AUSVEG

Making sense of carbon emissions for Victorian farmers
2024-02-27 12:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Webinar
Victorian farm businesses are getting on with the job of growing more food and fibre, while dealing with changeable seasons and weather patterns. We also know that more attention is being paid to the carbon and emissions performance of our agricultural industries and farms.
In this webinar, Agriculture Victoria’s climate team will share some of the carbon and emissions tools and resources they have developed to support the farming communities of Victoria to make sense of carbon and emissions on farm.
Agriculture Victoria presenters:

Heather Field, Climate Change Service Development Officer
Graeme Anderson, Climate Specialist
Alison Kelly, Farm Emissions Specialist

Drought Loan Information Webinar
2024-02-28 12:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Webinar
Discover how a RIC Drought Loan can assist you and your farm.
This free webinar is for:

Primary Producers
Rural Financial Counsellors
Agricultural industry groups

About the Regional Investment Corporation
Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) is an Australian Government farm business lender providing low-cost loans for farmers and farm-related small businesses in financial need to strengthen Australian agriculture. RIC loans can be used for management, recovery and future proofing following severe business disruption due to drought, natural disasters and other biosecurity issues. RIC loans can also help farm businesses to get established for first generation farmers and succession planning for next generation farmers.

Feel free to submit any questions at the time of registration so they can address them in the forum.

Can’t attend? Register for the event to receive the recording after the webinar.
Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) is an Australian Government-backed specialist finance provider of concessional loans for farmers and farm-related small businesses in financial need.
Their loans help to accelerate start-ups, or when faced with severe business disruption, they support to recover, prepare and grow. Their vision is to build thriving regional communities. They look forward to having you attend the event!
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Fall armyworm update webinar
2024-05-01 11:00 - 11:45 (Australia/Brisbane) | Webinar
Join Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries’ principal entomologist Dr Melina Miles online on Wednesday 1 May 2024 from 11am – 11:45am AEST for a fall armyworm information session.
This year’s fall armyworm infestations have been the most severe to date across Queensland and Northern New South Wales.
Melina will share her insights into:

The extent of the fall armyworm infestation
Sustainable solutions for managing the pest in a challenging season
Updates on the latest research

Powerful Pollinators Webinar
2024-05-19 12:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Webinar
The Wheen Bee Foundation are hosting a FREE Webinar!
To Register click here
Join Lea Hannah Project Manager Powerful Pollinators, Dr Anna Carrucan, Second-generation beekeeper & botanist, ecologist and conservation agriculturalist and Dr Megan Halcroft from Bees Business, for a webinar to:

Find out how pollinators can play a role in healthy farm enterprises;
Discover how to encourage pollinator populations on your property;
Be introduced to our new planting guides and how they can be used on farm; and
Find out how to apply for tree grants that support pollinator habitat restorations.

Speaker #1 Dr Anna Carrucan
Dr Anna Carrucan, a second-generation beekeeper, with a PhD in botany, as well as a qualified teacher and educator, and science communicator. Read more about Anna here.
Speaker #2 Dr Megan Halcroft from Bees Business
Dr Megan Halcroft began her PhD candidature at UWS in 2008, studying A. australis and their potential as an alternative (to the honey bee) crop pollinator. She has been looking at their foraging behaviour and energy expenditure, compared to other Australian stingless bee species. Read more about Megan here.
Speaker #3 Lea Hannah, Project Manager Powerful Pollinators
Lea Hannah is a pollination biologist fascinated by all aspects of plant-pollinator interactions and improving biodiversity within both natural and agricultural landscapes. Lea is a PhD candidate at Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment at Western Sydney University. Read more about Lea here
Bring your questions!

Ground Nesting Bees of Australia and the World
2024-05-20 19:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Webinar
The Wheen Bee Foundation is hosting a free event!
To register click here
The majority of the world’s bees build their nests underground. Of Australia’s 2,000 native bee species, about 70% are ground nesting.
Learn more about the diverse ground nesting bee species of Australia and the world in this free webinar.
Join Dr Megan Halcroft from Bees Business and our guest Speakers:
Dr Jordan Kueneman from Cornell University, will be talking about his project “GNBee”, and how they are trying to increase the community awareness, nest mapping and conservation of ground nesting bees.
Dr Terry Houston from the Western Australian Museum, will be talking about some of our amazing ground nesting bees, in the family Stenotritidae.
Thomas Mesaglio a PhD candidate from the University of NSW specialises in citizen science he will be sharing his experience in using community collected data for the conservation of insect species.
Bring your questions!

Bee Friendly Farming: The role of bees in Australian food production systems
2024-05-21 12:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Webinar
Join Lea Hannah, Bee Friendly Farming Farm Technical Liaison Officer, Dr Romina Rader, Professor (Research) in Community Ecology , University of New England, Dr Cameron Spurr, Managing Director of seedPurity and Dr Julian Brown, University of Melbourne, Research Fellow in Urban Ecology School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences. Bees play an important role in food production. Most of the crops we eat are pollinated by bees, with nearly two-thirds of Australia’s agricultural production benefiting from bee pollination. Bees also play important roles in seed production as well as the quality of fruit and vegetables.
To register click here
Speaker #1 – Dr. Romina Rader – Importance of bees in Australian food productions systems.
Dr Romina Rader is a community ecologist and her research focuses on plant–animal interactions in
natural and human-modified landscapes. She is interested generally in the ecology of plants and animals
in different types of habitats and landscapes and how they respond to differing management practices
and global change. Her current projects relate to wild and managed insect pollinators, their efficiency at
pollinating horticultural crops and the ecology and conservation of remnant vegetation. For more information about Romina click here.
Speaker #2 – Dr. Cameron Spurr – Importance of bees in carrot seed production in Tasmania
Dr. Cameron Spurr is the Managing Director of seedPurity. seedPurity is a leading provider of applied seed technology to the forestry and vegetable seed industries in Australia and New Zealand. Their experienced and enthusiastic team is committed to delivering quality service to their clients with over 50 years of combined experience in applied seed research and technology. For more information about Cameron click here.
Speaker #3 Dr. Julian Brown – The Bees and the Berries – The importance of native bees in the pollination of raspberry and blackberry crops in the Yarra Valley of Victoria.
Dr Julian Brown is an an ecologist interested in the conservation and management of biodiversity and ecosystem services in human-modified systems. He works in agricultural landscapes, urban landscapes, and semi-natural landscapes managed with fire. Most of his work focuses on interactions between plants and pollinators as these provide model systems for understanding ecosystem services more generally. For more information about Julian click here.
This FREE Webinar is hosted by The Wheen Bee Foundation.

Impacts of Varroa Webinar
2024-12-03 19:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Webinar
The National Varroa Mite Management Program are hosting a webinar to provide insights into the impacts of Varroa destructor on the honeybee and pollination dependent industries. The webinar will also include an introduction to the National Transition to Management Program and what they are doing to help these industries learn to live in this new state of play.
Varroa (destructor) mite was first detected in NSW in June 2022, activating what became the largest Australian multi-agency plant biosecurity emergency response, running for around 20 months until the February 2024 decision to move to transition to management of the mite.
On this webinar you will hear from National Varroa T2M Coordinator Tamara Prentice, along NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development bee and industry experts Elizabeth Frost, Nadine Chapman, and Rebecca Sloan.
This webinar is FREE to attend and will be recorded.
Link to join the webinar will be provided to registered attendees.

Horticulture Standards Lunchtime webinar
2024-12-10 12:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Webinar
Join Agriculture Victoria for an introduction to the Primary Production and Processing Standards for Berries, Leafy Vegetables and Melons.
The Standards set the minimum requirements for food safety and will come into effect for these industries on February 12, 2025.
Hear from:
SP Singh, NSW DPIRD
Learn about the key microbial food safety risks in primary production and processing in horticulture.
Shane Herbertson, Agriculture Victoria
Gain an understanding of what is required to comply with the Standards, including specific requirements for each industry, how Global Food Safety Initiative schemes will be recognised, and indicative costs.
Susannah Roelofsz, Fresh Produce Safety Centre
Details on where to access useful information and resources for fresh produce food safety best practice.

For more information, contact
food.safety@agriculture.vic.gov.au

Webinar: Lessons learnt from a career as a Farm Adviser
2024-12-17 13:30 - 14:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Webinar
David Harbison (D R Agriculture) will reflect on his experiences and pass on his thoughts of ‘key lessons’ he learnt in his younger days, and how those lessons set a path to where he is today. His passion for soil and plant science is a key strength.
That passion remains strong, as does his relationships with many professionals and soil scientists which are a constant resource for David and provide a connection to the current research. The value of those relationships is critical to “getting the best out of experts” and David encourages all soil scientists and experts listening to be open to helping our ‘next generation’. Social discussion is as important as the detail.
You MUST register to attend the FREE webinar and/or gain access to the recording if you are unable to attend on the day.

Webinar: Keep pests, weeds and diseases off your farm (Biosecurity)
2025-01-21 12:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Webinar
Facilitated by Doris Blaesing
Are you a farmer, agronomist, field officer or have a stake in protecting Tasmania’s plant and animal industries? Join us for an interactive biosecurity webinar with the Government’s Chief Plant and Animal Health Officers for Tasmania, focused on preparedness and response when new pests or diseases are identified.
Farmers and Resilient Farming Tas Program participants have shared a lot with us over recent months, including topics of interest to them.
In response, we have been hosting an ongoing Tuesday Lunch and Learn Webinar Series. Timed for 45 minutes, the first half of the webinar will focus on a knowledge exchange, with an opportunity for you to then have a Q&A with the experts. These events are FREE to attend and will guide you through resources and tools available through the RFT Program.
All webinars have been recorded with access via the Google Classroom for participants.

Varroa Mite: The way forward for Queensland
2025-01-23 19:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Webinar
The next transition to management webinar for Queensland will be held online at 6 pm (AEST) on 23 January 2025. It will cover:

Innovation projects being led by the Varroa Mite Innovation and Resilience Program
Opportunities to support business continuity for Queensland beekeepers
Other types of support available to Queensland beekeepers

Webinar: Diversifying with agritourism - is it for me, and what's it all about?
2025-01-28 12:30 - 13:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Webinar
Facilitated by Allison Clark
Agritourism has been identified as a priority across Australia to strengthen rural and regional economies. Agritourism is gaining popularity, and many farmers are diversifying into this sector. Many see that Tasmania can be the agritourism destination for Australia.
This Lunch & Learn session will help you learn more about why agritourism is an important part of Tasmania’s visitor economy and what visitors are looking for. You will learn more about what is important to consider knowing if it is an option for you.
Farmers and Resilient Farming Tas Program participants have shared a lot with us over recent months, including topics of interest to them.
In response, we have been hosting an ongoing Tuesday Lunch and Learn Webinar Series. Timed for 45 minutes, the first half of the webinar will focus on a knowledge exchange, with an opportunity for you to then have a Q&A with the experts. These events are FREE to attend and will guide you through resources and tools available through the RFT Program.
All webinars have been recorded with access via the Google Classroom for participants.

Share Your Insights - Shaping Research Priorities for Nematode Management
2025-02-11 11:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Webinar
Hort Innovation Australia, in collaboration with AUSVEG and Impact Innovation, invites researchers to a focused workshop-style webinar aimed at identifying research gaps and driving future innovations in nematode management.
This is your opportunity to contribute your expertise, collaborate with peers, and help set the priorities for sustainable nematode management solutions that address real-world grower challenges.
Why Attend?

Influence Future Research: Your expertise will help shape the next phase of R&D investments in sustainable nematode management.
Collaborate with Peers: Engage with fellow researchers to identify critical gaps and opportunities in nematode control.
Drive Innovation: Contribute to solutions addressing challenges such as resistant nematode strains and sustainable biosecurity practices.

Webinar: Australia's new on-line Soil Resource Library
2025-02-14 13:30 - 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Webinar
Where do you go for quality information on soils? Do you find it hard to find what you are looking for? Soil Science Australia might have the answer for you.
The Smart Soils resource library is helping farmers, their advisors and other land managers to access vital information to make informed decisions. Come and find out about the library and how you can contribute to the resource collection.

The resource library is part of Soil Science Australia’s ‘Smart Soils’ program, supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Climate-Smart Agriculture program under the Natural Heritage Trust.

Webinar: Skills in Demand and National Innovation Visas
2025-02-17 14:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Webinar
As a part of reform measures outlined in the Migration Strategy, the Australian Government is introducing the National Innovation visa and changes to the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) (subclass 482) visa, which will be reformed and renamed as the Skills in Demand (subclass 482) visa.
The National Innovation Visa (NIV) will be a small, exclusive program with an increased focus on high-calibre talented migrants. The NIV is aimed at established and emerging leaders to ensure Australia attracts migrants from across the world who will help create jobs and drive investment in key sectors of the Australian economy.
The new Skills in Demand (SID) visa provides a streamlined pathway for skilled migrants, promoting worker mobility while offering a simple process for employers to access the skilled workers they need to help their businesses to grow.
The Department of Home Affairs invites you to attend an online information session to learn more about these new programs.

Webinar: 2023/24 Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook launch
2025-02-20 11:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Webinar
As the leading resource for Australian growers and horticulture enthusiasts, the Handbook provides insights into the trends and changes shaping the Australian horticulture industry during 2023-24.
With data covering 75 distinct categories, you’ll be given a guide on how to use the Handbook, as well as an overview of a wide range of topics, including:

Production volumes and values for fruit, vegetables, nuts, nursery, and turf
Changes to international trade patterns
Distribution of horticulture throughout the fresh supply chain

This project MT21006 has been funded by Hort Innovation, using research and development levies and contributions from the Australian Government

Webinar: Internal Fruit Rot of Capsicum – Project summary
2025-02-20 12:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Webinar
Join the SWICP team as we talk with the (VG17012) Internal fruit rot of capsicums project team. Dr Jenny Ekman, Dr Len Tesoriero, Dr Naomi Diplock and Ryan Hall will discuss the findings of management trials, disease surveys, and pathogenicity trials from the project and suggestions for the future.
Internal Fruit Rot of capsicums is an important disease in capsicum fruit. Caused by a number of fungal species the disease can remain hidden until it reaches to consumers, resulting in complaints and reductions in consumer confidence.

This webinar will cover the trials undertaken to identify the causal organisms in Australia, in-crop management trials ,and postharvest trials.
For more information please contact Ryan Hall on 0406 994 509 or ryan.hall@ahr.com.au from Applied Horticultural Research

Webinar: Agronomists, Share Your Insights - Industry Perspectives on Nematode Management
2025-02-25 13:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Webinar
Hort Innovation Australia, in collaboration with AUSVEG and Impact Innovation, invites agronomists, extension officers, and supply chain partners (e.g. AgChem, Input Suppliers, etc.) across Australia to a workshop-style webinar exploring strategies to enhance the adoption and dissemination of effective nematode management practices.
This is your opportunity to share your insights, collaborate with peers, and help connect research outcomes and innovations with grower needs.
Why Attend?

Enhance Adoption: Contribute to strategies that ensure research outcomes are practical and accessible to growers.
Collaborate on Solutions: Share perspectives on bridging the gap between industry innovations and on-ground challenges.
Inform the Future: Help guide the development of impactful, region-specific nematode management solutions.

Webinar: On-Farm Emissions Action Plan Pilot Update
2025-02-27 12:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Webinar
Agriculture Victoria has been delivering the On-Farm Emissions Action Plan pilot as part of its commitment under the Agriculture Sector Emissions Reduction Pledge to provide practical information, tools and services to support farmers understand and reduce emissions. The team has been working with 250 farm business across Victoria to estimate their on-farm emissions profile and identify potential actions to manage and reduce emissions while maintaining productivity.
In this webinar the team will provide an update and share insights on the emissions pilot. The presentation will include agricultural industries and their key emissions sources and sinks, the emissions assessment process, actions that farmers can do now and some of the projects farmers have conducted following their emissions assessment and action plan. Pilot participant, Jonathan Jenkin will discuss his experience with the Pilot program and how they have used their action plan and knowledge of their emissions to make changes on the farm.

Webinar: Growers, Share Your Insights - On-Ground Challenges in Nematode Management
2025-03-04 17:00 - 18:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Webinar
Hort Innovation Australia, in collaboration with AUSVEG and Impact Innovation, invites vegetable growers across Australia to a dedicated workshop-style webinar focusing on the challenges and needs of nematode management.
This is your chance to share your experiences, provide valuable input, and help shape practical strategies that reflect the realities of on-ground management.
Why Attend?

Share Your Experience: Ensure that your on-farm challenges and priorities are heard and addressed.
Grower-Focused Solutions: Help shape region-specific strategies that work for you.
Inform the Conversation: Contribute insights that will drive meaningful, sustainable approaches to nematode management.

Webinar: Bites & Insights - Being Prepared for Fall Armyworm (FAW)
2025-03-05 12:00 - 12:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Webinar
Join VegNET Tasmania for a 30-minute webinar to get essential insights into Fall Armyworm (FAW), a major pest threatening Australia’s horticulture sector and beyond.
First detected in Far North Queensland in January 2020, FAW has since spread across QLD, NSW, WA, NT, and VIC, causing significant crop damage. Preferential crops include sweet corn, capsicum, beetroot, tomato, onion, cauliflower, lettuce, potato, maize, rice, sorghum, and wheat.
It is a declared pest in Tasmania and any sightings must be reported to Biosecurity Tasmania.
In this session, Tayla Field, VegNET Tasmania Regional Development Officer, will host a discussion with Dr. Ramesh Raj Puri, Extension Officer from QLD DPI, who has been working on Hort Innovation funded project: “National Fall Armyworm innovation system for the Australian vegetable industry”.
We’ll also hear from Veejay’s Kalfresh agronomist, John Nancarrow, who will share first-hand experiences on how FAW has affected crops and farm operations in Queensland’s Bowen growing region.
What you’ll learn:

Crop impacts seen in other regions
The importance of monitoring and early detection
How to visually identify FAW
FAW behaviour and peak activity periods
Useful resources available for growers

Don’t miss this opportunity to get informed and be prepared for any FAW incursions in Tasmania.

Bites & Insights are quick & engaging lunchtime webinars designed to deliver valuable knowledge in bite-sized sessions to Tasmanian vegetable growers and industry service providers — presented by VegNET Tasmania.

Webinar: Advanced Harvesting Technologies for Field Vegetables
2025-03-27 17:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Webinar
Join to hear from growers and technology manufacturers on the current developments in advanced vegetable harvesting solutions
AGENDA

5:00 PM – 5:10 PM AEST: VegMech Project background

5:10 PM – 6:00 PM AEST: Transforming vegetable harvesting – Grower & Manufacturer Perspectives

With:
Adam BALLAN – General manager – Fresh Select Pty Ltd
James ROME – Head of Agriculture – East Scotland Growers
Karl THOMAS – General manager – Automated Harvesting Solutions (AHS)

6:00 PM – 6:10 PM AEST: Technology pitches

Presentation of existing solutions followed by a Q&A

Skills Assessment Webinar featuring Science, Health & Agriculture Industry
2025-04-02 13:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
Join a live webinar series designed to help you navigate the skills assessment process for popular Science, Health and Agriculture Occupations: Pharmacy Technician and Microbiologist.
Who should attend: Potential Applicants, Migration Agents/Legal Practitioners
Date: Wednesday, 2 April 2025
Time: 1:00PM – 2:00PM Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT)
Cost: AUD$70
Don’t miss out on these key takeaways from the webinar:

An insight into assessment criteria in our popular professional Science, Health and Agriculture industries.
Focusing on skills assessment process for Pharmacy Technician and Microbiologist roles, addressing common reasons for unsuccessful outcomes.
Updates on Priority Processing and Qualification Recognition Partnership
Live Q&A so bring your questions and our experts will answer your questions live.

Webinar: Agrifood opportunities in Vietnam
2025-04-16 12:00 - 12:45 (Australia/Melbourne) | Webinar
Understand the agriculture landscape in Vietnam. Get insights and updates from industry experts on the market opportunities and challenges, how to navigate them and how to succeed.
Hear how changing consumer trends and increasing middle-class affluence are creating opportunities for Australian agriculture in Vietnam.
Key topics

Agriculture opportunities in Vietnam
How to navigate market opportunities and challenges
Upcoming programs and events from Austrade

Who it’s for
Australian agrifood businesses looking to expand to Vietnam and the Southeast Asia region.

Webinar: Risky business – risk management 101
2025-04-29 12:00 - 13:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Webinar
Let’s be real. Even though farming is who we are and what we do, there’s no doubt it’s a risky business to be in.
If your farm could talk what would it say about risk? From the weather, to production risks, finances, family succession, workplace health and safety, and staff – a potential risk is always just around the corner.
But what if there was a way to lower this risk? With the mindset to expect the unexpected, we can respond and pivot faster to anything life throws at us, building a stronger business along the way.
Join Rebecca Fing, from House Paddock Consulting for this three-part short course where she will guide you in a practical, down to earth way on how you might go about identifying your specific business risks and developing your plan B, C or even D!

Why is it important to manage risk.
How to identify risk in your business.
Knowing and improving your risk capacity & tolerance.
The role of business planning and communication in risk management.

Activity: Complete the Hort360 Risk Assessment.

SA: Regional Round Up
2025-04-30 17:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Bridgeport Hotel, 2 Bridge St, Murray Bridge, SA, Australia
AgTech Update: Tom McCue Biotechnology R&D Manager at Hort Innovation will provide an update on the AgTech space, Leadership & Study Tours.
Waterfind: A market update on South Australia’s water conditions, focusing on the River Murray.
Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA): Hear from a representative of APVMA, who will provide key insights on regulatory processes and APVMA’s role in the industry.
Mellor Olsson: Legal insights on succession planning, Safework, IR issues and other key topics.
Complimentary dinner & drinks following speakers

Webinar: Tips & tricks to manage common risks in farming… including the ones you haven’t thought of!
2025-05-06 12:00 - 13:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Webinar
Let’s be real. Even though farming is who we are and what we do, there’s no doubt it’s a risky business to be in.
If your farm could talk what would it say about risk? From the weather, to production risks, finances, family succession, workplace health and safety, and staff – a potential risk is always just around the corner.
But what if there was a way to lower this risk? With the mindset to expect the unexpected, we can respond and pivot faster to anything life throws at us, building a stronger business along the way.
Join Rebecca Fing, from House Paddock Consulting for this three-part short course where she will guide you in a practical, down to earth way on how you might go about identifying your specific business risks and developing your plan B, C or even D!

Business Risks – Financial viability, market risks
Infrastructure Risks – Aging infrastructure, extreme weather, water quality, environmental risks
Horticulture Operations Risks – Climate and biosecurity risks
Caring for Our Land – Land conditions, water security
People & Workforce Risks – WHS, key personnel, and family succession risks

Activity: Identify three-to-five things you can do immediately to improve these risks in your business. Consider three things you want more information about… bring them to the Q&A session.

Webinar: Chew the fat – Q&A session to support your next steps
2025-05-13 12:00 - 13:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Webinar
Let’s be real. Even though farming is who we are and what we do, there’s no doubt it’s a risky business to be in.
If your farm could talk what would it say about risk? From the weather, to production risks, finances, family succession, workplace health and safety, and staff – a potential risk is always just around the corner.
But what if there was a way to lower this risk? With the mindset to expect the unexpected, we can respond and pivot faster to anything life throws at us, building a stronger business along the way.
Join Rebecca Fing, from House Paddock Consulting for this three-part short course where she will guide you in a practical, down to earth way on how you might go about identifying your specific business risks and developing your plan B, C or even D!

Sharing of changes that have been made – lets inspire each other.
Questions from the group for clarity or further information.

Webinar: Powerful Pollinators
2025-05-18 12:00 - 13:15 (Australia/Melbourne) | Webinar
The Wheen Bee Foundation are hosting a FREE Webinar!
Join Lea Hannah Project Manager Powerful Pollinators, Dr Anna Carrucan, Second-generation beekeeper & botanist, ecologist & conservation agriculturalist and Dr Megan Halcroft from Bees Business, for a webinar to:

Find out how pollinators can play a role in healthy farm enterprises
Discover how to encourage pollinator populations on your property
Be introduced to our new planting guides and how they can be used on farm
Find out how to apply for tree grants that support pollinator habitat restorations

Webinar: Bee Friendly Farming: Understand Varroa's impact on Australian agriculture
2025-05-19 12:30 - 13:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Webinar
As the spread of Varroa mite continues to reshape the landscape for bees and pollination in Australia, understanding its potential long-term impacts is critical.
In this free Bee Friendly Farming webinar, industry experts will discuss Rabobank’s new report, How Varroa mites might impact Australian pollinators. Hosted by Wheen Bee Foundation CEO Fiona Chambers, the session will explore how the 2022 Varroa incursion may affect managed and wild honey bees and what this means for Australian agriculture and food systems.
Featured speakers include:

Stefan Vogel, Rabobank General Manager of RaboResearch Australia & New Zealand and author of the report
Danny Le Feuvre, CEO, Australian Honey Bee Council
Tim Jackson, CEO, Almond Board of Australia
