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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20171018T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20171018T133000
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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/
CATEGORIES:ACT,VIC,NSW,QLD,NT,WA,TAS,SA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171028
DTSTAMP:20260717T222801
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170918T042115Z
UID:10000552-1508716800-1509148799@ausveg.com.au
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/
CATEGORIES:VIC,NSW
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171024T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171024T160000
DTSTAMP:20260717T222801
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:20260717T222801
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:20260717T222801
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171102T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171102T153000
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Preharvest water risk mitigation (Werribee)
DESCRIPTION:The Australian Research Council (ARC) Industrial Transformation Training Centre (ITTC) for Food Safety in the Fresh Produce Industry\, based at the University of Sydney\, is hosting workshops for growers in Werribee and Gatton. \nThe workshops will address risk factors leading to contamination of agricultural irrigation water\, water sampling strategies and mitigation options\, and Professor Channah Rock\, Associate Professor at the Department of Soil\, Water and Environmental Science at University of Arizona\, will share her expertise on environmental water quality. \nTo register for this event\, please click here. \nProfessor Rock is working with ARC ITTC researchers and students to develop a risk-based model for E. coli and Salmonella in irrigation waters in Australia. For more information on the food safety ARC ITTC\, please click here.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-preharvest-water-risk-mitigation-werribee/
LOCATION:Fresh Select\, 610 Duncans Road\, Werribee South\, VIC\, 3030\, Australia
CATEGORIES:VIC
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171119
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SUMMARY:Australian Food Safety Week
DESCRIPTION:The theme of Australian Food Safety Week 2017 is ‘Is it done yet? Use a thermometer for great food\, cooked safely every time’ and it will be held from 11-18 November 2017. \nFor more information on Australian Food Safety Week and how to get involved\, please see the event website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/australian-food-safety-week/
CATEGORIES:ACT,VIC,NSW,QLD,NT,WA,TAS,SA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171122
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UID:10000527-1511222400-1511308799@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:National Agriculture Day
DESCRIPTION:National Farmers’ Federation President Fiona Simson and CEO Tony Mahar\, along with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources Barnaby Joyce\, have launched the National Agriculture and Related Industries Day (AgDay). \nTo be held on 21 November 2017\, AgDay will encourage all Australians to celebrate the nation’s farm sector and the work of our growers. For more information on National Agriculture Day\, and to learn how to get involved\, please see its website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/national-agriculture-day/
CATEGORIES:ACT,VIC,NSW,QLD,NT,WA,TAS,SA
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171122T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171122T133000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Soil and nutrition management
DESCRIPTION:Join an informative and interactive one-hour lunchtime session to get the latest updates from vegetable industry experts on healthy soil and correct nutrition management\, which are essential to a productive vegetable business and protecting the natural environment. While the focus will be on nitrogen\, the team can also answer your questions about other nutrients during the discussion. \nThe webinar\, to be delivered by Dr Doris Blaesing (RMCG) and Andrew Shaw (AUSVEG)\, will offer a unique insight into how to manage vegetable soils and nutrition with a focus on environmental and economic sustainability. Growers Belinda Adams and David Anderson will also share the main benefits from being involved in the EnviroVeg program. \nFor more information on this webinar\, please click here. To register for the webinar\, please click here. \nThis session is being delivered as a collaboration between the Soil Wealth and Integrated Crop Protection projects (delivered by RMCG and AHR) and the EnviroVeg program (delivered through AUSVEG in partnership with Growcom and Freshcare)\, which are strategic levy investments under the Hort Innovation Vegetable Fund.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/webinar-soil-nutrition-management/
CATEGORIES:ACT,VIC,NSW,QLD,NT,WA,TAS,SA
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171123T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171123T150000
DTSTAMP:20260717T222801
CREATED:20171031T220809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171031T220935Z
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SUMMARY:Gippsland Women in Horticulture conference (Ellinbank)
DESCRIPTION:The first-ever conference for Gippsland Women in Horticulture is being held to explore three dimensions of horticultural production: water\, waste and wellness. \nThe morning session for the event will be devoted to individual speakers addressing the whole conference on issues of leadership\, wellness and collaboration\, with speakers including Nicole Griffin (Gippsland Water)\, Dr Nicola Watts (East Gippsland Food Cluster)\, Fiona Owen (Gippsland Women’s Health) and Jill Briggs (Rural Training Initiatives). \nThe afternoon session will be a great opportunity for group discussions on key areas of interest like irrigation\, organics\, biosecurity\, mental health\, leadership\, innovation and the new generation of horticulture. These discussions will be facilitated by women with topic expertise\, including AUSVEG National Manager – Science and Extension Dr Jessica Lye. \nFor more information\, please see the event flyer. To register for the event\, please see the event website. \nFunding to facilitate this event has come through the VegNET project in East Gippsland as part of a strategic levy investment under the Hort Innovation Vegetable Fund. It is also being supported by the Commonwealth Bank\, with attendees asked to contribute $30 per head to cover catering costs.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/gippsland-women-horticulture-conference-ellinbank/
LOCATION:DEDJTR Ellinbank\, 1301 Hazeldean Road\, Ellinbank\, VIC\, 3821\, Australia
CATEGORIES:VIC,VegNET
ORGANIZER;CN="VegNET East Gippsland":MAILTO:shayne.hyman@eastgippslandfoodcluster.com.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171125
DTSTAMP:20260717T222801
CREATED:20171008T233044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171008T235403Z
UID:10000468-1511481600-1511567999@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Hort Innovation 2017 AGM (Tullamarine)
DESCRIPTION:Planning has begun for Hort Innovation’s 2017 Annual General Meeting. For updates and all the latest information\, please see the Hort Innovation website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/hort-innovation-2017-agm/
LOCATION:Mantra Tullamarine Hotel\, 2 Trade Park Drive\, Tullamarine\, VIC\, 3043\, Australia
CATEGORIES:ACT,VIC,NSW,QLD,NT,WA,TAS,SA
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171130T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171130T130000
DTSTAMP:20260717T222801
CREATED:20171101T055003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171105T235034Z
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SUMMARY:Seminar: Future of Australian farming (Hamilton)
DESCRIPTION:Rising input costs\, climate impacts\, labour shortage and lower returns make the enhancement of agricultural yields increasingly crucial. Using findings from their research across diverse markets and technologies\, business consulting firm Frost & Sullivan will present the latest thinking\, practices and technologies in highly productive farms from around the world. \nAlso showcasing an example of futuristic farming technology\, Mitsui Chemicals Inc (MCI) will be presenting their iCAST™ (Integrated Cultivation-Accelerating System) and the results from their recent trials at the DEDJTR Hamilton Research Centre. The iCAST™ system is a cultivation system that aims to address all the key challenges faced by Australian farmers\, including maximising crop and yield quality\, minimising input use\, and helping to reduce manual labour requirements. \nTo register for this event\, please click here. For more information\, e-mail Hanna Naquiah at hanna.naquiah@frost.com.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/seminar-future-australian-farming-hamilton/
LOCATION:DEDJTR Hamilton\, 915 Mt Napier Road\, Hamilton\, VIC\, 3300\, Australia
CATEGORIES:VIC
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171207T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171207T133000
DTSTAMP:20260717T222801
CREATED:20171108T003709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171127T215217Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Fusarium wilt management
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the latest techniques in managing the soilborne disease fusarium wilt in vegetable crops\, including solanaceous vegetables\, legumes\, cucurbits and sweetpotatoes. Interact with leading vegetable pathologist Dr Len Tesoriero to understand the latest ways of managing this disease to keep your plants in production for longer and to improve yield and pack out rates. \nFor more information on this webinar\, please click here. To register for the webinar\, please click here. \nThis session is being facilitated through the Soil Wealth and Integrated Crop Protection projects (delivered by RMCG and AHR)\, which are strategic levy investments under the Hort Innovation Vegetable Fund.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/webinar-fusarium-wilt-management/
CATEGORIES:ACT,VIC,NSW,QLD,NT,WA,TAS,SA
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171219T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171219T203000
DTSTAMP:20260717T222801
CREATED:20171211T052143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171211T052143Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: TPP update (Creswick)
DESCRIPTION:To help Victorian growers find out more about the behaviour\, management and current situation of the recent tomato potato psyllid incursion in Western Australia\, AUSVEG is partnering with a range of other industry organisations to deliver two workshops in major Victorian potato-growing regions. The event is open to all vegetable growers and any other interested stakeholders. \nThese workshops have been coordinated with Agriculture Victoria\, the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture and ViCSPA\, with support fromPlant Health Australia and Hort Innovation. A collection of speakers will help growers understand how the incursion impacts on the Victorian growing industry\, and will include international expert Dr Steve Johnson\, a potato crop specialist visiting ViCSPA from the University of Maine. \nA free BBQ dinner and drinks will be provided following these workshops. \nTo RSVP for either of these events\, please contact ViCSPA on 03 5962 0000 or at vicspa@vicspa.org.au. For more information\, please see the event flyer.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-tpp-update-creswick/
CATEGORIES:VIC
ORGANIZER;CN="AUSVEG":MAILTO:info@ausveg.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171220T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171220T203000
DTSTAMP:20260717T222801
CREATED:20171211T052309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171211T052309Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: TPP update (Thorpdale)
DESCRIPTION:To help Victorian growers find out more about the behaviour\, management and current situation of the recent tomato potato psyllid incursion in Western Australia\, AUSVEG is partnering with a range of other industry organisations to deliver two workshops in major Victorian potato-growing regions. The event is open to all vegetable growers and any other interested stakeholders. \nThese workshops have been coordinated with Agriculture Victoria\, the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture and ViCSPA\, with support fromPlant Health Australia and Hort Innovation. A collection of speakers will help growers understand how the incursion impacts on the Victorian growing industry\, and will include international expert Dr Steve Johnson\, a potato crop specialist visiting ViCSPA from the University of Maine. \nA free BBQ dinner and drinks will be provided following these workshops. \nTo RSVP for either of these events\, please contact ViCSPA on 03 5962 0000 or at vicspa@vicspa.org.au. For more information\, please see the event flyer.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-tpp-update-thorpdale/
LOCATION:Thorpdale Bowling Club\, Council Rd\, Thorpdale\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:VIC
ORGANIZER;CN="AUSVEG":MAILTO:info@ausveg.com.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180131
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180201
DTSTAMP:20260717T222801
CREATED:20180115T044119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180115T044119Z
UID:10000624-1517356800-1517443199@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Workshop: Sustainable Farm Families (Harrow)
DESCRIPTION:The National Centre for Farmer Health (NCFH) coordinates the Sustainable Farm Family program to encourage farmers to view farm family health as part of the ‘triple bottom line’ of farm reporting. \nThese workshops aim to help farmers identify and track indicators of their family’s health and include these indicators in their far management to ensure the ongoing health\, wellbeing and safety of their family. The program as a whole also aims to collect and provide information on the relationship between family health\, health as a social issue in rural communities and farm productivity. \nThe NCFH is holding a series of workshops in late January and early February in Victoria. For more information\, please see the NCFH website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-sustainable-farm-families-harrow/
LOCATION:Harrow Bush Nursing Centre\, 24 Blair St\, Harrow\, VIC\, 3317\, Australia
CATEGORIES:VIC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180202
DTSTAMP:20260717T222801
CREATED:20180115T044253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180115T044253Z
UID:10000625-1517443200-1517529599@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Workshop: Sustainable Farm Families (Wonwondah)
DESCRIPTION:The National Centre for Farmer Health (NCFH) coordinates the Sustainable Farm Family program to encourage farmers to view farm family health as part of the ‘triple bottom line’ of farm reporting. \nThese workshops aim to help farmers identify and track indicators of their family’s health and include these indicators in their far management to ensure the ongoing health\, wellbeing and safety of their family. The program as a whole also aims to collect and provide information on the relationship between family health\, health as a social issue in rural communities and farm productivity. \nThe NCFH is holding a series of workshops in late January and early February in Victoria. For more information\, please see the NCFH website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-sustainable-farm-families-wonwondah/
LOCATION:Grains Innovation Park\, 110 Natimuk Rd\, Horsham\, VIC\, 3400\, Australia
CATEGORIES:VIC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180207
DTSTAMP:20260717T222801
CREATED:20180115T044431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180115T044431Z
UID:10000626-1517875200-1517961599@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Workshop: Sustainable Farm Families (Yaapeet)
DESCRIPTION:The National Centre for Farmer Health (NCFH) coordinates the Sustainable Farm Family program to encourage farmers to view farm family health as part of the ‘triple bottom line’ of farm reporting. \nThese workshops aim to help farmers identify and track indicators of their family’s health and include these indicators in their far management to ensure the ongoing health\, wellbeing and safety of their family. The program as a whole also aims to collect and provide information on the relationship between family health\, health as a social issue in rural communities and farm productivity. \nThe NCFH is holding a series of workshops in late January and early February in Victoria. For more information\, please see the NCFH website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-sustainable-farm-families-yaapeet/
LOCATION:Yaapeet Recreational Reserve\, Yaapeet\, VIC\, 3424\, Australia
CATEGORIES:VIC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180208
DTSTAMP:20260717T222801
CREATED:20180115T044746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180115T044746Z
UID:10000627-1517961600-1518047999@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Workshop: Sustainable Farm Families (Warracknabeal)
DESCRIPTION:The National Centre for Farmer Health (NCFH) coordinates the Sustainable Farm Family program to encourage farmers to view farm family health as part of the ‘triple bottom line’ of farm reporting. \nThese workshops aim to help farmers identify and track indicators of their family’s health and include these indicators in their far management to ensure the ongoing health\, wellbeing and safety of their family. The program as a whole also aims to collect and provide information on the relationship between family health\, health as a social issue in rural communities and farm productivity. \nThe NCFH is holding a series of workshops in late January and early February in Victoria. For more information\, please see the NCFH website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-sustainable-farm-families-warracknabeal/
LOCATION:Warracknabeal Hospital\, 18 Dimboola Road\, Warracknabeal\, VIC\, 3393\, Australia
CATEGORIES:VIC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180215
DTSTAMP:20260717T222801
CREATED:20180115T044930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180115T044930Z
UID:10000628-1518480000-1518652799@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Workshop: Sustainable Farm Families (Woomelang)
DESCRIPTION:The National Centre for Farmer Health (NCFH) coordinates the Sustainable Farm Family program to encourage farmers to view farm family health as part of the ‘triple bottom line’ of farm reporting. \nThese workshops aim to help farmers identify and track indicators of their family’s health and include these indicators in their far management to ensure the ongoing health\, wellbeing and safety of their family. The program as a whole also aims to collect and provide information on the relationship between family health\, health as a social issue in rural communities and farm productivity. \nThe NCFH is holding a series of workshops in late January and early February in Victoria. For more information\, please see the NCFH website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-sustainable-farm-families-woomelang/
LOCATION:Woomelang Bush Nursing Centre\, Proctor St\, Woomelang\, VIC\, 3485\, Australia
CATEGORIES:VIC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20180302T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20180302T163000
DTSTAMP:20260717T222801
CREATED:20180202T002757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180202T002757Z
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SUMMARY:Native foods workshop (Cranbourne)
DESCRIPTION:The Australian Native Foods and Botanicals (ANFAB) roadshow is coming to Victoria\, with a Growing the Growers workshop set to explore the potential of native produce. \nANFAB’s farm co-operatives and collaboration roadshow is bringing together growers (and aspiring growers)\, chefs\, retailers and Australia’s first peoples to explore all things related to native produce\, including native vegetables. \nAttendees at the forum will learn about the latest information on business models and value chain collaboration\, hear the most recent news on potential emerging overseas markets\, and get connected with a network of the region’s native food growers. To register for the event\, visit its EventBrite page. \nAUSVEG attended the ANFAB event in Adelaide late last year\, and spoke with consumer research agency Colmar Brunton about their levy-funded project investigating the potential domestic market for native vegetables and other native produce. To read about the research into this potential growth market\, see page 28 of the January/February edition of Vegetables Australia magazine.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/native-foods-workshop-cranbourne/
LOCATION:Royal Botanic Gardens – Cranbourne\, Ballarto Rd and Botanic Drive\, Cranbourne\, 3977\, Australia
CATEGORIES:VIC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180315
DTSTAMP:20260717T222801
CREATED:20180115T010004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180115T010004Z
UID:10000512-1520899200-1521071999@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:AgTech Summit (Melbourne)
DESCRIPTION:The inaugural AgTech Summit\, to be held in Melbourne in March 2018\, will explore the impact that technology is having on the Australian agriculture industry. \nTo be held over 13–14 March\, the event will feature a wide range of speakers covering all facets of technology in agriculture\, including vertical farming\, precision farming\, the Internet of Things\, robotics\, biotechnology\, supply chain technology and yield management. \nFor more information on the Summit (including a full list of speakers and topics)\, or to register to attend\, please click here.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/agtech-summit-melbourne/
LOCATION:Rendezvous Hotel\, 328 Flinders St\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:VIC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180321T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180321T133000
DTSTAMP:20260717T222801
CREATED:20180226T221256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180226T221311Z
UID:10000683-1521635400-1521639000@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Hort Code webinar
DESCRIPTION:Do you know how the new Horticulture Code of Conduct applies to you? How do you make sure your business is compliant? \nIf you are a grower who sells produce you need to understand the Code and your obligations under the Code. VegPRO\, the vegetable industry’s own national training program\, is working with the VegNET program to deliver a free webinar for vegetable growers covering: \n\nAn overview of the Horticulture Code of Conduct\nAreas of the Code relevant to vegetable growers\nThe obligations of growers and traders under the Code\nFines under the Code\nRecord-keeping requirements and Horticulture Produce Agreements\n\nThis webinar will be presented by Jill Briggs and Jacqueline Sutherland from Horticulture Code Consultants\, and is free for vegetable industry members as part of a strategic levy investment under the Hort Innovation Vegetable Fund. To register for this webinar\, click here. \nIf you have any questions\, get in touch with Carl Larsen at carll@rmcg.com.au\, Jill Briggs at jill@horticulturecodeconsultants.com.au or Jacqueline Sutherland at jacqueline@horticulturecodeconsultants.com.au.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/hort-code-webinar/
CATEGORIES:ACT,VIC,NSW,QLD,NT,WA,TAS,SA,VegNET
ORGANIZER;CN="VegPRO":MAILTO:sophiel@rmcg.com.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180322T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180322T100000
DTSTAMP:20260717T222801
CREATED:20180220T061202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180226T044214Z
UID:10000658-1521707400-1521712800@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Hort Code workshop (Lindenow)
DESCRIPTION:Do you know how the new Horticulture Code of Conduct applies to you? How do you make sure your business is compliant? \nIf you are a grower who sells produce you need to understand the Code and your obligations under the Code. VegPRO\, the vegetable industry’s own national training program\, is coordinating free workshops in the Northern Territory and Victoria to help Australian vegetable growers understand how the new Horticulture Code of Conduct will affect their businesses. \nThese workshops will cover key information growers need to ensure they are conducting their business in compliance with the new Code\, including: \n\nAn overview of the Code\nThe types of trading arrangements covered by the Code\nUnderstanding the paperwork and record keeping required under the Code\nAnd a chance to ask questions.\n\nThese sessions will be presented by Jill Briggs and Jacqueline Sutherland from Horticulture Code Consultants\, and are free for vegetable industry members as part of a strategic levy investment under the Hort Innovation Vegetable Fund. \nFor more information\, see the event website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/hort-code-workshop-lindenow/
LOCATION:TBC
CATEGORIES:VIC,VegNET
ORGANIZER;CN="VegPRO":MAILTO:sophiel@rmcg.com.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180322T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180322T133000
DTSTAMP:20260717T222801
CREATED:20180319T053144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180319T053144Z
UID:10000537-1521721800-1521725400@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Biosecurity webinar
DESCRIPTION:Plant biosecurity is a series of measures that aid in protecting production areas from harmful insects\, weeds\, and various plant diseases. On-farm biosecurity best practices play a pivotal role in maintaining Australia’s reputation of producing high quality products. \nTo help you better understand on-farm biosecurity and how to implement practices on your farms that can protect you from damaging incursions\, the levy-funded VegNET program is hosting a free webinar with industry experts for vegetable growers. \nThis webinar will feature Dr Jessica Lye (AUSVEG)\, Greg Owens (NT Farmers) and growers speaking about what you should do to protect your farm through good hygiene and biosecurity management. \nTo register for this webinar\, click here. \nGrowers interested in learning more about biosecurity can also watch a VegNET video about cucumber green mottle mosaic virus in the Northern Territory and the biosecurity lessons learnt from the response to this virus. \nIf you’re interested in learning more about projects currently being delivered to support the Australian vegetable industry’s biosecurity\, visit the biosecurity and crop protection section of our website. \n 
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/biosecurity-webinar/
CATEGORIES:ACT,VIC,NSW,QLD,NT,WA,TAS,SA,VegNET
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180322T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180322T143000
DTSTAMP:20260717T222801
CREATED:20180220T061325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180226T044210Z
UID:10000659-1521723600-1521729000@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Hort Code workshop (Maffra)
DESCRIPTION:Do you know how the new Horticulture Code of Conduct applies to you? How do you make sure your business is compliant? \nIf you are a grower who sells produce you need to understand the Code and your obligations under the Code. VegPRO\, the vegetable industry’s own national training program\, is coordinating free workshops in the Northern Territory and Victoria to help Australian vegetable growers understand how the new Horticulture Code of Conduct will affect their businesses. \nThese workshops will cover key information growers need to ensure they are conducting their business in compliance with the new Code\, including: \n\nAn overview of the Code\nThe types of trading arrangements covered by the Code\nUnderstanding the paperwork and record keeping required under the Code\nAnd a chance to ask questions.\n\nThese sessions will be presented by Jill Briggs and Jacqueline Sutherland from Horticulture Code Consultants\, and are free for vegetable industry members as part of a strategic levy investment under the Hort Innovation Vegetable Fund. \nFor more information\, see the event website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/hort-code-workshop-maffra/
LOCATION:TBC
CATEGORIES:VIC,VegNET
ORGANIZER;CN="VegPRO":MAILTO:sophiel@rmcg.com.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180328T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180328T170000
DTSTAMP:20260717T222801
CREATED:20180301T233754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180301T233754Z
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SUMMARY:Food extrusion and leafminer workshop (Tyabb)
DESCRIPTION:re you interested in how to turn vegetable waste into nutrient-dense\, value-added products that can help supplement your business’s profitability\, or how to protect against the vegetable leafminer? \nAs part of the levy-funded VegNET program being delivered in northern\, western and south-eastern Victoria\, a workshop is being held by AUSVEG\, CSIRO and RMCG to show growers the latest in food extrusion technology and walk industry members through a mock surveillance exercise designed to prepare for the arrival of vegetable leafminer. \nThe workshop will include: \n\nAn introduction to the vegetable leafminer\, where it is found\, the damage it causes and how to protect against it\, with a mock surveillance exercise (Dr Jessica Lye\, AUSVEG)\nAn extrusion demonstration of broccoli and carrot\, where participants will see\, touch and taste crops that have been turned into snack products and discuss opportunities for value added products within their businesses (Dr Danyang Ying\, CSIRO)\n\nA flyer for this workshop has been produced if you know anyone in your networks who would be interested in attending. \nFor more information about the partnership program for control\, eradication and preparedness for vegetable leafminer in Australia\, take a look at the project page on the Plant Health Australia website. \nThe VegNET program and CSIRO food extrusion technology for the vegetable industry are both strategic levy investments under the Hort Innovation Vegetable Fund. \n\n\n\nThe strategic levy investment project RD&E program for control\, eradication and preparedness for vegetable leafminer (MT16004) is a part of the Hort Innovation Vegetable and Nursery Funds. This project has been funded by Hort Innovation using the vegetable and nursery research and development levies and contributions from the Australian Government. Hort Innovation is the grower-owned\, not-for-profit research and development corporation for Australian horticulture.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/food-extrusion-leafminer-workshop-tyabb/
LOCATION:Taranto Farms\, 57 The Crescent\, Tyabb\, VIC\, 3913\, Australia
CATEGORIES:VIC,VegNET
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20180412T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20180412T163000
DTSTAMP:20260717T222801
CREATED:20180409T002907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180409T002946Z
UID:10000542-1523523600-1523550600@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Irrigation workshop (Maffra)
DESCRIPTION:VegPRO is an industry-funded national training program that delivers targeted training to growers and growing operations around the country to ensure that you have access to tailored training solutions that meet your needs. \nIn collaboration with the VegNET project\, VegPRO is delivering irrigation skills workshops in Victoria and South Australia in the coming weeks. These workshops will give practical\, hands-on training to irrigation operators in the vegetable industry\, and will cover: \n\nThe relationships between water\, crops and soil.\nUnderstanding and managing the irrigation system.\nDetermining an irrigation schedule that matches crop water needs.\nMeasuring and interpretation of soil moisture monitoring information.\nStrengths and weaknesses of soil\, plant and weather based approaches for irrigation decisions.\n\nThese workshops are free for levy-payers thanks to a strategic levy investment by Hort Innovation. \nTo keep up with all the workshops VegPRO is delivering for growers around the country\, use the program’s Eventbrite page!
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/irrigation-workshop-maffra/
LOCATION:Heyfield\, Upper Maffra Road\, Newry\, VIC\, 3859\, Australia
CATEGORIES:VIC,VegNET
ORGANIZER;CN="VegPRO":MAILTO:sophiel@rmcg.com.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180419
DTSTAMP:20260717T222801
CREATED:20180406T012058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180406T012058Z
UID:10000539-1523923200-1524095999@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Export training workshop (Camberwell)
DESCRIPTION:AUSVEG\, in conjunction with Export Council of Australia\, will be running a two-day Vegetable Export Training Workshop during April in Victoria. \nThis training will assist growers to develop their understanding of export documentation and procedural requirements in order to expand their export capabilities. If you are considering exporting or looking to expand your existing exports\, this training program will provide you with the information and skills to do so. \nIf travel to Melbourne is required\, AUSVEG can provide one night of accommodation for levy-paying growers. \nTo register and find out more about the training program\, please contact AUSVEG on 03 9882 0277 or email export@ausveg.com.au by 13 April 2018 to confirm your attendance. \n 
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/export-training-workshop-camberwell/
LOCATION:AUSVEG offices\, Level 2\, 273 Camberwell Rd\, Camberwell\, VIC\, 3124\, Australia
CATEGORIES:VIC
ORGANIZER;CN="AUSVEG":MAILTO:info@ausveg.com.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180418T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180418T083000
DTSTAMP:20260717T222801
CREATED:20180226T042928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180305T033546Z
UID:10000676-1524036600-1524040200@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:HARPS workshop (Epping)
DESCRIPTION:The Harmonised Australian Retailer Produce Scheme (HARPS) harmonises the additional food safety\, legal and trade requirements developed by the major Australian chain retailers into a single scheme. Certification to a recognised base scheme (such as Freshcare\, GLOBALG.A.P. or SQF) plus HARPS is now accepted by the five chain retailers\, eliminating the need for duplication and unnecessary costs. \nIf you want to know more about HARPS\, if your business requires HARPS approval\, how to implement HARPS\, how to register your interest in HARPS or where you can get additional support and guidance\, a series of workshops are being held around Australia to help you get the information you need. \nFor growers in other regions\, a pre-recorded webinar will be available on the HARPS website. \nIf you have any questions about HARPS\, please call 1300 852 219 or e-mail harps@harpsonline.com.au.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/harps-workshop-epping/
LOCATION:Melbourne Markets\, 55 Produce Drive\, Epping\, VIC\, 3076\, Australia
CATEGORIES:VIC
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