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SUMMARY:NSW: Intro to Water and Nutrition in Greenhouse Production
DESCRIPTION:Flyer available in English and Arabic here \nLearn about: \n\nBasic irrigation and nutrition principles\nHow to test your irrigation system\nTips to save water and $$$\nWhat is drip and drain – how to test for it?\n\nFree water tests (2 per farm) valued at $140 and resource manual for attendees. \nSpeakers: \n\nTony Bundock\, Genesis Horticultural Solutions\nEwan Leighton\, North Coast Local Land Services\n\nRSVP \n30 November for catering purposes. \nEmail Matt or Sylvia to register. \nContact \nMatt Plunkett on 0428 978 390 or matthew.plunkett@lls.nsw.gov.au \nSylvia Jelinek on 0427 086 724 or sylvia.jelinek@lls.nsw.gov.au \nActivity is partly funded by the NHT Capacity Building grants\, which provides funding for increased community capacity and capability for sustainable agriculture and natural resource management practices in Australia. This funding is made available under the Natural Heritage Trust of Australia Act 1977
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/nsw-intro-to-water-and-nutrition-in-greenhouse-production/
LOCATION:Zafer Boustani’s Property\, 85 Rita Street\, Thirlmere\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:NSW
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251202T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251202T120000
DTSTAMP:20260504T110144
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SUMMARY:SA: Ecorobotix ARA Precision Sprayer Field Demo
DESCRIPTION:Discover the future of chemical application with cutting-edge technology! \n\nLearn how this AI-powered\, precision targeted weed control technology works to target plant by plant application and reduce chemical use.\nSee the ARA precision smart sprayer from Ecorobotix in action.\nHear from James about his experience with this technology.\n\nCome Clean\, Go Clean!\nAlways be mindful that when entering neighbouring property to ensure you come clean go clean\, to reduce biosecurity risk.\nA biosecurity wash-in/wash-out station will be mandatory on the day. \nFor further information contact:\nJulie O’Halloran (QLD DPI)\njulie.ohalloran@dpi.qld.gov.au\n☎ 0409 054 263 \nPeta Coughlin (AUSVEG SA)\npeta.coughlin@ausveg.com.au\n☎ 0409 029 745 \nZarmeen Hassan (AUSVEG)\nzarmeen.hassan@ausveg.com.au\n☎ 0452 427 977 \n  \nThe Veg Mech program (Project VG23003) led by Queensland Department of Primary Industries and the onion and vegetable VegNET programs have joined forces to present this Ecorobotix ARA precision sprayer field day.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/sa-ecorobotix-ara-precision-sprayer-field-demo/
LOCATION:Bowhill Produce\, 7335 Hunter Road\, Bowhill\, SA\, 5238\, Australia
CATEGORIES:SA,VegNET
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251202T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251202T123000
DTSTAMP:20260504T110144
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SUMMARY:Webinar: VegWatch Showcase: Building a Biosecure Future for the Australian vegetable industry
DESCRIPTION:Australia’s vegetable industry is strengthening its defenses against emerging biosecurity threats \nVegWatch is a national biosecurity and business continuity program\, funded through Hort Innovation\, that brings together industry\, research\, and government to develop an agile framework to protect and prepare Australia’s vegetable industry pest and disease risks while supporting long-term business resilience. \nWe are two years into the program now. This showcase brings together our program partners to provide an update on the tools and systems that VegWatch is developing to support pest monitoring and surveillance\, rapid response capabilities and support for market access and business continuity. \nYou will hear about:  \nIndustry Biosecurity Planning and Preparedness  \n\nPriority pests for Australian vegetables and how they were identified\n\nRisk mapping\, surveillance and monitoring  \n\nUsing data-driven insights to target biosecurity efforts\nHow risk maps inform surveillance protocols and why strategic monitoring matters\n\nNational diagnostic capabilities \n\nNew diagnostic protocols being developed for rapid\, accurate pest identification\n\nPreparedness\, traceback and response \n\nHow farm visitor records support rapid tracing during pest incursions\nPractical tools to streamline your farm biosecurity\n\nWho Should Attend? \nVegetable growers  • Government biosecurity regulators • Agronomists • Researchers • Diagnosticians • Crop pest monitoring and surveillance professionals \n  \nPresenters: \n\nGuy Davidson\, Onside\nDr James Camac\, Centre of Excellence for Biosecurity Risk Analysis\nDr Paul Campbell\, Queensland Department of Primary Industries\nDr. Stephen Quarrell\, Plant Health Australia\nDr. Tim Hurst\, Senior Officer Plant Surveillance Design and Analysis at Department of Jobs\, Precincts and Regions\, Agriculture Victoria\n\n  \n  \nLed by AUSVEG with Hort Innovation funding\, VegWatch partners include Plant Health Australia\, CEBRA\, Agriculture Victoria\, Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries\, and Onside. \nThis project (VG22004) has been funded by Hort Innovation\, using the research and development levies listed below and contributions from the Australian Government.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/webinar-vegwatch-showcase-building-a-biosecure-future-for-the-australian-vegetable-industry/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251203T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251203T150000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Fruit industry tomato potato psyllid update
DESCRIPTION:In October 2025\, Tomato Potato Psyllid (TPP) was detected outside the current Restricted Area in Victoria. Restrictions will come into effect from Monday 8 December 2025 and growers and businesses will need to comply with these restrictions if they are sending plants and produce interstate. \nAgriculture Victoria will hold a fruit industry webinar on Wednesday\, December 3 from 2 – 3pm to guide businesses through the new requirements. In particular\, the webinar will focus on fruit with stems and/or calyx attached.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/webinar-fruit-industry-tomato-potato-psyllid-update/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:VIC,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251203T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251203T203000
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SUMMARY:Final Program Webinar by National Varroa Mite Management Program
DESCRIPTION:The National Varroa Mite Management Program concludes in February 2026. Join us on Wednesday 3 December as we host our Final Program Webinar. \nThis webinar will look back on our beekeeping community’s journey following the initial detection of Varroa mite in 2022\, touch on work undertaken as we have transitioned to management\, and then provide a state by state update on plans beyond the NVMMP. \nThe webinar will also feature a live Q & A session. \nThis webinar is FREE to attend and will be recorded.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/final-program-webinar-by-national-varroa-mite-management-program/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251204T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251204T130000
DTSTAMP:20260504T110144
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Fall Armyworm and Insecticide Resistance Management
DESCRIPTION:Join for a webinar on Fall Armyworm and Insecticide Resistance Management to learn how industries across the world are managing insecticide resistance in this damaging pest. \nPre-registration is required \nThursday 4 December 2025\n11:00 Brisbane | 12:00 Canberra/Sydney | 08:00 Jakarta | 09:00 Singapore \nKeynote speakers: \n\nDavid Mota-Sanchez\, from Michigan State University\, Co-director of the Arthropod Pesticide Resistance Database\, specialising in insecticide resistance management and international agriculture\, particularly in Latin America.\nDominic Reisig\, North Carolina State University\, Expert in maize crop management with extensive experience supporting farmers across multiple commodities.\nDr Andi Trisyono\, Universitas Gadjah Mada\, Specialist in insecticide use and risk management\, including biorational and transgenic approaches; Member of the FAO expert panel on Pesticide Management.\n\nModerators: \nRamesh Puri (Extension officer\, Department of Primary Industries Queensland) & Alison Watson (ASEAN FAW action plan). \n  \nThe National fall armyworm innovation system for the Australian vegetable industry (VG22006) project is collaborating with the ASEAN Action Plan on Fall Armyworm  to host this 90 – minute webinar. \nThe event is proudly supported by Queensland Government\, Agriculture Victoria\, NSW Government\, Hort Innovation\, the Vegetable Fund\, and the ASEAN FAW Action Plan.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/webinar-fall-armyworm-and-insecticide-resistance-management/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251209T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251209T143000
DTSTAMP:20260504T110144
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SUMMARY:TAS: Forthside Vegetable Research Facility Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of learning\, discussion\, and connection as we explore the latest research and practical insights supporting Tasmanian horticulture. \nThe program includes presentations on irrigation\, pest and disease management\, biosecurity\, and sustainable farming practices – designed to inform and inspire growers and industry professionals. \nAfter lunch join us for the field walks providing the opportunity to see the current research trials happening at the farm.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/tas-forthside-vegetable-research-facility-field-day/
LOCATION:Forthside Vegetable Research Facility\, 124 Forthside Rd\, Forthside\, TAS\, 7310\, Australia
CATEGORIES:TAS
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251209T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251209T120000
DTSTAMP:20260504T110144
CREATED:20251202T042945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T043022Z
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SUMMARY:Hort IQ Webinar: Consumer outlook report – the trends shaping 2026 and beyond
DESCRIPTION:Uncover the latest trends across the FMCG market with NielsenIQ and how these will shape 2026 and beyond. During the session\, we’ll dive into what current trends means for fresh produce and nuts\, unlocking growth opportunities along the way.\n \nHere’s what’s on the agenda: \n\nState of consumers and the economic outlook: What is current consumer sentiment and what does this mean for fresh produce and nuts? \nThe omni revolution: How discounters\, online\, and alternate channels are reshaping the path to purchase. \nTrends to watch: From the impact of anti-obesity medications to how AI is shaping what we buy.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/hort-iq-webinar-consumer-outlook-report-the-trends-shaping-2026-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251216T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251216T140000
DTSTAMP:20260504T110144
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Pollination Insights
DESCRIPTION:a special one-hour webinar exploring the critical challenges and future implications of pollination in a post-Varroa landscape. Featuring leading voices from New Zealand and Australia\, this session will help growers understand what Varroa really means for feral bee populations\, pollination reliability\, and the broader horticultural sector. \nThis webinar brings together: \n\nRichard Klaus\, an experienced New Zealand commercial beekeeper and horticultural grower who witnessed Varroa’s establishment firsthand.\nEmeritus Professor Ben Oldroyd\, one of Australia’s most respected honey bee genetics and behaviour specialists.\nDanny LeFeuvre\, CEO of AHBIC and long-time commercial beekeeper.\nBianca Giggins\, National Varroa Mite Coordinator at AHBIC\, leading national extension and engagement.\n\nGrowers will gain insights into: \n\nHow Varroa spreads and what has been observed so far in Australia\nThe future of feral bee colonies and what their decline may mean for berry pollination\nThe New Zealand experience—what actually happened there\, and what lessons apply here\nPractical guidance for berry businesses from the new Berry Pollination Guide\nLive Q&A with experts
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/webinar-pollination-insights/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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