AUSVEG

Food Matters Live London
2026-06-03 - 2026-06-04 | Olympia International Convention Centre, London, United Kingdom
The world-class event series where food takes shape – uniting insight, innovation and unforgettable experiences for the industry’s NPD, technical and nutrition professionals.

Food 4 Future – Expo FoodTech Spain
2026-05-27 - 2026-05-28 | Bilbao Exhibition Centre
Expo FoodTech is the leading food industry fair to explore innovations in automation, robotics, AI, packaging, logistics and sustainability, alongside the Food 4 Future World Summit.

VIC: Gippsland Irrigation Expo
2026-05-20 09:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Sale Showgrounds, Sale Greyhound Club, Maffra–Sale Road, Sale, VIC, 3850, Australia
The Gippsland Irrigation Expo is back! This one-day event brings together the latest technologies, research, suppliers, and best practices in irrigation management.
Why attend?

See what’s new in irrigation technology and practices that can make a real difference on farm.
Learn from people who know their stuff, including researchers, suppliers, and locals sharing practical tips and demonstrations.
Connect with other irrigators, suppliers, agencies and experts who can help you find solutions that fit your farm
Take home ideas you can put into practice

Whether you’re an irrigator looking to upgrade your system, a consultant seeking the latest insights, or a supplier wanting to connect with decision-makers, the Gippsland Irrigation Expo is a premier opportunity to meet new people.

Agritechnica Asia
2026-05-20 - 2026-05-22 | BITEC, Bangkok, Thailand
The premier trade fair for agricultural technology and innovation in Asia! As the leading platform for showcasing cutting-edge machinery, equipment, and solutions in the farming industry, AGRITECHNICA ASIA connects global industry leaders, innovators, and professionals under one roof with 48% international trade participants from 73 countries, it is the meeting point of our industry in Asia

F&A NEXT Summit Netherlands
2026-05-20 - 2026-05-21 | Wageningen, Netherlands
F&A Next is about thought leadership and connecting promising startups and scale-ups to dedicated Food and Agtech investors and leading corporates. It includes two days of networking, pitching, and debating the dynamics of food and agriculture. If you are wholeheartedly committed to the need for innovation in Food and Agriculture, then make sure to join us!

Perth: VET Workforce Networking Roundtable
2026-05-14 10:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Perth) | 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/

Gippsland: VET Workforce Networking Roundtable
2026-05-12 10:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | TBC

VicVID 2026
2026-05-07 - 2026-05-08 | Taranto Farms, 57 The Crescent, Tyabb, VIC, 3913, Australia
After the overwhelming success of VicVID 2023, AUSVEG VIC is proud to announce that VicVID 2026 will take place on 7 & 8 May 2026 at Taranto Farms in Tyabb, located on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula just 60 km south of Melbourne.
This flagship vegetable industry event will once again bring together leading growers, innovators, researchers, and service providers to showcase the latest developments in horticulture.
Delivered in partnership by AUSVEG VIC, VegNET Victoria, and Stuart Grigg Ag-Hort Consulting, VicVID 2026 promises a dynamic mix of field demonstrations, trial plots, machinery displays, and presentations across a wide range of vegetable production topics.
Attendees can expect:

Advanced seed genetics trials
Crop protection and nutrition demonstrations
Static and dynamic displays of machinery and technology
Networking opportunities with growers and suppliers

Host grower Sam Taranto, Director of Taranto Farms, said he’s looking forward to welcoming the industry to his property.

Vitafoods Europe
2026-05-05 - 2026-05-07 | Barcelona – Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain
A global meeting ground for the nutrition, health and functional food industries.
Meet nutraceutical industry experts and thought leaders, and get the chance to network with your peers from around the globe.

Rethinking Materials London
2026-04-28 - 2026-04-29 | Hilton London Bankside, 2-8 Great Suffolk Street, London, SE1 0UG, United Kingdom
On April 28–29, Rethinking Materials will connect the brands, investors and innovators defining the next era of sustainable materials.
From corporate giants like Kraft Heinz, IKEA, BMW and Coca-Cola to pioneering biotech start-ups, uncover the strategies and technologies reshaping packaging, textiles, ingredients and consumer products.
Join this unique multi-sector community for targeted networking, curated deal flow, live pitches and fresh tech discovery across the value chain.

European Conference on Food Science & Technology
2026-04-24 - 2026-04-26 | Bern, Switzerland
The third edition of the European Conference on Food Science and Technology – a leading international gathering of food scientists, technologists, researchers, innovators, industry leaders, and policymakers, all dedicated to shaping the future of food.

VIC: Irrigation Masterclass
2026-04-23 14:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Fresh Select, 610 Duncans Road, Werribee South, VIC, 3030, Australia
Maximising value from your irrigation system
Key topics

Salinity
Event Spray Distrubition
Cleaning
Wind

Guest speaker: Jeremy Giddings, Agriculture Victoria Mildura

Riverland: VET Workforce Networking Roundtable
2026-04-23 10:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Adelaide) | TBC

Northern Adelaide Plains: VET Workforce Networking Roundtable
2026-04-21 10:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Adelaide) | TBC

MacFrut Italy
2026-04-21 - 2026-04-23 | Rimini Expo Centre, Italy
Macfrut is the international fruit and vegetable trade show where business gets juicy
The global meeting point for the entire fresh produce supply chain, bringing together producers, technology providers, and top international buyers. Three high-impact days to discover innovation, build strategic partnerships and generate real B2B opportunities — from field to table.

Launceston: VET Workforce Networking Roundtable
2026-04-16 10:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Hobart) | TBC

Hobart: VET Workforce Networking Roundtable
2026-04-15 10:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Hobart) | TBC

Anuga Select Brazil
2026-04-07 - 2026-04-09 | District Anhembi – SP, Brazil
Anuga Select Brazil is the main meeting point for the food and beverage industry in Latin America. It’s a space where national and international brands, buyers, and experts connect to generate business, explore trends, discover innovations, and strengthen strategic relationships. With qualified business meetings, relevant content, and global visibility, the event turns opportunities into tangible results, positioning your brand at the center of the market and the future of the industry.

Ord River (Kununurra): VET Workforce Networking Roundtable
2026-03-28 10:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Perth) | TBC

VIC: The VeggieBox Plant and Soil Health Workshop
2026-03-26 14:30 - 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Fresh Select, 610 Duncans Road, Werribee South, VIC, 3030, Australia
Victorian vegetable growers are invited to a practical workshop at Fresh Select with international soil expert Joel Williams from Integrated Soils.
Learn about plant and soil health in vegetables, including managing sodium/salts, and high chloride irrigation water.
Participate in a paddock walk featuring a brix meter/refractometer demonstration and a visual soil health assessment.
Afternoon tea provided.
For more information, contact Emily:
emily.g.scott@agriculture.vic.gov.au

This Farm Business Resilience Program event is funded through the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund and the Victorian Government’s Sustainability Fund. For more information visit: agriculture.vic.gov.au/FBRP

Webinar: Employing Overseas Workers - Visa Information Sessions
2026-03-26 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-26 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-24 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-24 11:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Webinar
The Department of Home Affairs, through its Business, Industry and Regional Outreach (BIRO) network, would like to invite you to attend upcoming free information sessions on Australian skilled visa pathways. These sessions are open to any business or organisation who would like information on visa options for employing an overseas worker.
Tuesday 24 March – 11:00am AEDT High to Highly Skilled Occupations
Tuesday 24 March – 02:00pm AEDT Semi and Low Skilled Occupations
Thursday 26 March – 11:00am AEDT Semi and Low Skilled Occupations
Thursday 26 March – 02:00pm AEDT High to Highly Skilled Occupations
The Department of Employment and Workforce Relations (DEWR) will be in attendance at the Semi and Low Skilled webinars, to provide an overview on the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFaT) will be in attendance at the Semi and Low Skilled webinars, to provide an overview on the Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV) Support Service.
These webinars will provide information on visa products and there will be an opportunity for questions with subject matter experts following the presentations.

Katherine: VET Workforce Networking Roundtable
2026-03-26 10:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Darwin) | TBC

Webinar: Soil Carbon in SA: What Builds It, What Loses It, and What You Can Influence
2026-03-25 13:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Webinar
Landscape SA is offering a free series of topic-specific carbon farming webinars, delivered by South Australia’s Landscape Boards alongside trusted external experts.
You are invited to register for the upcoming webinar: Soil Carbon in SA: What Builds It, What Loses It, and What You Can Influence on 25th March 2026, to be delivered via the MS Teams Webinar platform.
Soil carbon is often talked about as a quick win, but the reality in South Australian farming systems is more complex. Soil type, rainfall, history and management all play a major role in how much carbon a soil can hold — and whether that carbon can realistically be increased.
This webinar will unpack the realities of soil carbon in South Australia, including what drives soil organic carbon up or down and where the real opportunities sit across different soil types and rainfall zones. We will explain South Australian soil carbon benchmarks, what they represent, and how growers can use them to understand whether their soils have potential to build carbon or whether the priority should be protecting what is already there.
Producers will leave with a practical understanding of what affects soil carbon in their paddocks, how to interpret benchmarks, and what management actions are likely — or unlikely — to make a difference in SA conditions.
Dr Amanda Schapel is Principal Officer for Soil Action with PIRSA and leads the South Australian Soils Collaboration Centre. With nearly 30 years’ hand-on experience in agricultural soils, she specialises in soil carbon and soil function. Amanda’s benchmarking work helps growers understand where soils have real potential to build carbon — and where carbon needs protecting.
This webinar is delivered with funding support from the Commonwealth of Australia through the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and water under the Carbon Farming Outreach Program.

VIC: Future-proof your family farm business at Sale
2026-03-25 - 2026-03-26 | Sale Showgrounds, Sale Greyhound Club, Maffra–Sale Road, Sale, VIC, 3850, Australia
8.30 am to 3 pm
Farmers are invited to participate in a 2-day workshop to help ‘future-proof’ your family farm business with adaptive planning skills.
Develop practical strategies to manage climate risk, build resilience and shape a stronger, more adaptable business.
Presenter Dr Kate Burke is an agri-strategist and educator with extensive experience across technical, commercial and people-focused aspects of farming. Kate provides insights into crucial farm success factors, including:

managing climate variability and uncertainty
optimising productivity
farm financial performance
people, leadership and succession.

Participants will:

work out what’s most important to them
understand the productivity, people and profit components of their business
identify strategies for balancing growth and risk
prioritise and plan.

Participants are eligible to review their business plans post this workshop in a one-on-one session with Kate.

VIC: Farmer’s Day Out
2026-03-25 | Ballarat
Farmer’s Day Out has been created to deliver specialised development to the farmers of the Central Highlands. Differing from field days, Farmer’s Day Out will provide farmers with a stacked line-up of tools to amplify and strengthen their business model on March 25, 2026 at the Ballarat Showgrounds. The day will feature stimulating and inspiring keynote speakers, such as Simon Quilty, plus health checks, extensive networking, expert panels, and breakout workshops that dive into:

Agribusiness Tourism

Dodging Potholes and Building Silos

The Business of Farming – Knowing Your Figures

Alice Springs: VET Workforce Networking Roundtable
2026-03-24 10:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Darwin) | TBC

Mexico: GreenTech Americas 2026
2026-03-24 - 2026-03-26 | Querétaro Centro de Congresos, QRO México, Paseo de las Artes 1531, Josefa Vergara, 76090, Mexico
On 24 – 25 – 26 March 2026, the sixth edition of GreenTech Americas will take place at the Querétaro Centro de Congresos in Mexico.
GreenTech Americas is the only event specialised in the controlled environment production of high value crops in Latin America. You will find the world’s leading suppliers of cutting-edge technologies for the controlled environment horticultural production.
Join us for three action-packed days that provide the ideal platform to expand your network, exchange ideas, and find business opportunities.
