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SUMMARY:QLD: HACCP Foundations for Fresh Produce
DESCRIPTION:Home / BFVGThis practical\, course provides an introduction to the application of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) in the fresh produce sector. \nDesigned for growers\, operators\, packers\, and staff working in fruit and vegetable businesses\, the training is ideal for anyone involved in the growing\, harvesting\, packing\, or despatch of fresh produce for retail sale. \nThe program also meets producer training requirements under the HARPS Standard\, helping businesses stay compliant while building food safety knowledge and confidence. \nWhy choose this training?\n\nDelivered by Kylie Jackson\, approved training partner of Quality Associates (RTO No. 41341)\nRecognised national competencies on successful completion:\nFBPFSY3002 – Participate in a HACCP Team
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/qld-haccp-foundations-for-fresh-produce/
LOCATION:Horticulture House\, 255 Bourbong Street\, Bundaberg\, QLD\, 4670\, Australia
CATEGORIES:QLD
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260817T110000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Crop & Connect - Mental Health Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Home / BFVGPresented by Daniel McCullough\, Pharus Wellbeing this webinar is structured to support Ag Leaders. \nDiscussions and Insights \nMental health made simple\nStraightforward\, practical information on mental health. \nConnect with confidence\nSimple ways to check in without making it weird.\n \nRecognise the signs\nGain the Confidence to say something when it matters \nTo support a practical and relevant discussion\, registrants are invited to submit two questions at registration\, with selected questions addressed live during the webinar. \nRegistration is optional\, but if you’d like to receive follow-up support after the webinar\, registering will ensure you get it.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/webinar-crop-connect-mental-health-conversations/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260814T090000
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SUMMARY:QLD: Freshcare Food Safety & Quality Training
DESCRIPTION:Home / BFVGMost fresh produce suppliers and customers now require growers to be certified against a recognised food safety program. Achieving certification not only meets market demands but also demonstrates your commitment to delivering safe\, high-quality produce. \nSince 2017\, Bundaberg Fruit and Vegetable Growers (BFVG) has supported local producers by delivering Freshcare training – Australia’s leading on-farm assurance program for fresh produce. \nTo meet audit requirements\, each participating business should ensure at least one representative has successfully completed Freshcare training. \nWhy complete Freshcare training?\n\nGain a clear understanding of the Freshcare Code of Practice and program requirements\nLearn how to apply the Code to your specific business operations\nUnderstand what needs to be implemented on-farm and in your systems to achieve and maintain certification\n\nBy completing Freshcare training with BFVG\, you’re equipping your business with the knowledge and confidence to meet compliance standards\, strengthen customer trust\, and maintain access to key markets.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/qld-freshcare-food-safety-quality-training/
LOCATION:Horticulture House\, 255 Bourbong Street\, Bundaberg\, QLD\, 4670\, Australia
CATEGORIES:QLD
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20180504T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20180504T150000
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SUMMARY:Agrichemical workshop (Bundaberg)
DESCRIPTION:Home / BFVGUsing 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;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20180504T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20180504T120000
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SUMMARY:Agrichemical workshop (Bundaberg)
DESCRIPTION:Home / BFVGUsing 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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SUMMARY:Future Farming Masterclass (Bundaberg)
DESCRIPTION:Home / BFVGVegetable 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;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20171129T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20171129T160000
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SUMMARY:Tour de Bundaberg bus tour (Bundaberg)
DESCRIPTION:Home / BFVGWith 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/Brisbane:20171117T141500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20171117T163000
DTSTAMP:20171031T221138Z
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SUMMARY:BFVG AGM and levy consultation (Bundaberg)
DESCRIPTION:Home / BFVGAs 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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