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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Book your tickets today!

VegNET R&D Updates - biosecurity and surveillance, VIC
2020-03-17
VegNET R&D Updates – biosecurity and surveillance, VIC
Date: 17 March 2020
Location: TBC, Cranbourne/Devon Meadows, VIC
https://www.soilwealth.com.au/events/vegnet-rd-updates-biosecurity-and-surveillance-vic/

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

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

http://nextgenstepup.com/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

HFF Conference 2020
2020-07-21 - 2020-07-23 | Atura Dandenong, 5-17 Doveton Ave, Eumemmerring VIC 3177, Eumemmerring, VIC, 3177, Australia
The Hydroponic Farmers Federation Executive Committee are excited to announce the 12th Biennial Hydroponic Farmers Federation Conference and technical exhibition at Atura Dandenong from the 21st – 23rd July 2020.
Celebrating 25 years, the HFF grew from a small self-help group to the large association we are today because of the commitment we all have to furthering the hydroponic industry through supporting each other. Networking is the single most important function of the HFF; we provide the forum for this via Farm visits, our Biennial Conference, newsletter and representation at various levels. Membership is open to all commercial growers of hydroponic produce; there are also membership categories for suppliers to the industry and other interested parties. The committee are very excited about the 2020 Conference; our 12th Biennial Conference. We continue to expand and develop the conference format for 2020, offering our trade members the opportunity to invite their grower customers to conference, to learn, share and network with like-minded people; potentially extending the reach of this conference far beyond previous events, and throwing the conference doors open to Non-HFF members.
For more information on the event please click here

Hydroponic Farmers Federation Conference
2020-07-21 - 2020-07-23 | Atura Dandenong, 5-17 Doveton Ave, Eumemmerring VIC 3177, Eumemmerring, VIC, 3177, Australia
The Hydroponic Farmers Federation executive committee invites you to attend the 12th biennial Hydroponic Farmers Federation Conference and technical exhibition happening from 21-23 July at Atura, Dandenong.
The expanded conference format for 2020 offers HFF trade members the opportunity to invite their grower customers to the conference, to learn, share and network with like-minded people; potentially extending the reach of the conference far beyond previous events.
Please note the conference doors are also open to non-HFF members.
Early bird registration closes 1 May, so register today to secure the discounted rate!

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

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

evokeAG
2021-02-16 - 2021-02-17
What: evokeAG
When: 16-17 February 2021
Where: Perth (location TBA)
Website: https://evokeag.com/
evokeAG heads west in 2021
Western Australia is set to host AgriFutures Australia’s 2021 evokeAG event – Asia Pacific’s largest agrifood tech event.
Designed by industry to encourage domestic and international delegates to connect and collaborate across three important areas —food, farm, future — the event will examine future possibilities of agrifood technology and investment.
Scheduled for 16-17 February in Perth, more than 1,000 delegates are expected to attend, including farmers, start-ups, innovators, researchers, businesses, government, universities and investors.
The past two events held in Melbourne have attracted a contingent of WA businesses looking to explore new opportunities to attract investment, value-add and scale up.
Click here for more information.

BioAg World Congress
2021-03-15 - 2021-03-17
BioAg World Congress: an event “by the industry and for industry”.
Here you meet and mingle with leaders of the industry, discuss hot topics, create solutions for the industry, and so much more! Last year was a huge success in India and BioAg World is proud to be hosting it this 15-17 March 2020, in Sacramento, California. It is expecting it to be twice the size of last year with a wider diversity of guests, including the educational community by introducing a student contest. It’s a great opportunity to be seen and heard in the industry.
THIS IS TRULY A GLOBAL EVENT. More than 50 countries and 60 BioAg companies will be participating. This is truly an event you won’t want to miss.
Visit www.bioagworld.com.

Hort Connections 2021
2021-06-07 - 2021-06-09 | Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Merivale St & Glenelg Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4101, Australia
AUSVEG and PMA Australia-New Zealand Limited (PMA A-NZ) have again united to deliver the joint industry conference and Trade Show, Hort Connections 2021. Hort Connections 2021 will be held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre 7-9 June 2021.
For more information on the event please click here

Webinar: QLD Dry Topics producer & adviser input needed for new climate resilience tool
2021-07-19 13:00 - 14:30 UTC
Producer & adviser input needed for new climate resilience tool

The tool
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and CSIRO are building a new digital platform bringing historical climate information and future climate projections in one location.
Funded through the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund, the $10 million Climate Services for Agriculture platform will tailor climate information to the agriculture sector.

Your input
The BoM and CSIRO have been talking to farmers to develop the first prototype, which is now available for testing. They are seeking your feedback before they develop it further to make sure it meets your needs.
On Monday 19 July, Mike Funnell from the Bureau’s Agriculture program will present a webinar on the Climate Services for Agriculture program unique to the Queensland Dry Tropics region.
They will walk you through the first prototype and ask you what type of climate information you’d like to see in the platform, and what is the best way for you to see it. You can also register to stay involved in the continuing development of the platform over the next 12 months.
Date: 19 July, 2021
Time: 1:00pm – 2:30pm
To register visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dkB3zrl3Qw69wTcsJC1mfA
For further information contact Kylie Dunstan on 0417 437 922 or kylie@farmlink.com.au
If you’d like to learn more about the project, access the prototype or register to be involved in the co-design, take a look at: www.agriculture.gov.au/ag-farm-food/drought/future-drought-fund/climate-services.
This project has received funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.

Webinar: Climate Services for Agriculture program
2021-07-19 13:00 - 17:00 UTC | Online
Do you want to join in the co-design of a new digital climate information service specifically for the agricultural and horticulture sectors?
Tell the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) and CSIRO about your on-farm climate information needs and help shape their new digital climate tool, during a webinar on Monday 19 July for growers in the Queensland Dry Tropics region.
CSIRO and BOM will deliver regional-scale climate projections across Australia, through a user-friendly, fit-for purpose digital platform.
Click here to learn more.
Click here to register.

Webinar: Know how to use drones safely - legal compliance
2021-07-20 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Online
Attend a free, one-hour webinar from 12 noon AEST on Tuesday 20 July, to learn all you need to know about the legal requirements for drone operators.
The webinar will be presented by John Coulombe from Drone Training Solutions and Marc Hinderager from Applied Horticulture Research.
There will be opportunity for Q&A.
Click here to register.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Webinar: Know how to use drones safely – legal compliance
2021-07-20 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Online

Ayr: Pest & disease workshop
2021-07-20 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | Ayr Research Facility, 343 Old Clare Road, Ayr, Queensland, 4807, Australia
Industry and government are coming together to run a workshop to discuss significant pest and disease issues that are affecting horticulture in Ayr and surrounding regions.
We will be bringing experts in their field to present on a range of threats that have arrived or are potentially about to. Topics will be of interest to a range of industries and will cover:

Fall armyworm: opportunities for integrated management.
Food safety in vegetables and melons.
Tospoviruses and mosaic viruses in capsicums and melons.
General biosecurity obligation and hitchhiker pests.
Varroa & bee diseases.
Serpentine and vegetable leafminer.

Join us on the day for great discussion and to see & hear about what threats could impact your profitability.
For more info, contact Callum Fletcher on 0423 453 577 or callum.fletcher@ausveg.com.au.

Gumlu: Pest & disease workshop
2021-07-21 15:00 - 17:00 UTC
Industry and government are coming together to run a workshop to discuss significant pest and disease issues that are affecting horticulture in Gumlu and surrounding regions.
Gumlu workshop: Wednesday 21 July, 3-5pm, location TBD.
We will be bringing experts in their field to present on a range of threats that have arrived or are potentially about to. Topics will be of interest to a range of industries and will cover:

Fall armyworm: opportunities for integrated management.
Food safety in vegetables and melons.
Tospoviruses and mosaic viruses in capsicums and melons.
General biosecurity obligation and hitchhiker pests.
Varroa & bee diseases.
Serpentine and vegetable leafminer.

Join us on the day for great discussion and to see & hear about what threats could impact your profitability.

RSVPs essential due to COVID-19 requirements:

RSVP for the Gumlu workshop here

For more info, contact Callum Fletcher on 0423 453 577 or callum.fletcher@ausveg.com.au

Webinar: Disease Risk – lettuce viruses & bacteria
2021-07-28 16:00 - 17:00 UTC | Online
Join an upcoming webinar to hear about the latest research on lettuce viruses and bacteria from the disease experts.
Dr Paul Campbell, Dr Lara Senior and Dr Rebecca Roach from the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries will talk about managing lettuce necrotic yellows virus, aphid virus-vectors, and bacterial diseases of lettuce.
There will be a Q&A session following each speaker.
Date: Wednesday 28 July 2021 at 4pm – 5pm AEST.
Register now: https://bit.ly/3de90hn

Upcoming webinar: Disease Risk – lettuce viruses & bacteria
2021-07-28 16:00 - 17:00 UTC | Online
Join an upcoming webinar to hear about the latest research on lettuce viruses and bacteria from the disease experts.
During the webinar, Dr Paul Campbell, Dr Lara Senior and Dr Rebecca Roach from the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries will discuss managing lettuce necrotic yellows virus, aphid virus-vectors, and bacterial diseases of lettuce.
There will be a Q&A session following each speaker.
Date: Wednesday 28 July 2021 at 4pm – 5pm AEST.
Register now: https://bit.ly/3de90hn.

Potato R&D forum: Managing pest and disease
2021-07-29 14:00 - 16:30, 2021-07-30 14:00 - 16:30 UTC | Online
Join RM Consulting Group for two upcoming interactive online sessions on managing pest and disease and getting the best out of your soil.
This R&D forum for the Australian potato industry will help you to better manage pest and disease on farm by providing information on:

New techniques and products for promoting soil health.
Updates on soil borne disease research.
Current and emerging pests.

Session #1: Pest management | Thursday 29 July 2pm – 4:30pm AEST
Session #2: Soil health and disease management | Friday 30 July 2pm – 4:30pm AEST

Click here to register.
Click here to download the event flyer.

Greenhouse Technical Management Training Course – a Masterclass in Protected Cropping
2021-08-02 - 2021-08-06 | Novotel Hotel and Resorts, Geelong, 10-14 Eastern Beach Road, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
A 2021 technical training course in greenhouse and hydroponic production that is specifically designed to develop high level technical and management skills of:

Growers in protected cropping (greenhouse, vertical farm, hydroponic, aquaponic).
Suppliers of hydroponic equipment.
Agronomists.
Horticultural researchers and educators, and includes new industry entrants.

This Protected Cropping Masterclass includes practical training, discussions, demonstrations and lectures supported by a 300-page workbook, and other practical tools. It is conducted by two experienced industry presenters Graeme Smith (Graeme Smith Consulting) and Rick Donnan (Growool Horticultural Systems).
Topics include growing media, plant physiology, nutrient management, water quality, irrigation, EC & pH, environmental management, production systems and plant health.
This 4.5-day masterclass will help you:

understand the principles of controlled production systems.
use new strategies and technologies to manage greenhouse climates and irrigation.
understand plant growing requirements and plant production techniques.
develop new strategies for plant protection and integrated pest-management.
understand plant nutrition and fertigation programs.

This training is now in its 14th year in Australia and is continually reviewed, revised and updated to include the latest ideas and technology. Please email Graeme Smith for further course details: graeme@graemesmithconsulting.com.
Course cost: AU$1,995 (+ GST).
COVID-19: Organisers are running a ‘COVID-Safe’ event by following all of the prevailing recommendations for any indoor events, and request all attendees follow any guidelines as directed by the course presenters and/or the venue management.
It is recommended that all attendees take out travel insurance in the event of an outbreak.
Please note: All courses require sufficient enrolments to commence and there are limited places in each course.
