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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180207
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CREATED:20180115T044431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180115T044431Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Sustainable Farm Families (Yaapeet)
DESCRIPTION:The National Centre for Farmer Health (NCFH) coordinates the Sustainable Farm Family program to encourage farmers to view farm family health as part of the ‘triple bottom line’ of farm reporting. \nThese workshops aim to help farmers identify and track indicators of their family’s health and include these indicators in their far management to ensure the ongoing health\, wellbeing and safety of their family. The program as a whole also aims to collect and provide information on the relationship between family health\, health as a social issue in rural communities and farm productivity. \nThe NCFH is holding a series of workshops in late January and early February in Victoria. For more information\, please see the NCFH website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-sustainable-farm-families-yaapeet/
LOCATION:Yaapeet Recreational Reserve\, Yaapeet\, VIC\, 3424\, Australia
CATEGORIES:VIC
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180214
DTSTAMP:20260407T004220
CREATED:20171129T031657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180129T230547Z
UID:10000497-1517788800-1518566399@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Industry LDM - Europe
DESCRIPTION:The 2018 European Industry Leadership and Development Mission will visit Berlin Fruit Logistica\, the world’s leading international meeting place for the fresh produce trade\, as well as the global headquarters of a world-leading agribusiness! \nThis mission will run from 3–16 February 2018 and is a strategic levy investment under the Hort Innovation Vegetable Fund\, with participation only open to vegetable levy-paying growers.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/industry-ldm-europe/
LOCATION:QLD
CATEGORIES:[International]
ORGANIZER;CN="AUSVEG":MAILTO:info@ausveg.com.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180218
DTSTAMP:20260407T004220
CREATED:20171129T031830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180129T230506Z
UID:10000499-1517616000-1518911999@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Industry LDM - USA
DESCRIPTION:The 2018 United States Industry Leadership and Development Mission will visit leading vegetable growing operations\, agribusinesses and the World Ag Expo in California\, Arizona and Florida! \nThis mission will run from 3–16 February 2018 and is a strategic levy investment under the Hort Innovation Vegetable Fund\, with participation only open to vegetable levy-paying growers.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/industry-ldm-usa/
LOCATION:QLD
CATEGORIES:[International]
ORGANIZER;CN="AUSVEG":MAILTO:info@ausveg.com.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180202
DTSTAMP:20260407T004220
CREATED:20180115T044253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180115T044253Z
UID:10000625-1517443200-1517529599@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Workshop: Sustainable Farm Families (Wonwondah)
DESCRIPTION:The National Centre for Farmer Health (NCFH) coordinates the Sustainable Farm Family program to encourage farmers to view farm family health as part of the ‘triple bottom line’ of farm reporting. \nThese workshops aim to help farmers identify and track indicators of their family’s health and include these indicators in their far management to ensure the ongoing health\, wellbeing and safety of their family. The program as a whole also aims to collect and provide information on the relationship between family health\, health as a social issue in rural communities and farm productivity. \nThe NCFH is holding a series of workshops in late January and early February in Victoria. For more information\, please see the NCFH website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-sustainable-farm-families-wonwondah/
LOCATION:Grains Innovation Park\, 110 Natimuk Rd\, Horsham\, VIC\, 3400\, Australia
CATEGORIES:VIC
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180131
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180201
DTSTAMP:20260407T004220
CREATED:20180115T044119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180115T044119Z
UID:10000624-1517356800-1517443199@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Workshop: Sustainable Farm Families (Harrow)
DESCRIPTION:The National Centre for Farmer Health (NCFH) coordinates the Sustainable Farm Family program to encourage farmers to view farm family health as part of the ‘triple bottom line’ of farm reporting. \nThese workshops aim to help farmers identify and track indicators of their family’s health and include these indicators in their far management to ensure the ongoing health\, wellbeing and safety of their family. The program as a whole also aims to collect and provide information on the relationship between family health\, health as a social issue in rural communities and farm productivity. \nThe NCFH is holding a series of workshops in late January and early February in Victoria. For more information\, please see the NCFH website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-sustainable-farm-families-harrow/
LOCATION:Harrow Bush Nursing Centre\, 24 Blair St\, Harrow\, VIC\, 3317\, Australia
CATEGORIES:VIC
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171220T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171220T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T004220
CREATED:20171211T052309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171211T052309Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: TPP update (Thorpdale)
DESCRIPTION:To help Victorian growers find out more about the behaviour\, management and current situation of the recent tomato potato psyllid incursion in Western Australia\, AUSVEG is partnering with a range of other industry organisations to deliver two workshops in major Victorian potato-growing regions. The event is open to all vegetable growers and any other interested stakeholders. \nThese workshops have been coordinated with Agriculture Victoria\, the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture and ViCSPA\, with support fromPlant Health Australia and Hort Innovation. A collection of speakers will help growers understand how the incursion impacts on the Victorian growing industry\, and will include international expert Dr Steve Johnson\, a potato crop specialist visiting ViCSPA from the University of Maine. \nA free BBQ dinner and drinks will be provided following these workshops. \nTo RSVP for either of these events\, please contact ViCSPA on 03 5962 0000 or at vicspa@vicspa.org.au. For more information\, please see the event flyer.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-tpp-update-thorpdale/
LOCATION:Thorpdale Bowling Club\, Council Rd\, Thorpdale\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:VIC
ORGANIZER;CN="AUSVEG":MAILTO:info@ausveg.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171219T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171219T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T004220
CREATED:20171211T052143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171211T052143Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: TPP update (Creswick)
DESCRIPTION:To help Victorian growers find out more about the behaviour\, management and current situation of the recent tomato potato psyllid incursion in Western Australia\, AUSVEG is partnering with a range of other industry organisations to deliver two workshops in major Victorian potato-growing regions. The event is open to all vegetable growers and any other interested stakeholders. \nThese workshops have been coordinated with Agriculture Victoria\, the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture and ViCSPA\, with support fromPlant Health Australia and Hort Innovation. A collection of speakers will help growers understand how the incursion impacts on the Victorian growing industry\, and will include international expert Dr Steve Johnson\, a potato crop specialist visiting ViCSPA from the University of Maine. \nA free BBQ dinner and drinks will be provided following these workshops. \nTo RSVP for either of these events\, please contact ViCSPA on 03 5962 0000 or at vicspa@vicspa.org.au. For more information\, please see the event flyer.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-tpp-update-creswick/
LOCATION:QLD
CATEGORIES:VIC
ORGANIZER;CN="AUSVEG":MAILTO:info@ausveg.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20171219T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20171219T160000
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CREATED:20171130T032645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171130T032645Z
UID:10000501-1513684800-1513699200@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Workshop: Water use & efficiency (Eudlo)
DESCRIPTION:The Flower Association of Queensland with Growcom\, NGIQ and the QFF Energy Savers Program invite industry members to a field day about Water and Energy Efficiency for horticulture\, nursery and floriculture. The free field day will provide a comprehensive insight to growers about ways in which they can monitor and improve their water and energy efficiency. \nFor more information\, please see the QFF website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-water-use-efficiency-eudlo/
LOCATION:Djirang Plantation\, 95 Mossybank Rd\, Eudlo\, QLD\, 4554\, Australia
CATEGORIES:QLD
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20171212T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20171212T190000
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CREATED:20171121T052238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T052238Z
UID:10000495-1513098000-1513105200@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Workshop: Hort Code of Conduct (Gingin)
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-gingin/
LOCATION:TBA
CATEGORIES:WA
ORGANIZER;CN="vegetablesWA":MAILTO:office@vegetableswa.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171207T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171207T133000
DTSTAMP:20260407T004220
CREATED:20171108T003709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171127T215217Z
UID:10000617-1512649800-1512653400@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Webinar: Fusarium wilt management
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the latest techniques in managing the soilborne disease fusarium wilt in vegetable crops\, including solanaceous vegetables\, legumes\, cucurbits and sweetpotatoes. Interact with leading vegetable pathologist Dr Len Tesoriero to understand the latest ways of managing this disease to keep your plants in production for longer and to improve yield and pack out rates. \nFor more information on this webinar\, please click here. To register for the webinar\, please click here. \nThis session is being facilitated through the Soil Wealth and Integrated Crop Protection projects (delivered by RMCG and AHR)\, which are strategic levy investments under the Hort Innovation Vegetable Fund.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/webinar-fusarium-wilt-management/
LOCATION:QLD
CATEGORIES:ACT,VIC,NSW,QLD,NT,WA,TAS,SA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171208
DTSTAMP:20260407T004220
CREATED:20170913T033748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170913T231248Z
UID:10000535-1512432000-1512691199@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:World of Perishables (Dubai)
DESCRIPTION:Planetfair and Messe Essen present WOP DUBAI 2017\, the only international trade expo for fresh fruit and vegetable marketing in the whole Middle East which focuses solely on the fresh produce industry. \nWOP DUBAI 2017\, or International Perishables Expo Middle East\, has proven to be successful over many years. It is known as one of the most exciting and effective exhibition fairs in the Middle East\, occupying the biggest venue in Dubai: the Dubai World Trade Center\, or DWTC. \nThis is the only exhibition dedicated to the fresh produce industry in the Middle East. With its rapid growth\, it has been recognized in the fresh produce industry as the key international trade event for business leaders\, and is an excellent platform for fruit and vegetable sectors around the world to showcase innovative and fresh unique business concepts. This event brings together more than 6\,000 visitors from 76 countries all over the world. \nFor more information\, see the event website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/world-perishables-dubai/
LOCATION:Dubai World Trade Centre\, Sheikh Zayed Rd\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:[International]
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20171201T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20171201T143000
DTSTAMP:20260407T004220
CREATED:20171117T003135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171117T003135Z
UID:10000620-1512129600-1512138600@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Workshop: Robotics field day (Richmond)
DESCRIPTION:Greater Sydney Local Land Services and the University of Sydney’s Australian Centre for Field Robotics invite growers and industry members to a demonstration of the Robot for Intelligent Perception and Precision Application (RIPPA). \nAttendees will see the RIPPA operating on a lettuce crop at the Greater Sydney Demonstration Farm\, demonstrating the machine’s current capabilities including independent weeding. \nThis workshop is part of a strategic levy investment under the Hort Innovation Vegetable Fund. For more information on the workshop\, see the event flyer. To register to attend the event\, please click here.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/workshop-robotics-field-day-richmond/
LOCATION:Greater Sydney Demonstration Farm\, Gate 6 Southee Road\, Richmond\, NSW\, 2753\, Australia
CATEGORIES:NSW,VegNET
ORGANIZER;CN="VegNET NSW":MAILTO:admin.greatersydney@lls.nsw.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171130T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171130T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T004220
CREATED:20171101T055003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171105T235034Z
UID:10000615-1512036000-1512046800@ausveg.com.au
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:20260407T004220
CREATED:20171121T052131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T052131Z
UID:10000623-1511974800-1511982000@ausveg.com.au
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:20260407T004220
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:20260407T004220
CREATED:20171121T051953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T051953Z
UID:10000622-1511888400-1511895600@ausveg.com.au
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171125
DTSTAMP:20260407T004220
CREATED:20171008T233044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171008T235403Z
UID:10000468-1511481600-1511567999@ausveg.com.au
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:20260407T004220
CREATED:20171109T231728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171109T231754Z
UID:10000619-1511438400-1511451000@ausveg.com.au
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:20260407T004220
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20171122T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20171122T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T004220
CREATED:20171121T051802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T051802Z
UID:10000621-1511370000-1511377200@ausveg.com.au
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:20260407T004220
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:QLD
CATEGORIES:ACT,VIC,NSW,QLD,NT,WA,TAS,SA
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20171122T084500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20171122T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T004220
CREATED:20170915T015354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170915T015354Z
UID:10000452-1511340300-1511366400@ausveg.com.au
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:20260407T004220
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:20260407T004220
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:QLD
CATEGORIES:ACT,VIC,NSW,QLD,NT,WA,TAS,SA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171123
DTSTAMP:20260407T004220
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:20260407T004220
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:20260407T004220
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:20260407T004220
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20171114T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20171114T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T004220
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20171114T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20171114T163000
DTSTAMP:20260407T004220
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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