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SUMMARY:Webinar: Productivity driver deep dive – capability building and data automation
DESCRIPTION:Learn about two key productivity drivers from the Factors Driving Horticulture Productivity report – capability building and data automation. Hear from Hort Innovation and industry leaders across vegetable\, onion\, macadamia\, and nursery industries as they share insights from the levy-funded benchmarking projects they’re leading. Discover the learnings\, innovations\, and on-the-ground experiences that show how these two factors are transforming productivity across horticulture.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/webinar-productivity-driver-deep-dive-capability-building-and-data-automation/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251112T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251112T123000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Launch of the 2025 Fundamental Guidelines for Fresh Produce Food Safety
DESCRIPTION:Join the Fresh Produce Safety Centre (FPSC) for the official launch of the 2025 Fundamental Guidelines for Fresh Produce Food Safety — the industry’s trusted resource for managing food safety risks across the fresh produce supply chain. \nThe refreshed Fundamental Guidelines bring together the latest science\, good practice and regulatory insights to support the ongoing safety and integrity of fresh produce from production to post-harvest handling. Developed through extensive research and industry consultation\, the 2025 edition is designed for every business seeking to strengthen food safety culture\, protect consumers\, and meet market and regulatory expectations. \nThis webinar will be recorded and shared with those who cannot attend.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/webinar-launch-of-the-2025-fundamental-guidelines-for-fresh-produce-food-safety/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251113T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251113T100000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: How has PMTV impacted potato growing regions in other countries?
DESCRIPTION:Join AUSVEG for the second webinar on Potato mop-top virus (PMTV).  We will be joined by Julie Pasche from North Dakota State University. \nWhat you will learn: \nPotato mop top virus was detected in processing potatoes in America in the early 2000s.  It was confirmed in North Dakota in 2011.  Hear from Associate Professor and the Neil C. Gudmestad Endowed Chair of Potato Pathology\, Julie Pasche\, on how the virus has impacted potato growing and processing over time\, and how the industry has responded. \nRepresentatives from the offices of the Chief Plant Health Officers of Victoria and Tasmania\, respectively\, will be online to provide an update on the current activities in their states. \nRegistration is essential \nLearn more here: \n\nBiosecurity Tasmania\nAgriculture Victoria\n\nThis webinar is supported by AUSVEG Farm Biosecurity Program and VegWatch.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/webinar-how-has-pmtv-impacted-potato-growing-regions-in-other-countries/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251113T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260614T002547
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Skilled Refugee Labour Agreement Pilot
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Home Affairs invites you to attend a free webinar to learn more about how Australian employers can access the Skilled Refugee Labour Agreement Pilot Program (the Pilot). \nBy becoming an approved employer\, businesses can access a large pool of talent to fill critical skill shortages and support the settlement of a skilled refugee and their family in Australia. \nThe webinar is open to employers interested in accessing a source of skilled labour that also offers a skilled refugee and their family the opportunity to rebuild their lives in Australia. The Pilot is delivered in partnership with Talent Beyond Boundaries (TBB).
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/webinar-skilled-refugee-labour-agreement-pilot/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251124T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251124T193000
DTSTAMP:20260614T002547
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SUMMARY:VIC: Australian-Grown Innovation Build Program Demo Day
DESCRIPTION:Join the Australian-Grown Innovation (AGI) Build Program Demo Day to witness the next evolution of agri-tech. \nThe AGI program empowers promising startups\, connecting ambitious founders with the resources\, mentors\, and investors they need to scale globally. Great connections don’t happen behind a screen—they happen in the room. \n​Why Attend? Your Demo Day Advantage\nThis is more than just a pitch session—it’s your chance to impact your trajectory. \n\n\n​See the Future of Food: Discover the cutting-edge developments leading the future of horticulture in Australia. \n\n\n​Connect with Visionaries: Meet the founders and teams behind the most exciting new technologies and business models. \n\n\n​Find Your Next Opportunity: Engage with investors\, industry leaders\, government representatives\, and other key players passionate about the sector. Discover potential investment opportunities\, partnerships\, or new technologies that could fundamentally change your business or career path. \n\n\n​\nWhether you’re an investor looking for the top opportunity\, a founder seeking funding\, or an innovator wanting to stay ahead of the curve\, your network is waiting.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/vic-australian-grown-innovation-build-program-demo-day/
LOCATION:State Library Victoria
CATEGORIES:VIC,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251125T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251125T120000
DTSTAMP:20260614T002547
CREATED:20251118T035111Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: From Gen Z to Boomers – what’s on Australia’s plate?
DESCRIPTION:Every generation has its own food story. Gen Z wants creativity and inspiration but skips breakfast more than any other demographic. Millennials stick to staples while juggling family life. Older Australians lean into seasonality and provenance. \nJoin Hort Innovation’s Wendy Hubbard and Cori Hodge (FiftyFive5) as they explore generational differences and uncover what they mean for Australia’s horticulture industry. \nHere’s what’s on the agenda: \n\nThe “say-do” gap: Why intentions don’t always match what ends up in the basket\nHow habits\, price sensitivity\, and creativity shape fresh produce choices\nThe role of provenance and seasonality for older Australians
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/webinar-from-gen-z-to-boomers-whats-on-australias-plate/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251126T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251126T120000
DTSTAMP:20260614T002547
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Productivity driver deep dive – Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation and mechanisation
DESCRIPTION:Understand how AI and automation are being brought to life with Bluewhite Robotics. Dive into a world of automation and artificial intelligence with Hort Innovation and Bluewhite Robotics. Unearth learnings and find out more about adoption as they share the final influences of the Factors Driving Horticulture Productivity report – AI and automation.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/webinar-productivity-driver-deep-dive-artificial-intelligence-ai-and-automation-and-mechanisation/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251127T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251127T120000
DTSTAMP:20260614T002547
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Fruit and vegetable industry tomato potato psyllid
DESCRIPTION:Agriculture Victoria will hold a webinar on Thursday 27 November from 11 am – 12 pm focused on interstate market access requirements for the fruit and vegetable industry. \n  \nIn October 2025\, Tomato Potato Psyllid (TPP) was detected outside the current Restricted Area in Victoria.  As a result of this detection\, businesses in Victoria will soon need to comply with destination jurisdiction entry requirements for TPP when moving plants or produce interstate. \nPlease refer to the Biosecurity Update – Market access changes for interstate fruit and vegetable trade for further information. \nAgriculture Victoria has worked with industry to rapidly develop a new arrangement to assist with interstate market access for the fruit and vegetable industry. \nFruit and vegetable businesses that trade interstate can now apply for Interstate Certification Assurance (ICA)-61 – Pack-House Washing and Inspection of Tomato-Potato Psyllid Carrier Produce. \nPlease read through the following attached documents to understand the requirements of this procedure and to determine if accreditation is required for your business: \n\nICA-61 Pack-House Washing and Inspection of Tomato-Potato Psyllid Carrier Produce procedure\nStandard Operating Procedure: Completion of Plant Health Assurance Certificates\n\nTo apply for an ICA-61 accreditation\, please complete the Application for Accreditation and Authorised Signatory Form(s) and submit via email: biosecurityservicescentre@agriculture.vic.gov.au \nFees for plant biosecurity services (application fees\, audits\, non-conformance reports) are waived until 30 June 2026\, as part of the Victorian Government Drought Support Package. Information on fees and charges can be found at: agriculture.vic.gov.au/biosecurity/moving-plants-and-plant-products/fees-and-charges-for-plant-biosecurity-services \nFor further information or to confirm market access requirements\, please contact your local Agriculture Victoria Plant Biosecurity Officer by telephone on 1800 878 962 or email: \n\nSouth East Region – plant.standards@agriculture.vic.gov.au\nSouth West Region – plant.southwest@agriculture.vic.gov.au\nNorthern Region – plant.quarantine@agriculture.vic.gov.au\n\nFor assistance with completing the Application for Accreditation or Authorised Signatory form\, please contact the Agriculture Victoria Biosecurity Service centre on 1800 403 224 or via biosecurityservicescentre@agriculture.vic.gov.au. \nFor more information about TPP visit agriculture.vic.gov.au/biosecurity/pest-insects-and-mites/priority-pest-insects-and-mites/tomato-potato-psyllid
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/webinar-fruit-and-vegetable-industry-tomato-potato-psyllid/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:VIC,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251128T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251128T150000
DTSTAMP:20260614T002547
CREATED:20251110T233832Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Hort Innovation 2025 Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This year\, Hort Innovation’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held virtually on Friday\, 28 November 2025 at 12.00pm (AEDT).
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/webinar-hort-innovation-2025-annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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