AUSVEG

Melbourne: VET Workforce Networking Roundtable
2026-02-10 10:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | TBC
As part of Stream Three of this project, a Workforce Development Framework will be created, providing a guide for employers and RTOs to work together to grow a fit-for-purpose VET workforce for their region. The framework will connect each stage of career development – from mentor to supervisor to VET educator – with practical actions, existing resources and potential partnerships. It will be designed to be adaptable to the needs of different regional, rural, and remote communities.
Stakeholders are invited to participate in co-design of the Framework by attending roundtable and networking events being held online and around the country in early 2026.
You’re invited to participate in a roundtable and networking event designed to provide opportunities to contribute to several related projects and support the development of local connections.
Employers, training providers, industry partners, business support services, local government, and community organisations are encouraged to join this vital conversation.
You’re welcome to join for the full day or just take part in sessions relevant to you. Register to secure your place, and we’ll share detailed information closer to the date.
More information: https://skillsinsight.com.au/project/vet-workforce/

Gulfood 2026
2026-01-26 - 2026-01-30 | Dubai World Trade Centre, Sheikh Zayed Rd, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Gulfood is one of the world’s largest annual food and beverage sourcing events. In 2026, Gulfood will be held across two venues: the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) and Dubai Expo City (DEC). New sectors like Fresh Produce, Startups, Logistics, and Grocery Trade have been added to the show, offering unmatched value and expanding the global food trade and innovation ecosystem.
The Middle Eastern region is an important trading partner for the Australian vegetable and onion industries, with the United Arab Emirates being Australia’s second largest export destinations for Australian vegetable and onion exports. In 2024, fresh vegetable exports to the United Arab Emirates were valued at $28 million, totaling 22,618 tonnes.

Webinar: Pollination Insights
2025-12-16 13:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Webinar
a special one-hour webinar exploring the critical challenges and future implications of pollination in a post-Varroa landscape. Featuring leading voices from New Zealand and Australia, this session will help growers understand what Varroa really means for feral bee populations, pollination reliability, and the broader horticultural sector.
This webinar brings together:

Richard Klaus, an experienced New Zealand commercial beekeeper and horticultural grower who witnessed Varroa’s establishment firsthand.
Emeritus Professor Ben Oldroyd, one of Australia’s most respected honey bee genetics and behaviour specialists.
Danny LeFeuvre, CEO of AHBIC and long-time commercial beekeeper.
Bianca Giggins, National Varroa Mite Coordinator at AHBIC, leading national extension and engagement.

Growers will gain insights into:

How Varroa spreads and what has been observed so far in Australia
The future of feral bee colonies and what their decline may mean for berry pollination
The New Zealand experience—what actually happened there, and what lessons apply here
Practical guidance for berry businesses from the new Berry Pollination Guide
Live Q&A with experts

Hort IQ Webinar: Consumer outlook report – the trends shaping 2026 and beyond
2025-12-09 11:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Webinar
Uncover the latest trends across the FMCG market with NielsenIQ and how these will shape 2026 and beyond. During the session, we’ll dive into what current trends means for fresh produce and nuts, unlocking growth opportunities along the way.

Here’s what’s on the agenda:

State of consumers and the economic outlook: What is current consumer sentiment and what does this mean for fresh produce and nuts?
The omni revolution: How discounters, online, and alternate channels are reshaping the path to purchase.
Trends to watch: From the impact of anti-obesity medications to how AI is shaping what we buy.

TAS: Forthside Vegetable Research Facility Field Day
2025-12-09 10:00 - 14:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Forthside Vegetable Research Facility, 124 Forthside Rd, Forthside, TAS, 7310, Australia
Join us for a day of learning, discussion, and connection as we explore the latest research and practical insights supporting Tasmanian horticulture.
The program includes presentations on irrigation, pest and disease management, biosecurity, and sustainable farming practices – designed to inform and inspire growers and industry professionals.
After lunch join us for the field walks providing the opportunity to see the current research trials happening at the farm.

Webinar: Fall Armyworm and Insecticide Resistance Management
2025-12-04 12:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Webinar
Join for a webinar on Fall Armyworm and Insecticide Resistance Management to learn how industries across the world are managing insecticide resistance in this damaging pest.
Pre-registration is required
Thursday 4 December 2025
11:00 Brisbane | 12:00 Canberra/Sydney | 08:00 Jakarta | 09:00 Singapore
Keynote speakers:

David Mota-Sanchez, from Michigan State University, Co-director of the Arthropod Pesticide Resistance Database, specialising in insecticide resistance management and international agriculture, particularly in Latin America.
Dominic Reisig, North Carolina State University, Expert in maize crop management with extensive experience supporting farmers across multiple commodities.
Dr Andi Trisyono, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Specialist in insecticide use and risk management, including biorational and transgenic approaches; Member of the FAO expert panel on Pesticide Management.

Moderators:
Ramesh Puri (Extension officer, Department of Primary Industries Queensland) & Alison Watson (ASEAN FAW action plan).

The National fall armyworm innovation system for the Australian vegetable industry (VG22006) project is collaborating with the ASEAN Action Plan on Fall Armyworm to host this 90 – minute webinar.
The event is proudly supported by Queensland Government, Agriculture Victoria, NSW Government, Hort Innovation, the Vegetable Fund, and the ASEAN FAW Action Plan.

Final Program Webinar by National Varroa Mite Management Program
2025-12-03 19:00 - 20:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Webinar
The National Varroa Mite Management Program concludes in February 2026. Join us on Wednesday 3 December as we host our Final Program Webinar.
This webinar will look back on our beekeeping community’s journey following the initial detection of Varroa mite in 2022, touch on work undertaken as we have transitioned to management, and then provide a state by state update on plans beyond the NVMMP.
The webinar will also feature a live Q & A session.
This webinar is FREE to attend and will be recorded.

Webinar: Fruit industry tomato potato psyllid update
2025-12-03 14:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Webinar
In October 2025, Tomato Potato Psyllid (TPP) was detected outside the current Restricted Area in Victoria. Restrictions will come into effect from Monday 8 December 2025 and growers and businesses will need to comply with these restrictions if they are sending plants and produce interstate.
Agriculture Victoria will hold a fruit industry webinar on Wednesday, December 3 from 2 – 3pm to guide businesses through the new requirements. In particular, the webinar will focus on fruit with stems and/or calyx attached.

Webinar: VegWatch Showcase: Building a Biosecure Future for the Australian vegetable industry
2025-12-02 10:30 - 12:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Webinar
Australia’s vegetable industry is strengthening its defenses against emerging biosecurity threats
VegWatch is a national biosecurity and business continuity program, funded through Hort Innovation, that brings together industry, research, and government to develop an agile framework to protect and prepare Australia’s vegetable industry pest and disease risks while supporting long-term business resilience.
We are two years into the program now. This showcase brings together our program partners to provide an update on the tools and systems that VegWatch is developing to support pest monitoring and surveillance, rapid response capabilities and support for market access and business continuity.
You will hear about:
Industry Biosecurity Planning and Preparedness

Priority pests for Australian vegetables and how they were identified

Risk mapping, surveillance and monitoring

Using data-driven insights to target biosecurity efforts
How risk maps inform surveillance protocols and why strategic monitoring matters

National diagnostic capabilities

New diagnostic protocols being developed for rapid, accurate pest identification

Preparedness, traceback and response

How farm visitor records support rapid tracing during pest incursions
Practical tools to streamline your farm biosecurity

Who Should Attend?
Vegetable growers • Government biosecurity regulators • Agronomists • Researchers • Diagnosticians • Crop pest monitoring and surveillance professionals

Presenters:

Guy Davidson, Onside
Dr James Camac, Centre of Excellence for Biosecurity Risk Analysis
Dr Paul Campbell, Queensland Department of Primary Industries
Dr. Stephen Quarrell, Plant Health Australia
Dr. Tim Hurst, Senior Officer Plant Surveillance Design and Analysis at Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions, Agriculture Victoria

Led by AUSVEG with Hort Innovation funding, VegWatch partners include Plant Health Australia, CEBRA, Agriculture Victoria, Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, and Onside.
This project (VG22004) has been funded by Hort Innovation, using the research and development levies listed below and contributions from the Australian Government.

SA: Ecorobotix ARA Precision Sprayer Field Demo
2025-12-02 10:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Adelaide) | Bowhill Produce, 7335 Hunter Road, Bowhill, SA, 5238, Australia
Discover the future of chemical application with cutting-edge technology!

Learn how this AI-powered, precision targeted weed control technology works to target plant by plant application and reduce chemical use.
See the ARA precision smart sprayer from Ecorobotix in action.
Hear from James about his experience with this technology.

Come Clean, Go Clean!
Always be mindful that when entering neighbouring property to ensure you come clean go clean, to reduce biosecurity risk.
A biosecurity wash-in/wash-out station will be mandatory on the day.
For further information contact:
Julie O’Halloran (QLD DPI)
julie.ohalloran@dpi.qld.gov.au
☎ 0409 054 263
Peta Coughlin (AUSVEG SA)
peta.coughlin@ausveg.com.au
☎ 0409 029 745
Zarmeen Hassan (AUSVEG)
zarmeen.hassan@ausveg.com.au
☎ 0452 427 977

The Veg Mech program (Project VG23003) led by Queensland Department of Primary Industries and the onion and vegetable VegNET programs have joined forces to present this Ecorobotix ARA precision sprayer field day.

NSW: Intro to Water and Nutrition in Greenhouse Production
2025-12-02 09:00 - 11:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Zafer Boustani’s Property, 85 Rita Street, Thirlmere, NSW, Australia
Flyer available in English and Arabic here
Learn about:

Basic irrigation and nutrition principles
How to test your irrigation system
Tips to save water and $$$
What is drip and drain – how to test for it?

Free water tests (2 per farm) valued at $140 and resource manual for attendees.
Speakers:

Tony Bundock, Genesis Horticultural Solutions
Ewan Leighton, North Coast Local Land Services

RSVP
30 November for catering purposes.
Email Matt or Sylvia to register.
Contact
Matt Plunkett on 0428 978 390 or matthew.plunkett@lls.nsw.gov.au
Sylvia Jelinek on 0427 086 724 or sylvia.jelinek@lls.nsw.gov.au
Activity is partly funded by the NHT Capacity Building grants, which provides funding for increased community capacity and capability for sustainable agriculture and natural resource management practices in Australia. This funding is made available under the Natural Heritage Trust of Australia Act 1977

Webinar: Hort Innovation 2025 Annual General Meeting
2025-11-28 12:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Webinar
This year, Hort Innovation’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held virtually on Friday, 28 November 2025 at 12.00pm (AEDT).

Webinar: Fruit and vegetable industry tomato potato psyllid
2025-11-27 11:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Webinar
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.

In 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.
Please refer to the Biosecurity Update – Market access changes for interstate fruit and vegetable trade for further information.
Agriculture Victoria has worked with industry to rapidly develop a new arrangement to assist with interstate market access for the fruit and vegetable industry.
Fruit 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.
Please read through the following attached documents to understand the requirements of this procedure and to determine if accreditation is required for your business:

ICA-61 Pack-House Washing and Inspection of Tomato-Potato Psyllid Carrier Produce procedure
Standard Operating Procedure: Completion of Plant Health Assurance Certificates

To 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
Fees 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
For 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:

South East Region – plant.standards@agriculture.vic.gov.au
South West Region – plant.southwest@agriculture.vic.gov.au
Northern Region – plant.quarantine@agriculture.vic.gov.au

For 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.
For more information about TPP visit agriculture.vic.gov.au/biosecurity/pest-insects-and-mites/priority-pest-insects-and-mites/tomato-potato-psyllid

TasFarmers North East Member Forum
2025-11-27 07:30 - 10:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Scottsdale Football Club, 5 Rose St, Scottsdale, TAS, 7260, Australia
Start your morning with great food, local conversations, and valuable updates from TasFarmers.
Our North East Member Forum is your opportunity to connect directly with the TasFarmers team, discuss key regional issues, and help shape the future of farming in Tasmania.
Hear the latest from:

Nathan Calman (TasFarmers) – Advocacy Update: What TasFarmers has been working on for you, and the major policy priorities ahead.
Neil Grose (TasFarmers) – Freight & Transport Open Session: Share your experiences and insights to help inform TasFarmers’ advocacy efforts.

Then, join our expert Panel Session on Water Security for the Future, featuring:

Marek Matuszek (Ag Logic)
Basil Doonan (Pinion Advisory)
Amy Madsen (Tasmanian Irrigation)
Gain practical insights on managing water resources, building resilience, and preparing for the future of farming in Tasmania’s changing climate.

Finally, take the opportunity to have your say, we’ll open the floor for members to share local issues, ideas, and advocacy priorities directly with the TasFarmers team.

Webinar: Productivity driver deep dive – Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation and mechanisation
2025-11-26 11:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Webinar
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.

Webinar: From Gen Z to Boomers – what’s on Australia’s plate?
2025-11-25 11:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Webinar
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.
Join Hort Innovation’s Wendy Hubbard and Cori Hodge (FiftyFive5) as they explore generational differences and uncover what they mean for Australia’s horticulture industry.
Here’s what’s on the agenda:

The “say-do” gap: Why intentions don’t always match what ends up in the basket
How habits, price sensitivity, and creativity shape fresh produce choices
The role of provenance and seasonality for older Australians

VIC: Australian-Grown Innovation Build Program Demo Day
2025-11-24 17:00 - 19:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | State Library Victoria
Join the Australian-Grown Innovation (AGI) Build Program Demo Day to witness the next evolution of agri-tech.
The 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.
​Why Attend? Your Demo Day Advantage
This is more than just a pitch session—it’s your chance to impact your trajectory.

​See the Future of Food: Discover the cutting-edge developments leading the future of horticulture in Australia.

​Connect with Visionaries: Meet the founders and teams behind the most exciting new technologies and business models.

​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.

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Whether 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.

NT: Workplace Relations Briefings for Horticulture Employers
2025-11-24 10:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Darwin) | NT Farmers Conference Room, Shop 15A, Coolalinga Shopping Centre, 460 Stuart Highway, Coolalinga, NT, 0839, Australia
Australian Industry Group and AUSVEG are holding workplace relations briefings for employers in the horticulture sector in various regions across the country. Australian Industry Group has been a strong voice representing employers during the development and implementation of the new workplace relations laws, and will share their expertise during these informative sessions.
The interactive briefings will provide you with succinct updates and valuable insights into significant workplace relations developments relevant to your sector.
The meetings will also offer important opportunities to provide your perspective on these developments and share your views and experiences with your peers.
The 2-hour briefing will canvas topics including:

The Federal Government’s new workplace relations agenda & associated developments
Impact of the regulatory changes in labour hire and independent contracting
Update on current major cases and decisions or developments relating to matters including:

flexible work arrangements
annualised salaries
enterprise bargaining – multi-employer
right of entry
delegates rights / model terms
sexual harassment

Update on the regulatory changes being decided relating to the use of owner drivers and their impact on the supply chain
The Fair Work Ombudsman activities and powers in relation to Wage Theft and Sexual Harassment

Northern Territory – Darwin:
Monday, 24 November 2025 | 10:00am–12:00pm | NT Farmers Meeting Room, Shop 15A, Coolalinga Shopping Centre, 460 Stuart Highway, Coolalinga NT 0839
Western Australia – Perth:
Wednesday, 26 November 2025 | 2:00pm–4:00pm | Vegetables WA Board Room, 702–704 Murray Street, West Perth WA 6005
Queensland – Cairns:
Wednesday, 26 November 2025 | 2:00pm–4:00pm | Crystalbrook Riley, 131–141 Esplanade, Cairns City QLD 4870
Victoria – Gippsland:
Thursday, 27 November 2025 | 2:00pm–4:00pm | Schreurs & Sons, 160 Fisheries Road, Devon Meadows VIC
Tasmania – Longford:
Monday, 1 December 2025 | 11:00am–1:00pm | TasFarmers Boardroom, 41–43 Wellington Street, Longford TAS 7301
Victoria – Werribee:
Tuesday, 2 December 2025 | 2:00pm–4:00pm | Holiday Inn Werribee, 22 Synnot Street, Werribee VIC 3030
New South Wales – Coffs Harbour:
Thursday, 4 December 2025 | 9:30am–11:30am | Pacific Bay Resort, Cnr Pacific Hwy and Bay Drive, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450

Note: Further workshops will be held in early 2026.

NSW: National Ag Day field experience Share
2025-11-21 12:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | The Greater Sydney Local Land Services Demonstration Farm, 40 Edwards Rd, Richmond Lowlands, NSW, Australia
Celebrate National Ag Day with practical demonstrations, research insights, and networking on soil health, irrigation, pest management, and more!

Event details:
Join Greater Sydney Local Land Services and VegNET NSW to celebrate National Ag Day with a hands-on field experience at the Greater Sydney Demonstration Farm.
This dynamic event brings together growers, students, and industry professionals to explore the latest in soil health, irrigation, pollination, and pest management.
Enjoy a networking lunch with the Young Horties at 12:00 pm, followed by field talks from 1:00 – 3:00 pm, featuring:

Soil Wealth ICP demonstration site cover cropping results with applied horticultural research.
Irrigation demonstration with the WaterWise Project*
On farm pollination.
Fall Armyworm research update from Macquarie University.
Seasonal pest and disease management.

*This activity is partly funded by the NHT Capacity Building grants, which provides funding for increased community capacity and capability for sustainable agriculture and natural resource management practices in Australia. This funding is made available under the Natural Heritage Trust of Australia Act 1977.

Additional details:

A BBQ lunch will be provided.
This event will be partially held outdoors; please ensure you wear sturdy footwear.

Celebrate National Agriculture Day at the Hort Business Summit
2025-11-21 08:00 - 18:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Science Gallery Melbourne, 114 Grattan Street, Parkville, Victoria, 3052, Australia
The Hort Business Summit is back — and bigger than ever! Last year’s inaugural event brought the industry together for a day of insights, inspiring ideas, and valuable network connections. This year, we’re taking it up a notch.
In today’s challenging business environment, staying informed is crucial. This year’s Summit will unpack the key issues facing horticulture — from farm economics to the power of advocacy, from ag-tech innovation to consumer insights — and help you turn challenges into opportunities.
You’ll hear directly from industry leaders, policy experts, and the retailer sector, then wrap up the day by connecting with your peers over networking drinks.
📅 Date: Friday, 21 November
🕒 Time: 08:30am – 6:00pm AEDT
📍 Location: Science Gallery Melbourne, at/114 Grattan St, Parkville VIC 3052
Register here.
Download the program here!

QFF National Agriculture Day Breakfast 2025
2025-11-21 07:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | The Royal International Convention Centre, 600 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills QLD 4006, Bowen Hills, QLD, 4006, Australia
QFF and our peak body members invite you to join their annual National Ag Day breakfast and hear from special guest speaker, the Premier of Queensland, Hon David Crisafulli, who will reflect on his first 12 months in office and his vision for the future of agriculture in Queensland.

National Agriculture Day
2025-11-21
National Agriculture Day is your chance to celebrate and learn about Australia’s incredible farm sector. Held on the third Friday of November each year, it’s one day to celebrate an industry that’s part of our lives – every single day.

On this Ag Day, Australians are being called to Stand with the Land. For the past year, our farmers have shown extraordinary grit, navigating record-breaking floods, devastating droughts, imperfect policies and trade disruptions. Stand with the Land is a powerful call to action that unites Australians in solidarity with our farmers and rural communities.

QLD: Agronomist Networking Breakfast
2025-11-19 07:00 - 10:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Burnett Riverside, 7 Quay St, Bundaberg Central, QLD, 4670, Australia
Join us for an interactive session designed to keep growers, agronomists, and industry stakeholders up to date with the latest developments in agrichemical use, regulation, and best practice.
Why attend?
✔ Stay informed on regulatory changes
✔ Learn about new tools and options for effective crop protection
✔ Get clarity on permits and how to access them
✔ Strengthen biosecurity on farm
What’s covered:

Upcoming Chemical Reviews & New Chemistries – Updates on products under review and the shift toward safer, more sustainable alternatives.
Emergency & Minor Use Permits – How they work, when they apply, and what they mean for crop protection strategies.
Biosecurity in Practice – Practical steps to reduce risks, plus the launch of the Healthy Farms Biosecurity Guide.
Priority Pests Feedback Session – Have your say on shortlisted pests and discuss management options.
Practical record keeping to meet WHS and QA requirements

Questions? Call VegNET Regional Development Officer Jessy Logan on 0407 366 797.
Download the flyer here

VegNET 3.0 (VG21000) is a vegetable and onion industry extension program nationally coordinated by AUSVEG and funded by Hort Innovation using the vegetable and onion research and development levies and contributions from the Australian Government.

NSW: Export Ready Workshop
2025-11-19 - 2025-11-20
This two-day, in-person workshop will equip you with the essential skills, insights and resources needed to start selling your goods or services overseas. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with experienced exporters, trade experts and peers- building valuable networks to support your export ambitions.

Webinar: Skilled Refugee Labour Agreement Pilot
2025-11-13 14:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Webinar
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).
By 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.
The 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).

Webinar: How has PMTV impacted potato growing regions in other countries?
2025-11-13 09:00 - 10:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Webinar
Join AUSVEG for the second webinar on Potato mop-top virus (PMTV). We will be joined by Julie Pasche from North Dakota State University.
What you will learn:
Potato 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.
Representatives 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.
Registration is essential
Learn more here:

Biosecurity Tasmania
Agriculture Victoria

This webinar is supported by AUSVEG Farm Biosecurity Program and VegWatch.

Webinar: Launch of the 2025 Fundamental Guidelines for Fresh Produce Food Safety
2025-11-12 12:00 - 12:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Webinar
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.
The 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.
This webinar will be recorded and shared with those who cannot attend.

QLD: Cover cropping for soil health and productivity: Preparing for the wet season in north Queensland
2025-11-12 09:00 - 12:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Ayr Research Station, 343 Old Clare Rd, McDesme, QLD, 4807, Australia
Get your soils ready for the wet season!
Join us for a practical workshop designed for north Queensland vegetable and melon growers, focused on making the most of cover crops.
Discover how the right cover crop choices can boost soil health, reduce erosion, improve moisture management, and strengthen your production system. You’ll learn proven strategies for establishing, managing, and terminating cover crops to suit north Queensland’s unique growing conditions.
What attendees will see and learn from the event:

Improving soil health
Choice of species of cover crops
Moisture management and strategies for establishing cover crops ahead of the wet season
Termination and pest and disease considerations
Considerations for different cash crops/operations

Date: 12 November 2025
Location: Ayr Research Station – 343 Old Clare Rd, McDesme Qld
Speakers: Kelvin Montagu (SWICP), Richelle Kelly (VegNET)
For more information about this event, contact Isabella Ellmers (isabella.ellmers@ahr.com.au 0431 125 513

TAS: VegNET Agtech in Action Sundowner: Ecorobotix ARA Precision Sprayer & Gatton Ag Tech Showcase Wrap Up
2025-11-06 16:00 - 18:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Harvest Moon, Devenport, TAS, Australia
Join VegNET Tasmania and Harvest Moon at their farm in Forth for a sundowner event to see their latest investment in weed management – the ARA Ecorobotix Precision Sprayer.
We will also hear from growers who attended the recent Gatton AgTech Showcase and Lockyer Valley Study Tour with their highlights, learnings and opportunities identified.

Timing: 4:00pm – 6:00pm
4:00pm – arrive for refreshments, catch ups
4:15pm Gatton AgTech Showcase highlights and Q&A
4:45pm – ARA Ecorobotix session with Harvest Moon team
6:00pm – event wraps up

IMPORTANT: BIOSECURITY PROTOCOLS
Please ensure you adhere to any biosecurity protocols outlined on arrival.
You must check in with VegNET Tasmania on event arrival and use the footbath provided.

VegNET 3.0 (VG21000) is a vegetable and onion industry extension program nationally coordinated by AUSVEG and funded by Hort Innovation using the vegetable and onion research and development levies and contributions from the Australian Government.

Webinar: Productivity driver deep dive – capability building and data automation
2025-11-03 16:30 - 17:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Webinar
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.
