TAS: Strengthen your farm's future with a Farm Business Resilience Plan
2025-07-31 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-09 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-28 09:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
What’s your plan for the next drought, fire, flood, biosecurity incident or downturn?
​You can’t predict the next setback to hit your farm, but you can prepare for it so that your productivity and profitability are protected.
The Resilient Farming Tas Program allows you to take a step back from the day-to-day and focus on the big picture.
Resilient Farming Tas and Tasmanian Women in Agriculture are collaborating to run a series of three half day face-to-face workshops in Launceston. The workshops will be open to all farmers (any gender). Workshop attendees must be enrolled in the RFT Program to benefit from the opportunities offered.
Workshops will be focused on identified key areas:

Workshop 1: Digital Literacy and Cyber Security; Produce Marketing and the Art of Negotiation; Successful Grant Applications
Workshop 2: Farm Biosecurity and Carbon without the Jargon, including emissions reporting.
Workshop 3: Topic will be set with the participants based on the group’s interests.

TAS: TAPG Midwinter Forum 2025
2025-07-31 12:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Devonport Country Club, 66 Woodrising Avenue, Spreyton, TAS, 7310, Australia
“Towards 2050 – Moving the Agricultural Industry Forward” Forum Schedule
Understanding three key initiatives that will help drive the schedule.

Session 1: Consultation by Trade Tas, Department of State Growth
Presented by Erin Buttermore & Brett Charlton

Review of current strategy
Development of 2025- 30 strategy

Session 2: The “Pumping Heart” of Tasmanian Agriculture
Presented by Michael Sylvester – CEO Tas Irrigation

TI Business/Major Projects Update

Session 3: Clean Fuel to power our machines
“Understanding Hydrogen initiatives in Tasmania and opportunities for Agriculture”
Introduction by: Professor Irene Penesis, Research Director & Acting CEO, Blue Economy CRC
Panel Presentations:

Simon Troman, Manager, Hydrogen Development (ReCFIT) Dept. State Growth
Craig Dugan, Optimal Group
Andrew Willis, Toyota Australia

Q & A Panel session featuring all presenters
Inspection and discussion of the Toyota Mirai car on display.
The recent developments at ABEL Energy’s Bell Bay Powerfuels project make this a particularly compelling session for attendees.

VIC: Preparing for Serpentine Leafminer
2025-08-05 10:00 - 23:00, 2025-08-06 10:00 - 23:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
Pakenham
Tues 5 Aug, 10-11am
Mecure Pakenham, 77 Racehouse Road
Lindenow
Wed 6 Aug, 10-11am
Lindenow Pub

Dr Paul Horne will host short workshops and take growers through management strategies including chemistries and biologicals.
With recent detections of Liriomyza huidobrensis east of Melbourne, Agriculture Victoria, VegNet and AUSVEG are partnering to hold grower information sessions. Two short workshops will be held on managing Serpentine leaf miner in vegetable crops covering:

pest identification
lifecycles
best practice controls
plant impacts
chemical control options.

Agriculture Victoria entomologist, Antonette Walford, and AUSVEG Biosecurity Coordinator, Shakira Johnson, will be in attendance to talk with growers.
For further information contact:
Scott Botten – Horticulture Program Coordinator, Gippsland
scott.botten@agriculture.vic.gov.au

Webinar: Drones in Ag - current legislation & industry issues
2025-08-05 13:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Webinar
Drones are increasingly becoming a valuable tool for modern farming, but with this technology comes a need to understand the rules. In this webinar Mark will take a practical look at what growers need to know before taking flight including:

A basic run down of drone legislation – where can I fly, do I need to register, what licensing (if any) do I need?
Herbicide spraying using drones – Risks vs Benefits
Flying over other people’s land, business and national forests
Flying drones under the influence of drugs/alcohol
Am I responsible for any breaches of legislation a contracted drone operator may make?
How quickly is drone technology evolving?

Leoni Kojetin, Industry Development Manager, Australian Macadamia Society

Drone spraying and growers – the benefits of aerial application, regulatory gaps, useful information, and what Macadamias are doing to advocate for farmers

TAS: PotatoLink workshop: Scottsdale
2025-08-06 12:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Scottsdale RSL, 30 George St, Scottsdale, Tasmania, Australia
Join PotatoLink for a practical, workshop-style event focused on improving seed quality and disease management in potato crops. Hear from leading experts including Doug Clark (TIA), Frank Mulcahy (Spud Doctor), Calum Wilson (TIA), Brajesh Singh (HIE), and Tim Walker (PotatoLink) as they share the latest insights on seed certification, physiological age management, and research updates on powdery scab, pink rot, and integrated disease management projects.

PotatoLink (PT20000) is funded by Hort Innovation using the Potato – Fresh and Potato – Processing industry research and development levies and contributions from the Australian Government.

TAS: PotatoLink workshop: Longford
2025-08-07 10:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Longford War Memorial Hall, 53 Wellington St, Longford, Tasmania, Australia

SA: PotatoLink roadshow: Mt Gambier
2025-08-12 15:00 - 18:00 (Australia/Adelaide) | Mount Gambier Golf Club, Attamurra Road, Mount Gambier, South Australia
Join PotatoLink for a practical, workshop-style event bringing together the latest in ag tech, irrigation, and integrated disease management to support more resilient and productive potato crops.
PotatoLink (PT20000) is funded by Hort Innovation using the Potato – Fresh and Potato – Processing industry research and development levies and contributions from the Australian Government.

Webinar: Working or employing in the Horticulture Industry – lessons from the FWO’s Horticulture Strategy
2025-08-13 16:30 - 17:15 (Australia/Melbourne) | Webinar
The FWO’s Horticulture Strategy 2021 – 2024 aimed to enhance and promote compliance in the horticulture sector.
Join to learn about the key findings from the strategy and recent changes impacting the industry.
They will cover:

A summary of the key findings from the Horticulture Strategy
Changes to the Horticulture Award
Criminal Wage Theft Laws
Their dedicated Horticulture website

Intermediate level – this webinar is suitable for those with an existing understanding of the Fair Work system.

Webinar: Basin Plan Implementation Update
2025-08-14 11:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Webinar
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water will be hosting a webinar to provide the latest updates on progress in implementing the Basin Plan.
The panel will include representatives from the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. Panel members will be available for a Q&A at the end of the presentation. They welcome your questions and encourage you to submit them in advance.

VIC: PotatoLink Ballarat: Crop nutrition for healthier potato crops and improved input efficiencies
2025-08-14 12:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Mercure Ballarat Convention Centre, VIC, Australia
Join the PotatoLink team for a practical workshop on potato crop nutrition, focusing on strategies to improve yield, quality, and input efficiency. Hear from Stuart Grigg (PotatoLink) on nutrition fundamentals and insights from the Dean demo site, Phil Hoult (Incitec Pivot) on timing and application of key nutrients, and Darren Hicks (AgVita) on using soil and plant testing to guide decisions. A panel session of growers and presenters, will discuss on-farm application, challenges, and new technologies, followed by a regional outlook on the future of potato production.

PotatoLink (PT20000) is funded by Hort Innovation using the Potato – Fresh and Potato – Processing industry research and development levies and contributions from the Australian Government.

VIC: Exploring AI and Vegetable Production Workshop
2025-08-14 13:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | AUSVEG offices, Level 2, 273 Camberwell Rd, Camberwell, VIC, 3124, Australia
Help shape the future of AI in vegetable production
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is moving fast — but what does it really mean for vegetable growers?
Join us for an interactive workshop exploring practical applications of AI in the vegetable industry. This face-to-face session is part of Exploring AI Applications for the Vegetable Industry (VG24008), a levy-funded project supported by Hort Innovation and delivered by RMCG and the Australian Regional AI Network (ARAIN).
We’ll discuss:

Real-world examples of AI in action across agriculture
How AI could help manage compliance, logistics and labour challenges
Your perspectives on where AI investment should be focused

Whether you’re a grower, packer, or supply chain operator, your input will help shape future industry priorities.

Webinar: Exploring Agritourism for Australian Growers
2025-08-14 14:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Webinar
With interest in unique tourism experiences on the rise, this one-hour webinar is designed for growers to explore how agritourism can diversify farm income streams, maximise farm assets, provide opportunities for value-adding, and build stronger connections with the community. Whether it’s farm-stays, agritourism experiences such a tours, pick-your-own models, retail outlet opportunities, or tourism partnerships, agritourism is a growing opportunity to diversify and future-proof your farm.

SA: PotatoLink roadshow: Murray Bridge
2025-08-15 12:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Adelaide) | Bridgeport Hotel, 2 Bridge St, Murray Bridge, SA, Australia

Webinar: Optimising Nutrition: From Soil Test to Application
2025-08-21 12:30 - 13:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Webinar
Join PotatoLink for a practical and informative webinar designed for potato growers and agronomists wanting to sharpen their understanding of crop nutrition. This session will walk through the fundamentals of nutrient management in potatoes — from interpreting soil tests to understanding crop uptake curves — helping you make better-informed decisions that optimise crop performance and reduce input waste.

PotatoLink (PT20000) is funded by Hort Innovation using the Potato – Fresh and Potato – Processing industry research and development levies and contributions from the Australian Government.

VIC: Thorpdale: Effective seed and irrigation management in potatoes
2025-08-22 12:30 - 15:30 (Australia/Melbourne)
Join PotatoLink for a practical event facilitated by Nigel Crump (PotatoLinkand AuSPICA), focusing on effective seed handling, storage, and irrigation for improved crop quality and performance. Hear from potato Professor & Extension Specialist Nora Olsen (University of Idaho) on seed storage, bruising, and disease management, and Steph Veskoukis (AgVic) on irrigation planning and soil moisture monitoring. The session will wrap up with a regional outlook on the future of potato production from the PotatoLink team.
PotatoLink (PT20000) is funded by Hort Innovation using the Potato – Fresh and Potato – Processing industry research and development levies and contributions from the Australian Government.

Webinar: Biostimulant Labelling Code of Practice
2025-08-22 13:30 - 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Webinar
Jeff Kraak will explain why Fertilizer Australia has created the biostimulant labelling code of practice, the key areas covered in the code and the next steps being considered by industry. Dr Sofie De Meyer from MALDIID will share some tips on the key things to look for when lab and field trial data on microbial products is presented to agronomists, and how to critically review product literature to determine how much confidence you can have in the information.

VIC: Technical Irrigation Workshop
2025-08-26 11:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Devon Medows
Agriculture Victoria invites Victorian vegetable growers to attend the Veggie Box, a series of seminars and workshops with industry experts.

Hear from irrigation agronomist and designer Jeremy Giddings.

On-farm practical irrigation workshop at Peter Schreurs & Sons.

Learn about efficient vegetable irrigation systems and design, water usage, budgeting, and much more.

The specific event address will be provided to registered attendees prior to the event. A light lunch will be provided.
This series is funded through The Farm Business Resilience Program. The program is jointly 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
The Victorian Government is providing direct drought support for farmers across Victoria impacted by drought. Find more information about drought support at agriculture.vic.gov.au/drought or call 136 186.

Building Better Soils: A Masterclass on Soil Biology
2025-08-27 - 2025-08-28 | Camden area, NSW
Expressions of interest are open!
Join the Soil Wealth ICP team for a hands-on, two-day Soil Health Masterclass designed specifically for vegetable and melon growers and agronomists. Dive deep into the science and practical application of soil biology and discover how to unlock the potential of your soils to enhance crop productivity, improve nutrient cycling, and ensure sustainable farming practices.
What to Expect:

In-depth Learning: Learn from experts about soil biology and how it can directly improve vegetable production. Topics will include soil structure, management practices to enhance soil biology, how soil biology can breakdown biomass and agrichemicals, nutrient availability, nitrogen calculating and much more.
Practical Application: Gain hands-on experience through practical sessions focused on how to manage soil biology for healthier crops and better yields through practices such as cover cropping, crop rotations, reduced tillage and soil amendments.
Field Visit: See theory in action with a field visit to a Soil Wealth ICP demonstration site, where you’ll learn how nitrogen from legume and cereal cover crop residues is being used to support vegetable brassica crops.
Panel Discussion: Engage with experts in a panel discussion, exploring current challenges, solutions, and the future of soil health in vegetable farming.

This is an excellent opportunity for vegetable and melon growers and agronomists to expand their knowledge and apply new strategies for improving soil health, enhancing crop performance, and fostering long-term sustainability.
Who Should Attend:
Vegetable and melon growers and agronomists looking to gain a deeper understanding of soil biology to improve soil health, productivity and sustainability, and apply learnings to their production system.
Express Your Interest:
This masterclass is open for expression of interest and is limited to 30 spots. Stay tuned for detailed topics and registration information coming in January 2025. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to improve your soil management practices, learn from experts and network with growers and agronomists.
Click to here to fill out the expression of interest form.

Webinar: Effective use of fungicides
2025-08-29 14:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Webinar
Join AFREN and leading cereal research and extension agronomist Nick Poole, FAR Australia, for a practical webinar on optimising your fungicide program. Nick will unpack the principles of effective fungicide use including best-practice application, timing, rotation and dosage to improve disease control and reduce the risk of resistance.

Webinar: Potato Mop-Top Virus in Tasmania
2025-08-29 16:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Webinar
Join AUSVEG for a webinar on Potato mop-top virus (PMTV) and the current situation in Tasmania. Hear from leading experts on the response, lessons from New Zealand, and strategies for managing the disease and its relationship to powdery scab (Spongospora subterranean).
Featuring:

The current situation in Tasmania, including the government’s biosecurity protocols and management strategies with Susanna Driessen, (Chief Plant Protection Officer of Tasmania);
Insights and lessons learned from the PMTV response and management experiences in NZ with Iain Kirkwood (Potatoes NZ);
The science of the virus and diagnostics for PMTV supporting seed certification with Nigel Crump (AuSPICA);
The role of Tasmanian seed potato certification in supporting the response in Tasmania with Doug Clark (Tas Seed);
The link between powdery scab and PMTV and how an integrated management program can help control both with Calum Wilson, a leading expert on powdery scab.

Register via this link.

NT Farmers AgTech Day
2025-09-03 09:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Darwin) | Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre
There’s a lot happening in AgTech right now across the whole farming supply chain. The upcoming AgTech Day in Katherine offers a valuable opportunity to showcase the latest innovations available to growers and pastoralists.
Hear from organisations delivering tools and solutions that support more sustainable and efficient farming, including Sentek Technologies, Agronomeye, CropX, Entegra, Farmbot, AK Sky Services and Sandstone Solar NT. There will also be AgTech demonstrations, and a grower panel discussion looking into some of the different ways technology is being used on-farm in the NT.
On the program:
🛰️ See the latest tools – from mapping to remote monitoring
👨‍🌾 Hear from local growers using AgTech on their farms
📊 Watch live product demonstrations and chat with tech providers
🚜 Learn how tech is helping farmers work smarter and more efficiently
🌱 Get practical tips on water, soil and data management on-farm
🥭 On-farm field demonstrations of technology in action
Whether you’re just curious or already using tech on your farm, this is a great opportunity to pick up ideas and see what’s possible.

NSW: Fundamentals of Water and Nutrition for Greehouse-Grown Cucumbers
2025-09-03 12:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Seaview Tavern
Speakers:

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

Come and learn about:

Overview of different irrigation systems,
Basic irrigation and nutrition principles,
Different methods of scheduling irrigations,
Measuring drip and drain – how & why?
Water sampling for nutrient analysis.

Free water tests and resource manual for attendees

Contact:
Ewan Leighton 0472 518 204 ewan.leighton@lls.nsw.gov.au
Matt Plunkett 0428 978 390 matthew.plunkett@lls.nsw.gov.au

VIC: Plant and Soil Health Seminar
2025-09-09 11:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-10 11:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
Agriculture Victoria invites Victorian vegetable growers to attend the Veggie Box, a series of seminars and workshops with industry experts.

International soils expert Joel Williams is returning to the region.

Learn about foliar nutrition and soil management in baby leaf and brassica crops, including sap testing.

Send in your questions for Joel.

Maffra: Tues 9 Sept
Pakenham: Wed 10 Sept

The specific event address will be provided to registered attendees prior to the event. A light lunch will be provided.
This series is funded through The Farm Business Resilience Program. The program is jointly 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
The Victorian Government is providing direct drought support for farmers across Victoria impacted by drought. Find more information about drought support at agriculture.vic.gov.au/drought or call 136 186.

Webinar: Barley diseases & Fungicide Resistance 101
2025-09-09 13:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Webinar
Join this AFREN webinar for an update on barley diseases and practical strategies to minimise the risk of fungicide resistance.
Queensland DPI’s Dr Lisle Snyman will share the latest insights on barley diseases, in particular net blotches and recent screening results. This will highlight the importance of variety choice, a key AFREN principle for managing disease risk and reducing reliance on fungicides.
CCDM’s Dr Nola D’Souza will present a “Fungicide Resistance 101” overview, explaining how resistance develops and why it matters. She will share recent updates on triple resistance detections in South Australia and Western Australia, and emphasise the urgency of preventative measures in Queensland, where such resistance has not yet been found.

WA: Exploring AI and Vegetable Production Workshop
2025-09-09 16:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Tall Timbers Brewery, 109 Giblett St, Manjimup, WA, 6258, Australia
Help shape the future of AI in vegetable production
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is moving fast — but what does it really mean for vegetable growers?
An interactive workshop exploring practical applications of AI in the vegetable industry. This face-to-face session is part of Exploring AI Applications for the Vegetable Industry (VG24008), a levy-funded project supported by Hort Innovation and delivered by RMCG and the Australian Regional AI Network (ARAIN).
We’ll discuss:

Real-world examples of AI in action across agriculture
How AI could help manage compliance, logistics and labour challenges
Your perspectives on where AI investment should be focused

Whether you’re a grower, packer, or supply chain operator, your input will help shape future industry priorities.

VG24008 has been funded by Hort Innovation, using the vegetable industry research and development levy and contributions from the Australian Government.

Webinars: Soilborne Diseases
2025-09-10 10:00 - 11:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Webinar
Soilborne diseases (SBD) are a major problem in many crops, causing crop losses, and costing growers millions of dollars in some sectors. Since ALT started, SBD have been amongst the highest-ranking crop protection gaps across all sectors.
The purpose of the webinar series is to share what is currently known about SBD, what management tools growers have available to them now, and the direction of future innovations for management of these diseases.
Webinar dates and times are below:

Webinar 1: Why are soilborne diseases so challenging? with Len Tesoriero, Wednesday September 10 from 10am-11am.

Webinar 2: Nematodes and their relationship with soilborne diseases with Manjula Kularathna, Wednesday September 17 from 10am-11am.

Webinar 3: A focus on some of the key soilborne diseases with Soonie Chng, Tuesday September 23 from 10am-11am.

Webinar 4: Future innovations with Mark Braithwaite of Plant Diagnostics, John Mackay of dnature, Hugh Richardson of Enza Zaden NZ and Dereck Ferguson, of Ferguson Agronomy, Thursday September 25 from 9am-10.30am.
