Project works with a group of Werribee vegetable growers.
If you've got 45 minutes and would like to know more about how cucurbits (plants in the cucumber family), reproduce you may like to watch this video from Cornell University.
AUSVEG Weekly Update
www.ausveg.com.auWeekly Update
Tuesday 6 March 2012
Dear Subscriber, AUSVEG is the national peak industry body representing the interests of Australian vegetable and potato growers, and is committed to securing the industry's future. We represent the interests of growers to government and assist growers by making sure the National Vegetable Levy and National Potato Levy are invested in research and development (R&D) that best meets the needs of the industry.
Fresh and Processed Potato IAC Meetings
The Fresh Potato IAC welcomed its new Chair, The Honourable Paul Calvert, who is also currently Chairing the Processed Potato IAC on an interim basis. Mr Calvert is a former President of the Senate, and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the position.
Potato Extension Advisory Committee Meeting
The inaugural meeting was highly productive, with members reviewing current communication strategies and identifying opportunities for the Potato Extension program in 2012 and beyond.
Vegetable Levy Payers' Meetings 2012
AUSVEG is hosting a number of Vegetable Levy Payers' meetings around Australia in the coming weeks, to provide growers with an opportunity to see where and how R&D levy funds are being invested on their behalf.
The scheduled meetings are as follows:
Wednesday 14 March - Virginia, SAVirginia Institute, Cnr Old Port Wakefield & Penfield Road6.00pm - 8.00pmMonday 19 March - Cobbitty, NSWPlant Breeding Institute - 107 Cobbitty Road5.00pm - 7.00pmTuesday 20 March - Bundaberg, QLDBundaberg Enterprise Centre - Cnr Quay & Tantitha Streets6.00pm - 8.00pmWednesday 21 March - Gatton, QLDGatton Research Station - Warrego Hwy(opp. University of Queensland)6.00m - 8.00pmMonday 26 March - Darwin, NTDarwin Convention Centre - Stokes Hill RoadTropical Pests & Diseases Seminar for Levy Payers
10.00am - 7.30pm
Tuesday 27 March - Bowen, QLD
Bowen RSL - 38 Williams Street
6.00pm - 8.00pm
Monday 2 April - Neerabup, WA
Wanneroo Golf Club
Cnr Old Yanchep Road and Flynn Drive, Neerabup
6.00pm - 7.30pm
Followed by a free-for-growers Enviroveg dinner
7.30pm - 9.30pm
Tuesday 3 April - Werribee, VIC
Italian Sports Club - 601 Heaths Road
6.00pm - 8.00pm
Wednesday 4 April - Devonport, TAS
Argosy Hotel - 221 Tarleton Street, East Devonport
6.00pm - 8.00pm.
Saturday 12 May - Hobart, TAS
Wrest Point Hotel Casino
2.30pm - 3.00pm
Levy payers who would like to attend one of the meetings are asked to RVSP by calling AUSVEG on 03 9822 0388. Alternatively, please fax or email a completed registration form to AUSVEG on 03 9822 0688 or info@ausveg.com.au.
Please click here to download a copy of the registration form for the upcoming Levy Payers' Meetings.
Tasmanian potato grower workshop
Speakers at this session will include:
- Dr Calum Wilson, Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture
- Dr Robert Tegg, Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture
- Mr Frank Mulcahy, Agricultural Services Research & Development Manager Simplot
- Mr Christopher Ritchie, Special Projects Officer, AUSVEG
The seminar will be chaired by AUSVEG Director and local potato grower Mr David Addison.
The event details are listed below:
DATE: Wednesday 14 March 2012
LOCATION: Devonport, TASMANIA
VENUE: The Argosy Hotel, 221 Tarleton Street
TIME: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
CATERING: Dinner and drinks will be provided for attendees
Please click here to download the event flyer which includes registration information.
AUSVEG CEO Chairs ABARES 'Outlook 2012' session
Speakers at the
Please click here for more information on the Outlook 2012 conference.
Grants Available - Clean Technology Food and Foundries Investment Program
On 16 February 2012, the Government announced the launch of the Clean Technology Food and Foundries Investment Program.
This program is a central part of the Australian Government's Clean Energy Future plan announced in July 2011.
The Clean Technology Food and Foundries Investment Program is a $200 million competitive, merit-based grants program to support Australian food manufacturers to maintain competitiveness in a carbon constrained economy. This program will provide grants for investments in energy efficient capital equipment and low pollution technologies, processes and products.
Should you have any queries regarding the program, please contact the AusIndustry Hotline on 13 28 46 or email hotline@ausindustry.gov.au
As a part of the launch of the Clean Technology Investment Program, AusIndustry will be holding public information sessions around Australia throughout March in most capital cities.
Please visit the AusIndustry website for more information on the program and for further details on the information sessions.
Awards for Excellence nominations now open
- Grower of the Year supported by Syngenta
- Rising Star of the Year supported by Landmark
- Young Grower of the Year supported by Dow AgroSciences
- Industry Impact Award
- Environmental Award supported by Netafim
- Industry Recognition Award supported by DuPont
- Productivity Partner Award supported by Elders
- Researcher of the Year supported by Bayer CropScience
- Innovative Marketing Award supported by CMAA
- Women in Horticulture Award supported by Steritech
To nominate someone that you feel deserves recognition, please fill in the nomination form on the AUSVEG website and return it to the address listed by 13 April 2012.
New vegetable R&D reports
VG10105 - Transforming tenderness and eating quality in tropical sweetcorn through introgression of tender germplasm
VG08186 - Rearing Orius for vegetable industry
New final reports have been uploaded onto the HAL website. For vegetable levy paying growers the reports will be available on the AUSVEG website in the coming weeks.
As new final reports become available they will be listed here in the Weekly Update as well as covered in Vegetables Australia. To recieve Vegetables Australia please contact AUSVEG on (03) 9822 0388 or by email.
Continued suspension of Carbendazim products announced
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has renewed the suspension of the label approvals of products containing carbendazim
There are seven products that have currently approved labels that do not require suspension as they already comply with the suspension instructions.
Please click here for a list of suspended label approvals of products containing carbendazim, as well as those that are not suspended.
Economic Brief - Ian James: Economic Sub Program, National Vegetable Industry Development Program
Little cheer in retail sales
Retail trade figures released last week for January provided little cheer for besieged retailers. Retail trade grew an anaemic 0.3 per cent, showing that consumers are being selective in where they spend their money. The overall growth in retail trade was largely caused by a sharp jump in expenditure by consumers in cafes and restaurants, which rose 6.6 per cent. However, all other areas of retail remained weak and expenditure on food retailing, which includes vegetables, showed no growth. Retail trade is better in the mining states of Western Australia and Queensland, but remains particularly weak in south eastern Australia.
Investment all about mining
Investment figures released during the week show a vote of confidence in Australia's mining boom. Expected capital expenditure for this financial year across the economy is estimated at a whopping $164 billion - a 27 per cent increase on the estimates at the same time last year. However, the investment story is a mixed bag. Most of the expected expenditure is in mining, which accounts for 66 per cent of the expected increase, with the majority of it spent on buildings and structures. The figures on actual expenditure in the December quarter show weakness in investment expenditure in other industries, particularly in buildings and structures, which may indicate that businesses outside of mining remain cautious about prospects going forward.
Residential building going nowhere
Building approval figures for January were weak, with approvals for houses down slightly and approvals for the more volatile apartments up 1.5 per cent, after a fall the previous month. Home buyers and investors continue to show wariness, with building approvals for houses down 7.4 per cent over the year and approvals for apartments down 23.3 per cent.
Calendar of Events
14 March 2012
Potato Industry Extension WorkshopThe Argosy Hotel, 221 Tarleton StreetDevonport, TAS.
10-12 MAY 2012
AUSVEG National Convention, Trade Show and Awards for Excellence.
Wrest Point Hotel Casino
Hobart, TAS.
27-30 May 2012
World Potato Congress
Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
17-19 October 2012
Eurofruit Congress Southern Hemisphere Conference.
NH Lord Charles Hotel.
Cape Town, South Africa.
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If you missed January’s Empire State Fruit and Vegetable Expo & Farmers’ Direct Marketing Conference, you can peruse the conference proceedings now available online atwww.hort.cornell.edu/expo.
You’ll find summaries of nearly 100 sessions on everything from emerging pests to cover crops and soil health to greenhouse and high tunnel production.
AUSVEG Weekly Update
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Tuesday 7 February 2012
Dear Subscriber, AUSVEG is the national peak industry body representing the interests of Australian vegetable and potato growers, and is committed to securing the industry's future. We represent the interests of growers to government and assist growers by making sure the National Vegetable Levy and National Potato Levy are invested in research and development (R&D) that best meets the needs of the industry.
E.E. Muir & Sons sign on as an AUSVEG Strategic Partner
Please click here to learn more about E.E. Muir and Sons.
AUSVEG in the Media
The announcement of Coles' fresh produce pricing cuts prompted a typhoon of media interest regarding Australian vegetables and fruit over the past week.
Last Tuesday saw AUSVEG Board and staff members participating in an unprecedented number of interviews in relation to the topic.
AUSVEG featured in every Australian commercial news broadcast that evening, as well as on current affairs programs such as The Project on Channel 10.
AUSVEG's views on the matter were also featured in major newspapers nationally, including: The Sydney Morning Herald, The Adelaide Advertiser, The Courier Mail, The West Australian and the front page of The Age.
Senator Christine Milne stands up for Australian growers
HAL General Call for project funding now open
- fall within the definition of R&D;
- are in line with the Australian Government's Rural Research and Development priorities; and
- satisfy the HAL policy in this area.
Click here to find out more about the Australian Government's Rural Research and Development priorities.HAL's policy relating to VC matched funding can be found on the HAL website.HAL's project policies, particularly those referring to funding of General Call (VC), will inform all proposal assessments.
Further information about the General Call and how to submit an application can be found on the HAL website.
Complete survey for a chance to win an iPad2
A survey is being undertaken by Freshlogic, who manage the Consumers and Markets Program of the Vegetable Industry Development Program.
The survey aims to understand how vegetable growers receive market information and how they use it in their operations.
Respondents will go into the draw to win an iPad2 supplied by Freshlogic.
This survey takes between six and eight minutes to complete and will close on Tuesday 28 February 2012.
Please click here to begin the survey.
Awards for Excellence nominations now open
Nominations for the 2012 AUSVEG National Awards for Excellence are now open and all those who wish to nominate are encouraged to visit the AUSVEG website to nominate them now.
The National Awards for Excellence will be held on the night of Saturday 12 May at Wrest Point Hotel Casino in Hobart and will highlight the success and outstanding achievements of our industry's most successful members.
Nominations for the 2012 Awards are in the following categories:
- Grower of the Year supported by Syngenta
- Rising Star of the Year supported by Landmark
- Young Grower of the Year supported by Dow AgroSciences
- Industry Impact Award
- Environmental Award supported by Netafim
- Industry Recognition Award supported by DuPont
- Productivity Partner Award supported by Elders
- Researcher of the Year supported by Bayer CropScience
- Innovative Marketing Award supported by CMAA
- Women in Horticulture Award supported by Steritech
To nominate someone that you feel deserves recognition, please fill in the nomination form on the AUSVEG website and return it to the address listed by 13 April 2012.
Public consultation on chemicals of security concern
In February 2012, the Attorney-General's Department (AGD) will call for public submissions on a Consultation Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) that analyses four options for reducing the security risks posed by a number of chemicals that can be used to make homemade explosives.
The AGD is particularly interested in feedback from businesses that import, manufacture, distribute, transport, handle or use products containing the chemicals.
The AGD expects the RIS to be available for comment from 3 February to 30 March 2012.
For further information on the RIS, including the list of precursor chemicals and details on how to make a submission, please refer to the AGD Chemical Security program website.
You can also call the Attorney General's Department on (02) 61412925 or (02) 6141 3012.
Vegetable SIP White Paper open for public comment
The Australian vegetable industry's Strategic Investment Plan (SIP) White Paper has been released for public comment and will be open for feedback until 16 February 2012.
AUSVEG welcomes all feedback from members of the vegetable industry, including growers and those in the supply chain, as well as researchers, retailers and the general public.
This is a vital opportunity for all participants involved in the industry to have their say on the future investment of vegetable industry levy funds.
Please click here to download a copy of the vegetable industry's Strategic Investment Plan.
Comments regarding the SIP White Paper should be submitted to AUSVEG in writing either by email or post, by no later than Thursday 16 February 2012. Please use the contact details listed below:
Email: info@ausveg.com.au
Post: AUSVEG
PO BOX 2042
Camberwell West
VIC 3124
Economic Brief - Ian James: Economic Sub Program, National Vegetable Industry Development Program
Consumers and the wealth effect
While income is obviously an important factor impacting on consumers' ability to spend, wealth factors also strongly influence consumer spending. Most Australians have their wealth tied up in the family home and superannuation.
Superannuation is paid for by the employer and is only really a consideration for most Australians as they approach retirement. No doubt this latter demographic, and those who have already retired, have had their confidence to spend impacted by the poor performance of superannuation funds in 2011.
House prices, however, are what former Prime Minister John Howard used to refer to as a 'barbecue stopper' - and there was plenty of talk about real estate at the Australia Day breakfast barbecue in my small rural community. Every Australian has a story about real estate and it's usually about how much their house is worth. In most cases the gains are relatively surreal until the home is sold, yet these nonetheless play an important part in the psychic of many consumers.
House prices continue to fall
Official data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) last week on established house prices in Australian capital cities, confirms what the Australia Day barbecue gossip tells us: House prices have been falling in all of the capital cities, with an average slump of 4.8% across all eight capital cities in 2011 (see figures below).
Sydney
Melbourne
Brisbane
Adelaide
Perth
Hobart
Darwin
Canberra
Average
- 2.7
- 6.1
- 6.7
- 6.4
- 4.9
- 4.0
- 5.4
- 2.6
- 4.8
While this decline was more subdued in Sydney and Canberra, the nationwide impact of this suggests that something broader than the two speed economy is affecting residential house prices.
Consumers in lock down
Consumers are much shorter on confidence than they are of a few quid. Falling house prices, superannuation funds showing negative returns in 2011 and the prevailing uncertainty overseas, have been a potent mix of negativity in the early months of 2012. And then there's the constant media attention on corporate Australia slashing costs by reducing staff numbers and sending jobs offshore.
The good news stories of rising income levels and booming investment are unfortunately being lost. Even the rise in the Australian dollar has frequently been shown in a negative light, when any economics 101 student will tell you that an appreciating currency is a sign that a country is outperforming its peers and that the standard of living for its citizens is rising faster than others too.
All of this uncertainty may explain why consumers feel a little nervous about spending. History tells us that things will change, but for now it's best to keep the brolly handy (although one suspects some Australians may have baseball bats in their hands).
Calendar of Events
7-9 February 2012
Colusa Farm Show
Colusa, CA, USA.
8-10 February 2012
Fruit Logistica.
Berlin, Germany.
14-16 February 2012
World Ag Expo.
Tulare, CA, USA.
10-12 MAY 2012
AUSVEG National Convention, Trade Show and Awards for Excellence.
Wrest Point Hotel Casino
Hobart, TAS.
27-30 May 2012
World Potato Congress
Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
17-19 October 2012
Eurofruit Congress Southern Hemisphere Conference.
NH Lord Charles Hotel.
Cape Town, South Africa.
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AUSVEG Weekly Update
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Tuesday 31
January 2012
Dear Subscriber, AUSVEG is the national peak industry body representing the interests of Australian vegetable and potato growers, and is committed to securing the industry's future. We represent the interests of growers to government and assist growers by making sure the National Vegetable Levy and National Potato Levy are invested in research and development (R&D) that best meets the needs of the industry.
AUSVEG responds to price cuts for fruit and vegetables by Coles
The AUSVEG team has been incredibly busy responding to an announcement by Coles that they would be discounting some vegetable produce lines by up to 50 per cent.
The Chair of AUSVEG John Brent and Board Members Paul Bogdanich and Romeo Giangregorio have all undertaken media interviews today on this issue as have some of our State Member bodies.
AUSVEG staff - notably William Churchill and Simon Coburn - have undertaken back-to-back media interviews from 5.00am, including stories on television networks 7, 9, 10, ABC and Sky News. There were also numerous print and radio interviews conducted to ensure the growers' perspective was heard across Australia.
AUSVEG is using the opportunity to ask where these savings are coming from and the effect this pricing scheme will have on the long term viability of the industry.
HAL General Call for project funding now open The HAL General Call for project funding in 2012-13 is now open and will close at 5pm AEDST on Friday 2nd March 2012.
The General Call is for proposals that are seeking funding through Voluntary Contributions (VC). HAL is able to provide matching funds from the Australian Government for VC projects that:
- fall within the definition of R&D;
- are in line with the Australian Government's Rural Research and Development priorities; and
- satisfy the HAL policy in this area.
Click here to find out more about the Australian Government's Rural Research and Development priorities.
HAL's policy relating to VC matched funding can be found on the HAL website.
HAL's project policies, particularly those referring to funding of General Call (VC), will inform all proposal assessments.
Further information about the General Call and how to submit an application can be found on the HAL website.
AUSVEG on the land
AUSVEG Manager - Special Projects Chris Ritchie and AUSVEG Communications Officer Luke Raggatt visited the property of AUSVEG Deputy Chair Mr Geoff Moar on Thursday 19 January.
AUSVEG Deputy Chair Geoff Moar and AUSVEG Manager - Special Projects Chris Ritchie on Mr Moar's property.Mr Ritchie and Mr Raggatt had the opportunity to witness the potato harvesting process and were given a tour of Mr Moar's facilities.
Mr Moar provided a helpful insight into the challenges and difficulties faced by growers including increasing labour and production costs, labour shortages, the effects of foreign imports, the potential impacts of a Carbon Tax, and food security for the future.
Mr Ritchie received invaluable information regarding Research and Development issues and discussed the Potato Industry Extension Program strategies with Mr Moar.
Complete survey for a chance to win an iPad2
A survey is being undertaken by Freshlogic, who manage the Consumers and Markets Program of the Vegetable Industry Development Program.
The survey aims to understand how vegetable growers receive market information and how they use it in their operations.
Respondents will go into the draw to win an iPod2 supplied by Freshlogic.
This survey takes between six and eight minutes to complete and will close on Tuesday Febrary 28 2012.
Please click here to begin the survey.
Awards for Excellence nominations now open
Nominations for the 2012 AUSVEG National Awards for Excellence are now open and all those who wish to nominate are encouraged to visit the AUSVEG website to nominate them now.
The National Awards for Excellence will be held on the night of Saturday, 12 May at Wrest Point Hotel Casino in Hobart and will highlight the success and outstanding achievements of our industry's most successful members.
Nominations for the 2012 Awards are in the following categories:
- Grower of the Year supported by Syngenta
- Rising Star of the Year supported by Landmark
- Young Grower of the Year supported by Dow AgroSciences
- Industry Impact Award
- Environmental Award supported by Netafim
- Industry Recognition Award supported by DuPont
- Productivity Partner Award supported by Elders
- Researcher of the Year supported by Bayer CropScience
- Innovative Marketing Award supported by CMAA
- Women in Horticulture Award supported by Steritech
To nominate someone that you feel deserves recognition, please fill in the nomination form on the AUSVEG website and return it to the address listed by 13 April 2012.
Vegetable SIP White Paper open for public comment
The Australian vegetable industry's Strategic Investment Plan (SIP) White Paper has been released for public comment and will be open for feedback until 16 February 2012.
AUSVEG welcomes all feedback from members of the vegetable industry including growers and those in the supply chain, as well as researchers, retailers and the general public.
This is a vital opportunity for all participants involved in the industry to have their say on the future investment of vegetable industry levy funds.
Please click here to download a copy of the vegetable industry's Strategic Investment Plan.
Comments regarding the SIP White Paper should be submitted to AUSVEG in writing either by email or post, by no later than Thursday 16 February 2012. Please use the contact details listed below:
Email: info@ausveg.com.au
Post: AUSVEG
PO BOX 2042
Camberwell West
VIC 3124
Public consultation on chemicals of security concern
In February 2012, the Attorney-General's Department (AGD) will call for public submissions on a Consultation Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) that analyses four options for reducing the security risks posed by a number of chemicals that can be used to make homemade explosives.
The AGD is particularly interested in feedback from businesses that import, manufacture, distribute, transport, handle or use products containing the chemicals.
The AGD expects the RIS to be available for comment from 3 February to 30 March 2012.
For further information on the RIS, including the list of precursor chemicals and details on how to make a submission, please refer to the AGD Chemical Security program website.
You can also call the Attorney General's Department on (02) 61412925 or (02) 6141 3012.
Agribusiness still significant in national identity
Research conducted for the Australian Year of the Farmer has confirmed that 69 per cent of Australians believe Agribusiness plays a significant role in what it means to be Australian.
The National Year of the Farmer aims to encourage Australians to show their appreciation for farmers and recognise the contribution that they make to the nation.
The research also found that younger generations of Australians associated Agribusiness with the Nation's identity as they are more likely to have grown up in metropolitan areas compared to their older counterparts.
Please click here to read the full release from the Australian Year of the Farmer.
AUSVEG attends Leader of the Opposition address
AUSVEG CEO Richard Mulcahy today attended the National Press Club address in Canberra today by the Leader of the Opposition The Hon Tony Abbott MP. He attended as guest of Crop Life.
Economic Brief - Ian James: Economic Sub Program, National Vegetable Industry Development Program
The inflation rate
Inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index, was flat in the December quarter. The decline in fruit and vegetable prices (down 13.4% and 5% respectively) contributed significantly to the surprisingly flat result. Vegetable prices have fallen for three consecutive quarters following the sharp rises at the beginning of 2011 - a consequence of the floods in Queensland and Victoria.
The media made much of the spike in vegetable prices in the early months of 2011, but as AUSVEG continually pointed out, vegetable growers were quickly restoring production and supplies to the market, despite the extreme hardship that many faced.
The restoration has in fact been so complete that prices in the December quarter 2011 were lower than they were in the December quarter of the previous year.
All eyes on the Reserve Bank of Australia
According to financial markets and almost all economists, the low inflation result means that an official interest rate cut next Tuesday is all but done. An interest rate cut would boost confidence, ease upward pressure on the Australian dollar and assist struggling domestic industries such as retail, manufacturing and tourism.
However, the decision to cut the official interest rate, and by how much, will not be as easy as some pundits are suggesting. The banks have recently been softening the public up for a break in the link between movements in the official interest rate and the interest rates they charge on their home mortgage loans.
As vegetable growers would be aware, official cuts in interest rates do not automatically flow on to a reduction in business overdraft interest rates. The banks are facing increasing funding costs on money they borrow from overseas, so while there will be a political explosion if they decide not to pass the full cut on to home mortgages, now is as good a time as ever to break the nexus.
A cut in interest rates may not have the confidence boosting impact on consumers that may be hoped for if the full amount is not passed on. The Reserve Bank of Australia may decide that a cut of greater than the normal 0.25% is required, or they may decide to call the banks' bluff and hold fire, keeping their ammunition in case global economic conditions worsen. Nevertheless, if you were a punter, you would go with a 0.25% cut.
Carrots to Taiwan
If vegetable growers ever needed to be reminded of how slow it is to solve international biosecurity issues, they need look no closer than the long drawn out process of restoring the carrot export trade to Taiwan. A huge amount of work has gone into reopening the Taiwanese market for carrots from DAFF Biosecurity, state DPI's and carrot growers.
The proposed restoration of the carrot trade is a good news story. The latest from Taiwan is that there is no longer a need to certify freedom from potato rot nematode. In regard to pest free places from burrowing nematode, Taiwanese officials will conduct an annual audit of Australian carrot farms for the first two years before passing responsibility for the audit back to DAFF. The next step will be the development of an operational work plan with DAFF Biosecurity, in collaboration with the state departments and industry, for registering, soil surveying and timing of auditing by the Taiwanese inspector.
Calendar of Events
7-9 February 2012
Colusa Farm Show
Colusa, CA, USA.
8-10 February 2012
Fruit Logistica.
Berlin, Germany.
14-16 February 2012
World Ag Expo.
Tulare, CA, USA.
10-12 MAY 2012
AUSVEG National Convention, Trade Show and Awards for Excellence.
Wrest Point Hotel Casino
Hobart, TAS.
27-30 May 2012
World Potato Congress
Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
17-19 October 2012
Eurofruit Congress Southern Hemisphere Conference.
NH Lord Charles Hotel.
Cape Town, South Africa.
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