Webinar: Supply Chain, Industry & Financial perspectives on Emissions Reporting
2026-02-17 12:00 - 13:00 (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 our first webinar: Supply Chain, Industry & Financial Perspectives on Emissions Reporting on 17 February 2026, to be delivered via the MS Teams Webinar platform.
This interactive webinar will provide you with practical insights into the opportunities available to you within your supply chain and from a financial perspective. This webinar will be presented by Daria Twist, Agribusiness Manager with NAB and Laura Grubb, Sustainability & Engagement Specialist with Greenham Australia.
Daria will outline how NAB can support Australian agribusiness in this changing climate, with a focus on climate risk management and green finance solutions. She will provide practical steps and incentives for farmers to adopt sustainable practices and reduce emissions.
Laura will dissect what carbon and sustainability mean for your business. She will talk through how you can take advantage of being an early mover in this space when working with your markets. We will look at what is driving this momentum, how meat customers and processors are responding, and what you need to do in your business.
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.

Tamworth: VET Workforce Networking Roundtable
2026-02-19 10:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | TBC
As part of Stream Three of this project, a Workforce Development Framework will be created, providing a guide for employers and RTOs to work together to grow a fit-for-purpose VET workforce for their region. The framework will connect each stage of career development – from mentor to supervisor to VET educator – with practical actions, existing resources and potential partnerships. It will be designed to be adaptable to the needs of different regional, rural, and remote communities.
Stakeholders are invited to participate in co-design of the Framework by attending roundtable and networking events being held online and around the country in early 2026.
You’re invited to participate in a roundtable and networking event designed to provide opportunities to contribute to several related projects and support the development of local connections.
Employers, training providers, industry partners, business support services, local government, and community organisations are encouraged to join this vital conversation.
You’re welcome to join for the full day or just take part in sessions relevant to you. Register to secure your place, and we’ll share detailed information closer to the date.
More information: https://skillsinsight.com.au/project/vet-workforce/

Webinar: Skilled Refugee Labour Agreement Pilot
2026-02-19 14:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Webinar
The Department of Home Affairs invites you to attend a free webinar to learn more about how Australian employers can access the Skilled Refugee Labour Agreement Pilot Program (the Pilot).
By becoming an approved employer, businesses can access a large pool of talent to fill critical skill shortages and support the settlement of a skilled refugee and their family in Australia.
The webinar is open to employers interested in accessing a source of skilled labour that also offers a skilled refugee and their family the opportunity to rebuild their lives in Australia. The Pilot is delivered in partnership with Talent Beyond Boundaries (TBB).

VIC: Grow Festival
2026-02-20 | Kyneton Racecourse, VIC, Australia
Join Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group for a big, relaxed day of learning and connection at GROW Farming Festival on Friday February 20 at Kyneton Racecourse. They’re bringing farmers, consumers, and other change makers together to drive positive change in agriculture, food & fibre production, and land stewardship.
A program of more than 40 talks, discussions, workshops, and demonstrations across four learning hubs – animals, soil, plants, people – and the adjoining GROW paddock. PLUS beautiful food & drinks available to purchase all day, music, a charity auction, and more!

Webinar: Cutting Inputs Without Cutting Production: Fertiliser and Emissions on Farm
2026-02-23 16:30 - 17:30 (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: Cutting Inputs Without Cutting Production: Fertiliser and Emissions on Farm on 23 February 2026, to be delivered via the MS Teams Webinar platform.
This webinar looks at how fertiliser use affects on-farm emissions, kicking off with a clear, practical overview of nutrients, efficiency and emissions intensity from plant and soil health educator Joel Williams. It then shifts to the paddock, with farmer Tom Robinson sharing hands-on strategies for reducing inputs without sacrificing productivity, including what’s worked (and what hasn’t) in real-world conditions. By bringing science and experience together, the session offers growers and livestock producers practical, achievable actions they can apply on farm.
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.

Dubbo: VET Workforce Networking Roundtable
2026-02-25 10:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | TBC

Webinar: Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook 2024/25 launch
2026-02-26 11:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Webinar
Hort Innovation invites you to join the Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook 2024/25 launch webinar on Thursday 26 February 2026, 11am (AEDT).
As the leading data resource for growers and the broader horticulture community, the Handbook brings together independent, whole-of-industry data and provides insights into the trends that shaped the Australian horticulture industry during 2024/25.
With data covering 75 distinct categories, join to hear from industry experts as they explore the latest insights on Australian horticulture. You’ll be given a guide on how to use the Handbook, as well as an overview of a wide range of topics, including:

Production volume and farm-gate value trends by category (fruit, vegetables, nuts, and all other horticulture amenities)
Trade (exports/imports) and domestic market movements
Category performance key drivers in 2024/25

Webinar: Opportunities in Japan’s agrifood and beverage sector
2026-02-26 12:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Webinar
Join this webinar to learn about consumer trends and how Austrade is working to promote Australian products in this market.
Japan is Australia’s second largest bilateral trading partner. Along with energy, food security is considered part of national security, with Japan relying mostly on imports as a food source.
Key topics

Overview of Japan
Consumer sentiment and trends
Insights on doing business in Japan
Austrade’s forward calendar of activity for the sector

Who it’s for
Australian businesses looking for opportunities in Japan. Businesses can be:

new to market
existing food, beverage and agribusiness exporters.

WA: AI Sprayer - Open-Source Weed Locator Farm Demonstration
2026-02-26 15:00 - 18:00 (Australia/Perth) | 317 Cosy Creek Rd, 317 Cosy Creek Rd, Palgarup, WA, Australia
See an open-source AI weed locator sprayer in action and learn how artificial intelligence is being used for precision weed detection.

3pm – Registration and discussion on development of the OWL, learnings from the 2025 study tour to Denmark and Netherlands
4pm – live demonstration of OWL in the field
5pm – light supper and non-alcoholic beverages provided
Biosecurity protocols apply – please use footpaths provided.

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

AUSVEG Hort International Women’s Day Luncheon
2026-03-04 12:00 - 14:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Crown Aviary, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
This event will bring together women from across the horticulture industry for an afternoon of connection, discussion, and celebration, recognising the crucial role women play across the sector.
Join us in celebrating the many incredible achievements of women in horticulture at our International Women’s Day luncheon! And hear from special guest Jacquie Felgate!
There’ll be a two-course lunch, with a beverage package and complimentary carparking for luncheon guests.
Register now!
Price: $175 per person

Canberra: VET Workforce Networking Roundtable
2026-03-05 10:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | TBC

Foodex Japan 2026
2026-03-10 - 2026-03-13 | Tokyo Big Sight, 3 Chome-11-1 Ariake, Koto City, Tokyo, 135-0063, Japan
Foodex Japan is the leading food and beverage tradeshow in Japan. The trade event provides business expansion opportunities and solutions for Australian fresh produce exporters. The trade event welcome more than 80,000 buyers from across Asia each year.

Mareeba: VET Workforce Networking Roundtable
2026-03-10 10:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | TBC

WA: Integrated Pest Management in Potato Crops Workshop
2026-03-11 12:30 - 17:00 (Australia/Perth) | Pemberton/Manjimup Region
Paul Horne of IPM Technologies will present a workshop covering the fundamentals of IPM in potato crops. He will then lead you on a Field Walk to practice scouting for pests and beneficials. Participants will leave with strategies to implement in their own businesses.
Additionally, hear an update on the Hort Innovation & other related disease research and management projects.

Roma: VET Workforce Networking Roundtable
2026-03-12 10:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | TBC

WA: Integrated Pest Management in Potato Crops Workshop (South-west coast)
2026-03-12 12:30 - 17:00 (Australia/Perth) | Jindong, WA, Australia

San Francisco: World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit
2026-03-17 - 2026-03-18 | San Francisco Marriott Marquis
Meet the global leaders driving sustainable agricultural practices in San Francisco on March 17–18, 2026.
Be at the summit with 1700+ decision makers from agribusinesses, technology giants, food brands, farmers, policymakers, investors, and start-ups for strategic networking, industry benchmarking, agri-tech discovery, and deal making.

Webinar: Hiring International Graduates: Visa pathway options
2026-03-17 11:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Webinar
The Department of Home Affairs’ Business, Industry and Regional Outreach (BIRO) network invites businesses to a free webinar designed to help employers better understand how to employ international student graduates in Australia, as well as skilled visa options available to businesses seeking to hire or sponsor overseas workers in Australia.
The session will cover information on employing Temporary Graduate Visa holders and visa sponsorship options available to extend their employment with your business.
The session will include information on:
– Temporary Graduate visa
– Employer sponsored visas
– General Skilled Migration
– Visa Entitlement Verification Online
– Check twice, submit once campaign
– Migrant worker reforms

vegetablesWA Roadshow Carnarvon
2026-03-17 16:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Perth) | Carnarvon Yacht Club, 2 West St, Carnarvon, WA, Australia
Carnarvon growers — this is an event you don’t want to miss!

Join us ahead of the growing season for an opportunity to connect with fellow growers and hear from key industry professionals on:

Industry, regional and R&D project updates
Fall armyworm biology and management
Nutrition programming for resilience
Innovation to enhance shelf life
Crop protection solutions to manage soil-borne pests and pathogens

Includes: Drinks and a buffet-style dinner

For assistance, please contact:
Chi Nguyen – 0457 457 559 | chi.nguyen@vegetableswa.com.au
Joel Dinsdale – 0417 857 675 or Lisa Hasson – 0459 952 297

San Franciso: Future Food-Tech
2026-03-19 - 2026-03-20 | San Francisco Marriott Marquis
Meet the global leaders building a healthy & sustainable future at Future Food-Tech San Francisco.
Join CPGs, retailers, ingredient and technology providers, cutting-edge entrepreneurs and investors on March 19-20, 2026 and connect for targeted networking, exclusive industry insights and start-up discovery.
Why attend?

Meet the innovators shaping the future of food
Taste tomorrow’s products in live demos
Spark partnerships that drive real-world impact

Webinar: Biostimulant Products: Cutting through the noise
2026-03-20 12:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Webinar
This practical webinar will provide a clear, non-technical overview of biological products, with a focus on biostimulants such as humates, amino acids and seaweed extracts. We’ll explain what these products are (and are not), and where they typically sit in vegetable systems — including soil health, nutrient cycling, root establishment and crop resilience.
The session will also cover the regulatory landscape and Fertilizer Australia’s Biostimulant Code of Practice, helping growers understand levels of assurance and what to look for in the marketplace.
A key focus will be evidence and efficacy — why results vary, what “good evidence” looks like. We’ll finish with practical tips on questions to ask suppliers, how to trial products effectively on-farm, and a brief update on the SWICP Biological Products Database.
This webinar is designed to help growers and advisors make informed, confident decisions about biological products.

AgriScale Spain
2026-03-23 - 2026-03-25 | ICEX España Exportación e Inversiones, Madrid, Spain
​AgriScale is a curated market-entry program for ambitious Norwegian agrifoodtech companies ready to scale internationally.
​In 2026, join in Spain — Europe’s fourth-largest agricultural market — and gain direct access to one of the continent’s most dynamic agrifoodtech ecosystems.

Alimentaria Spain
2026-03-23 - 2026-03-26 | Barcelona – Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain
One of the world’s largest food and beverage exhibitions.

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.

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

Webinar: Employing Overseas Workers - Visa Information Sessions
2026-03-24 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-24 14:00 - 15:00 (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.

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

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.

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.
