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SUMMARY:Seminar: Future of Australian farming (Hamilton)
DESCRIPTION:Rising input costs\, climate impacts\, labour shortage and lower returns make the enhancement of agricultural yields increasingly crucial. Using findings from their research across diverse markets and technologies\, business consulting firm Frost & Sullivan will present the latest thinking\, practices and technologies in highly productive farms from around the world. \nAlso showcasing an example of futuristic farming technology\, Mitsui Chemicals Inc (MCI) will be presenting their iCAST™ (Integrated Cultivation-Accelerating System) and the results from their recent trials at the DEDJTR Hamilton Research Centre. The iCAST™ system is a cultivation system that aims to address all the key challenges faced by Australian farmers\, including maximising crop and yield quality\, minimising input use\, and helping to reduce manual labour requirements. \nTo register for this event\, please click here. For more information\, e-mail Hanna Naquiah at hanna.naquiah@frost.com.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/seminar-future-australian-farming-hamilton/
LOCATION:DEDJTR Hamilton\, 915 Mt Napier Road\, Hamilton\, VIC\, 3300\, Australia
CATEGORIES:VIC
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20171129T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20171129T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T051521
CREATED:20171121T052131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T052131Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Hort Code of Conduct (Myalup)
DESCRIPTION:The Horticulture Code of Conduct is set to be in full effect by April 2018\, and it is important that all growers are informed as to their rights and obligations under the revised Code. \nAUSVEG encourages Western Australian growers to attend one of the Code information sessions being held by vegetablesWA in the coming weeks\, with vegetablesWA CEO John Shannon giving a presentation about Horticulture Produce Agreements (HPAs) and how they will affect grower dealings with wholesalers. \nFor more information\, please see the vegetablesWA website. To RSVP for any of these events\, please contact Sam Grubisa on 0427 373 037 or at sam.grubisa@vegetableswa.com.au.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-hort-code-conduct-myalup-2/
LOCATION:Binningup Country Club\, Lakes Parade\, Binningup\, WA\, 6233\, Australia
CATEGORIES:WA
ORGANIZER;CN="vegetablesWA":MAILTO:office@vegetableswa.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20171129T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20171129T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T051521
CREATED:20171109T224306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171109T224314Z
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SUMMARY:Tour de Bundaberg bus tour (Bundaberg)
DESCRIPTION:With a focus on sustainable agriculture\, the leading ladies of Bundaberg agriculture are invited to join the BFVG on a bus tour of local farms who have implemented innovative farm practices to increase yield\, productivity and profitability. \nThe tour will leave Bundaberg Fruit & Vegetable Growers (23 Enterprise Street\, Bundaberg) at 8:00am and will return at approximately 4:00pm. \nThe day will include: \n\nGuest speaker | Suzie Clarke\, Bundy Food Tours\nGuest speaker | Michelle Haase\, VegNet Vegetable Industry Development Officer\n\nMorning tea and Networking Lunch included \nFor more information\, see the event website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/event-tour-de-bundaberg-bus-tour-bundaberg/
LOCATION:BFVG\, 23 Enterprise St\, Bundaberg\, QLD\, 4670\, Australia
CATEGORIES:QLD
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20171128T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20171128T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T051521
CREATED:20171121T051953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T051953Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Hort Code of Conduct (Wanneroo)
DESCRIPTION:The Horticulture Code of Conduct is set to be in full effect by April 2018\, and it is important that all growers are informed as to their rights and obligations under the revised Code. \nAUSVEG encourages Western Australian growers to attend one of the Code information sessions being held by vegetablesWA in the coming weeks\, with vegetablesWA CEO John Shannon giving a presentation about Horticulture Produce Agreements (HPAs) and how they will affect grower dealings with wholesalers. \nFor more information\, please see the vegetablesWA website. To RSVP for any of these events\, please contact Sam Grubisa on 0427 373 037 or at sam.grubisa@vegetableswa.com.au.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-hort-code-conduct-wanneroo/
LOCATION:Wanneroo Tavern\, 18 Dundebar Rd\, Wanneroo\, WA\, 6065\, Australia
CATEGORIES:WA
ORGANIZER;CN="vegetablesWA":MAILTO:office@vegetableswa.com.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171125
DTSTAMP:20260408T051521
CREATED:20171008T233044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171008T235403Z
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SUMMARY:Hort Innovation 2017 AGM (Tullamarine)
DESCRIPTION:Planning has begun for Hort Innovation’s 2017 Annual General Meeting. For updates and all the latest information\, please see the Hort Innovation website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/hort-innovation-2017-agm/
LOCATION:Mantra Tullamarine Hotel\, 2 Trade Park Drive\, Tullamarine\, VIC\, 3043\, Australia
CATEGORIES:ACT,VIC,NSW,QLD,NT,WA,TAS,SA
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20171123T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20171123T153000
DTSTAMP:20260408T051521
CREATED:20171109T231728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171109T231754Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Flood recovery (Bundaberg)
DESCRIPTION:Farmers are encouraged to attend Queensland Farmers’ Federation’s (QFF) Flood Recovery Workshop to hear from technical recovery experts who can assist in getting you back on your feet. \nTopics covered: \n\nNatural disasters in Queensland\nAgronomy\nSoil science\nIrrigation\nEnergy efficiency\n\nQRIDA will be there on the day to discuss government assistance available to affected farmers. \nFor more information\, see the event website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-flood-recovery-bundaberg/
LOCATION:Fairymead House\, Thornhill Street\, Bundaberg North\, QLD\, 4670\, Australia
CATEGORIES:QLD
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171123T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171123T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T051521
CREATED:20171031T220809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171031T220935Z
UID:10000584-1511431200-1511449200@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Gippsland Women in Horticulture conference (Ellinbank)
DESCRIPTION:The first-ever conference for Gippsland Women in Horticulture is being held to explore three dimensions of horticultural production: water\, waste and wellness. \nThe morning session for the event will be devoted to individual speakers addressing the whole conference on issues of leadership\, wellness and collaboration\, with speakers including Nicole Griffin (Gippsland Water)\, Dr Nicola Watts (East Gippsland Food Cluster)\, Fiona Owen (Gippsland Women’s Health) and Jill Briggs (Rural Training Initiatives). \nThe afternoon session will be a great opportunity for group discussions on key areas of interest like irrigation\, organics\, biosecurity\, mental health\, leadership\, innovation and the new generation of horticulture. These discussions will be facilitated by women with topic expertise\, including AUSVEG National Manager – Science and Extension Dr Jessica Lye. \nFor more information\, please see the event flyer. To register for the event\, please see the event website. \nFunding to facilitate this event has come through the VegNET project in East Gippsland as part of a strategic levy investment under the Hort Innovation Vegetable Fund. It is also being supported by the Commonwealth Bank\, with attendees asked to contribute $30 per head to cover catering costs.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/gippsland-women-horticulture-conference-ellinbank/
LOCATION:DEDJTR Ellinbank\, 1301 Hazeldean Road\, Ellinbank\, VIC\, 3821\, Australia
CATEGORIES:VIC,VegNET
ORGANIZER;CN="VegNET East Gippsland":MAILTO:shayne.hyman@eastgippslandfoodcluster.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20171122T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20171122T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T051521
CREATED:20171121T051802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T051802Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Hort Code of Conduct (Baldivis)
DESCRIPTION:The Horticulture Code of Conduct is set to be in full effect by April 2018\, and it is important that all growers are informed as to their rights and obligations under the revised Code. \nAUSVEG encourages Western Australian growers to attend one of the Code information sessions being held by vegetablesWA in the coming weeks\, with vegetablesWA CEO John Shannon giving a presentation about Horticulture Produce Agreements (HPAs) and how they will affect grower dealings with wholesalers. \nFor more information\, please see the vegetablesWA website. To RSVP for any of these events\, please contact Sam Grubisa on 0427 373 037 or at sam.grubisa@vegetableswa.com.au.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-hort-code-conduct-baldivis/
LOCATION:Baldivis Market Gardens\, 805 Eighty Rd\, Baldivis\, WA\, 6171\, Australia
CATEGORIES:WA
ORGANIZER;CN="vegetablesWA":MAILTO:office@vegetableswa.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171122T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171122T133000
DTSTAMP:20260408T051521
CREATED:20171008T224843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171008T224843Z
UID:10000467-1511353800-1511357400@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Webinar: Soil and nutrition management
DESCRIPTION:Join an informative and interactive one-hour lunchtime session to get the latest updates from vegetable industry experts on healthy soil and correct nutrition management\, which are essential to a productive vegetable business and protecting the natural environment. While the focus will be on nitrogen\, the team can also answer your questions about other nutrients during the discussion. \nThe webinar\, to be delivered by Dr Doris Blaesing (RMCG) and Andrew Shaw (AUSVEG)\, will offer a unique insight into how to manage vegetable soils and nutrition with a focus on environmental and economic sustainability. Growers Belinda Adams and David Anderson will also share the main benefits from being involved in the EnviroVeg program. \nFor more information on this webinar\, please click here. To register for the webinar\, please click here. \nThis session is being delivered as a collaboration between the Soil Wealth and Integrated Crop Protection projects (delivered by RMCG and AHR) and the EnviroVeg program (delivered through AUSVEG in partnership with Growcom and Freshcare)\, which are strategic levy investments under the Hort Innovation Vegetable Fund.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/webinar-soil-nutrition-management/
LOCATION:VIC
CATEGORIES:ACT,VIC,NSW,QLD,NT,WA,TAS,SA
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20171122T084500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20171122T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T051521
CREATED:20170915T015354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170915T015354Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Workplace Essentials (Logan)
DESCRIPTION:Enrol now to attend a  Workplace Essentials workshop and get the information and resources you need to boost your farm business’ health\, safety and people management skills. \nThese workshops are being funded the Queensland Government and facilitated by the Queensland Agriculture Workforce Network (QAWN). They have been specifically tailored for farm managers\, team leaders and supervisors and will include practical activities. \nDuring the full day workshops\, the following topics will be covered: \nSESSION ONE: Workplace health and safety\n• Update on Workplace Health and Safety laws and regulations\n• WHS compliance checklist\n• Understanding and managing risks and hazards\n• When and how and to report incidents\n• Overview of useful WHS services and resources available to businesses \nSESSION TWO: People management\n• Performance and behaviour management\n• Handling conflict\, bullying and difficult conversations in the workplace\n• Supervisor responsibilities\n• Update on workplace relations laws\, regulations and programs\n• Overview of further training and funding available \nCOST:\n$30 per person – includes workshop\, resources\, morning and afternoon tea\, and lunch.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-workplace-essentials-logan/
LOCATION:TBA
CATEGORIES:QLD
ORGANIZER;CN="Growcom":MAILTO:growcom@growcom.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20171121T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20171121T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T051521
CREATED:20171105T230836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171105T230836Z
UID:10000616-1511283600-1511290800@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:TIA National Agriculture Day panel
DESCRIPTION:The Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) is marking the first-ever Australian National Agriculture Day with a panel discussion about the current state of Tasmania’s food and agriculture sectors and where they are heading into the future. \nLeading experts from across the University of Tasmania will explore key topics like how consumers are influencing the way food is marketed and the politics of food\, what the emerging trends in agricultural technologies are\, and what the key pressures and opportunities are for the future of Tasmania’s agrifood sector. \nThere will also be opportunities for networking at the event\, with the evening starting and concluding with drinks and refreshments. For more information\, please see the TIA website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/tia-national-agriculture-day-panel/
LOCATION:University of Tasmania\, Churchill Avenue\, Sandy Bay\, TAS\, 7005\, Australia
CATEGORIES:TAS
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171122
DTSTAMP:20260408T051521
CREATED:20170913T010955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170913T231241Z
UID:10000527-1511222400-1511308799@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:National Agriculture Day
DESCRIPTION:National Farmers’ Federation President Fiona Simson and CEO Tony Mahar\, along with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources Barnaby Joyce\, have launched the National Agriculture and Related Industries Day (AgDay). \nTo be held on 21 November 2017\, AgDay will encourage all Australians to celebrate the nation’s farm sector and the work of our growers. For more information on National Agriculture Day\, and to learn how to get involved\, please see its website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/national-agriculture-day/
LOCATION:VIC
CATEGORIES:ACT,VIC,NSW,QLD,NT,WA,TAS,SA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171123
DTSTAMP:20260408T051521
CREATED:20170919T041211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171009T033553Z
UID:10000556-1511136000-1511395199@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:TropAg2017 (Brisbane)
DESCRIPTION:TropAg2017 brings together the best in research and innovation across plant\, animal and food sciences. TropAg2017 focuses on science and technology solutions across the agriculture and food supply chain\, including technology and investment. Now incorporating the agricultural technology AgFutures conference\, TropAg is held in Brisbane\, Australia. \nTropAg2017 is for anyone concerned with addressing the many challenges in tropical and sub-tropical agriculture and food production. The 2017 conference theme is “high impact science to nourish the world”\, reflecting the critical role of science\, technology and innovation to the many challenges facing tropical and sub-tropical agriculture and food production globally. \nFor more information\, see the event website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/tropag2017/
LOCATION:Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre\, Merivale St & Glenelg Street\, Brisbane\, QLD\, 4101\, Australia
CATEGORIES:QLD
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20171117T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20171117T223000
DTSTAMP:20260408T051521
CREATED:20171015T211626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171015T211626Z
UID:10000573-1510943400-1510957800@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Australian Organic Annual Awards for Excellence (Adelaide)
DESCRIPTION:Join Australian Organic for their 30th anniversary at the Australian Organic Annual Awards for Excellence\, being held this year at the National Wine Centre in Adelaide on  Friday 17 November. \nFor more information\, see the event website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/australian-organic-annual-awards-excellence-adelaide/
LOCATION:National Wine Centre\, Hackney Rd & Botany Rd\, Adelaide\, SA\, 5000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:SA
ORGANIZER;CN="Australian Organic":MAILTO:contact@austorganic.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20171117T141500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20171117T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T051521
CREATED:20171031T221138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171031T221138Z
UID:10000586-1510928100-1510936200@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:BFVG AGM and levy consultation (Bundaberg)
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Bundaberg Fruit & Vegetable Growers (BFVG) AGM and Christmas party\, Hort Innovation is hosting information and Q&A sessions for the Avocado\, Macadamia and Vegetable Funds. \nAttendees will hear the latest updates on some key levy investments in the Funds from the people who are involved in the projects\, and will also have the opportunity to ask Hort Innovation questions about their levy funds. \nFor more information on the levy consultations\, please see the event flyer. For more information on BFVG events\, including the AGM and Christmas party\, please see its website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/bfvg-agm-levy-consultation-bundaberg/
LOCATION:BFVG\, 23 Enterprise St\, Bundaberg\, QLD\, 4670\, Australia
CATEGORIES:QLD
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171116
DTSTAMP:20260408T051521
CREATED:20171019T015716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171019T015716Z
UID:10000574-1510704000-1510790399@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:ABARES Conference (Tamworth)
DESCRIPTION:Join ABARES at the Tamworth Regional Outlook conference on 15 November and hear from local producers\, industry leaders and ABARES speakers at sessions exploring Innovation in agriculture – capturing the opportunities\, Innovation in livestock enterprises and Growing crops and collaboration in a changing environment. \nBring your colleagues – it’s a great opportunity to update your industry knowledge\, network with delegates and industry experts\, discuss regional trends and opportunities\, plus access the latest ABARES commodity forecasts and economic data. \nThis one day conference is free to attend\, but pre-event registration is essential. \nFor more information\, and to register for the event\, please visit the ABARES website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/abares-conference-tamworth/
LOCATION:ibis Styles Tamworth\, \, 80-90 Ebsworth Street\, Tamworth\, NSW\, 2340\, Australia
CATEGORIES:NSW
ORGANIZER;CN="ABARES":MAILTO:conferences@agriculture.gov.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20171114T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20171114T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T051521
CREATED:20171031T223336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171031T223336Z
UID:10000614-1510669800-1510678800@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Workshop: Biosecurity update (Bowen)
DESCRIPTION:As part of the VegNET project being delivered in Bowen\, Gumlu and Far North Queensland by Bowen Gumlu Growers Association\, a workshop is being held to provide local growers with updates in key biosecurity projects that are receiving investment from the Hort Innovation Vegetable Fund. \nThis event will include two key speakers: Dr Paul Walker (TIA)\, discussing the TPP incursion in Western Australia and the strategic levy investment into surveillance efforts in South Australia and the eastern states; and Dr Jessica Lye (AUSVEG)\, providing an update on the newly launched strategic levy investment project preparing the industry for an incursion of vegetable leafminer into production areas. \nJessica Volker from Prospect Ag will also present at the workshop. For more information\, please see the event flyer. \nTo register for this event\, please click here.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-biosecurity-update-bowen/
LOCATION:QDAF Bowen\, 45 Warwick Road\, Bowen\, QLD\, 4805\, Australia
CATEGORIES:QLD,VegNET
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20171114T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20171114T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T051521
CREATED:20171009T053256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171009T053256Z
UID:10000572-1510668000-1510677000@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Forum: Potato diseases and soilborne health (Forthside)
DESCRIPTION:Industry are invited to attend a forum to hear an international perspective on potato diseases and soilborne health issues. The forum will be held at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture’s Vegetable Research Facility at Forthside\, and there is an opportunity for a field walk to learn more about a current biofumigation trial. \nSpeakers include: \nDr Bob Larkin from the United States Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS). Dr Larkin is a Research Plant Pathologist with a focus on the biological and cultural control of soilborne diseases of potato\, disease-suppressive rotation crops\, sustainable cropping systems\, soil health\, and soil microbial communities. \nProfessor Richard Falloon from the New Zealand Institute for Plant & Food Research. Professor Falloon has spent the last 25 years focussing on soilborne diseases\, especially those caused by Spongospora subterranea\, linking root infection with reduced potato plant productivity. \nAssociate Professor Calum Wilson from the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture. Assc Prof WIlson is a Plant Pathologist with more than 25 years experience working on potato diseases and his presentation will focus on recent advancements in tackling both powdery and common scab of potato. \nFor more information\, see the event website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/forum-potato-diseases-soilborne-health-forthside/
LOCATION:Forthside Vegetable Research Facility\, 124 Forthside Rd\, Forthside\, TAS\, 7310\, Australia
CATEGORIES:TAS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20171114T084500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20171114T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T051521
CREATED:20170915T015227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170915T015227Z
UID:10000451-1510649100-1510675200@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Workshop: Workplace Essentials (Caboolture)
DESCRIPTION:Enrol now to attend a  Workplace Essentials workshop and get the information and resources you need to boost your farm business’ health\, safety and people management skills. \nThese workshops are being funded the Queensland Government and facilitated by the Queensland Agriculture Workforce Network (QAWN). They have been specifically tailored for farm managers\, team leaders and supervisors and will include practical activities. \nDuring the full day workshops\, the following topics will be covered: \nSESSION ONE: Workplace health and safety\n• Update on Workplace Health and Safety laws and regulations\n• WHS compliance checklist\n• Understanding and managing risks and hazards\n• When and how and to report incidents\n• Overview of useful WHS services and resources available to businesses \nSESSION TWO: People management\n• Performance and behaviour management\n• Handling conflict\, bullying and difficult conversations in the workplace\n• Supervisor responsibilities\n• Update on workplace relations laws\, regulations and programs\n• Overview of further training and funding available \nCOST:\n$30 per person – includes workshop\, resources\, morning and afternoon tea\, and lunch.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-workplace-essentials-caboolture/
LOCATION:Caboolture Hub\, 4 Hasking St\, Caboolture\, QLD\, 4510\, Australia
CATEGORIES:QLD
ORGANIZER;CN="Growcom":MAILTO:growcom@growcom.com.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20171114T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20171114T133000
DTSTAMP:20260408T051521
CREATED:20171009T052819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171009T052953Z
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SUMMARY:Vegetable Research Facility Open Day (Forthside)
DESCRIPTION:Industry and community members are invited to join the The Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) as it showcases the innovative research being undertaken to enhance the productivity\, profitability and sustainability of agriculture in Tasmania. \nTIA’s Forthside Vegetable Research Facility (Forthside) is the site of leading-edge agricultural research. Some of the research to be showcased at this event includes: \n\nOverview of TIA\, Professor Holger Meinke\nSystemic downy mildew in poppies\, Dr Jason Scott\nIndustrial hemp trials\, Dr Mark Boersma\nSoil health and management for optimum crop yield\, Dr Bill Cotching and John McPhee\n\nThe Open Day will also feature presentations from guest speakers with a focus on precision technology. Guest speakers are Ryan McMahon from Remote Aviation Australia and Tim Neale from Data Farming (Queensland). \nFor more information\, see the event website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/2017-vegetable-research-facility-open-day-forthside/
LOCATION:Forthside Vegetable Research Facility\, 124 Forthside Rd\, Forthside\, TAS\, 7310\, Australia
CATEGORIES:TAS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171115
DTSTAMP:20260408T051521
CREATED:20171001T214346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171001T214346Z
UID:10000565-1510617600-1510703999@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Planning Our Food Future Forum (Perth)
DESCRIPTION:While innovation and new technologies will continue to help our farmers produce more food with fewer inputs\, the challenges of a changing climate and diminishing natural resources is limiting their capacity to produce enough food for a growing population. \nThe Planning Our Food Future forum is focused on bringing together stakeholders to identify the need and opportunities for working to achieve a more secure food city. \nThrough a series of presentations by key members of industry and government the forum will be looking at: \n\nThe drivers for change\nReforming our food supply chains\nLand use and planning\nUrban agriculture\nImproving collaboration between the key stakeholder groups in Western Australia.\n\nFor more information\, please see the event website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/planning-food-future-forum-perth/
LOCATION:Parmelia Hilton Hotel\, 14 Mill St\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:WA
ORGANIZER;CN="Perth NRM":MAILTO:enquiries@perthnrm.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20171113T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20171113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T051521
CREATED:20171009T025122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171009T025133Z
UID:10000569-1510567200-1510574400@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Workshop: Food labelling (Hobart)
DESCRIPTION:To help businesses better understand product labelling requirements (including compliance requirements) and their opportunities to maximise product performance\, CSIRO is hosting a series of free workshops in October and November. \nThese workshops will answer common labelling questions\, including: \n\nWhat are the new labelling rules about country of origin and how do they affect food businesses?\nWhat do consumers think of food labelling? Do they trust it?\nWhat is a health claim for the purposes of food labelling and what do you need to make one?\nHow can businesses communicate the nutritional benefit of their food?\nShould businesses support the Health Star Rating system for their products?\n\nAttendees will also have the opportunity to have a free one-on-one meeting with CSIRO presenters for a product assessment and discussion about their business needs. \nFor more information\, see the event website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-food-labelling-hobart/
LOCATION:CSIRO Hobart\, Castray Esplanade\, Hobart\, TAS\, 7004\, Australia
CATEGORIES:TAS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171119
DTSTAMP:20260408T051521
CREATED:20171009T021415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171009T021438Z
UID:10000471-1510358400-1511049599@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Australian Food Safety Week
DESCRIPTION:The theme of Australian Food Safety Week 2017 is ‘Is it done yet? Use a thermometer for great food\, cooked safely every time’ and it will be held from 11-18 November 2017. \nFor more information on Australian Food Safety Week and how to get involved\, please see the event website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/australian-food-safety-week/
LOCATION:VIC
CATEGORIES:ACT,VIC,NSW,QLD,NT,WA,TAS,SA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171111
DTSTAMP:20260408T051521
CREATED:20170924T230941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170924T230941Z
UID:10000465-1510185600-1510358399@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Australian Agriculture Roundtable (Sydney)
DESCRIPTION:The Australian Farm Institute’s Australian Agriculture Roundtable Conference is to be held at the International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) from 9-10 November 2017. \nThe 2017 Australian Agriculture Roundtable Conference will be an important networking opportunity for innovative agricultural producers\, supply chain leaders\, agribusiness\, policy-makers and lead researchers. Over 150 conference attendees will be hosted by the Institute at the new International Convention Centre Sydney which is surrounded by the iconic Darling Harbour. \nThis year’s roundtable conference will bring together the key minds of Australian agriculture and agribusiness to discuss the role of effective partnerships in significant agricultural and regional issues. \nFor more information\, see the event website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/australian-agriculture-roundtable-sydney/
LOCATION:International Convention Centre Sydney\, 14 Darling Drive\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:NSW
ORGANIZER;CN="Australian Farm Institute":MAILTO:info@farminstitute.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171106T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171106T123000
DTSTAMP:20260408T051521
CREATED:20171009T024935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171009T024935Z
UID:10000568-1509964200-1509971400@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Workshop: Food labelling (Perth)
DESCRIPTION:To help businesses better understand product labelling requirements (including compliance requirements) and their opportunities to maximise product performance\, CSIRO is hosting a series of free workshops in October and November. \nThese workshops will answer common labelling questions\, including: \n\nWhat are the new labelling rules about country of origin and how do they affect food businesses?\nWhat do consumers think of food labelling? Do they trust it?\nWhat is a health claim for the purposes of food labelling and what do you need to make one?\nHow can businesses communicate the nutritional benefit of their food?\nShould businesses support the Health Star Rating system for their products?\n\nAttendees will also have the opportunity to have a free one-on-one meeting with CSIRO presenters for a product assessment and discussion about their business needs. \nFor more information\, see the event website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-food-labelling-perth/
LOCATION:DPIRD Perth\, 3 Baron-Hay Court\, Kensington\, WA\, 6151\, Australia
CATEGORIES:WA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20171103T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20171103T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T051521
CREATED:20171023T024213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171023T024213Z
UID:10000582-1509710400-1509721200@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Workshop: NSW Farmers Roadshow (Cowra)
DESCRIPTION:The NSW Farmers Horticulture Roadshow will be in Cowra on Friday 3 November 2017. \nThe roadshow is a chance for NSW Farmers to touch base with growers before the end of the year. It will cover off on topics including employment relations\, energy\, market access and the new Horticulture code. There will also be time for Q&A so growers can give their feedback to NSW Farmers. \nKaren O’Malley\, Senior Land Services – Horticulture\, Central Tablelands LLS\, will also be attending and will give an update on the new Horticulture Strategy they are developing. \nThis is a free event\, and members and non-members are welcome. For more information\, please click here.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-nsw-farmers-roadshow-cowra/
LOCATION:Mulyan\, North Logan Road\, Cowra\, NSW\, 2794\, Australia
CATEGORIES:NSW
ORGANIZER;CN="NSW Farmers":MAILTO:emailus@nswfarmers.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171102T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171102T153000
DTSTAMP:20260408T051521
CREATED:20171031T221508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171031T221508Z
UID:10000612-1509627600-1509636600@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Workshop: Preharvest water risk mitigation (Werribee)
DESCRIPTION:The Australian Research Council (ARC) Industrial Transformation Training Centre (ITTC) for Food Safety in the Fresh Produce Industry\, based at the University of Sydney\, is hosting workshops for growers in Werribee and Gatton. \nThe workshops will address risk factors leading to contamination of agricultural irrigation water\, water sampling strategies and mitigation options\, and Professor Channah Rock\, Associate Professor at the Department of Soil\, Water and Environmental Science at University of Arizona\, will share her expertise on environmental water quality. \nTo register for this event\, please click here. \nProfessor Rock is working with ARC ITTC researchers and students to develop a risk-based model for E. coli and Salmonella in irrigation waters in Australia. For more information on the food safety ARC ITTC\, please click here.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-preharvest-water-risk-mitigation-werribee/
LOCATION:Fresh Select\, 610 Duncans Road\, Werribee South\, VIC\, 3030\, Australia
CATEGORIES:VIC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20171102T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20171102T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T051521
CREATED:20171023T023926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171023T023926Z
UID:10000580-1509613200-1509620400@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Workshop: NSW Farmers Roadshow (Batlow)
DESCRIPTION:The NSW Farmers Horticulture Roadshow will be in Batlow on Thursday 2 November 2017. \nThe roadshow is a chance for NSW Farmers to touch base with growers before the end of the year. It will cover off on topics including employment relations\, energy\, market access and the new Horticulture code. There will also be time for Q&A so growers can give their feedback to NSW Farmers. \nKevin Dodds\, Department of Primary Industries Development Officer – Temperate Fruits\, will also be attending and will present a session on ‘5 years of local trials in 10 minutes’\, a recap of some of the Future Orchards local trial findings. \nThis is a free event\, and members and non-members are welcome. For more information\, please click here.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-nsw-farmers-roadshow-batlow/
LOCATION:RSL Club Batlow\, 6 Mayday Road\, Batlow\, NSW\, 2730\, Australia
CATEGORIES:NSW
ORGANIZER;CN="NSW Farmers":MAILTO:emailus@nswfarmers.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20171102T084500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20171102T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T051521
CREATED:20170915T015045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171023T041515Z
UID:10000450-1509612300-1509638400@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Workshop: Workplace Essentials (Gympie)
DESCRIPTION:Enrol now to attend a  Workplace Essentials workshop and get the information and resources you need to boost your farm business’ health\, safety and people management skills. \nThese workshops are being funded by the Queensland Government and facilitated by the Queensland Agriculture Workforce Network (QAWN). They have been specifically tailored for farm managers\, team leaders and supervisors and will include practical activities. \nDuring the full day workshops\, the following topics will be covered: \nSESSION ONE: Workplace health and safety\n• Update on Workplace Health and Safety laws and regulations\n• WHS compliance checklist\n• Understanding and managing risks and hazards\n• When and how and to report incidents\n• Overview of useful WHS services and resources available to businesses \nSESSION TWO: People management\n• Performance and behaviour management\n• Handling conflict\, bullying and difficult conversations in the workplace\n• Supervisor responsibilities\n• Update on workplace relations laws\, regulations and programs\n• Overview of further training and funding available \nCOST:\n$30 per person – includes workshop\, resources\, morning and afternoon tea\, and lunch. \nFor more information\, please see the event website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-workplace-essentials-gympie/
LOCATION:Gympie Civic Centre\, 32-34 Mellor St\, Gympie\, QLD\, 4570\, Australia
CATEGORIES:QLD
ORGANIZER;CN="Growcom":MAILTO:growcom@growcom.com.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20171102T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20171102T100000
DTSTAMP:20260408T051521
CREATED:20171009T024738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171009T024738Z
UID:10000567-1509611400-1509616800@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Workshop: Food labelling (Brisbane)
DESCRIPTION:To help businesses better understand product labelling requirements (including compliance requirements) and their opportunities to maximise product performance\, CSIRO is hosting a series of free workshops in October and November. \nThese workshops will answer common labelling questions\, including: \n\nWhat are the new labelling rules about country of origin and how do they affect food businesses?\nWhat do consumers think of food labelling? Do they trust it?\nWhat is a health claim for the purposes of food labelling and what do you need to make one?\nHow can businesses communicate the nutritional benefit of their food?\nShould businesses support the Health Star Rating system for their products?\n\nAttendees will also have the opportunity to have a free one-on-one meeting with CSIRO presenters for a product assessment and discussion about their business needs. \nFor more information\, see the event website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-food-labelling-brisbane/
LOCATION:Lecture Theatre\, Food and Health Sciences Precinct\, 39 Kessels Road\, Coopers Plains\, QLD\, 4108\, Australia
CATEGORIES:QLD
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