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Webinar - Export Finance: Prepare for 2021
2020-11-18 15:00 - 16:00 UTC | Webinar
Following a disrupted 2020, what challenges and opportunities does 2021 have in store? Uncertain economic conditions, currency fluctuations, export marketing budget constraints and an increased need to de-risk your export operations.
AUSVEG together with Western Union Business Solutions are proud to invite you to join our specialist panel as they discuss the outlook for 2021, currency trends, export marketing funding opportunities and practical tips to better manage the financial risks associated with exporting, help protect profits and better prepare your business for exporting in 2021.
Wednesday 18 November 2020
3:00pm (AEDST)
Register here

Vegetable Crop Nutrition Masterclass 2020, SA
2020-08-12 - 2020-08-13 | Technology Park Adelaide Conference Centre, Technology Park Adelaide Conference Centre, Mawson Lakes Blvd, Mawson Lakes, Adelaide, SA 5095
The Vegetable Crop Nutrition Masterclass (1.5 days) is for vegetable growers and agronomists. It will provide you with the knowledge and principles to assist you in developing and managing crop nutrition programs on your farms.
The program is at a Masterclass level, so you need to have at least a basic level of understanding of crop nutrition and its management.
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!

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

Webinar - Manage how you use power and be rewarded
2020-06-24 14:00 - 14:45 (Australia/Melbourne) | Webinar
Is your SA business ready to turn its energy use into a new revenue stream?

Flow Power’s experts will discuss how its Building Intelligent Demand Response program can help businesses access the tools and funding to save on energy costs and answer any of your questions.

Details:
Wednesday 24 June 2020
2:00pm to 2:45pm AEST
Click here to register.

East Gippsland Vegetable Innovation Days
2020-05-05 - 2020-05-07
Prepare for a Farm to Fork week around the Tenth International Spinach Conference and the East Gippsland Vegetable Innovation Days.
Due to COVID-19, this conference will be a virtual one.
For more information on the event and it’s various locations over the 5 days, please click here

Northern Australia Food Futures Conference 2020
2020-04-27 - 2020-04-30 | Darwin Convention Centre, 10 Stokes Hill Rd, Darwin, NT, 0800, Australia
Early bird registrations are now open for the Northern Australia Food Futures Conference 2020, happening on 27-30 April at the Darwin Convention Centre, Northern Territory.
With over 50 speakers on the line-up, the three-day conference led by NT Farmers Association and ORDCo of Western Australia, will feature industry sessions on a variety of agriculture industries including horticulture.
Field trips, industry workshops, industry exhibitions and a Gala Dinner are part of the program, along with numerous networking and business matching opportunities.
Register here!

Food and Hotel Asia – Food & Beverage
2020-03-31 - 2020-04-03 | Singapore Expo, Singapore Expo, 1 Expo Dr, Singapore 486150, Singapore
Held biennially in Singapore, Food&HotelAsia (FHA) draws more than 50,000 buyers from South-East Asia and other regions.
The anticipated travel dates for successful participants will be 29 March – 3 April 2020.
For more information about the event please click here

Webinar: Bugs and Biosecurity
2020-03-27 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
In lieu of the now cancelled Southern Tasmania Biosecurity Workshop, VegNET Tasmania encourages industry members to register to join a Bugs and Biosecurity Webinar on Friday 27 March from 1-2pm.
Callum Fletcher from AUSVEG will present information on tomato-potato psyllid (TPP), while Maddy Quirk from AUSVEG will give an update on the Hort Innovation-funded project for vegetable leafminer and provide a short update on fall armyworm.
Meanwhile, Dr Jessica Lye from Cesar will discuss Integrated Pest Management and best biosecurity practices in the fruit and vegetable industry, including information on spotted wing drosophila.
The interactive webinar will be open for questions and all interested industry members are welcome.
Click here to register to the webinar.

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/9153981164189024780

Showcasing horticulture's best management practice program at Next Gen conference
2020-03-24 - 2020-03-25 | Bundaberg Multiplex Spot and Convention Centre, 1 Civic Ave, Bundaberg West QLD 4670, Bundaberg West, QLD, 4670, Australia
Showcasing horticulture’s best management practice program at Next Gen conference
Queensland’s peak horticulture body, Growcom will be an exhibitor at Case IH StepUP! Conference to be held from 24-25 March at Bundaberg Multiplex Sport and Convention Centre.
Next Gen is holding this year’s conference in the Wide Bay-Burnett to capitalise on the region’s vibrant and thriving food and fibre industries.

http://nextgenstepup.com/

PMA A-NZ Food Safety: managing the risk
2020-03-18 09:30 - 15:30 UTC | Rydges Sydney Airport, Sydney Airport, 8 Arrival Ct, Mascot NSW, Mascot, Australia
In recent years the safety of fresh produce has come under increased scrutiny from regulators, retailers, and the public because of a series of high-profile incidents which have impacted the health of consumers. These incidents have included Salmonella in salad products and sprouts, Hepatitis A virus in pomegranate arils and raspberries, and Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella in rockmelons.
For more information on the event please click here

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/

International Women’s Day: Formidable Females, Farmers Feeding Australia
2020-03-14 18:00 - 22:30 UTC | Eagle Street Pier, Eagle Street Pier, IL Centro, 1 Eagle St, Brisbane QLD
Host: Divine Fruits
What: International Women’s Day: Formidable Females, Farmers Feeding Australia
Where: Eagle Street Pier, IL Centro, 1 Eagle St, Brisbane QLD
Time: 6pm to 10.30pm
Ticket / info link: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/international-womens-day-formidable-females-farmers-feeding-australia-tickets-93214490049

Ladies, celebrate International Women’s Day by attending Divine Fruits’ ‘Formidable Females, Farmers Feeding Australia’ night of nights in Brisbane on Saturday, 14 March.

Secure your spot today to enjoy a spectacular and educational evening hearing stories from regional producers, as well as insights from industry representatives, alongside incredible regional farmers from Bundaberg, Lockyer Valley, Scenic Rim, South Burnett and Southern Downs.
From 6pm to 10.30pm one of Brisbane’s top restaurants, IL Centro, guests will be treated with delectable canapes and beverages on arrival followed by a superb two-course dinner at featuring regional produce and award-winning, free-flowing Clovely Estate Wines, whilst enjoying breathtaking views of the Brisbane river and Story Bridge.

The night will feature guest speakers, dancing and draw amazing raffle prizes.

Book your tickets today!

Land Restoration Fund 2020 Investment Round Workshop, QLD
2020-03-11 09:00 - 15:00 UTC | Lockyer Valley Conference and Function Centre, 34 Lake Apex Dr, Gatton QLD 4343, Gatton, QLD, 4343, Australia
The Queensland Government has partnered with the Queensland Farmers Federation to deliver a series of workshops across the state to help landholders apply for the QLD Government’s Land Restoration Fund.
The next workshop is Wednesday 11 March at the Lockyer Valley Conference and Function Centre, Gatton, QLD from 9am to 3pm.

2020 Churchill Fellowship Information Session - Gold Coast
2020-03-10 17:30 - 19:30 UTC | Mercure Gold Coast Resort, 64 Palm Meadows Drive Carrara QLD 4211, Carrara, QLD, 4211, Australia
Please see events to ad for the website, regarding info sessions on the Churchill Fellowships: https://www.growcom.com.au/events/#!event/2020/2/20/2020-churchill-fellowship-information-session-brisbane
Over 100 Fellowships are available for award in 2020.
More information is available at www.churchillfellowships.com.au
When are the information sessions?
Gold Coast Register now on Eventbrite
Tuesday, 10 March 2020
5.30-7.30pm
Mercure Gold Coast Resort
64 Palm Meadows Drive
Carrara QLD 4211

Foodex Japan
2020-03-10 10:00 - 2020-03-13 17:00 UTC | Makuhari Messe, Japan, Japan, 〒261-8550 Chiba, Mihama Ward, Nakase, 2 Chome−１
A key Tokyo-based food tradeshow, Foodex, is scheduled for 10-13 March 2020.
Drawing over 80,000 buyers from across the North Asia region, the anticipated dates for successful participants will be 8-13 March.
For more information about the event please click here

2020 Churchill Fellowship Information Session - Cairns
2020-03-04 17:30 - 19:30 UTC | Cairns Harbour Lights, 1 Marlin Parade Cairns QLD 4870, Cairns, QLD, 4870, Australia
Please see events to ad for the website, regarding info sessions on the Churchill Fellowships: https://www.growcom.com.au/events/#!event/2020/2/20/2020-churchill-fellowship-information-session-brisbane
Over 100 Fellowships are available for award in 2020.
More information is available at www.churchillfellowships.com.au
When are the information sessions?
Cairns Register now on Eventbrite
Wednesday, 4 March 2020
5.30-7.30pm
Cairns Harbour Lights
1 Marlin Parade
Cairns QLD 4870

2020 Churchill Fellowship Information Session - Rockhampton
2020-03-03 17:30 - 19:30 UTC | Leichhardt Hotel, Corner Denham and Bolsover Street Rockhampton QLD 4700, Rockhampton, QLD, 4700, Australia
Please see events to ad for the website, regarding info sessions on the Churchill Fellowships: https://www.growcom.com.au/events/#!event/2020/2/20/2020-churchill-fellowship-information-session-brisbane
Over 100 Fellowships are available for award in 2020.
More information is available at www.churchillfellowships.com.au
When are the information sessions?
Rockhampton Register now on Eventbrite
Tuesday, 3 March 2020
5.30-7.30pm
Leichhardt Hotel
Corner Denham and Bolsover Street
Rockhampton QLD 4700

ABARES Outlook 2020
2020-03-03 09:00 - 2020-03-04 18:00 UTC | National Convention Centre, 31 Constitution Ave, Canberra, ACT, 2601, Australia
The ABARES Outlook 2020 conference is the agriculture sector’s premier information and networking event. Register today and be part of the conversation.
The Outlook 2020 will explore the Practical steps to reaching $100 billion in farm output by 2030. What sectors will need to boost productivity and technology to be the farms of tomorrow? What sectors will benefit from new export markets? What national and international trends economic trends will influence fortunes? The program and participants will combine to provide something that no other event can offer – a unique combination of public and private sector perspectives and the latest agricultural analysis and forecasts underpinned by ABARES commodity analysis and long term data sets.
For more information on the event please click here

Greenlife Industry National Conference
2020-03-03 - 2020-03-05 | The Westin, 480 Hay St, Perth WA 6000
Our industry is a made up of a diverse range of businesses and organisations that provide products and services for greenlife production; produce, supply and retail greenlife; and promote the benefits of greenlife with the community.
For more information on the event please click here

Protected Cropping R&D Forum
2020-02-27 11:00 - 17:00 UTC | John England Building (JEB), 24/26 Makagon Road, Berrimah NT, Berrimah, NT, Australia
Thursday 27th February 2020 11.00am – 5.00pm
John England Building (JEB) – Berrimah Farm, Makagon Road, Berrimah NT

2020 Churchill Fellowship Information Session - Toowoomba
2020-02-25 17:30 - 19:30 UTC | The Annex, 541 Ruthven Street Toowoomba QLD 4350, Toowoomba, QLD, 4350, Australia
Please see events to ad for the website, regarding info sessions on the Churchill Fellowships: https://www.growcom.com.au/events/#!event/2020/2/20/2020-churchill-fellowship-information-session-brisbane
Over 100 Fellowships are available for award in 2020.
More information is available at www.churchillfellowships.com.au
When are the information sessions?
Toowoomba Register now on Eventbrite
Tuesday, 25 February 2020
5.30-7.30pm
The Annex
541 Ruthven Street
Toowoomba QLD 4350

WAFarmers Annual Conference: Fuel the Tank 2020
2020-02-24 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | The Westin, 480 Hay St, Perth WA 6000
Who: WAFarmers
What: WAFarmers Annual Conference: Fuel the Tank 2020
Where: The Westin, 480 Hay St, Perth WA
Link to event: https://wafarmers.org.au/wafarmers-events/wafarmers-annual-conference-fuel-the-tank-2020/

Cover Crops Coaching Clinic, WA
2020-02-24 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Manjimup Horticulture Research Facility, 28527 South West Highway, Manjimup, WA, 6258, Australia
Where: Manjimup Horticultural Research Facility, 28527 South West Highway, Manjimup WA 6258
When: Monday 6 April
For more information on the event please click here
https://www.soilwealth.com.au/events/cover-crops-coaching-clinic-manjimup-wa/

2020 Churchill Fellowship Information Session - Brisbane
2020-02-20 17:30 - 19:30 UTC | Queensland Multicultural Centre, 102 Main Street Kangaroo Point QLD 4169, Kangaroo Point, QLD, 4169, Australia
Please see events to ad for the website, regarding info sessions on the Churchill Fellowships: https://www.growcom.com.au/events/#!event/2020/2/20/2020-churchill-fellowship-information-session-brisbane

Over 100 Fellowships are available for award in 2020.
More information is available at www.churchillfellowships.com.au
When are the information sessions?

Brisbane Register now on Eventbrite
Thursday, 20 February 2020
5.30-7.30pm
Queensland Multicultural Centre (Auditorium)
102 Main Street
Kangaroo Point QLD 4169

Biosecurity and Beneficials
2020-02-18 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | BFVG, 23 Enterprise St, Bundaberg, QLD, 4670, Australia
Join Bundaberg Fruit and Vegetable Growers for the afternoon workshop “Biosecurity and Beneficials”.
When: 18th of February, 2020
Time: 3 pm to 5 pm
Where: BFVG Office, 23 Enterprise Street, Svensson Heights QLD 4670
Speakers
• Callum Fletcher from AUSVEG – Pests of biosecurity concern & property protection
• Madeleine Quirk from AUSVEG – Vegetable Leafminer Project Update
• Dr. Olivia Reynolds from Cesar Australia – Field and landscape management to support beneficial arthropods
More speakers to be confirmed! Afternoon Tea will be provided.
RSVP – click the button below, or contact Hannah via vegnet@bfvg.com.au or mobile on 0428 716 218. Please include any food allergies

Workshop: new DAMA agreement addressing skills shortages for FNQ growers
2020-02-18 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | Cairns Chamber of Commerce, Pier Point Rd, Cairns City QLD 4870
The Cairns Chamber of Commerce is hosting an information workshop about the Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) for regional businesses in Far North Queensland on 18 February from 11am-12noon.
While the main objective is to employ local workers, the FNQ DAMA provides tailored solutions to businesses in the region to fill skills gaps that can’t be filled by local workers.
Assisting a range of industries including agriculture, the five-year agreement is now accepting requests for endorsement from businesses under the agreement.
Secure your spot here before 17 February to hear directly about how the FNQ DAMA can help your business meet its employment needs.

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/

Regional visa information session
2020-02-12 16:00 - 18:00 UTC | Northam Recreation Centre, 44 Peel Street Weld Street Northam, WA 6401, Australia
A free information session outlining visa options for employing workers in regional Australia will be held in Northam, Western Australia, on 12 February from 4-6pm.
Hosted by the Department of Home Affairs, the session will outline a range of new incentives for overseas skilled workers to live and work in regional Australia.
Information regarding visa options to address skills shortages, where positions cannot be filled by Australian workers, will also be discussed.
Interested parties who wish to find out more about regional migration options and benefits must register online here by Monday 10 February.

Regional Visa Information Session
2020-02-11 16:30 - 18:30 UTC | Granville Civic Centre, Lot 326 Jones St, Gingin, WA, 6503, Australia
The Australian Government is committed to boosting skills in regional Australia. There are new incentives for overseas skilled workers to live and work in regional Australia.
The Department of Home Affairs will be providing information about visa options to address skills shortages where positions cannot be filled by Australian workers.
We invite employers and interested community members to a free information session to find out about regional migration options and benefits.
RSVP by Monday 10 February 2020. Places are limited, register today.

For more information on the event please click here
