest identification\nlifecycles\nbest practice controls\nplant impacts\nchemical control options.\n\nAgriculture Victoria entomologist\, Antonette Walford\, and AUSVEG Biosecurity Coordinator\, Shakira Johnson\, will be in attendance to talk with growers. \nFor further information contact: \nScott Botten – Horticulture Program Coordinator\, Gippsland \nscott.botten@agriculture.vic.gov.au
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/vic-preparing-for-serpentine-leafminer/2025-08-05/
LOCATION:VIC
CATEGORIES:VIC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ausveg.com.au/app/uploads/2025/07/leafminer.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250806T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250806T230000
DTSTAMP:20260509T000717
CREATED:20250729T040820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T040820Z
UID:10001068-1754474400-1754521200@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:VIC: Preparing for Serpentine Leafminer
DESCRIPTION:Pakenham\nTues 5 Aug\, 10-11am \nMecure Pakenham\, 77 Racehouse Road \nLindenow\nWed 6 Aug\, 10-11am \nLindenow Pub \n  \nDr Paul Horne will host short workshops and take growers through management strategies including chemistries and biologicals. \nWith 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: \n\npest identification\nlifecycles\nbest practice controls\nplant impacts\nchemical control options.\n\nAgriculture Victoria entomologist\, Antonette Walford\, and AUSVEG Biosecurity Coordinator\, Shakira Johnson\, will be in attendance to talk with growers. \nFor further information contact: \nScott Botten – Horticulture Program Coordinator\, Gippsland \nscott.botten@agriculture.vic.gov.au
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/vic-preparing-for-serpentine-leafminer/2025-08-06/
LOCATION:VIC
CATEGORIES:VIC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ausveg.com.au/app/uploads/2025/07/leafminer.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250814T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250814T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T000717
CREATED:20250723T044322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T044322Z
UID:10001058-1755172800-1755183600@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:VIC: PotatoLink Ballarat: Crop nutrition for healthier potato crops and improved input efficiencies
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nPotatoLink (PT20000) is funded by Hort Innovation using the Potato – Fresh and Potato – Processing industry research and development levies and contributions from the Australian Government.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/vic-potatolink-ballarat-crop-nutrition-for-healthier-potato-crops-and-improved-input-efficiencies/
LOCATION:Mercure Ballarat Convention Centre\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:VIC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ausveg.com.au/app/uploads/2025/07/potatolink-vic-event.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250814T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250814T160000
DTSTAMP:20260509T000717
CREATED:20250728T234523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T234523Z
UID:10001061-1755176400-1755187200@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:VIC: Exploring AI and Vegetable Production Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Help shape the future of AI in vegetable production \nArtificial Intelligence (AI) is moving fast — but what does it really mean for vegetable growers? \nJoin 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). \nWe’ll discuss: \n\nReal-world examples of AI in action across agriculture\nHow AI could help manage compliance\, logistics and labour challenges\nYour perspectives on where AI investment should be focused\n\nWhether you’re a grower\, packer\, or supply chain operator\, your input will help shape future industry priorities.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/vic-exploring-ai-and-vegetable-production-workshop/
LOCATION:AUSVEG offices\, Level 2\, 273 Camberwell Rd\, Camberwell\, VIC\, 3124\, Australia
CATEGORIES:VIC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ausveg.com.au/app/uploads/2025/07/ai-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250822T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250822T153000
DTSTAMP:20260509T000717
CREATED:20250723T044616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T044616Z
UID:10001059-1755865800-1755876600@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:VIC: Thorpdale: Effective seed and irrigation management in potatoes
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPotatoLink (PT20000) is funded by Hort Innovation using the Potato – Fresh and Potato – Processing industry research and development levies and contributions from the Australian Government.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/vic-thorpdale-effective-seed-and-irrigation-management-in-potatoes/
LOCATION:VIC
CATEGORIES:VIC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ausveg.com.au/app/uploads/2025/07/potatolink-vic-thorpdale-event.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250826T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250826T140000
DTSTAMP:20260509T000717
CREATED:20250805T235425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T235852Z
UID:10001069-1756206000-1756216800@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:VIC: Technical Irrigation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Agriculture Victoria invites Victorian vegetable growers to attend the Veggie Box\, a series of seminars and workshops with industry experts. \n\nHear from irrigation agronomist and designer Jeremy Giddings.\n\n\nOn-farm practical irrigation workshop at Peter Schreurs & Sons.\n\n\nLearn about efficient vegetable irrigation systems and design\, water usage\, budgeting\, and much more.\n\n  \nThe specific event address will be provided to registered attendees prior to the event. A light lunch will be provided. \nThis 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 \nThe 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.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/vic-technical-irrigation-workshop/
LOCATION:Devon Medows
CATEGORIES:VIC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ausveg.com.au/app/uploads/2025/08/irrigation.png
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR