AUSVEG

Field Day – Working with earthworms
2019-08-07 12:30 - 15:30 UTC | Dicky Bill Farming, 9 Mills Ln, Maffra, VIC, 3860, Australia
A healthy population of earthworms can turn over and fertilise tonnes of soil per hectare per week !
Earthworms can improve the soil structure and function as well as stimulate root and plant growth, while reducing costs of tillage and soil fertility management.
For more information on the event please click here

Crop Nutrition Masterclass
2019-08-13 08:30 - 16:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Taylors Lake Hotel, Taylors Lakes Hotel, 7 Melton Hwy Taylors Lakes, Melbourne VIC 3038, Melbourne, VIC, 3038, Australia
For information on the event please click here; https://www.soilwealth.com.au/events/vegetable-crop-nutrition-master-class-2019-vic/

Excellence in Agribusiness Awards - Gala Presentation Dinner
2019-08-16 18:30 UTC | Cobb&Co Stable, 199 Raymond street, Sale, VIC, 3856, Australia
Celebrating outstanding achievements in Gippsland’s Food & Fibre sector with the presentation of the winners of the inaugural Excellence in Agribusiness Awards.
Held in the historic Cobb&Co Stables in Sale, your ticket includes welcome drinks followed by a three course meal featuring Gippsland local produce.
There will be a cash bar in operation for all alcoholic beverages required after the welcome drinks conclude.

Booking link: https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=527442&
Further details: https://www.foodandfibregippsland.com.au/news-and-media/excellence-in-agribusiness-awards

QMS Audits HACCP Training
2019-09-02 08:00 - 2019-09-03 17:00 UTC | Parkland Hotel, Shepparton, Parklake Hotel, 481 Wyndham St Shepparton,VIC 3630 Australia, Shepparton, VIC, 3630, Australia
For information on the event please click here; https://www.qmsaudits.com.au/training/haccp-training-shepparton/2019-09-02/

QDAF Precision Agriculture Study Tour
2019-09-04 - 2019-09-11

Australasian Plant Pathology Society Conference
2019-11-25 - 2019-11-28 | Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf VIC 3006, South Wharf, VIC, 3006, Australia
The Australian Plant Pathology Society (APPS) is hosting its 22nd Biennial Conference at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. This conference will be the climax of the APPS’ 50th birthday celebrations with the themes of ‘strong foundations, future innovations’.
The event will include scientific presentations by local and international speakers, supported by engaging field tours and workshops. There will also be plenty of opportunities for networking at APPS’s social functions and 50th birthday conference dinner.
For more information please click here; http://apps2019.org/

Precision Ag & Integrated Crop Protection Farm Walk
2019-11-25 14:00 - 15:00 UTC | Fresh Select, 610 Duncans Road, Werribee South, VIC, 3030, Australia
Interested in how to turn data into results through the use of precision agriculture technology?
Join this farm walk at Fresh Select in Werribee South to learn about how two Hort Innovation levy-funded projects
can be used to help make more informed decisions on farm.

Details
Date: Monday, 25 November 2019
Time: 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Location: Fresh Select, 610 Duncans Rd, Werribee South VIC
RSVP: CJ Wilkens, 0416 544 362, charlesw@rmcg.com.au
For more information on the event, please click here

Webinar: Planning for Summer - Irrigation and Water Management
2019-12-12 15:00 - 16:00 UTC | Webinar
Event overview
As crop growth and water use increase with the warmer weather, it’s a good time to think about getting on top of irrigation management and reviewing your water availability. Join this webinar, hosted by VegNET, for a Victoria specific focus on the summer weather outlook, water availability north of the divide and preparation of irrigation system.
Speakers and topics will include:

Graeme Anderson, Agriculture Victoria: Climatic outlooks and available tools and resources for growers
George Warne, RMCG: Water pricing and forecast, with a focus on irrigation regions north of the Great Divide
Kelvin Montagu, AHR: Managing summer crop water demands – options for making the most of your irrigation water.

Event organiser
RMCG
Event details
Start Date: 12 December 2019
Time: 3.00pm to 4.00pm
To register, head to their website at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/470933327644634125
This webinar is part of the Hort Innovtation Vegetable Fund project Soil wealth and integrated crop protection – phase 2 (VG16078)

For more information on the event please click here

evokeAG.2020
2020-02-18 - 2020-02-19 | Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne, 9 Nicholson St, Carlton VIC 3053, Carlton, VIC, 3053, Australia
Off the back of an immensely successful inaugural event, evokeAG. will be returning in 2020. evokeAG. is Australia’s largest agrifood tech event, designed by industry to encourage domestic and international delegates to connect and collaborate across three important arenas – food, farm, future.
For more information please click here; https://evokeag.com/

VegNET R&D Updates - biosecurity and surveillance, VIC
2020-03-17
VegNET R&D Updates – biosecurity and surveillance, VIC
Date: 17 March 2020
Location: TBC, Cranbourne/Devon Meadows, VIC
https://www.soilwealth.com.au/events/vegnet-rd-updates-biosecurity-and-surveillance-vic/

HFF Conference 2020
2020-07-21 - 2020-07-23 | Atura Dandenong, 5-17 Doveton Ave, Eumemmerring VIC 3177, Eumemmerring, VIC, 3177, Australia
The Hydroponic Farmers Federation Executive Committee are excited to announce the 12th Biennial Hydroponic Farmers Federation Conference and technical exhibition at Atura Dandenong from the 21st – 23rd July 2020.
Celebrating 25 years, the HFF grew from a small self-help group to the large association we are today because of the commitment we all have to furthering the hydroponic industry through supporting each other. Networking is the single most important function of the HFF; we provide the forum for this via Farm visits, our Biennial Conference, newsletter and representation at various levels. Membership is open to all commercial growers of hydroponic produce; there are also membership categories for suppliers to the industry and other interested parties. The committee are very excited about the 2020 Conference; our 12th Biennial Conference. We continue to expand and develop the conference format for 2020, offering our trade members the opportunity to invite their grower customers to conference, to learn, share and network with like-minded people; potentially extending the reach of this conference far beyond previous events, and throwing the conference doors open to Non-HFF members.
For more information on the event please click here

Hydroponic Farmers Federation Conference
2020-07-21 - 2020-07-23 | Atura Dandenong, 5-17 Doveton Ave, Eumemmerring VIC 3177, Eumemmerring, VIC, 3177, Australia
The Hydroponic Farmers Federation executive committee invites you to attend the 12th biennial Hydroponic Farmers Federation Conference and technical exhibition happening from 21-23 July at Atura, Dandenong.
The expanded conference format for 2020 offers HFF trade members the opportunity to invite their grower customers to the conference, to learn, share and network with like-minded people; potentially extending the reach of the conference far beyond previous events.
Please note the conference doors are also open to non-HFF members.
Early bird registration closes 1 May, so register today to secure the discounted rate!

Greenhouse Technical Management Training Course – a Masterclass in Protected Cropping
2021-08-02 - 2021-08-06 | Novotel Hotel and Resorts, Geelong, 10-14 Eastern Beach Road, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
A 2021 technical training course in greenhouse and hydroponic production that is specifically designed to develop high level technical and management skills of:

Growers in protected cropping (greenhouse, vertical farm, hydroponic, aquaponic).
Suppliers of hydroponic equipment.
Agronomists.
Horticultural researchers and educators, and includes new industry entrants.

This Protected Cropping Masterclass includes practical training, discussions, demonstrations and lectures supported by a 300-page workbook, and other practical tools. It is conducted by two experienced industry presenters Graeme Smith (Graeme Smith Consulting) and Rick Donnan (Growool Horticultural Systems).
Topics include growing media, plant physiology, nutrient management, water quality, irrigation, EC & pH, environmental management, production systems and plant health.
This 4.5-day masterclass will help you:

understand the principles of controlled production systems.
use new strategies and technologies to manage greenhouse climates and irrigation.
understand plant growing requirements and plant production techniques.
develop new strategies for plant protection and integrated pest-management.
understand plant nutrition and fertigation programs.

This training is now in its 14th year in Australia and is continually reviewed, revised and updated to include the latest ideas and technology. Please email Graeme Smith for further course details: graeme@graemesmithconsulting.com.
Course cost: AU$1,995 (+ GST).
COVID-19: Organisers are running a ‘COVID-Safe’ event by following all of the prevailing recommendations for any indoor events, and request all attendees follow any guidelines as directed by the course presenters and/or the venue management.
It is recommended that all attendees take out travel insurance in the event of an outbreak.
Please note: All courses require sufficient enrolments to commence and there are limited places in each course.

Greenhouse Technical Management Training Course – a Masterclass in Protected Cropping
2021-09-20 - 2021-09-24 | Hawkesbury, New South Wales, Australia

Webinar: Priority pest & disease issues across Werribee, VIC
2021-10-28 13:00 - 14:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Online
Join us for a vegetable industry webinar exploring priority pest and disease issues being faced across Werribee, as well as how consumer habits have changed over the past two years.
Hear from Llew Stevens (NielsenIQ), Cliff Kinoti (Agriculture Victoria), Ramez Aldaoud (Agriculture Victoria), Lavinia Zirnsak (Agriculture Victoria) and Maddy Quirk (AUSVEG) on topics of:

Insights on how consumer habits have changed over the past two years, and what to lookout for as Australia re-opens.
The state of silverleaf whitefly and tomato yellow leaf curl virus, and what the market access implications are for trade.
Update on important vegetable virus diseases in Victoria; including, tomato yellow leaf curl virus, alfalfa mosaic virus, cucumber mosaic virus and tomato spotted wilt virus.
Fungal and bacterial pathogens and non-disease disorders identified from vegetable samples received from Werribee areas in the 2021 season.
Serpentine leafminer update.
How to submit vegetable pest and disease samples to Agriculture Victoria for free diagnosis.

Date: Thursday 28 October 2021 | 1pm-2.15pm (AEDT).
Click here to register.

Native Vegetation Insectaries "Open House": Werribee South, VIC
2022-03-30 10:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Follow signage on Cayleys Road, Werribee South., Cayleys Road, Werribee South
10am to 3pm AEDT | Wednesday 30 March
Join Stephen Moore from E.E. Muir & Sons and Karen Thomas from Melbourne Water to inspect the native vegetation insectaries planted in April 2021 to:

Learn about selecting plant species.
Discuss what worked and what did not.
Learn what is involved with site preparation and maintenance.

These sessions will run at 10.30am, 11.30am and 1.30pm.
There will also be pest and disease discussions with Agriculture Victoria staff at 11am and 12noon. Free pest and disease diagnostics will be on offer for participants.
Location: Follow signage on Cayleys Road, Werribee South.
Light refreshments will be provided.
For more information, contact VegNET – Victoria (North, West and South-East regions) Regional Development Officer Danielle Park on 0432 324 822 or email danielle.park@ausveg.com.au.
Coordinated by AUSVEG, VegNET 3.0 (VG21000) is a strategic levy investment under the Hort Innovation Fund.

Upcoming vegetable & melon pest & disease masterclass in Mildura, VIC
2022-04-07 13:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
1pm-4pm AEST | Thursday 7 April 2022
AUSVEG, Melons Australia, Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Queensland (DAF) and Agriculture Victoria invite you to a pest and disease masterclass in Mildura.
A team of scientific experts and industry advisors will run an in-depth session on pests and diseases affecting vegetables and melons.
You will have the opportunity to learn about significant threats to your industry and conduct hands on learning with a range of common diseases for the region.

APAL Forum 2022 – Grow Beyond
2022-04-29 - 2022-04-30 | Federation Square Melbourne CBD, Federation Square, Flinders Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
The APAL Industry Forum is back!
After more than two years of disruption, this is finally a chance for us to reconnect in-person, share insights, and shape the future of the Australian apple and pear industry, together.
Hosted May 29 – 30, the Forum will return to an in-person format, hosted here in Melbourne.
To kick start this journey we welcome futurist, business advisor and regular columnist with The Australian newspaper, Bernard Salt AM. He will be joined by an impressive line-up of speakers, including four-time Olympic short track speed skater, Steven Bradbury, and members of the APAL team:

Phil Turnbull – CEO
Jeremy Griffith – Head of Government Relations and Advocacy
Justin Smith – Industry Services and Export Manager
Craig Chester – Head of Commercial & Brand Development, Regional Manager S.E.A. & Americas

Full agenda to be announced soon.
Dates:
Sunday, 29/05/2022, 5pm onwards
Monday, 30/05/2022, 9am – 5pm

Location:
Welcome drinks and BBQ
5.00pm – 8.30pm, Beer DeLuxe, Hop Bar, Federation Square, Melbourne CBD.

APAL Industry Forum
9.00am – 5.00pm, Zinc at Federation Square, Cnr Princes Walk &, Russell St Ext, Melbourne CBD

Cost: $105-$255

Organiser:
Apple and Pear Australia Limited
Phone:
(03) 9329 3511
Website:
https://apal.org.au/events/apal-forum-2022-grow-beyond/
Registration:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/apal-industry-forum-2022-registration-297865502737

Upcoming nematode masterclass
2022-06-23
9am-4pm (AEST) 23 June 2022 | University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC
Are you interested in learning more about nematodes in vegetable growing systems? Join us for a masterclass in ‘Improving the health of vegetable-growing soils and reducing losses from nematode pests’ on 23 June 2022 at the University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria.
This masterclass is designed to cater for those who would like to learn more about the world beneath our feet, with nematodes being the focus because in addition to being important pests, they play a major role in maintaining the health of our soils.
The masterclass will be run by Dr Graham Stirling, who has more than 50 years’ experience as a nematologist / plant pathologist / soil biologist.
Content covered in the masterclass will include: root-knot nematode and other important nematode pests; monitoring nematode populations; nematicides; integrated nematode management; tactics to augment the soil biological community, enhance nematode-suppressive services and improve soil health; biosecurity issues relevant to the vegetable industry.
This event is free, but spaces are limited.
For more information, contact Zali Mahony (AUSVEG Biosecurity Officer) at zali.mahony@ausveg.com.au or on (03) 9882 0277.

PotatoLink in-person event, Thorpdale, VIC: Disease management with international experts
2024-02-05 12:30 - 15:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Thorpdale Bowling Club, Council Rd, Thorpdale, VIC, Australia
Nigel Crump (AuSPICA and PotatoLink) will be joined by four international potato specialists to present on potato diseases and disease management for maximising inputs and yield to potato growers, advisors and industry members in Victoria (Thorpdale and surrounding Gippsland districts).
Come and hear from visiting USA speakers on the following topics:

Herbicide damage – what is it costing?
How to ID Late blight – and the opportunity to save costs
Timing for target spot treatment – too early or too late application
Fungicide resistance – an emerging issue
Blackleg – addressing the new species that is causing disease

In addition to the USA speakers:

Tolsma Australia will be presenting on cool stores and positive ventilation drying walls.
Following the talks, join PotatoLink for a trip to the new Lamb Weston potato cool stores.

Date: Monday 5 February 2024
Time: 12:30pm – 3:30pm, including a light lunch.
Venue: Thorpdale Bowling Club (Council Road, Thorpdale, VIC, 3835)
Contact: Nigel Crump, nigel.crump@auspica.org.au.

Adaptive skills for your farming future - Bolac
2024-02-14 - 2024-02-15 | Lake Bolac Football Netball Clubrooms, 137 Frontage Rd, Lake Bolac, VIC, 3351, Australia
In good times and in bad: adaptive skills for your farming future. Grain and mixed farmers are invited to a short course for your farm business future.
Participants who complete the two-day course and business plans will be eligible for free 45-90 minute 1 on 1 planning review with Kate Burke.
Presenter: Dr Kate Burke
Kate is an independent farm consultant who has a PhD and extensive experience in crop agronomy and dryland agriculture. Her expertise is sought by large corporate enterprises but she most enjoys working with farmers that have a commitment to improvement. Using an evidence-based approach, Kate will guide you towards ‘excellent farming’.

AgVic: 'Let's Have a Yarn'
2024-02-15 11:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Newry Hall, 139 Main Street, Newry, Australia
This is a great opportunity to have a chat with other farmers in the area or talk about recovery after the recent floods and storms.
Network with farmers and industry, plus contacts from horticulture, beef, dairy, and sheep. The day will also be attended by agencies servicing the farming industry – meet with representatives from the State Government, local shire, water corporations, industry, and others.

Flood recovery event: Gannawarra Sporting Club Dinner with Brad McEwan
2024-02-15 18:30 - 21:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Kbar Function Room, 77 Wellington Street, Kerang, VIC, Australia
Brad McEwan, former sport presenter, 10 News First and host of Network 10’s Sports Tonight and resilience and leadership trainer hosts an evening with Gannawarra sporting clubs.
Brad will present a light and entertaining evening focused on the role of volunteers in communities during times of crisis and the importance of sport and recreation clubs as the fabric of small communities.
Members of Gannawarra Sporting Clubs are invited to join Brad for a free 2 course dinner at the K bar function room, drinks will be available at bar prices.

Food drying technology short course
2024-02-20 - 2024-02-21 | CSIRO’S FOOD INNOVATION CENTRE, 671 SNEYDES ROAD, WERRIBEE, VIC, Australia
Drying is one of the most frequently used operations across the food processing sector and is critical to the safety, quality and functionality of many food products and ingredients. However, it is one of the most energy-intensive processes and is often poorly understood and inefficient.
This course is held in collaboration with Dennis Forte & Associates and aims to give participants an understanding of drying technologies commonly used across the food industry and how we can improve current processes and products and design/select new systems that are safe, effective and efficient.
The program combines the practical experience and in-depth technical knowledge of industry professionals and CSIRO. It was first run at Werribee in March 2016, and has received ongoing very positive feedback from participants.
We will present basic drying theory, how the theory relates to practical application and systems currently used in the food industry. We will then go on to discuss water activity in foods and how it relates to both the quality/preservation of products and the efficiency of the drying process.
Principles of psychrometrics will be combined with heat and mass balance techniques to analyse and design drying processes, demonstrated using practical examples.
On Day 2, we will explain more advanced drying concepts, using practical examples to demonstrate how drying curves can be modelled and predicted based on real data. Quality issues in dried products will also be discussed in more detail, and case studies presented to show how a range of drying processes can be improved.

VIC BioCheers at CSIRO
2024-02-22 17:00 - 19:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | CSIRO Clayton, Research Way, Clayton, VIC, 3168, Australia
We are excited to bring you the first Victoria networking event of 2024, in partnership with Australia’s national science agency CSIRO. BioCheers brings together AusBiotech members and non-members in the life sciences, including therapeutics, medical technology (devices and diagnostics), digital health, and agri-biotech sectors. These informal networking events provide an opportunity to catch up with friends and colleagues, share ideas, build relationships and make new contacts in Victoria’s vibrant biotechnology community.
The venue, drinks and nibbles are being generously provided by our host partner CSIRO.

AgVic: 'Let's Have a Yarn': Orbost
2024-02-23 11:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Orbost Football Club, Lochiel Street, Orbost, VIC, Australia

Australian Organic Conference 2024
2024-03-07 - 2024-03-08 | Pullman Melbourne on the Park, 192 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne, VIC, 3002, Australia
Looking to grow your business or learn more about the organic state of play in Australia? ‘Our Future: Growing Together‘ is nearly upon us, with two days of networking and inspiration awaiting you at Pullman Melbourne on the Park in early March.

Drone Spray Demonstration Night
2024-04-11 17:30 - 20:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | 935, 935 Tarwin Lower Road, Middle Tarwin, Australia
VegNET Gippsland, Schreurs & Sons, Syngenta and E.E. Muir & Sons would like to invite you to a Spray Demonstration Night and BBQ at Schreurs’ Tarwin Farm on Thursday, April 11th. The night will showcase both drone and tractor mounted spray applications on vegetable crops. Limited capacity, register now!

FutureAG Expo - Melbourne
2024-04-17 - 2024-04-19 | Melbourne Showgrounds, Epsom Rd, Ascot Vake, VIC, 3032, Australia
FutureAg Expo 2024 Powered by Agritechnica will be an exciting exhibition, sales and networking opportunity for: suppliers of agricultural and agro-industrial products, services and technology serving the markets of Australia, New Zealand and Asia Pacific. Manufacturers, producers, importers and distributors of products and services related to agricultural, aquacultural, horticultural, livestock processes.
WHEN
The show will be held across three days annually commencing Wednesday, 17 April – Friday, 19 April 2024. Open to the industry 8.30am to 4.30pm (Wednesday and Thursday) and 8.30am to 4.00pm (Friday).
WHERE
This inaugural event will be at Melbourne Showgrounds, Ascot Vale, Victoria, Australia – the largest participation rate in events in Victoria, the largest exporting state of agricultural products in Australia.

Greening Farm Dams Field Day
2024-04-18 10:30 - 14:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Cape Liptrap, Tarwin Lower, VIC, 3956, Australia
Enhancing farm dams for stock and biodiversity: What difference does a year make?
Come and see the changes that have occurred since Jillian Staton & Bruce Whittaker altered their farm dam to restrict stock access for productivity and biodiversity outcomes.
We will discuss the results of monitoring to compare the impacts of three different farm management systems (restricted, total stock exclusion and unrestricted access) on:

water quality
macroinvertebrate (waterbug) levels
frogs, wildlife and pest species.

We will also hear about:

the role farm dams can play in native fish conservation strategies
managing vegetation around farm dams, including azola and phragmites.

Presenters include:

Jillian Staton: a landholder’s perspective
Ty Matthews (Deakin University) & students Jasper Davis and Balin Branch-Spence
David Carew (Carew Environmental)
Matt Bowler (WGCMA)

Lunch included
