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SUMMARY:Workshop: Workplace Essentials (Emerald)
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. \nFor more information\, see the event website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-workplace-essentials-emerald/
LOCATION:DAF Emerald\, 99 Hospital Rd\, Emerald\, QLD\, 4720\, Australia
CATEGORIES:QLD
ORGANIZER;CN="Growcom":MAILTO:growcom@growcom.com.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171028
DTSTAMP:20260410T065329
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170918T042115Z
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SUMMARY:World Markets Congress (Melbourne + Sydney)
DESCRIPTION:The World Union of Markets Congress is a global event which will be jointly hosted by the Melbourne Market Authority\, Queen Victoria Market and Sydney Markets Limited in Australia from 23 to 27 October 2017. \nMarkets are evolving to maintain their relevance in a rapidly changing world. The way things were done in the past is unlikely to be the way of doing things in the future and management needs to be at the forefront of the latest emerging trends. The 2017 Congress these will focus on the impact technology will have on the Market’s role in the supply chain and the customer experience under the banner of ‘market modernisation’. \nAn exciting mix of international and Australian speakers has been secured that will inspire and challenge delegates\, and tours of Melbourne’s two leading Marketplaces and the Sydney Markets will showcase initiatives to modernise market operations and innovations planned for the future. \nFor more information\, see the event website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/world-markets-congress-melbourne-sydney/
CATEGORIES:VIC,NSW
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20171020T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20171020T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20171016T033600Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: SWIT Information Session (Griffith)
DESCRIPTION:Growers are invited to attend a series of information sessions regarding on the Australian Government’s Seasonal Work Incentives Trial\, which commenced on 1 July 2017. \nThe Trial offers financial incentives to encourage unemployed people to take up short-term seasonal work opportunities in the horticultural industry to help address the seasonal labour demands of horticultural growers. \nFor a full schedule of workshop locations\, dates and times\, please click here. For more information on the Seasonal Work Incentives Trial\, please see this fact sheet\, or visit the Department of Employment’s website. \nGrowers who are interested in attending a workshop can register their interest by email at SWIT@employment.gov.au.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-swit-information-session-griffith/
LOCATION:Griffith Ex-Servicemen’s Club\, 6/12 Jondaryan Avenue\, Griffith\, NSW\, 2680\, Australia
CATEGORIES:NSW
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20171019T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20171019T123000
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SUMMARY:Workshop: SWIT Information Session (Batlow)
DESCRIPTION:Growers are invited to attend a series of information sessions regarding on the Australian Government’s Seasonal Work Incentives Trial\, which commenced on 1 July 2017. \nThe Trial offers financial incentives to encourage unemployed people to take up short-term seasonal work opportunities in the horticultural industry to help address the seasonal labour demands of horticultural growers. \nFor a full schedule of workshop locations\, dates and times\, please click here. For more information on the Seasonal Work Incentives Trial\, please see this fact sheet\, or visit the Department of Employment’s website. \nGrowers who are interested in attending a workshop can register their interest by email at SWIT@employment.gov.au.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-swit-information-session-batlow/
LOCATION:RSL Club Batlow\, 6 Mayday Road\, Batlow\, NSW\, 2730\, Australia
CATEGORIES:NSW
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20171019T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20171019T153000
DTSTAMP:20260410T065329
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170913T231013Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: WorkSafe seminars (Bentley)
DESCRIPTION:The 2017 Safety and Health Workshops are aimed at anyone who is a business owner\, employer\, manager\, supervisor\, safety and health representative or an OSH manager. \nYou will have the opportunity to hear and learn from presenters with a wealth of occupational safety and health industry experience and expertise\, as well as gain tools\, techniques and strategies to take back to your workplace. \nMorning session: This practical workshop is aimed at OSH advisors\, managers and supervisors who deal with plant equipment in the workplace. The session will cover: \n\nregistration of plant using Form 101;\nwhat type of plant requires registration;\nmaintenance of plant; and\nrecord keeping\n\nParticipants will have the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on knowledge and experience utilising cranes\, pressure equipment\, forklifts and elevated work platforms (EWPs). \nThe workshop will conclude with the examination of  a catastrophic pressure vessel accident that resulted in the death of two workers. \n  \nAfternoon session: Repeat of morning session.  \nFor more information\, see the event website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-worksafe-seminars-bentley-5/
LOCATION:Technology Park Function Centre\, 2 Brodie Hall Drive\, Bentley\, WA\, 6102\, Australia
CATEGORIES:WA
ORGANIZER;CN="WorkSafe WA":MAILTO:safety@dmirs.wa.gov.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171022
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SUMMARY:PMA Fresh Summit (USA)
DESCRIPTION:When Produce Marketing Association’s annual Fresh Summit Convention & Expo convenes Oct. 19-21 in New Orleans\, Louisiana\, USA\, it will be a global affair with more than 1\,000 fresh produce and floral exhibitors from nearly 30 countries\, and attendees expected from more than 60 countries. \nFresh Summit draws diverse attendees from around the world who are looking for new products\, suppliers and innovations. Participants include multinational retailers looking to source from suppliers\, companies wishing to provide products to commercial growers\, and solution providers with products to make the supply chain more efficient. \nReflecting today’s increasingly global produce and floral marketplace\, this year’s convention theme is “Let’s Grow Together.” PMA’s Fresh Summit will be held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in the Crescent City of New Orleans. \nFor more information\, see the event website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/pma-fresh-summit/
LOCATION:Ernest N. Morial Convention Center\, 900 Convention Center Blvd\, New Orleans\, LA\, United States
CATEGORIES:[International]
ORGANIZER;CN="PMA":MAILTO:solutionctr@pma.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20171018T123000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170914T064203Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Pesticides and insect control
DESCRIPTION:Chemicals have different modes of action that can affect both insect pest and beneficial species differently. It’s important to understand the risk profile of these modes of action\, and how this influences resistance management as well as informing the implementation of Integrated Pest Management (IPM). \nJoin the ICP project team and guest presenter Dr Paul Umina from cesar for this interactive session. \nClick here to register for the webinar\, which is delivered as part of a strategic levy investment through the Hort Innovation Vegetable Fund. \nTo find out more about the Soil Wealth and ICP projects visit the website\, or join the Community of Practice online. You can also follow the projects on Twitter @SoilWealthand @ProtectingCrops.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/webinar-pesticides-insect-control/
CATEGORIES:ACT,VIC,NSW,QLD,NT,WA,TAS,SA
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171018T110000
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SUMMARY:Workshop: SWIT Information Session (Yarra Valley)
DESCRIPTION:Growers are invited to attend a series of information sessions regarding on the Australian Government’s Seasonal Work Incentives Trial\, which commenced on 1 July 2017. \nThe Trial offers financial incentives to encourage unemployed people to take up short-term seasonal work opportunities in the horticultural industry to help address the seasonal labour demands of horticultural growers. \nFor a full schedule of workshop locations\, dates and times\, please click here. For more information on the Seasonal Work Incentives Trial\, please see this fact sheet\, or visit the Department of Employment’s website. \nGrowers who are interested in attending a workshop can register their interest by email at SWIT@employment.gov.au.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-swit-information-session-yarra-valley/
LOCATION:Memo Cultural Centre\, 235 Maroondah Highway\, Healesville\, VIC\, 3777\, Australia
CATEGORIES:VIC
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20171018T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20171018T133000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170919T045518Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Women in farm business (Caboolture)
DESCRIPTION:In October\, QFF is hosting workshops to connect with women in farm businesses. The workshops will look at the range of leadership spaces where women could have an impact and open discussions about the barriers that constrain women from stepping into wider leadership roles and the support or resources that would be useful to help them move ahead in business and beyond. \nThese workshops are an opportunity for women to pause for a moment\, consider their options and aspirations\, and plan their next move. \nJess Fealy\, Mareeba mango and avocado grower and Queensland finalists in the 2017 Rural Women’s Awards\, will talk about the strategies she has used to build her networks and influence\, and there will be some other inspiring speakers as well. \nThese workshops are funded through the Office of Small Business under the Advancing Women in Business program and also supported by Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) and AustSafe Super. The workshops will help QFF prepare recommendations for the best way forward for leadership development for women in Queensland’s agricultural sector. \nFor more information\, see the event website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-women-farm-business-caboolture/
LOCATION:Caboolture Hub\, 4 Hasking St\, Caboolture\, QLD\, 4510\, Australia
CATEGORIES:QLD
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20171018T084500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20171018T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20171009T043139Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Workplace Essentials (South Johnstone)
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. \nFor more information\, please see the event website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-workplace-essentials-south-johnstone/
LOCATION:DAF South Johnstone\, South Johnstone Road\, South Johnstone\, QLD\, Australia
CATEGORIES:QLD
ORGANIZER;CN="Growcom":MAILTO:growcom@growcom.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20171018T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20171018T153000
DTSTAMP:20260410T065329
CREATED:20170913T014155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170913T230935Z
UID:10000531-1508315400-1508340600@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Workshop: WorkSafe seminars (Bentley)
DESCRIPTION:The 2017 Safety and Health Workshops are aimed at anyone who is a business owner\, employer\, manager\, supervisor\, safety and health representative or an OSH manager. \nYou will have the opportunity to hear and learn from presenters with a wealth of occupational safety and health industry experience and expertise\, as well as gain tools\, techniques and strategies to take back to your workplace. \nMorning session: This session provides Safety and Health Representatives with the opportunity to update their communication skills with Christine exploring challenging and engaging safety conversations. Participants will also hear from Kath about slips and trips\, how they are caused\, why preventing them is important and how to reduce the risk.  This session is intended for safety and health representatives and is an excellent  opportunity to network with like-minded people from other organisations \nAfternoon session: Repeat of morning session.  \nFor more information\, see the event website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-worksafe-seminars-bentley-4/
LOCATION:Technology Park Function Centre\, 2 Brodie Hall Drive\, Bentley\, WA\, 6102\, Australia
CATEGORIES:WA
ORGANIZER;CN="WorkSafe WA":MAILTO:safety@dmirs.wa.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20171017T153000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20171017T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T065329
CREATED:20170912T233640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171009T030033Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: SWIT Information Session (Cobram)
DESCRIPTION:Growers are invited to attend a series of information sessions regarding on the Australian Government’s Seasonal Work Incentives Trial\, which commenced on 1 July 2017. \nThe Trial offers financial incentives to encourage unemployed people to take up short-term seasonal work opportunities in the horticultural industry to help address the seasonal labour demands of horticultural growers. \nFor a full schedule of workshop locations\, dates and times\, please click here. For more information on the Seasonal Work Incentives Trial\, please see this fact sheet\, or visit the Department of Employment’s website. \nGrowers who are interested in attending a workshop can register their interest by email at SWIT@employment.gov.au.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-swit-information-session-cobram/
LOCATION:Cobram Barooga Golf Club\, Golf Course Road\, Barooga\, NSW\, 3644\, Australia
CATEGORIES:VIC,NSW
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171017T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171017T113000
DTSTAMP:20260410T065329
CREATED:20170912T233431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171009T030029Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: SWIT Information Session (Swan Hill)
DESCRIPTION:Growers are invited to attend a series of information sessions regarding on the Australian Government’s Seasonal Work Incentives Trial\, which commenced on 1 July 2017. \nThe Trial offers financial incentives to encourage unemployed people to take up short-term seasonal work opportunities in the horticultural industry to help address the seasonal labour demands of horticultural growers. \nFor a full schedule of workshop locations\, dates and times\, please click here. For more information on the Seasonal Work Incentives Trial\, please see this fact sheet\, or visit the Department of Employment’s website. \nGrowers who are interested in attending a workshop can register their interest by email at SWIT@employment.gov.au.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-swit-information-session-swan-hill/
LOCATION:Swan Hill Club\, 5-17 McCallum St\, Swan Hill\, VIC\, 3585\, Australia
CATEGORIES:VIC
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20171017T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20171017T133000
DTSTAMP:20260410T065329
CREATED:20170919T045157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170927T230802Z
UID:10000458-1508232600-1508247000@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Workshop: Women in farm business (Toowoomba)
DESCRIPTION:In October\, QFF is hosting workshops to connect with women in farm businesses. The workshops will look at the range of leadership spaces where women could have an impact and open discussions about the barriers that constrain women from stepping into wider leadership roles and the support or resources that would be useful to help them move ahead in business and beyond. \nThese workshops are an opportunity for women to pause for a moment\, consider their options and aspirations\, and plan their next move. \nJess Fealy\, Mareeba mango and avocado grower and Queensland finalists in the 2017 Rural Women’s Awards\, will talk about the strategies she has used to build her networks and influence\, and there will be some other inspiring speakers as well. \nThese workshops are funded through the Office of Small Business under the Advancing Women in Business program and also supported by Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) and AustSafe Super. The workshops will help QFF prepare recommendations for the best way forward for leadership development for women in Queensland’s agricultural sector. \nFor more information\, see the event website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-women-farm-business-toowoomba/
LOCATION:QDAF Toowoomba\, 203 Tor Street\, Toowoomba\, QLD\, 4350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:QLD
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20171017T084500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20171017T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T065329
CREATED:20170912T065430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171009T042829Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Workplace Essentials (Mareeba)
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. \nFor more information\, see the event website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-workplace-essentials-mareeba/
LOCATION:Jackaroo Motel\, 340 Byrnes St\, Mareeba\, QLD\, 4880\, Australia
CATEGORIES:QLD
ORGANIZER;CN="Growcom":MAILTO:growcom@growcom.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20171017T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20171017T153000
DTSTAMP:20260410T065329
CREATED:20170913T014016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170913T230634Z
UID:10000530-1508229000-1508254200@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Workshop: WorkSafe seminars (Bentley)
DESCRIPTION:The 2017 Safety and Health Workshops are aimed at anyone who is a business owner\, employer\, manager\, supervisor\, safety and health representative or an OSH manager. \nYou will have the opportunity to hear and learn from presenters with a wealth of occupational safety and health industry experience and expertise\, as well as gain tools\, techniques and strategies to take back to your workplace. \nMorning session: Slips\, trips and falls cause injuries in the workplace and accounted for approximately 23.5% of all lost time injuries in Western Australian workplaces over the last five years.  During this workshop you will learn about slips and trips\, how they are caused\, why preventing them is important and how to reduce the risk. Presenters from various organisations will provide practical examples of what has been done to reduce the risk of slips\, trips and falls in their own workplaces. \nAfternoon session: Managing asbestos issues can be complex and challenging and involve multiple government agencies. Good communication is a vital and key part of the process. This session will discuss the management of (existing) asbestos in workplaces\, its removal and some of the common issues and problems that are encountered by WorkSafe and the Department of Health. The presentation will include a case study regarding a successful asbestos removal project carried out on a historic item of plant in a highly sensitive location. \nThis is a practical session where participants will develop and apply their knowledge of organisational risk factors that contribute to psychosocial hazards and learn how to conduct a risk assessment specifically for psychosocial hazards. \nFor more information\, see the event website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-worksafe-seminars-bentley-3/
LOCATION:Technology Park Function Centre\, 2 Brodie Hall Drive\, Bentley\, WA\, 6102\, Australia
CATEGORIES:WA
ORGANIZER;CN="WorkSafe WA":MAILTO:safety@dmirs.wa.gov.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171022
DTSTAMP:20260410T065329
CREATED:20170920T040034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170920T040120Z
UID:10000463-1508025600-1508630399@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:National Nutrition Week
DESCRIPTION:With beginnings more than 20 years ago\, National Nutrition Week is Nutrition Australia’s annual healthy eating awareness campaign. \nNational Nutrition Week always coincides with the United Nations’ World Food Day\, which takes place on 16 October. \nThe theme for National Nutrition Week 2017 is Try for 5\, encouraging Australians to increase their vegetable consumption to the recommended five serves per day. \nNational Nutrition Week 2017 is 15-21 October 2017. For more information\, see the Nutrition Australia website!
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/national-nutrition-week/
CATEGORIES:ACT,VIC,NSW,QLD,NT,WA,TAS,SA
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20171014T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20171014T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T065329
CREATED:20171009T025604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171009T025621Z
UID:10000570-1507982400-1507989600@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Workshop: Controlling weeds (Burdekin)
DESCRIPTION:Growcom is presenting an innovative event with Dr Graham Brodie from The University of Melbourne. Dr Brodie will cover his development of the use of microwave technology to control agricultural weeds and update attendeeson the commercialisation of this equipment. \nFor more information\, and to register\, see the event website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-controlling-weeds-burdekin/
LOCATION:Farmacist office\, 68 Tenth St\, Home Hill\, QLD\, 4806\, Australia
CATEGORIES:QLD
ORGANIZER;CN="Growcom":MAILTO:growcom@growcom.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171013T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171013T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T065329
CREATED:20171008T235507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171008T235507Z
UID:10000469-1507892400-1507897800@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Women of the Land exhibition opening (Melbourne)
DESCRIPTION:Sunday 15 October marks the United Nations International Day of Rural Women\, a chance to celebrate the important role of rural women throughout the world. To celebrate\, Melbourne Museum will hold an opening event for its Women of the Land exhibition on Friday 13 October. \nThis installation is a collaboration between the Invisible Farmer Project and Her Place Museum\, and celebrates rural women who work\, protect and heal the land. It will run until Sunday 26 November. \nFor more information on the Women of the Land exhibition opening\, please click here to view the event flyer.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/women-land-exhibition-opening-melbourne/
LOCATION:Melbourne Museum\, 11 Nicholson St\, Carlton\, VIC\, 3053\, Australia
CATEGORIES:VIC
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20171012T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20171012T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T065329
CREATED:20170927T230649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170927T230649Z
UID:10000562-1507802400-1507809600@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Workshop: Hort Code of Conduct (Nambour)
DESCRIPTION:Growcom\, along with regional horticulture bodies\, invites Queensland growers to attend free grower-specific regional workshops to help them understand how the Code protects their businesses and to make sure they meet their obligations. \nThese workshops will help growers understand types of trading arrangements and additional protections under the new Code. They will also help growers get the most out of the Code without being overwhelmed by paperwork and will describe the process for raising concerns and issues. \nThese workshops are sponsored by the HiveXchange and supported by the VegNET program\, which is a strategic levy investment under the Hort Innovation Vegetable Fund. \n  \nFor more information on this workshop\, see Growcom’s website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-hort-code-conduct-nambour/
LOCATION:Maroochy Research Station (QDAF)\, 47 Mayers Road\, Nambour\, QLD\, 4560\, Australia
CATEGORIES:QLD,VegNET
ORGANIZER;CN="Growcom":MAILTO:growcom@growcom.com.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20171012T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20171012T153000
DTSTAMP:20260410T065329
CREATED:20170913T013845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170913T230618Z
UID:10000529-1507797000-1507822200@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Workshop: WorkSafe seminars (Bentley)
DESCRIPTION:The 2017 Safety and Health Workshops are aimed at anyone who is a business owner\, employer\, manager\, supervisor\, safety and health representative or an OSH manager. \nYou will have the opportunity to hear and learn from presenters with a wealth of occupational safety and health industry experience and expertise\, as well as gain tools\, techniques and strategies to take back to your workplace. \nMorning session: Fatigue is more than feeling tired and drowsy. It can occur because of prolonged mental or physical activity\, sleep loss and/or disruption of the internal body clock. This workshop will examine the science of sleep and the effects on mental and physical health. The workshop will also examine how fatigue impacts local commuting\, office workers\, construction\, production and maintenance work\, heat and hydration and occupational drivers. \nAfternoon session: Andrew Sutherland will introduce the topic of human factors and its role in workplace safety\, including: \n\nFocus on ensuring human reliability in safety critical tasks\nUnderstanding why and how people make mistakes\nIntroduction to the factors that influence human performance\nImproving workplaces and equipment to prevent errors\n\nFor more information\, see the event website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-worksafe-seminars-bentley-2/
LOCATION:Technology Park Function Centre\, 2 Brodie Hall Drive\, Bentley\, WA\, 6102\, Australia
CATEGORIES:WA
ORGANIZER;CN="WorkSafe WA":MAILTO:safety@dmirs.wa.gov.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171011T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171011T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T065329
CREATED:20170925T034853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170925T035005Z
UID:10000561-1507723200-1507726800@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Webinar: Risk assessment for pre-harvest water use
DESCRIPTION:Targeted at growers and Quality Assurance (QA) personnel\, this event has been specifically organised by the Fresh Produce Safety Centre Australia & New Zealand with direct input from the horticulture (fruit and vegetable) industry. \nFocusing on risk assessment of pre-harvest water\, speakers will discuss common pitfalls and corrective actions. Risk assessment is the identification of hazards and analysis of potential impacts\, and pre-harvest water includes all on-farm use of water\, up to the point of harvest. \nFor more information\, please see the flyer\, or to register for this webinar\, please click here.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/webinar-risk-assessment-pre-harvest-water-use/
CATEGORIES:ACT,VIC,NSW,QLD,NT,WA,TAS,SA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20171011T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20171011T103000
DTSTAMP:20260410T065329
CREATED:20170912T232442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171009T030045Z
UID:10000502-1507712400-1507717800@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Workshop: SWIT Information Session (Bowen)
DESCRIPTION:Growers are invited to attend a series of information sessions regarding on the Australian Government’s Seasonal Work Incentives Trial\, which commenced on 1 July 2017. \nThe Trial offers financial incentives to encourage unemployed people to take up short-term seasonal work opportunities in the horticultural industry to help address the seasonal labour demands of horticultural growers. \nFor a full schedule of workshop locations\, dates and times\, please click here. For more information on the Seasonal Work Incentives Trial\, please see this fact sheet\, or visit the Department of Employment’s website. \nGrowers who are interested in attending a workshop can register their interest by email at SWIT@employment.gov.au.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-swit-information-session-bowen/
LOCATION:Grand View Hotel\, 5 Herbert St\, Bowen\, QLD\, 4805\, Australia
CATEGORIES:QLD
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171012
DTSTAMP:20260410T065329
CREATED:20170913T002722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170913T230605Z
UID:10000521-1507680000-1507766399@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:ABARES Conference (Toowoomba)
DESCRIPTION:ABARES’ one day conferences are a part of sharing its commodity forecasts and research results directly with regional communities. ABARES works with local organisations to develop a tailored conference program and address key local agricultural issues and commodities. \nAt each Regional Outlook conference\, senior ABARES economists present the economic overview and forecasts for key agricultural commodities and farm financial performance. A range of regionally based speakers and producers discuss industry challenges and strategies for growth\, investment and innovation opportunities\, natural resource management\, labour and water issues\, plus case studies from people taking innovative approaches in their businesses. \nDelegates include farmers and other producers\, bankers\, consultants and other service providers\, rural counsellors\, local business owners\, state and local government staff\, regional development groups and many others with an interest in their region. \nFor more information\, see the ABARES website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/abares-regional-outlook-conference-toowoomba/
LOCATION:Toowoomba City Golf Club\, 254 South Street\, Toowoomba\, QLD\, 4350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:QLD
ORGANIZER;CN="ABARES":MAILTO:conferences@agriculture.gov.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20171010T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20171010T183000
DTSTAMP:20260410T065329
CREATED:20171001T213256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171001T213256Z
UID:10000563-1507647600-1507660200@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Workshop: Hort Code of Conduct (Geraldton)
DESCRIPTION:vegetablesWA CEO John Shannon will be going over the Horticulture Code of Conduct to explain some of the key details\, including: \n\nWhy do we need a Horticulture Code of Conduct?\nHow does the Code apply to me?\nWhat are “Terms of Trade”?\nWhat are my rights and obligations\, as a grower\, under the Code?\nDoes this Code protect the Grower or the Buyer?\n\nA Vietnamese translation of the presentation will be provided by Truyen Vo\, Industry Extension Officer for vegetablesWA. \nAlso in attendance from the vegetablesWA team will be Claire McClelland (Market Development Manager) and Sam Grubisa (Industry Extension Officer). \nFor more information\, see the event flyer.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-hort-code-conduct-geraldton/
LOCATION:DPIRD Geraldton\, 20 Gregory St\, Geraldton\, WA\, 6530\, Australia
CATEGORIES:WA,VegNET
ORGANIZER;CN="vegetablesWA":MAILTO:office@vegetableswa.com.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20171010T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20171010T163000
DTSTAMP:20260410T065329
CREATED:20171002T030404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171009T030013Z
UID:10000566-1507647600-1507653000@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Workshop: SWIT Information Session (Home Hill)
DESCRIPTION:Growers are invited to attend a series of information sessions regarding on the Australian Government’s Seasonal Work Incentives Trial\, which commenced on 1 July 2017. \nThe Trial offers financial incentives to encourage unemployed people to take up short-term seasonal work opportunities in the horticultural industry to help address the seasonal labour demands of horticultural growers. \nFor a full schedule of workshop locations\, dates and times\, please click here. For more information on the Seasonal Work Incentives Trial\, please see this fact sheet\, or visit the Department of Employment’s website. \nGrowers who are interested in attending a workshop can register their interest by email at SWIT@employment.gov.au.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-swit-information-session-home-hill/
LOCATION:Burdekin Memorial Hall\, 77-79 Ninth Avenue\, Home Hill\, QLD\, 4806\, Australia
CATEGORIES:QLD
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171010T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171010T133000
DTSTAMP:20260410T065329
CREATED:20170912T041801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170925T012528Z
UID:10000481-1507638600-1507642200@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Webinar: Nematodes in vegetable soils
DESCRIPTION:Join nematode specialist Dr Sarah Collins from the Western Australia Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development for an engaging webinar on Nematodes in vegetable soils – managing the bad and good ones. \nThis webinar will initially focus on the pest nematode\, outlining the life cycles of the root-knot and root-lesion nematodes and how this can be used to target control measures. \nThe webinar will also touch on the beneficial free-living nematodes\, discussing how these can be managed and used as soil health indicators. \nTo register for the webinar\, click here. The webinar is delivered by project VG15010 A multi-faceted approach to soil borne disease management. This project has been funded by Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited using the vegetable levy and funds from the Australian Government.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/nematodes-vegetable-soils-webinar/
CATEGORIES:ACT,VIC,NSW,QLD,NT,WA,TAS,SA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20171010T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20171010T113000
DTSTAMP:20260410T065329
CREATED:20170912T232325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171002T025903Z
UID:10000500-1507629600-1507635000@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Workshop: SWIT Information Session (Ingham)
DESCRIPTION:Growers are invited to attend a series of information sessions regarding on the Australian Government’s Seasonal Work Incentives Trial\, which commenced on 1 July 2017. \nThe Trial offers financial incentives to encourage unemployed people to take up short-term seasonal work opportunities in the horticultural industry to help address the seasonal labour demands of horticultural growers. \nFor a full schedule of workshop locations\, dates and times\, please click here. For more information on the Seasonal Work Incentives Trial\, please see this fact sheet\, or visit the Department of Employment’s website. \nGrowers who are interested in attending a workshop can register their interest by email at SWIT@employment.gov.au.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-swit-information-session-ingham/
LOCATION:TYTO Conference and Event Centre\, 73-75 Mcilwraith Street\, Ingham\, QLD\, 4850\, Australia
CATEGORIES:QLD
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20171010T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20171010T150000
DTSTAMP:20260410T065329
CREATED:20170913T013659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170913T230350Z
UID:10000528-1507624200-1507647600@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Workshop: WorkSafe seminars (Bentley)
DESCRIPTION:The 2017 Safety and Health Workshops are aimed at anyone who is a business owner\, employer\, manager\, supervisor\, safety and health representative or an OSH manager. \nYou will have the opportunity to hear and learn from presenters with a wealth of occupational safety and health industry experience and expertise\, as well as gain tools\, techniques and strategies to take back to your workplace. \nMorning session: When friendships between co-workers go awry it can have a significant impact on the workplace. During this workshop\, WorkSafe will examine leadership strategies that can assist managers and supervisors deal with these issues and examine ways to minimize the fallout of a friendship breakup at work. This workshop is intended for managers and supervisors. \nAfternoon session: Unhealthy work related behaviours and stress can come in a variety of avenues\, in person\, via social media\, email or via text/SMS. Stress that has such harmful effects is now being recognised as a major workplace issue with significant costs for organisations\, individuals and their families. Work-related stress becomes a concern where it is intense or sustained for such a time that it causes ill-health\, psychological injury and workers’ compensation claims. Where significant numbers of employees experience the effects of stress at work\, the problem can assume organisational proportions. \nThis is a practical session where participants will develop and apply their knowledge of organisational risk factors that contribute to psychosocial hazards and learn how to conduct a risk assessment specifically for psychosocial hazards. \nFor more information\, see the event website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-worksafe-seminars-bentley/
LOCATION:Technology Park Function Centre\, 2 Brodie Hall Drive\, Bentley\, WA\, 6102\, Australia
CATEGORIES:WA
ORGANIZER;CN="WorkSafe WA":MAILTO:safety@dmirs.wa.gov.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20171010T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20171010T100000
DTSTAMP:20260410T065329
CREATED:20170913T005030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170921T232915Z
UID:10000525-1507622400-1507629600@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Workshop: Hort Code of Conduct (Devonport)
DESCRIPTION:VegNET Tasmania is hosting an information session for vegetable growers about the new Horticulture Code of Conduct\, including how it applies to growing operations\, how to make sure businesses are compliant\, and growers’ obligations under the Code. \nThis information session is free\, being delivered through the strategic levy investment project VegNET as part of the Hort Innovation Vegetable Fund. The session will be presented by Jill Briggs and Jacqueline Sutherland from Horticulture Code Consultants. \nFor more information\, or to register for the event\, please click here. Interested growers can also contact VegNET Industry Development Officer Emma Egan on 0448 214 745 or at emmae@rmcg.com.au.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-hort-code-conduct-devonport/
LOCATION:Edgewater Hotel\, 4 Thomas St\, Devonport\, TAS\, 7310\, Australia
CATEGORIES:TAS,VegNET
ORGANIZER;CN="VegNET Tasmania":MAILTO:emmae@rmcg.com.au
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