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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:20180430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180502
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20180503T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20180503T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T010551
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180416T002908Z
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SUMMARY:Leafy variety trials (Gingin)
DESCRIPTION:Western Australian growers looking to learn more about managing problem soilborne diseases in their vegetable crops are encouraged to attend the vegetablesWA Leafy Variety Trial day\, which will also see the WA launch of Phase 2 of the Soil Wealth/ICP projects. \nDr Doris Blaesing (RMCG) and Dr Len Tesoriero (NSW DPI) will be presenting a practical session focusing on damping off diseases and their control\, with plenty of in-field demonstrations\, tips and tools. \nHosted by Maureen Dobra and Kevan Dobra from the Loose Leaf Lettuce Company\, the day will also offer attendees a chance to tour seed plots where new green leaf varieties are being trialed\, including head lettuce and baby leaf varieties. \nGrowers will also have the chance to speak to representatives from participating seed companies\, including Bayer\, South Pacific Seeds\, Seminis and Rijk Zwaan. \nFor more information on the trial\, you can view the flyer online. To RSVP\, contact vegetablesWA’s Christina Ford on 08 9486 7515 or at christina.ford@vegetableswa.com.au.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/leafy-variety-trials-gingin/
LOCATION:Loose Leaf Lettuce Company\, 198 Ashby Road\, Gingin\, WA\, 6503\, Australia
CATEGORIES:VegNET
ORGANIZER;CN="vegetablesWA":MAILTO:office@vegetableswa.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20180504T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20180504T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T010551
CREATED:20180416T232346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180416T232346Z
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SUMMARY:Agrichemical workshop (Bundaberg)
DESCRIPTION:Using the Vegetable Fund\, Hort Innovation has invested in a project to coordinate the agrichemical needs of the Australian vegetable industry by identifying and prioritising potential gaps in growers’ access to the chemistry they need to maintain their productivity and protect their crops. \nThis information is then used to help growers in a number of ways\, including by directing R&D funding for crop protection purposes\, like Hort Innovation’s permit renewal and registration projects. \nPatrick Arratia\, who works at AUSVEG as the Project Coordinator – Agrichemical Pest Management Needs and Priorities\, will be visiting Bundaberg in early May to meet with sweetpotato and zucchini growers to discuss his pest and disease prioritisation process. If you’re in the region and you grow those crops\, Patrick is eager to hear from you about your agrichemical needs! \nSweetpotato\nTime/date: 10:00am-12:00noon\, Friday 4 May 2018\nLocation: Bundaberg Business Enterprise Centre – Webb Room\, Corner Quay and Tantitha Streets\, Bundaberg QLD \nZucchini\nTime/date: 1:00pm-3:00pm\, Friday 4 May 2018\nLocation: Bundaberg Business Enterprise Centre – Webb Room\, Corner Quay and Tantitha Streets\, Bundaberg QLD \nThese workshops are being coordinated in collaboration with Bundaberg Fruit & Vegetable Growers as part of the levy-funded VegNET project being delivered in the Wide Bay-Burnett region. \nIf you’d like more information about these workshops or would like to RSVP to attend\, use the following contact details: \nBFVG\nMichelle Haase\n0428 716 218\nmichelle.haase@bfvg.com.au \nAUSVEG\nPatrick Arratia\n0418 982 572\npatrick.arratia@ausveg.com.au \nIf you’re not in the region and would like to contribute to the project\, you can take part in the National Pest Survey\, which is also being used to inform Patrick’s work and helps the project identify the industry’s priority agrichemical needs for further action. \n 
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/agrichemical-workshop-bundaberg/
LOCATION:Bundaberg Business Enterprise Centre\, Cnr Quay & Tantitha Streets\, Bundaberg\, QLD\, 4670\, Australia
CATEGORIES:QLD,VegNET
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20180504T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20180504T150000
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CREATED:20180416T232419Z
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SUMMARY:Agrichemical workshop (Bundaberg)
DESCRIPTION:Using the Vegetable Fund\, Hort Innovation has invested in a project to coordinate the agrichemical needs of the Australian vegetable industry by identifying and prioritising potential gaps in growers’ access to the chemistry they need to maintain their productivity and protect their crops. \nThis information is then used to help growers in a number of ways\, including by directing R&D funding for crop protection purposes\, like Hort Innovation’s permit renewal and registration projects. \nPatrick Arratia\, who works at AUSVEG as the Project Coordinator – Agrichemical Pest Management Needs and Priorities\, will be visiting Bundaberg in early May to meet with sweetpotato and zucchini growers to discuss his pest and disease prioritisation process. If you’re in the region and you grow those crops\, Patrick is eager to hear from you about your agrichemical needs! \nSweetpotato\nTime/date: 10:00am-12:00noon\, Friday 4 May 2018\nLocation: Bundaberg Business Enterprise Centre – Webb Room\, Corner Quay and Tantitha Streets\, Bundaberg QLD \nZucchini\nTime/date: 1:00pm-3:00pm\, Friday 4 May 2018\nLocation: Bundaberg Business Enterprise Centre – Webb Room\, Corner Quay and Tantitha Streets\, Bundaberg QLD \nThese workshops are being coordinated in collaboration with Bundaberg Fruit & Vegetable Growers as part of the levy-funded VegNET project being delivered in the Wide Bay-Burnett region. \nIf you’d like more information about these workshops or would like to RSVP to attend\, use the following contact details: \nBFVG\nMichelle Haase\n0428 716 218\nmichelle.haase@bfvg.com.au \nAUSVEG\nPatrick Arratia\n0418 982 572\npatrick.arratia@ausveg.com.au \nIf you’re not in the region and would like to contribute to the project\, you can take part in the National Pest Survey\, which is also being used to inform Patrick’s work and helps the project identify the industry’s priority agrichemical needs for further action. \n 
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/agrichemical-workshop-bundaberg-2/
LOCATION:Bundaberg Business Enterprise Centre\, Cnr Quay & Tantitha Streets\, Bundaberg\, QLD\, 4670\, Australia
CATEGORIES:QLD,VegNET
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180509
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180511
DTSTAMP:20260406T010551
CREATED:20180422T232948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180422T233003Z
UID:10000695-1525824000-1525996799@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Negotiations workshop (Launceston)
DESCRIPTION:VegPRO‘s free two-day negotiations and influencing workshop is coming to Launceston\, following successful events in Western Australia\, South Australia and Queensland. \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. \n 
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/negotiations-workshop-launceston/
LOCATION:Tailrace Centre\, 1 Waterfront Drive\, Riverside\, TAS\, 7250\, Australia
CATEGORIES:TAS
ORGANIZER;CN="VegPRO":MAILTO:sophiel@rmcg.com.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180512
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180513
DTSTAMP:20260406T010551
CREATED:20171215T000108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180426T054050Z
UID:10000506-1526083200-1526169599@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Crookwell Potato Festival (Crookwell)
DESCRIPTION:The 2018 Crookwell Potato Festival will celebrate over 150 years of growing potatoes high on the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales\, and there’ll be something for all attendees to enjoy at the event. \nThis annual Festival is coordinated by the Crookwell Potato Association and celebrates the best that potatoes have to offer. This year’s event will be held on Saturday 12 May 2018\, and will be hosted by Gardening Australia’s Costa Georgiadis\, who’ll be bringing his unique insights and approach to all his Festival duties – whether that’s hosting the potato auction\, opening the community garden\, or delivering a special workshop for the kids who come along to the show. \nAttractions at the Festival will include: \n\nthe Spud Auction\, a highlight of the day and a chance to buy the very first available potatoes of a newly released variety;\nan exciting range of cooking demonstrations at the Patata Café showing off the versatility of the beloved spud;\na musical performance by The String Family; and\na huge range of activities to entertain the kids.\n\nFor information on how to get to Crookwell\, visit the Festival’s webpage. To keep up with updates about the Festival’s event and attraction line-up\, take a look at the event’s Facebook page.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/crookwell-potato-festival-crookwell/
LOCATION:Crookwell Potato Festival\, East St\, Crookwell\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:NSW
ORGANIZER;CN="Crookwell Potato Association":MAILTO:seedpotatoesnsw@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180517
DTSTAMP:20260406T010551
CREATED:20170922T052155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170922T052155Z
UID:10000464-1526256000-1526515199@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Collaborate | Innovate 2018 (Sydney)
DESCRIPTION:Each year the Cooperative Research Centres Association (CRCA) holds its annual conference in a different city across the country. The conference is an ideal opportunity for researchers\, educators and industry people to network with CRCA members while gaining valuable insights regarding the nature of cooperative research ventures.\nnetworking \nIn 2018 the CRCA is holding the conference in Sydney at Aerial UTS Function Centre\, UTS Building 10\, Level 7\, 235 Jones Street\, Ultimo. This purpose-built conference centre has spectacular views of the city with sweeping balconies and is conveniently located near Central Station. \nThe Collaborate | Innovate theme highlights the CRCA conference as the leading conference on business-research collaboration and engagement. The conference will explore the importance of business and industry working with researchers to create innovation\, and how to foster these relationships. \nThe CRC Association conference attracts upwards of 350 delegates\, including some of Australia’s most influential people in government\, industry and universities. \nFor more information\, see the event website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/collaborate-innovate-2018-sydney/
LOCATION:Aerial UTS Function Centre\, Level 7\, 235 Jones St\, Ultimo\, NSW\, 2007\, Australia
CATEGORIES:NSW
ORGANIZER;CN="CRC Association":MAILTO:admin@crca.asn.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20180516T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20180516T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T010551
CREATED:20180508T004412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180508T004418Z
UID:10000699-1526479200-1526488200@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Pumpkin pest workshop (Mareeba)
DESCRIPTION:Using the Vegetable Fund\, Hort Innovation has invested in a project to coordinate the agrichemical needs of the Australian vegetable industry by identifying and prioritising potential gaps in growers’ access to the chemistry they need to maintain their productivity and protect their crops. \nThis information is then used to help growers in a number of ways\, including by directing R&D funding for crop protection purposes\, like Hort Innovation’s permit renewal and registration projects. \nPatrick Arratia\, who works at AUSVEG as the Project Coordinator – Agrichemical Pest Management Needs and Priorities\, will be visiting Mareeba and Atherton in early May to meet with sweetpotato and pumpkin growers to discuss his pest and disease prioritisation process. If you’re in the region and you grow those crops\, Patrick is eager to hear from you about your agrichemical needs! \nPumpkin\nTime/date: 2:00pm-4:30pm\, Wednesday 16 May 2018\nLocation: Mareeba Leagues Club\, Doyle St\, Mareeba QLD \nSweetpotato\nTime/date: 2:00pm-4:00pm\, Thursday 17 May 2018\nLocation: Atherton International Club\, 60 Kennedy Highway\, Atherton QLD \nThese workshops are being coordinated in collaboration with the Bowen Gumlu Growers Association as part of the levy-funded VegNET project being delivered in Bowen Gumlu and Far North Queensland. \nIf you’d like more information about these workshops or would like to RSVP to attend\, use the following contact details: \nBowen Gumlu Growers Association\nCherry Emerick\n0427 701 225\nidm@bowengumlugrowers.com.au \nAUSVEG\nPatrick Arratia\n0418 982 572\npatrick.arratia@ausveg.com.au \nIf you’re not in the region and would like to contribute to the project\, you can take part in the National Pest Survey\, which is also being used to inform Patrick’s work and helps the project identify the industry’s priority agrichemical needs for further action.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/pumpkin-pest-workshop-mareeba/
LOCATION:Mareeba Leagues Club\, Doyle St\, Mareeba\, QLD\, 4880\, Australia
CATEGORIES:QLD,VegNET
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20180517T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20180517T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T010551
CREATED:20180409T003121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180409T003121Z
UID:10000544-1526545800-1526571000@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Irrigation workshop (Angle Vale)
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\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-angle-vale/
LOCATION:Thorndon Park Produce\, Cnr Gawler River Road & Heaslip Rd\, Angle Vale\, SA\, 5117\, Australia
CATEGORIES:SA,VegNET
ORGANIZER;CN="VegPRO":MAILTO:sophiel@rmcg.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20180517T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20180517T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T010551
CREATED:20180508T004522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180508T004548Z
UID:10000700-1526565600-1526572800@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Sweetpotato pest workshop (Atherton)
DESCRIPTION:Using the Vegetable Fund\, Hort Innovation has invested in a project to coordinate the agrichemical needs of the Australian vegetable industry by identifying and prioritising potential gaps in growers’ access to the chemistry they need to maintain their productivity and protect their crops. \nThis information is then used to help growers in a number of ways\, including by directing R&D funding for crop protection purposes\, like Hort Innovation’s permit renewal and registration projects. \nPatrick Arratia\, who works at AUSVEG as the Project Coordinator – Agrichemical Pest Management Needs and Priorities\, will be visiting Mareeba and Atherton in early May to meet with sweetpotato and pumpkin growers to discuss his pest and disease prioritisation process. If you’re in the region and you grow those crops\, Patrick is eager to hear from you about your agrichemical needs! \nPumpkin\nTime/date: 2:00pm-4:30pm\, Wednesday 16 May 2018\nLocation: Mareeba Leagues Club\, Doyle St\, Mareeba QLD \nSweetpotato\nTime/date: 2:00pm-4:00pm\, Thursday 17 May 2018\nLocation: Atherton International Club\, 60 Kennedy Highway\, Atherton QLD \nThese workshops are being coordinated in collaboration with the Bowen Gumlu Growers Association as part of the levy-funded VegNET project being delivered in Bowen Gumlu and Far North Queensland. \nIf you’d like more information about these workshops or would like to RSVP to attend\, use the following contact details: \nBowen Gumlu Growers Association\nCherry Emerick\n0427 701 225\nidm@bowengumlugrowers.com.au \nAUSVEG\nPatrick Arratia\n0418 982 572\npatrick.arratia@ausveg.com.au \nIf you’re not in the region and would like to contribute to the project\, you can take part in the National Pest Survey\, which is also being used to inform Patrick’s work and helps the project identify the industry’s priority agrichemical needs for further action.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/sweetpotato-pest-workshop-atherton/
LOCATION:Atherton International Club\, 60 Kennedy Highway\, Atherton\, QLD\, 4883\, Australia
CATEGORIES:QLD,VegNET
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180524
DTSTAMP:20260406T010551
CREATED:20180515T014711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180515T014711Z
UID:10000701-1526947200-1527119999@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:HARPS workshops (WA)
DESCRIPTION:The Harmonised Australian Retailer Produce Scheme (HARPS) is a retailer-led scheme designed to assist compliance with food safety\, legal and trade legislation for suppliers to the major grocery retailers in Australia. The scheme has now been running for 18 months\, and over 900 businesses are now HARPS-approved. \nEstablished with the goal of providing a more practical and comprehensive approach\, HARPS has the ability to streamline the amount of work undertaken during the audit process. While the overall amount of time and resources saved will differ between businesses\, for those currently audited to multiple schemes for multiple customers\, transitioning to the use of one base scheme plus HARPS will mean a reduction in audit duration and potentially overall audit costs. \nNew information sessions have been announced to help increase industry understanding of the scheme: \n\nWanneroo (WA) (1) – Tuesday 22 May 2018\nWanneroo (WA) (2) – Tuesday 22 May 2018 (Vietnamese translation available at this session)\nCarnarvon (WA) – Wednesday 23 May 2018\nMildura (VIC) – Monday 28 May 2018\nRobinvale (VIC) – Tuesday 29 May 2018\nStanthorpe (QLD) – Tuesday 5 June 2018\nHARPS awareness webinar (including Q&A) – Monday 21 May 2018\n\nThese sessions will provide those who are already HARPS-approved with a refresher on the program and help those not currently involved with HARPS get an understanding about what it will mean for their business. They will cover essential details\, including: \n\nWhat is HARPS?\nDoes your business require HARPS approval?\nHow to implement HARPS?\nHow to register your interest in HARPS and what are the timelines?\nWhat additional support and guidance is available?\n\nThere will also be the opportunity to ask questions about HARPS. \nGrowers who can’t make it to one of those workshops can also refer to a new factsheet on HARPS which is designed to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about the scheme. More information about HARPS can be found on the HARPS website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/harps-workshops-wa/
LOCATION:TBC
CATEGORIES:WA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180530
DTSTAMP:20260406T010551
CREATED:20180515T014739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180515T014739Z
UID:10000702-1527465600-1527638399@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:HARPS workshops (VIC)
DESCRIPTION:The Harmonised Australian Retailer Produce Scheme (HARPS) is a retailer-led scheme designed to assist compliance with food safety\, legal and trade legislation for suppliers to the major grocery retailers in Australia. The scheme has now been running for 18 months\, and over 900 businesses are now HARPS-approved. \nEstablished with the goal of providing a more practical and comprehensive approach\, HARPS has the ability to streamline the amount of work undertaken during the audit process. While the overall amount of time and resources saved will differ between businesses\, for those currently audited to multiple schemes for multiple customers\, transitioning to the use of one base scheme plus HARPS will mean a reduction in audit duration and potentially overall audit costs. \nNew information sessions have been announced to help increase industry understanding of the scheme: \n\nWanneroo (WA) (1) – Tuesday 22 May 2018\nWanneroo (WA) (2) – Tuesday 22 May 2018 (Vietnamese translation available at this session)\nCarnarvon (WA) – Wednesday 23 May 2018\nMildura (VIC) – Monday 28 May 2018\nRobinvale (VIC) – Tuesday 29 May 2018\nStanthorpe (QLD) – Tuesday 5 June 2018\nHARPS awareness webinar (including Q&A) – Monday 21 May 2018\n\nThese sessions will provide those who are already HARPS-approved with a refresher on the program and help those not currently involved with HARPS get an understanding about what it will mean for their business. They will cover essential details\, including: \n\nWhat is HARPS?\nDoes your business require HARPS approval?\nHow to implement HARPS?\nHow to register your interest in HARPS and what are the timelines?\nWhat additional support and guidance is available?\n\nThere will also be the opportunity to ask questions about HARPS. \nGrowers who can’t make it to one of those workshops can also refer to a new factsheet on HARPS which is designed to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about the scheme. More information about HARPS can be found on the HARPS website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/harps-workshops-vic/
LOCATION:TBC
CATEGORIES:VIC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180601
DTSTAMP:20260406T010551
CREATED:20180507T233931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180507T233931Z
UID:10000697-1527724800-1527811199@ausveg.com.au
SUMMARY:Negotiations course (Sale)
DESCRIPTION:VegPRO‘s free two-day negotiations and influencing workshop will be held in Sale later this month\, following a successful run of events in other growing areas since late 2017. \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. \nPlease note that this iteration of the course has been split into separate weeks for scheduling purposes\, but attendees will still be required to attend both days to complete the course. \nTo register for this free workshop or to see more information\, click here. \nFor more information on the VegPRO project and how growers are shaping its training opportunities\, listen to the VegPRO edition of the InfoVeg Radio podcast.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/negotiations-course-sale/
LOCATION:Criterion Hotel\, 90 MacAlister Street\, Sale\, VIC\, 3850\, Australia
CATEGORIES:VIC,VegNET
ORGANIZER;CN="VegPRO":MAILTO:sophiel@rmcg.com.au
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR