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SUMMARY:Negotiations and influencing course (Perth)
DESCRIPTION:VegPRO‘s free two-day negotiations and influencing workshop is coming to Perth\, following successful events at Gatton in Queensland and at the South Australian Produce Market. \nVegPRO is a strategic levy investment project under the Hort Innovation Vegetable Fund that is delivering targeted\, tailored training for Australian vegetable growers. In this course\, industry members who deal with people on a day-to-day basis (whether it be with customers\, staff\, transport and logistics companies or anyone else) can learn a wide range of useful skills\, including: \n\nincreased confidence and effective communication;\nmanaging emotional and difficult conversations;\ncontrolling and influencing conversation to get better pricing outcomes;\npreparing effectively to combat pushes from buyers; and\nidentifying other people’s tactics and having a strategy for responses.\n\nThis levy-funded workshop has received great reviews from growers who have participated previously\, and is a valuable skills development opportunity for you or anyone else who represents your business in negotiations and other business discussions. \nTo register for this free workshop or to see more information\, click here. If you’re interested\, you can also contact Sophie Lapsley from RMCG at sophiel@rmcg.com.au or on 0426 200 996. \nFor more information on the VegPRO project and how growers are shaping its training opportunities\, listen to the latest edition of the InfoVeg Radio podcast. \n 
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/negotiations-influencing-course-perth/
LOCATION:vegetablesWA\, 702-704 Murray St\, Perth\, WA\, 6005\, Australia
CATEGORIES:WA,VegNET
ORGANIZER;CN="VegPRO":MAILTO:sophiel@rmcg.com.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180423
DTSTAMP:20260406T072133
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SUMMARY:2018 Young Grower LDM (NZ + USA)
DESCRIPTION:The 2018 Young Grower Industry Leadership and Development Mission will provide the industry’s future leaders the opportunity to visit farms\, research institutions and some of the world’s leading and innovative agribusinesses in New Zealand and California – including a visit to San Francisco’s Silicon Valley.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/young-grower-ldm-nz-usa/
LOCATION:QLD
CATEGORIES:[International]
ORGANIZER;CN="AUSVEG":MAILTO:info@ausveg.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20180411T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20180411T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T072133
CREATED:20180226T043051Z
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SUMMARY:HARPS workshop (Mareeba)
DESCRIPTION:The Harmonised Australian Retailer Produce Scheme (HARPS) harmonises the additional food safety\, legal and trade requirements developed by the major Australian chain retailers into a single scheme. Certification to a recognised base scheme (such as Freshcare\, GLOBALG.A.P. or SQF) plus HARPS is now accepted by the five chain retailers\, eliminating the need for duplication and unnecessary costs. \nIf you want to know more about HARPS\, if your business requires HARPS approval\, how to implement HARPS\, how to register your interest in HARPS or where you can get additional support and guidance\, a series of workshops are being held around Australia to help you get the information you need. \nFor growers in other regions\, a pre-recorded webinar will be available on the HARPS website. \nIf you have any questions about HARPS\, please call 1300 852 219 or e-mail harps@harpsonline.com.au.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/harps-workshop-mareeba/
LOCATION:Mareeba Leagues Club\, Doyle St\, Mareeba\, QLD\, 4880\, Australia
CATEGORIES:QLD
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180411T183000
DTSTAMP:20260406T072133
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SUMMARY:HARPS workshop (Boogan)
DESCRIPTION:The Harmonised Australian Retailer Produce Scheme (HARPS) harmonises the additional food safety\, legal and trade requirements developed by the major Australian chain retailers into a single scheme. Certification to a recognised base scheme (such as Freshcare\, GLOBALG.A.P. or SQF) plus HARPS is now accepted by the five chain retailers\, eliminating the need for duplication and unnecessary costs. \nIf you want to know more about HARPS\, if your business requires HARPS approval\, how to implement HARPS\, how to register your interest in HARPS or where you can get additional support and guidance\, a series of workshops are being held around Australia to help you get the information you need. \nFor growers in other regions\, a pre-recorded webinar will be available on the HARPS website. \nIf you have any questions about HARPS\, please call 1300 852 219 or e-mail harps@harpsonline.com.au.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/harps-workshop-boogan/
LOCATION:Centre for Wet Tropics Research\, 24 Experimental Rd\, Boogan\, QLD\, 4859\, Australia
CATEGORIES:QLD
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20180412T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20180412T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T072133
CREATED:20180409T002907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180409T002946Z
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SUMMARY:Irrigation workshop (Maffra)
DESCRIPTION:VegPRO is an industry-funded national training program that delivers targeted training to growers and growing operations around the country to ensure that you have access to tailored training solutions that meet your needs. \nIn collaboration with the VegNET project\, VegPRO is delivering irrigation skills workshops in Victoria and South Australia in the coming weeks. These workshops will give practical\, hands-on training to irrigation operators in the vegetable industry\, and will cover: \n\nThe relationships between water\, crops and soil.\nUnderstanding and managing the irrigation system.\nDetermining an irrigation schedule that matches crop water needs.\nMeasuring and interpretation of soil moisture monitoring information.\nStrengths and weaknesses of soil\, plant and weather based approaches for irrigation decisions.\n\nThese workshops are free for levy-payers thanks to a strategic levy investment by Hort Innovation. \nTo keep up with all the workshops VegPRO is delivering for growers around the country\, use the program’s Eventbrite page!
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/irrigation-workshop-maffra/
LOCATION:Heyfield\, Upper Maffra Road\, Newry\, VIC\, 3859\, Australia
CATEGORIES:VIC,VegNET
ORGANIZER;CN="VegPRO":MAILTO:sophiel@rmcg.com.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180419
DTSTAMP:20260406T072133
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SUMMARY:Export training workshop (Camberwell)
DESCRIPTION:AUSVEG\, in conjunction with Export Council of Australia\, will be running a two-day Vegetable Export Training Workshop during April in Victoria. \nThis training will assist growers to develop their understanding of export documentation and procedural requirements in order to expand their export capabilities. If you are considering exporting or looking to expand your existing exports\, this training program will provide you with the information and skills to do so. \nIf travel to Melbourne is required\, AUSVEG can provide one night of accommodation for levy-paying growers. \nTo register and find out more about the training program\, please contact AUSVEG on 03 9882 0277 or email export@ausveg.com.au by 13 April 2018 to confirm your attendance. \n 
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/export-training-workshop-camberwell/
LOCATION:AUSVEG offices\, Level 2\, 273 Camberwell Rd\, Camberwell\, VIC\, 3124\, Australia
CATEGORIES:VIC
ORGANIZER;CN="AUSVEG":MAILTO:info@ausveg.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180418T073000
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SUMMARY:HARPS workshop (Epping)
DESCRIPTION:The Harmonised Australian Retailer Produce Scheme (HARPS) harmonises the additional food safety\, legal and trade requirements developed by the major Australian chain retailers into a single scheme. Certification to a recognised base scheme (such as Freshcare\, GLOBALG.A.P. or SQF) plus HARPS is now accepted by the five chain retailers\, eliminating the need for duplication and unnecessary costs. \nIf you want to know more about HARPS\, if your business requires HARPS approval\, how to implement HARPS\, how to register your interest in HARPS or where you can get additional support and guidance\, a series of workshops are being held around Australia to help you get the information you need. \nFor growers in other regions\, a pre-recorded webinar will be available on the HARPS website. \nIf you have any questions about HARPS\, please call 1300 852 219 or e-mail harps@harpsonline.com.au.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/harps-workshop-epping/
LOCATION:Melbourne Markets\, 55 Produce Drive\, Epping\, VIC\, 3076\, Australia
CATEGORIES:VIC
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180420
DTSTAMP:20260406T072133
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SUMMARY:TAPG Precision Ag EXPO
DESCRIPTION:Tasmanian growers and industry members are invited to this year’s Precision Ag EXPO\, a great way to learn about the new technologies and practices that are shaping modern agriculture and helping growers maximise productivity. \nThis one-day event is hosted by the Tasmanian Agricultural Productivity Group (TAPG) and is a fantastic opportunity to keep up with the latest industry developments\, as well as to meet up with other growers and get some fresh perspectives on the industry. \nIt boasts an exciting line-up of speakers\, in-field demonstrations and exhibitors that can help you identify new ways of tackling the challenges that affect your business\, including: \n\nIn-field demonstrations of potato equipment\nField demonstrations of the RIPPA\nDiscussions about the economics of drainage with Frank Mulcahy (Simplot)\, Reuben Wells (Ag Logic) and Will Bignell (DroneAg)\nAn update on the tomato potato psyllid by National Tomato Potato Psyllid Coordinator Alan Nankivell\nThe launch of Phase 2 of the levy-funded Soil Wealth/ICP projects\n\nAUSVEG Environment Coordinator Andy Shaw will have a booth at the event for any growers looking to learn more about how the levy-funded EnviroVeg program can help you attain Freshcare Environmental certification. He’s also available to chat to anyone looking to learn more about sustainable resource use in vegetable production\, so swing by his booth on the day! \nFor more information about the TAPG Precision Ag EXPO\, see the event flyer here. This is a free event\, but if you’re interested in coming along\, RSVP for catering purposes to terry.brient@gmail.com.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/tapg-precision-ag-expo/
LOCATION:Hagley Farm School\, 2508 Meander Valley Road\, Hagley\, TAS\, 7292\, Australia
CATEGORIES:TAS
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180505
DTSTAMP:20260406T072133
CREATED:20180129T230700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180129T230700Z
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SUMMARY:2018 Women's LDM (Europe)
DESCRIPTION:The 2018 Women’s Industry Leadership and Development Mission will provide growers in the vegetable industry the opportunity of a lifetime to visit vegetable growing operations and innovative agribusinesses and research institutions in France\, Belgium and the Netherlands.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/2018-womens-ldm-europe/
LOCATION:QLD
CATEGORIES:[International]
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180429
DTSTAMP:20260406T072133
CREATED:20180410T041934Z
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SUMMARY:Future Farming Masterclass (Bundaberg)
DESCRIPTION:Vegetable growers in the Bundaberg region have a great opportunity to see the next wave of farming technology in action at the upcoming Future Farming Masterclass being hosted by Bundaberg Fruit & Vegetable Growers (BFVG). \nAutomation and robotics in the horticulture sector continue to evolve at a rapid rate\, and this two-day event will be showcasing some of the most exciting new developments with practical applications on vegetable farms\, including: \n\nA demonstration of “Harvey”\, a robotic capsicum harvester (Queensland University of Technology)\nInsights into vertebrate pest control with drones (CQUniversity)\nNew information about supporting weedbusting and beneficial bugs with drones (Aerobugs)\n\nFor more information about the full range of demonstrations and technical experts at the event\, you can check out the program or take a look at speaker biographies. \nIf you’re not in the region\, you can also learn more about some of the technology on show in a fascinating blog post by Michelle Haase\, Vegetable Industry Development Officer at BFVG. Click through to read about CSIRO’s RapidAIM technology\, which uses internet-linked hardware and software to automate pest detection and help growers and agronomists respond quickly to incursions. \nTo RSVP or to speak with someone about this event\, contact Michelle Haase on 07 4153 3007 or at michelle.haase@bfvg.com.au. \n 
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/future-farming-masterclass-bundaberg/
LOCATION:Bundaberg Recreational Precinct\, University Drive\, Bundaberg\, QLD\, 4670\, Australia
CATEGORIES:QLD,VegNET
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180502
DTSTAMP:20260406T072133
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SUMMARY:Soilborne disease farm walk (Carnarvon)
DESCRIPTION:A two-day series of workshops and field days is being coordinated for growers in the Carnarvon region of Western Australia who want to learn more about managing soilborne diseases in their vegetable crops. \nHosted by vegetablesWA as part of the VegNET program\, these events will feature Dr Doris Blaesing (RMCG) and Dr Len Tesoriero (NSW DPI) delivering two workshops and undertaking field visits to cover some of the most common diseases affecting growers in the region. \nThe two workshops will provide information for Vietnamese-speaking growers in the morning\, and English-speaking growers in the afternoon. The field days will cover disease issues like nematodes\, fusarium\, bacterial canker\, phytophthora and sclerotinia. For more information\, see the Soil Wealth website. \nIf you’d like to register your interest in attending the workshops and/or field days\, contact vegetablesWA Industry Development Officer Sam Grubisa on 0427 373 037 or at sam.grubisa@vegetableswa.com.au. \nGrowers in southern WA who are interested in hearing from Dr Blaesing and Dr Tesoriero can attend the vegetablesWA Leafy Variety Trial day being held on Thursday 3 May.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/soilborne-disease-farm-walk-carnarvon/
LOCATION:TBC
CATEGORIES:WA,VegNET
ORGANIZER;CN="vegetablesWA":MAILTO:office@vegetableswa.com.au
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