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SUMMARY:Negotiations and influencing course (Perth)
DESCRIPTION:VegPRO‘s free two-day negotiations and influencing workshop is coming to Perth\, following successful events at Gatton in Queensland and at the South Australian Produce Market. \nVegPRO is a strategic levy investment project under the Hort Innovation Vegetable Fund that is delivering targeted\, tailored training for Australian vegetable growers. In this course\, industry members who deal with people on a day-to-day basis (whether it be with customers\, staff\, transport and logistics companies or anyone else) can learn a wide range of useful skills\, including: \n\nincreased confidence and effective communication;\nmanaging emotional and difficult conversations;\ncontrolling and influencing conversation to get better pricing outcomes;\npreparing effectively to combat pushes from buyers; and\nidentifying other people’s tactics and having a strategy for responses.\n\nThis levy-funded workshop has received great reviews from growers who have participated previously\, and is a valuable skills development opportunity for you or anyone else who represents your business in negotiations and other business discussions. \nTo register for this free workshop or to see more information\, click here. If you’re interested\, you can also contact Sophie Lapsley from RMCG at sophiel@rmcg.com.au or on 0426 200 996. \nFor more information on the VegPRO project and how growers are shaping its training opportunities\, listen to the latest edition of the InfoVeg Radio podcast. \n 
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/negotiations-influencing-course-perth/
LOCATION:vegetablesWA\, 702-704 Murray St\, Perth\, WA\, 6005\, Australia
CATEGORIES:WA,VegNET
ORGANIZER;CN="VegPRO":MAILTO:sophiel@rmcg.com.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180423
DTSTAMP:20260406T072759
CREATED:20180129T230607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180129T230616Z
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SUMMARY:2018 Young Grower LDM (NZ + USA)
DESCRIPTION:The 2018 Young Grower Industry Leadership and Development Mission will provide the industry’s future leaders the opportunity to visit farms\, research institutions and some of the world’s leading and innovative agribusinesses in New Zealand and California – including a visit to San Francisco’s Silicon Valley.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/young-grower-ldm-nz-usa/
LOCATION:QLD
CATEGORIES:[International]
ORGANIZER;CN="AUSVEG":MAILTO:info@ausveg.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20180411T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20180411T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T072759
CREATED:20180226T043051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180226T043051Z
UID:10000678-1523448000-1523455200@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:HARPS workshop (Mareeba)
DESCRIPTION:The Harmonised Australian Retailer Produce Scheme (HARPS) harmonises the additional food safety\, legal and trade requirements developed by the major Australian chain retailers into a single scheme. Certification to a recognised base scheme (such as Freshcare\, GLOBALG.A.P. or SQF) plus HARPS is now accepted by the five chain retailers\, eliminating the need for duplication and unnecessary costs. \nIf you want to know more about HARPS\, if your business requires HARPS approval\, how to implement HARPS\, how to register your interest in HARPS or where you can get additional support and guidance\, a series of workshops are being held around Australia to help you get the information you need. \nFor growers in other regions\, a pre-recorded webinar will be available on the HARPS website. \nIf you have any questions about HARPS\, please call 1300 852 219 or e-mail harps@harpsonline.com.au.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/harps-workshop-mareeba/
LOCATION:Mareeba Leagues Club\, Doyle St\, Mareeba\, QLD\, 4880\, Australia
CATEGORIES:QLD
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180411T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180411T183000
DTSTAMP:20260406T072759
CREATED:20180226T043352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180226T043352Z
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SUMMARY:HARPS workshop (Boogan)
DESCRIPTION:The Harmonised Australian Retailer Produce Scheme (HARPS) harmonises the additional food safety\, legal and trade requirements developed by the major Australian chain retailers into a single scheme. Certification to a recognised base scheme (such as Freshcare\, GLOBALG.A.P. or SQF) plus HARPS is now accepted by the five chain retailers\, eliminating the need for duplication and unnecessary costs. \nIf you want to know more about HARPS\, if your business requires HARPS approval\, how to implement HARPS\, how to register your interest in HARPS or where you can get additional support and guidance\, a series of workshops are being held around Australia to help you get the information you need. \nFor growers in other regions\, a pre-recorded webinar will be available on the HARPS website. \nIf you have any questions about HARPS\, please call 1300 852 219 or e-mail harps@harpsonline.com.au.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/harps-workshop-boogan/
LOCATION:Centre for Wet Tropics Research\, 24 Experimental Rd\, Boogan\, QLD\, 4859\, Australia
CATEGORIES:QLD
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20180412T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20180412T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T072759
CREATED:20180409T002907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180409T002946Z
UID:10000542-1523523600-1523550600@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Irrigation workshop (Maffra)
DESCRIPTION:VegPRO is an industry-funded national training program that delivers targeted training to growers and growing operations around the country to ensure that you have access to tailored training solutions that meet your needs. \nIn collaboration with the VegNET project\, VegPRO is delivering irrigation skills workshops in Victoria and South Australia in the coming weeks. These workshops will give practical\, hands-on training to irrigation operators in the vegetable industry\, and will cover: \n\nThe relationships between water\, crops and soil.\nUnderstanding and managing the irrigation system.\nDetermining an irrigation schedule that matches crop water needs.\nMeasuring and interpretation of soil moisture monitoring information.\nStrengths and weaknesses of soil\, plant and weather based approaches for irrigation decisions.\n\nThese workshops are free for levy-payers thanks to a strategic levy investment by Hort Innovation. \nTo keep up with all the workshops VegPRO is delivering for growers around the country\, use the program’s Eventbrite page!
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/irrigation-workshop-maffra/
LOCATION:Heyfield\, Upper Maffra Road\, Newry\, VIC\, 3859\, Australia
CATEGORIES:VIC,VegNET
ORGANIZER;CN="VegPRO":MAILTO:sophiel@rmcg.com.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180419
DTSTAMP:20260406T072759
CREATED:20180406T012058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180406T012058Z
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SUMMARY:Export training workshop (Camberwell)
DESCRIPTION:AUSVEG\, in conjunction with Export Council of Australia\, will be running a two-day Vegetable Export Training Workshop during April in Victoria. \nThis training will assist growers to develop their understanding of export documentation and procedural requirements in order to expand their export capabilities. If you are considering exporting or looking to expand your existing exports\, this training program will provide you with the information and skills to do so. \nIf travel to Melbourne is required\, AUSVEG can provide one night of accommodation for levy-paying growers. \nTo register and find out more about the training program\, please contact AUSVEG on 03 9882 0277 or email export@ausveg.com.au by 13 April 2018 to confirm your attendance. \n 
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/export-training-workshop-camberwell/
LOCATION:AUSVEG offices\, Level 2\, 273 Camberwell Rd\, Camberwell\, VIC\, 3124\, Australia
CATEGORIES:VIC
ORGANIZER;CN="AUSVEG":MAILTO:info@ausveg.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180418T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180418T083000
DTSTAMP:20260406T072759
CREATED:20180226T042928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180305T033546Z
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SUMMARY:HARPS workshop (Epping)
DESCRIPTION:The Harmonised Australian Retailer Produce Scheme (HARPS) harmonises the additional food safety\, legal and trade requirements developed by the major Australian chain retailers into a single scheme. Certification to a recognised base scheme (such as Freshcare\, GLOBALG.A.P. or SQF) plus HARPS is now accepted by the five chain retailers\, eliminating the need for duplication and unnecessary costs. \nIf you want to know more about HARPS\, if your business requires HARPS approval\, how to implement HARPS\, how to register your interest in HARPS or where you can get additional support and guidance\, a series of workshops are being held around Australia to help you get the information you need. \nFor growers in other regions\, a pre-recorded webinar will be available on the HARPS website. \nIf you have any questions about HARPS\, please call 1300 852 219 or e-mail harps@harpsonline.com.au.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/harps-workshop-epping/
LOCATION:Melbourne Markets\, 55 Produce Drive\, Epping\, VIC\, 3076\, Australia
CATEGORIES:VIC
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180420
DTSTAMP:20260406T072759
CREATED:20180408T234240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180408T234240Z
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SUMMARY:TAPG Precision Ag EXPO
DESCRIPTION:Tasmanian growers and industry members are invited to this year’s Precision Ag EXPO\, a great way to learn about the new technologies and practices that are shaping modern agriculture and helping growers maximise productivity. \nThis one-day event is hosted by the Tasmanian Agricultural Productivity Group (TAPG) and is a fantastic opportunity to keep up with the latest industry developments\, as well as to meet up with other growers and get some fresh perspectives on the industry. \nIt boasts an exciting line-up of speakers\, in-field demonstrations and exhibitors that can help you identify new ways of tackling the challenges that affect your business\, including: \n\nIn-field demonstrations of potato equipment\nField demonstrations of the RIPPA\nDiscussions about the economics of drainage with Frank Mulcahy (Simplot)\, Reuben Wells (Ag Logic) and Will Bignell (DroneAg)\nAn update on the tomato potato psyllid by National Tomato Potato Psyllid Coordinator Alan Nankivell\nThe launch of Phase 2 of the levy-funded Soil Wealth/ICP projects\n\nAUSVEG Environment Coordinator Andy Shaw will have a booth at the event for any growers looking to learn more about how the levy-funded EnviroVeg program can help you attain Freshcare Environmental certification. He’s also available to chat to anyone looking to learn more about sustainable resource use in vegetable production\, so swing by his booth on the day! \nFor more information about the TAPG Precision Ag EXPO\, see the event flyer here. This is a free event\, but if you’re interested in coming along\, RSVP for catering purposes to terry.brient@gmail.com.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/tapg-precision-ag-expo/
LOCATION:Hagley Farm School\, 2508 Meander Valley Road\, Hagley\, TAS\, 7292\, Australia
CATEGORIES:TAS
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180505
DTSTAMP:20260406T072759
CREATED:20180129T230700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180129T230700Z
UID:10000632-1524268800-1525478399@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:2018 Women's LDM (Europe)
DESCRIPTION:The 2018 Women’s Industry Leadership and Development Mission will provide growers in the vegetable industry the opportunity of a lifetime to visit vegetable growing operations and innovative agribusinesses and research institutions in France\, Belgium and the Netherlands.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/2018-womens-ldm-europe/
LOCATION:QLD
CATEGORIES:[International]
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180429
DTSTAMP:20260406T072759
CREATED:20180410T041934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180410T042050Z
UID:10000546-1524787200-1524959999@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Future Farming Masterclass (Bundaberg)
DESCRIPTION:Vegetable growers in the Bundaberg region have a great opportunity to see the next wave of farming technology in action at the upcoming Future Farming Masterclass being hosted by Bundaberg Fruit & Vegetable Growers (BFVG). \nAutomation and robotics in the horticulture sector continue to evolve at a rapid rate\, and this two-day event will be showcasing some of the most exciting new developments with practical applications on vegetable farms\, including: \n\nA demonstration of “Harvey”\, a robotic capsicum harvester (Queensland University of Technology)\nInsights into vertebrate pest control with drones (CQUniversity)\nNew information about supporting weedbusting and beneficial bugs with drones (Aerobugs)\n\nFor more information about the full range of demonstrations and technical experts at the event\, you can check out the program or take a look at speaker biographies. \nIf you’re not in the region\, you can also learn more about some of the technology on show in a fascinating blog post by Michelle Haase\, Vegetable Industry Development Officer at BFVG. Click through to read about CSIRO’s RapidAIM technology\, which uses internet-linked hardware and software to automate pest detection and help growers and agronomists respond quickly to incursions. \nTo RSVP or to speak with someone about this event\, contact Michelle Haase on 07 4153 3007 or at michelle.haase@bfvg.com.au. \n 
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/future-farming-masterclass-bundaberg/
LOCATION:Bundaberg Recreational Precinct\, University Drive\, Bundaberg\, QLD\, 4670\, Australia
CATEGORIES:QLD,VegNET
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180502
DTSTAMP:20260406T072759
CREATED:20180416T040800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180416T040800Z
UID:10000550-1525046400-1525219199@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Soilborne disease farm walk (Carnarvon)
DESCRIPTION:A two-day series of workshops and field days is being coordinated for growers in the Carnarvon region of Western Australia who want to learn more about managing soilborne diseases in their vegetable crops. \nHosted by vegetablesWA as part of the VegNET program\, these events will feature Dr Doris Blaesing (RMCG) and Dr Len Tesoriero (NSW DPI) delivering two workshops and undertaking field visits to cover some of the most common diseases affecting growers in the region. \nThe two workshops will provide information for Vietnamese-speaking growers in the morning\, and English-speaking growers in the afternoon. The field days will cover disease issues like nematodes\, fusarium\, bacterial canker\, phytophthora and sclerotinia. For more information\, see the Soil Wealth website. \nIf you’d like to register your interest in attending the workshops and/or field days\, contact vegetablesWA Industry Development Officer Sam Grubisa on 0427 373 037 or at sam.grubisa@vegetableswa.com.au. \nGrowers in southern WA who are interested in hearing from Dr Blaesing and Dr Tesoriero can attend the vegetablesWA Leafy Variety Trial day being held on Thursday 3 May.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/soilborne-disease-farm-walk-carnarvon/
LOCATION:TBC
CATEGORIES:WA,VegNET
ORGANIZER;CN="vegetablesWA":MAILTO:office@vegetableswa.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20180503T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20180503T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T072759
CREATED:20180416T002908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180416T002908Z
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SUMMARY:Leafy variety trials (Gingin)
DESCRIPTION:Western Australian growers looking to learn more about managing problem soilborne diseases in their vegetable crops are encouraged to attend the vegetablesWA Leafy Variety Trial day\, which will also see the WA launch of Phase 2 of the Soil Wealth/ICP projects. \nDr Doris Blaesing (RMCG) and Dr Len Tesoriero (NSW DPI) will be presenting a practical session focusing on damping off diseases and their control\, with plenty of in-field demonstrations\, tips and tools. \nHosted by Maureen Dobra and Kevan Dobra from the Loose Leaf Lettuce Company\, the day will also offer attendees a chance to tour seed plots where new green leaf varieties are being trialed\, including head lettuce and baby leaf varieties. \nGrowers will also have the chance to speak to representatives from participating seed companies\, including Bayer\, South Pacific Seeds\, Seminis and Rijk Zwaan. \nFor more information on the trial\, you can view the flyer online. To RSVP\, contact vegetablesWA’s Christina Ford on 08 9486 7515 or at christina.ford@vegetableswa.com.au.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/leafy-variety-trials-gingin/
LOCATION:Loose Leaf Lettuce Company\, 198 Ashby Road\, Gingin\, WA\, 6503\, Australia
CATEGORIES:VegNET
ORGANIZER;CN="vegetablesWA":MAILTO:office@vegetableswa.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20180504T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20180504T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T072759
CREATED:20180416T232346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180416T232346Z
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SUMMARY:Agrichemical workshop (Bundaberg)
DESCRIPTION:Using the Vegetable Fund\, Hort Innovation has invested in a project to coordinate the agrichemical needs of the Australian vegetable industry by identifying and prioritising potential gaps in growers’ access to the chemistry they need to maintain their productivity and protect their crops. \nThis information is then used to help growers in a number of ways\, including by directing R&D funding for crop protection purposes\, like Hort Innovation’s permit renewal and registration projects. \nPatrick Arratia\, who works at AUSVEG as the Project Coordinator – Agrichemical Pest Management Needs and Priorities\, will be visiting Bundaberg in early May to meet with sweetpotato and zucchini growers to discuss his pest and disease prioritisation process. If you’re in the region and you grow those crops\, Patrick is eager to hear from you about your agrichemical needs! \nSweetpotato\nTime/date: 10:00am-12:00noon\, Friday 4 May 2018\nLocation: Bundaberg Business Enterprise Centre – Webb Room\, Corner Quay and Tantitha Streets\, Bundaberg QLD \nZucchini\nTime/date: 1:00pm-3:00pm\, Friday 4 May 2018\nLocation: Bundaberg Business Enterprise Centre – Webb Room\, Corner Quay and Tantitha Streets\, Bundaberg QLD \nThese workshops are being coordinated in collaboration with Bundaberg Fruit & Vegetable Growers as part of the levy-funded VegNET project being delivered in the Wide Bay-Burnett region. \nIf you’d like more information about these workshops or would like to RSVP to attend\, use the following contact details: \nBFVG\nMichelle Haase\n0428 716 218\nmichelle.haase@bfvg.com.au \nAUSVEG\nPatrick Arratia\n0418 982 572\npatrick.arratia@ausveg.com.au \nIf you’re not in the region and would like to contribute to the project\, you can take part in the National Pest Survey\, which is also being used to inform Patrick’s work and helps the project identify the industry’s priority agrichemical needs for further action. \n 
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/agrichemical-workshop-bundaberg/
LOCATION:Bundaberg Business Enterprise Centre\, Cnr Quay & Tantitha Streets\, Bundaberg\, QLD\, 4670\, Australia
CATEGORIES:QLD,VegNET
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20180504T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20180504T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T072759
CREATED:20180416T232419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180416T232419Z
UID:10000553-1525438800-1525446000@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Agrichemical workshop (Bundaberg)
DESCRIPTION:Using the Vegetable Fund\, Hort Innovation has invested in a project to coordinate the agrichemical needs of the Australian vegetable industry by identifying and prioritising potential gaps in growers’ access to the chemistry they need to maintain their productivity and protect their crops. \nThis information is then used to help growers in a number of ways\, including by directing R&D funding for crop protection purposes\, like Hort Innovation’s permit renewal and registration projects. \nPatrick Arratia\, who works at AUSVEG as the Project Coordinator – Agrichemical Pest Management Needs and Priorities\, will be visiting Bundaberg in early May to meet with sweetpotato and zucchini growers to discuss his pest and disease prioritisation process. If you’re in the region and you grow those crops\, Patrick is eager to hear from you about your agrichemical needs! \nSweetpotato\nTime/date: 10:00am-12:00noon\, Friday 4 May 2018\nLocation: Bundaberg Business Enterprise Centre – Webb Room\, Corner Quay and Tantitha Streets\, Bundaberg QLD \nZucchini\nTime/date: 1:00pm-3:00pm\, Friday 4 May 2018\nLocation: Bundaberg Business Enterprise Centre – Webb Room\, Corner Quay and Tantitha Streets\, Bundaberg QLD \nThese workshops are being coordinated in collaboration with Bundaberg Fruit & Vegetable Growers as part of the levy-funded VegNET project being delivered in the Wide Bay-Burnett region. \nIf you’d like more information about these workshops or would like to RSVP to attend\, use the following contact details: \nBFVG\nMichelle Haase\n0428 716 218\nmichelle.haase@bfvg.com.au \nAUSVEG\nPatrick Arratia\n0418 982 572\npatrick.arratia@ausveg.com.au \nIf you’re not in the region and would like to contribute to the project\, you can take part in the National Pest Survey\, which is also being used to inform Patrick’s work and helps the project identify the industry’s priority agrichemical needs for further action. \n 
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/agrichemical-workshop-bundaberg-2/
LOCATION:Bundaberg Business Enterprise Centre\, Cnr Quay & Tantitha Streets\, Bundaberg\, QLD\, 4670\, Australia
CATEGORIES:QLD,VegNET
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180509
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180511
DTSTAMP:20260406T072759
CREATED:20180422T232948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180422T233003Z
UID:10000695-1525824000-1525996799@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Negotiations workshop (Launceston)
DESCRIPTION:VegPRO‘s free two-day negotiations and influencing workshop is coming to Launceston\, following successful events in Western Australia\, South Australia and Queensland. \nVegPRO is a strategic levy investment project under the Hort Innovation Vegetable Fund that is delivering targeted\, tailored training for Australian vegetable growers. In this course\, industry members who deal with people on a day-to-day basis (whether it be with customers\, staff\, transport and logistics companies or anyone else) can learn a wide range of useful skills\, including: \n\nincreased confidence and effective communication;\nmanaging emotional and difficult conversations;\ncontrolling and influencing conversation to get better pricing outcomes;\npreparing effectively to combat pushes from buyers; and\nidentifying other people’s tactics and having a strategy for responses.\n\nThis levy-funded workshop has received great reviews from growers who have participated previously\, and is a valuable skills development opportunity for you or anyone else who represents your business in negotiations and other business discussions. \nTo register for this free workshop or to see more information\, click here. If you’re interested\, you can also contact Sophie Lapsley from RMCG at sophiel@rmcg.com.au or on 0426 200 996. \n 
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/negotiations-workshop-launceston/
LOCATION:Tailrace Centre\, 1 Waterfront Drive\, Riverside\, TAS\, 7250\, Australia
CATEGORIES:TAS
ORGANIZER;CN="VegPRO":MAILTO:sophiel@rmcg.com.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180512
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180513
DTSTAMP:20260406T072759
CREATED:20171215T000108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180426T054050Z
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SUMMARY:Crookwell Potato Festival (Crookwell)
DESCRIPTION:The 2018 Crookwell Potato Festival will celebrate over 150 years of growing potatoes high on the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales\, and there’ll be something for all attendees to enjoy at the event. \nThis annual Festival is coordinated by the Crookwell Potato Association and celebrates the best that potatoes have to offer. This year’s event will be held on Saturday 12 May 2018\, and will be hosted by Gardening Australia’s Costa Georgiadis\, who’ll be bringing his unique insights and approach to all his Festival duties – whether that’s hosting the potato auction\, opening the community garden\, or delivering a special workshop for the kids who come along to the show. \nAttractions at the Festival will include: \n\nthe Spud Auction\, a highlight of the day and a chance to buy the very first available potatoes of a newly released variety;\nan exciting range of cooking demonstrations at the Patata Café showing off the versatility of the beloved spud;\na musical performance by The String Family; and\na huge range of activities to entertain the kids.\n\nFor information on how to get to Crookwell\, visit the Festival’s webpage. To keep up with updates about the Festival’s event and attraction line-up\, take a look at the event’s Facebook page.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/crookwell-potato-festival-crookwell/
LOCATION:Crookwell Potato Festival\, East St\, Crookwell\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:NSW
ORGANIZER;CN="Crookwell Potato Association":MAILTO:seedpotatoesnsw@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180517
DTSTAMP:20260406T072759
CREATED:20170922T052155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170922T052155Z
UID:10000464-1526256000-1526515199@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Collaborate | Innovate 2018 (Sydney)
DESCRIPTION:Each year the Cooperative Research Centres Association (CRCA) holds its annual conference in a different city across the country. The conference is an ideal opportunity for researchers\, educators and industry people to network with CRCA members while gaining valuable insights regarding the nature of cooperative research ventures.\nnetworking \nIn 2018 the CRCA is holding the conference in Sydney at Aerial UTS Function Centre\, UTS Building 10\, Level 7\, 235 Jones Street\, Ultimo. This purpose-built conference centre has spectacular views of the city with sweeping balconies and is conveniently located near Central Station. \nThe Collaborate | Innovate theme highlights the CRCA conference as the leading conference on business-research collaboration and engagement. The conference will explore the importance of business and industry working with researchers to create innovation\, and how to foster these relationships. \nThe CRC Association conference attracts upwards of 350 delegates\, including some of Australia’s most influential people in government\, industry and universities. \nFor more information\, see the event website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/collaborate-innovate-2018-sydney/
LOCATION:Aerial UTS Function Centre\, Level 7\, 235 Jones St\, Ultimo\, NSW\, 2007\, Australia
CATEGORIES:NSW
ORGANIZER;CN="CRC Association":MAILTO:admin@crca.asn.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20180516T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20180516T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T072759
CREATED:20180508T004412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180508T004418Z
UID:10000699-1526479200-1526488200@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Pumpkin pest workshop (Mareeba)
DESCRIPTION:Using the Vegetable Fund\, Hort Innovation has invested in a project to coordinate the agrichemical needs of the Australian vegetable industry by identifying and prioritising potential gaps in growers’ access to the chemistry they need to maintain their productivity and protect their crops. \nThis information is then used to help growers in a number of ways\, including by directing R&D funding for crop protection purposes\, like Hort Innovation’s permit renewal and registration projects. \nPatrick Arratia\, who works at AUSVEG as the Project Coordinator – Agrichemical Pest Management Needs and Priorities\, will be visiting Mareeba and Atherton in early May to meet with sweetpotato and pumpkin growers to discuss his pest and disease prioritisation process. If you’re in the region and you grow those crops\, Patrick is eager to hear from you about your agrichemical needs! \nPumpkin\nTime/date: 2:00pm-4:30pm\, Wednesday 16 May 2018\nLocation: Mareeba Leagues Club\, Doyle St\, Mareeba QLD \nSweetpotato\nTime/date: 2:00pm-4:00pm\, Thursday 17 May 2018\nLocation: Atherton International Club\, 60 Kennedy Highway\, Atherton QLD \nThese workshops are being coordinated in collaboration with the Bowen Gumlu Growers Association as part of the levy-funded VegNET project being delivered in Bowen Gumlu and Far North Queensland. \nIf you’d like more information about these workshops or would like to RSVP to attend\, use the following contact details: \nBowen Gumlu Growers Association\nCherry Emerick\n0427 701 225\nidm@bowengumlugrowers.com.au \nAUSVEG\nPatrick Arratia\n0418 982 572\npatrick.arratia@ausveg.com.au \nIf you’re not in the region and would like to contribute to the project\, you can take part in the National Pest Survey\, which is also being used to inform Patrick’s work and helps the project identify the industry’s priority agrichemical needs for further action.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/pumpkin-pest-workshop-mareeba/
LOCATION:Mareeba Leagues Club\, Doyle St\, Mareeba\, QLD\, 4880\, Australia
CATEGORIES:QLD,VegNET
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20180517T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20180517T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T072759
CREATED:20180409T003121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180409T003121Z
UID:10000544-1526545800-1526571000@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Irrigation workshop (Angle Vale)
DESCRIPTION:VegPRO is an industry-funded national training program that delivers targeted training to growers and growing operations around the country to ensure that you have access to tailored training solutions that meet your needs. \nIn collaboration with the VegNET project\, VegPRO is delivering irrigation skills workshops in Victoria and South Australia in the coming weeks. These workshops will give practical\, hands-on training to irrigation operators in the vegetable industry\, and will cover: \n\nThe relationships between water\, crops and soil.\nUnderstanding and managing the irrigation system.\nDetermining an irrigation schedule that matches crop water needs.\nMeasuring and interpretation of soil moisture monitoring information.\nStrengths and weaknesses of soil\, plant and weather based approaches for irrigation decisions.\n\n\nThese workshops are free for levy-payers thanks to a strategic levy investment by Hort Innovation. \nTo keep up with all the workshops VegPRO is delivering for growers around the country\, use the program’s Eventbrite page!
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/irrigation-workshop-angle-vale/
LOCATION:Thorndon Park Produce\, Cnr Gawler River Road & Heaslip Rd\, Angle Vale\, SA\, 5117\, Australia
CATEGORIES:SA,VegNET
ORGANIZER;CN="VegPRO":MAILTO:sophiel@rmcg.com.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20180517T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20180517T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T072759
CREATED:20180508T004522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180508T004548Z
UID:10000700-1526565600-1526572800@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Sweetpotato pest workshop (Atherton)
DESCRIPTION:Using the Vegetable Fund\, Hort Innovation has invested in a project to coordinate the agrichemical needs of the Australian vegetable industry by identifying and prioritising potential gaps in growers’ access to the chemistry they need to maintain their productivity and protect their crops. \nThis information is then used to help growers in a number of ways\, including by directing R&D funding for crop protection purposes\, like Hort Innovation’s permit renewal and registration projects. \nPatrick Arratia\, who works at AUSVEG as the Project Coordinator – Agrichemical Pest Management Needs and Priorities\, will be visiting Mareeba and Atherton in early May to meet with sweetpotato and pumpkin growers to discuss his pest and disease prioritisation process. If you’re in the region and you grow those crops\, Patrick is eager to hear from you about your agrichemical needs! \nPumpkin\nTime/date: 2:00pm-4:30pm\, Wednesday 16 May 2018\nLocation: Mareeba Leagues Club\, Doyle St\, Mareeba QLD \nSweetpotato\nTime/date: 2:00pm-4:00pm\, Thursday 17 May 2018\nLocation: Atherton International Club\, 60 Kennedy Highway\, Atherton QLD \nThese workshops are being coordinated in collaboration with the Bowen Gumlu Growers Association as part of the levy-funded VegNET project being delivered in Bowen Gumlu and Far North Queensland. \nIf you’d like more information about these workshops or would like to RSVP to attend\, use the following contact details: \nBowen Gumlu Growers Association\nCherry Emerick\n0427 701 225\nidm@bowengumlugrowers.com.au \nAUSVEG\nPatrick Arratia\n0418 982 572\npatrick.arratia@ausveg.com.au \nIf you’re not in the region and would like to contribute to the project\, you can take part in the National Pest Survey\, which is also being used to inform Patrick’s work and helps the project identify the industry’s priority agrichemical needs for further action.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/sweetpotato-pest-workshop-atherton/
LOCATION:Atherton International Club\, 60 Kennedy Highway\, Atherton\, QLD\, 4883\, Australia
CATEGORIES:QLD,VegNET
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180524
DTSTAMP:20260406T072759
CREATED:20180515T014711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180515T014711Z
UID:10000701-1526947200-1527119999@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:HARPS workshops (WA)
DESCRIPTION:The Harmonised Australian Retailer Produce Scheme (HARPS) is a retailer-led scheme designed to assist compliance with food safety\, legal and trade legislation for suppliers to the major grocery retailers in Australia. The scheme has now been running for 18 months\, and over 900 businesses are now HARPS-approved. \nEstablished with the goal of providing a more practical and comprehensive approach\, HARPS has the ability to streamline the amount of work undertaken during the audit process. While the overall amount of time and resources saved will differ between businesses\, for those currently audited to multiple schemes for multiple customers\, transitioning to the use of one base scheme plus HARPS will mean a reduction in audit duration and potentially overall audit costs. \nNew information sessions have been announced to help increase industry understanding of the scheme: \n\nWanneroo (WA) (1) – Tuesday 22 May 2018\nWanneroo (WA) (2) – Tuesday 22 May 2018 (Vietnamese translation available at this session)\nCarnarvon (WA) – Wednesday 23 May 2018\nMildura (VIC) – Monday 28 May 2018\nRobinvale (VIC) – Tuesday 29 May 2018\nStanthorpe (QLD) – Tuesday 5 June 2018\nHARPS awareness webinar (including Q&A) – Monday 21 May 2018\n\nThese sessions will provide those who are already HARPS-approved with a refresher on the program and help those not currently involved with HARPS get an understanding about what it will mean for their business. They will cover essential details\, including: \n\nWhat is HARPS?\nDoes your business require HARPS approval?\nHow to implement HARPS?\nHow to register your interest in HARPS and what are the timelines?\nWhat additional support and guidance is available?\n\nThere will also be the opportunity to ask questions about HARPS. \nGrowers who can’t make it to one of those workshops can also refer to a new factsheet on HARPS which is designed to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about the scheme. More information about HARPS can be found on the HARPS website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/harps-workshops-wa/
LOCATION:TBC
CATEGORIES:WA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180530
DTSTAMP:20260406T072759
CREATED:20180515T014739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180515T014739Z
UID:10000702-1527465600-1527638399@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:HARPS workshops (VIC)
DESCRIPTION:The Harmonised Australian Retailer Produce Scheme (HARPS) is a retailer-led scheme designed to assist compliance with food safety\, legal and trade legislation for suppliers to the major grocery retailers in Australia. The scheme has now been running for 18 months\, and over 900 businesses are now HARPS-approved. \nEstablished with the goal of providing a more practical and comprehensive approach\, HARPS has the ability to streamline the amount of work undertaken during the audit process. While the overall amount of time and resources saved will differ between businesses\, for those currently audited to multiple schemes for multiple customers\, transitioning to the use of one base scheme plus HARPS will mean a reduction in audit duration and potentially overall audit costs. \nNew information sessions have been announced to help increase industry understanding of the scheme: \n\nWanneroo (WA) (1) – Tuesday 22 May 2018\nWanneroo (WA) (2) – Tuesday 22 May 2018 (Vietnamese translation available at this session)\nCarnarvon (WA) – Wednesday 23 May 2018\nMildura (VIC) – Monday 28 May 2018\nRobinvale (VIC) – Tuesday 29 May 2018\nStanthorpe (QLD) – Tuesday 5 June 2018\nHARPS awareness webinar (including Q&A) – Monday 21 May 2018\n\nThese sessions will provide those who are already HARPS-approved with a refresher on the program and help those not currently involved with HARPS get an understanding about what it will mean for their business. They will cover essential details\, including: \n\nWhat is HARPS?\nDoes your business require HARPS approval?\nHow to implement HARPS?\nHow to register your interest in HARPS and what are the timelines?\nWhat additional support and guidance is available?\n\nThere will also be the opportunity to ask questions about HARPS. \nGrowers who can’t make it to one of those workshops can also refer to a new factsheet on HARPS which is designed to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about the scheme. More information about HARPS can be found on the HARPS website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/harps-workshops-vic/
LOCATION:TBC
CATEGORIES:VIC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180601
DTSTAMP:20260406T072759
CREATED:20180507T233931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180507T233931Z
UID:10000697-1527724800-1527811199@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Negotiations course (Sale)
DESCRIPTION:VegPRO‘s free two-day negotiations and influencing workshop will be held in Sale later this month\, following a successful run of events in other growing areas since late 2017. \nVegPRO is a strategic levy investment project under the Hort Innovation Vegetable Fund that is delivering targeted\, tailored training for Australian vegetable growers. In this course\, industry members who deal with people on a day-to-day basis (whether it be with customers\, staff\, transport and logistics companies or anyone else) can learn a wide range of useful skills\, including: \n\nincreased confidence and effective communication;\nmanaging emotional and difficult conversations;\ncontrolling and influencing conversation to get better pricing outcomes;\npreparing effectively to combat pushes from buyers; and\nidentifying other people’s tactics and having a strategy for responses.\n\nThis levy-funded workshop has received great reviews from growers who have participated previously\, and is a valuable skills development opportunity for you or anyone else who represents your business in negotiations and other business discussions. \nPlease note that this iteration of the course has been split into separate weeks for scheduling purposes\, but attendees will still be required to attend both days to complete the course. \nTo register for this free workshop or to see more information\, click here. \nFor more information on the VegPRO project and how growers are shaping its training opportunities\, listen to the VegPRO edition of the InfoVeg Radio podcast.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/negotiations-course-sale/
LOCATION:Criterion Hotel\, 90 MacAlister Street\, Sale\, VIC\, 3850\, Australia
CATEGORIES:VIC,VegNET
ORGANIZER;CN="VegPRO":MAILTO:sophiel@rmcg.com.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180606
DTSTAMP:20260406T072759
CREATED:20180515T014815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180515T014815Z
UID:10000703-1528156800-1528243199@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:HARPS workshops (Stanthorpe)
DESCRIPTION:The Harmonised Australian Retailer Produce Scheme (HARPS) is a retailer-led scheme designed to assist compliance with food safety\, legal and trade legislation for suppliers to the major grocery retailers in Australia. The scheme has now been running for 18 months\, and over 900 businesses are now HARPS-approved. \nEstablished with the goal of providing a more practical and comprehensive approach\, HARPS has the ability to streamline the amount of work undertaken during the audit process. While the overall amount of time and resources saved will differ between businesses\, for those currently audited to multiple schemes for multiple customers\, transitioning to the use of one base scheme plus HARPS will mean a reduction in audit duration and potentially overall audit costs. \nNew information sessions have been announced to help increase industry understanding of the scheme: \n\nWanneroo (WA) (1) – Tuesday 22 May 2018\nWanneroo (WA) (2) – Tuesday 22 May 2018 (Vietnamese translation available at this session)\nCarnarvon (WA) – Wednesday 23 May 2018\nMildura (VIC) – Monday 28 May 2018\nRobinvale (VIC) – Tuesday 29 May 2018\nStanthorpe (QLD) – Tuesday 5 June 2018\nHARPS awareness webinar (including Q&A) – Monday 21 May 2018\n\nThese sessions will provide those who are already HARPS-approved with a refresher on the program and help those not currently involved with HARPS get an understanding about what it will mean for their business. They will cover essential details\, including: \n\nWhat is HARPS?\nDoes your business require HARPS approval?\nHow to implement HARPS?\nHow to register your interest in HARPS and what are the timelines?\nWhat additional support and guidance is available?\n\nThere will also be the opportunity to ask questions about HARPS. \nGrowers who can’t make it to one of those workshops can also refer to a new factsheet on HARPS which is designed to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about the scheme. More information about HARPS can be found on the HARPS website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/harps-workshops-stanthorpe/
LOCATION:TBC
CATEGORIES:QLD
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180607
DTSTAMP:20260406T072759
CREATED:20180517T060155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180517T060216Z
UID:10000704-1528156800-1528329599@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Chemical handling workshop (Wonthaggi)
DESCRIPTION:In coordination with the VegNET program\, VegPRO is delivering a series of workshops on chemical handling for vegetable growers around Australia\, and a new workshop has now been announced for Wonthaggi in Victoria. \nThis free face-to-face chemical handling course is designed for the vegetable industry and aims to raise awareness of the potential hazards and risks of chemicals and how to apply them safely. \nDates: 5-6 June 2018\nLocation: Wonthaggi Workmens Club\, 75 Graham St\, Wonthaggi VIC \nThis course includes safe chemical handling\, storage and transport as well as safe application of chemicals using correct personal protective equipment and understanding chemical labels. The course includes ACCHM303 Prepare and Apply Chemicals and ACCHM304 Transport and Store Chemicals. To register for the course\, visit its EventBrite page. \nThis workshop is the latest in a series of events being coordinated by the VegNET program in Gippsland. If you grow vegetables anywhere between Phillip Island\, the Bunyip River\, Mallacoota and the New South Wales border\, keep an eye out for future events\, which include a negotiations and training course\, a planned postharvest management workshop and the next round of the VegInnovations value-adding to vegetable products roadshow. \nFor more information about the VegNET program being delivered in Gippsland by the East Gippsland Food Cluster (EGFC)\, get in touch with EGFC Industry Development Officer Shayne Hyman at shayne.hyman@eastgippslandfoodcluster.com.au. For more information about VegPRO\, the vegetable industry’s own levy-funded national training program\, see the VegPRO website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/chemical-handling-workshop-wonthaggi/
LOCATION:Workmens Club\, 75 Graham St\, Wonthaggi\, VIC\, 3995\, Australia
CATEGORIES:WA,VegNET
ORGANIZER;CN="VegNET East Gippsland":MAILTO:shayne.hyman@eastgippslandfoodcluster.com.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180621
DTSTAMP:20260406T072759
CREATED:20170913T003725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180516T235549Z
UID:10000523-1529280000-1529539199@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Hort Connections 2018 (Brisbane)
DESCRIPTION:Combining the National Horticulture Convention and PMA Fresh Connections\, Hort Connections 2017 brought together the largest number of growers\, supply chain members\, government stakeholders and industry service providers in the Australian horticulture industry. \nHort Connections 2018 will build on this incredible foundation to offer delegates the premier event in Australian horticulture\, with the theme of halving waste and doubling productivity by the year 2030. \nThis year’s Hort Connections will have a massive range of world-class speakers\, a Trade Show with nearly 300 booths full of service providers and supply chain members\, and un-paralleled networking opportunities where you can meet your next industry contact to help your business grow and succeed.  \nVisit the Hort Connections website for all the latest on this huge event!
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/hort-connections-2018/
LOCATION:Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre\, Merivale St & Glenelg Street\, Brisbane\, QLD\, 4101\, Australia
CATEGORIES:QLD
ORGANIZER;CN="AUSVEG":MAILTO:info@ausveg.com.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180702
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180705
DTSTAMP:20260406T072759
CREATED:20170913T004039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170913T231301Z
UID:10000524-1530489600-1530748799@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Northern Australia Food Futures 2018 (Darwin)
DESCRIPTION:This is a great opportunity to find out what is happening on the ground across the north in developing northern agriculture\, in the Gulf and Cape of Queensland\, the Ord and West Kimberley of WA\, and the NT. \nNorthern Australia Food Futures Conferences focus on how public and private sectors can develop agriculture in the north operating: \n\n43% of Australia’s land mass\n60% of Australia’s available irrigation water\nAustralia’s largest Indigenous communities\n1.4 million ha of arable soils\n\nThe 2018 Northern Australia Food Futures Conference brings again a down to earth view\, led by the NT Farmers Association\, by farmers who have succeeded in the north. The program of the 2018 conference has changed significantly and will include various workshops as well as farm visits within NT and traditional plenary sessions accompanied by a tremendous social program. \nThe 2018 Northern Australia Food Futures Conference will include: \n\n45 speakers from across Australia\nIncluding 6 Ministers from NT\, WA\, Qld\, and federal cabinet\n250 participants with over 50% attendees from private sector\nStrong financial support from key public sectors and private organisations\nShared experience by successful farmers from all three northern state – WA\, NT and Qld\nIndigenous and environmental program components\n\nFor more information\, see the event website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/northern-australia-food-futures-2018/
LOCATION:Darwin Convention Centre\, 10 Stokes Hill Rd\, Darwin\, NT\, 0800\, Australia
CATEGORIES:NT
ORGANIZER;CN="NT Farmers":MAILTO:info@ntfarmers.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Darwin:20180705T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Darwin:20180705T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T072759
CREATED:20180701T234701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180701T234745Z
UID:10000705-1530784800-1530790200@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:SWP information session (Darwin)
DESCRIPTION:The Chamber of Commerce NT invites industry members to an information session on the Seasonal Worker Programme and Pacific Labour Scheme. \nGuest speakers will include: \n\nMelissa Denning – Assistant Labour Attaché for Timor-Leste\nRonan Mackey – Business Development Manager for Seasonal Workers Programme & Pacific Labour Scheme\nAndrew Coldbeck – Director of the Job Shop\n\nThis session will give an overview and understanding of both Seasonal Worker Programme and Pacific Labour Scheme. Ronan Mackey will be able to help establish if you will be suitable for either programme. If there are any questions prior to the session please call Ronan on 0487 777 433. \nMorning tea will be provided\, limited spaces are available so please book to secure your seat. \nFor full details\, see the event website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/swp-information-session-coolalinga/
LOCATION:NT Chamber of Commerce\, Suite 1/4\, Shepherd St\, Darwin\, NT\, Australia
CATEGORIES:NT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Darwin:20180709T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Darwin:20180709T183000
DTSTAMP:20260406T072759
CREATED:20180701T234921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180701T234921Z
UID:10000706-1531155600-1531161000@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:SWP information session (Coolalinga)
DESCRIPTION:The Chamber of Commerce NT invites industry members to an information session on the Seasonal Worker Programme and Pacific Labour Scheme. \nGuest speakers will include: \n\nMelissa Denning – Assistant Labour Attaché for Timor-Leste\nRonan Mackey – Business Development Manager for Seasonal Workers Programme & Pacific Labour Scheme\nAndrew Coldbeck – Director of the Job Shop\n\nThis session will give an overview and understanding of both Seasonal Worker Programme and Pacific Labour Scheme. Ronan Mackey will be able to help establish if you will be suitable for either programme. If there are any questions prior to the session please call Ronan on 0487 777 433. \nMorning tea will be provided\, limited spaces are available so please book to secure your seat. \nFor full details\, see the event website. (Please note that some information on the linked page refers to a workshop in a different location.)
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/swp-information-session-coolalinga-2/
LOCATION:NT Farmers Office\, 460 Stuart Highway\, Coolalinga\, NT\, 0839\, Australia
CATEGORIES:NT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180710
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180711
DTSTAMP:20260406T072759
CREATED:20180703T041408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180703T041408Z
UID:10000714-1531180800-1531267199@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Predicta Pt training (Adelaide)
DESCRIPTION:The South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) will be holding a training workshop in July to instruct agronomists\, potato growers and processors on how to access PREDICTA Pt\, the DNA diagnostic testing service for soil-borne pathogens of potatoes. \nIf you want to use or deliver the testing service\, you’re required to obtain accreditation from SARDI by participating in a one-day training course. \nTime/date: 9:00am – 3:00pm\, Tuesday 10 July 2018\nLocation: Adelaide\, South Australia \nThe workshop will cover the strategies and processes to sample paddocks\, along with the interpretation of PREDICTA Pt results. For each pathogen included in the PREDICTA Pt service\, information on symptoms\, basic biology\, drivers and importance of inoculum\, factors conducive to disease and an overview of possible management strategies are provided. \nThere is a fee for the course. Participants will be provided with a manual that covers the information presented\, and a soil corer for PREDICTA Pt sampling. \nRegistration is essential to attend this workshop. For further information and to register your interest in the workshop\, please contact Michael Rettke at michael.rettke@sa.gov.au by Friday 29 June 2018.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/predicta-pt-training-adelaide/
LOCATION:Adelaide\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, Australia
CATEGORIES:SA
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