| Hort Connections returns for 2022 |
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Hort Connections conference and trade show is returning to the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, with this year's theme focusing on uniting and supporting each other in building a stronger more resilient food system.
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| New resources from the Fresh Produce Safety Centre |
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| New, easy-to-understand flyers from the Fresh Produce Safety Centre (FPSC) aim to help industry across the supply chain approach food safety issues and practices in the workplace. |
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| What can we learn from UK retail trends? |
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| Trends in the UK retail space are a good indicator of what could be coming in Australia. In this series, Tristan Kitchener (Kitchener Partners) takes us for a closer look at what's been happening with fresh produce in the major UK retailers. |
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| Consumer behaviour data to provide greater insights for industry |
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| Two levy-funded consumer data projects aim to assess the effectiveness of category marketing and provide industry with consumer behaviour data to inform decision-making. |
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| New seasonal labour accommodation study |
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| Hort Innovation is seeking a delivery partner for the project: Seasonal horticulture labour accommodation study (MT21007). |
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| Australian horticulture employers urged not to wait specifically for the Ag Visa |
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| Lack of technology adoption a key factor in farm food waste (UK) |
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| Level 2 COVID-19 Business Assistance Package to support Western Australian businesses |
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| Global company to transform Australian recycling with $260-million plant in NSW Central West |
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| Extension delivery focus for new veg project |
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| “Apple size is up by two counts on all varieties due to near-perfect conditions" (NZ) |
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| For a complete list of industry events and diary dates visit the APAL website. |
| March 24 |
| Webinar: Managing internal browning risks |
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| Dr Hannah James will discuss the risk of internal browning for the 2022 season. |
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| March 25 |
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| Agriculture Victoria’s Tatura SmartFarm will open its gates to the public for a showcase of innovation in the horticulture sector. |
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| March 30 |
| AusIndustry Webinar: Tips, tricks & tools to grow your business |
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| The Australian Government have developed a range of online tools, templates and valuable information to help plan, grow and run your business with confidence. |
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| March 30 |
| FGV event: Labour Planning and Hort Award Information Session |
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| Changes to the Hort Award and accessing Pacific labour in the season ahead. Session and dinner at 6:30pm GV Hotel, Shepparton. |
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| March 31 |
| Horticulture Award Changes 2022 - What You Need To Know Webinar |
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| Fruit Growers Tasmania is hosting a Webinar from 4.30pm in which CEO Peter Cornish and Policy & Engagement Officer Michael Tarbath will present to Tasmanian fruit growers on Hort Award changes. |
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| April 6 |
| FGV event: Labour Planning and Hort Award Information Session |
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| Changes to the Hort Award and accessing Pacific labour in the season ahead. Session and dinner at 6:30pm Pine Grove Hotel, Beaconsfield. |
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| April 7 |
| Cherry and Apple Export Season Debrief |
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| Fruit Growers Tasmania is hosting a debriefing for growers on cherry exports and an update for apple exports on Thursday 7 April, at 5 pm in Hobart. |
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| May 3-5 |
| 2nd Australian Biosecurity Symposium |
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| The Symposium will focus on biosecurity prevention and provide the opportunity to share research and innovation and exchange knowledge and ideas across the biosecurity collective. |
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| May 26-27 |
| Fruit Growers Tasmania Conference |
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| The 2022 conference will be held at Wrest Point Hotel Casino, Hobart. |
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| May 29-30 |
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| The Forum will take place in Melbourne, with venues to be confirmed. |
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| June 1-2 |
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| An up-close and practical look at the future of farming, held at Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, and online. |
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| June 6-8 |
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| Early bird registrations now open for Hort Connections 2022, held at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. |
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| August 4-5 |
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| 2022 Conference theme: "Beyond 2021 - Orchard and Packhouse Technology" |
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| September 7-9 |
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| Covering the entire fresh produce industry value chain and its service support companies, as well as the latest, innovative products and ideas. |
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