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National Cherry Industry Mid Season Webinar 2024

• Date: Monday 29th January 2024
• Where: Online Zoom Live
• Time: 7.30pm
• Register here for this event 

If you have been affected by the recent floods and storms you can report agricultural losses and damage via  the Ag Vic online Impact Assessment Form at agriculture.vic.gov.au/floods
Farmers can also contact 0427 694 185 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for agriculture recovery assistance or advice, including technical support.

Hort Connections was successful in obtaining funding from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry to support grower attendance at the 2023 and 2024 events. In 2024, we are happy to offer the same structure of Grower Funding, to once again make Hort Connections more accessible to Australian growers. Visit the Hort Connections website for more information.

The National Biosecurity Training Hub provides a centralised platform for biosecurity training to support biosecurity preparedness, response and recovery.

The Hub is designed to make it easier for Australians to access a range of biosecurity training and for training providers to increase their reach.

Visit the National Biosecurity Training Hub website for more info

Fire Preparedness toolkit: now’s the time to prepare your farm for the fire season

Australia, and specifically Tatura in Victoria, will be hosting the 2nd International Symposium on Precision Management of Orchards and Vineyards, from 3rd to 8th December 2023.

Register for this event here