Do you need a primer on integrated pest management (IPM)? Keen to learn from the comfort of your office (or home)? Due to ongoing COVID-19 travel restrictions, the pest management workshops planned as part of Review and extension of avocado pests and their management (AV19001) will now be held via Zoom.
The pest management workshops will run for 1.5 hours and are aimed at growers and agronomists interested in IPM. By the end of the workshop, you will have a one-page IPM strategy developed collaboratively with your fellow participants, which means that it is tailored to the specific issues of the growers involved and will cover biological, cultural and chemical control options.
The project team is aware that fruitspotting bug is a major obstacle for implementing IPM in some regions, so in the relevant workshops they will work with participants to identify ways to improve pest management using the tools and knowledge that is currently available. In the future there will hopefully be more control options but until then the aim is to make the best use of what is accessible now. The workshops will also provide valuable feedback for the direction of future research.
Five workshops will be held on the following Mondays at 1pm AEST: 6 and 20 September, 4 and 18 October, and 1 November.
To register for a workshop please email Jessica at jessica@ipmtechnologies.com.au.
This project has been funded by Hort Innovation using the avocado research and development levy, and contributions from the Australian Government.
Do you need a primer on integrated pest management (IPM)? Keen to learn from the comfort of your office (or home)? Due to ongoing COVID-19 travel restrictions, the pest management workshops planned as part of Review and extension of avocado pests and their management (AV19001) will now be held via Zoom.
The pest management workshops will run for 1.5 hours and are aimed at growers and agronomists interested in IPM. By the end of the workshop, you will have a one-page IPM strategy developed collaboratively with your fellow participants, which means that it is tailored to the specific issues of the growers involved and will cover biological, cultural and chemical control options.
The project team is aware that fruitspotting bug is a major obstacle for implementing IPM in some regions, so in the relevant workshops they will work with participants to identify ways to improve pest management using the tools and knowledge that is currently available. In the future there will hopefully be more control options but until then the aim is to make the best use of what is accessible now. The workshops will also provide valuable feedback for the direction of future research.
Five workshops will be held on the following Mondays at 1pm AEST: 6 and 20 September, 4 and 18 October, and 1 November.
To register for a workshop please email Jessica at jessica@ipmtechnologies.com.au.
This project has been funded by Hort Innovation using the avocado research and development levy, and contributions from the Australian Government.
Do you need a primer on integrated pest management (IPM)? Keen to learn from the comfort of your office (or home)? Due to ongoing COVID-19 travel restrictions, the pest management workshops planned as part of Review and extension of avocado pests and their management (AV19001) will now be held via Zoom.
The pest management workshops will run for 1.5 hours and are aimed at growers and agronomists interested in IPM. By the end of the workshop, you will have a one-page IPM strategy developed collaboratively with your fellow participants, which means that it is tailored to the specific issues of the growers involved and will cover biological, cultural and chemical control options.
The project team is aware that fruitspotting bug is a major obstacle for implementing IPM in some regions, so in the relevant workshops they will work with participants to identify ways to improve pest management using the tools and knowledge that is currently available. In the future there will hopefully be more control options but until then the aim is to make the best use of what is accessible now. The workshops will also provide valuable feedback for the direction of future research.
Five workshops will be held on the following Mondays at 1pm AEST: 6 and 20 September, 4 and 18 October, and 1 November.
To register for a workshop please email Jessica at jessica@ipmtechnologies.com.au.
This project has been funded by Hort Innovation using the avocado research and development levy, and contributions from the Australian Government.
The Tristate AvoSkills workshop, covering the “A” to “O” of avocado orchard management, will be held on 12-13 May, 2022 (COVID-19 permitting).
- Date: Thursday & Friday 12th and 13th May, 2022
- Location: TBC
- Agenda: Click here
- Submit your expression of interest: Click here to fill out the online form to register your interest. Please note: this is open to Australian industry members only.
- More information: Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries’ Bridie Carr via bridie.carr@daf.qld.gov.au or 0436 675 740.
- Places are strictly limited. To ensure everyone gets the most of this workshop, places are strictly limited to 40 participants. Applicants will be notified about their places three weeks before the event.
- Should I attend? In this practical, fun and hands-on workshop, we will tackle the essentials of growing good quality fruit productively. The workshop is tailored toward growers who have recently joined the avocado industry, re-sellers, farm supervisors and farm managers.
- Will we be in the field? Morning sessions will be held indoors, with practical afternoon sessions at nearby local orchards.
- Catering: morning tea & lunch provided
Be sure to keep an eye out in this calendar for events nationally. All industry members are welcome to attend any event.
This event is part of the strategic levy investment project, Avocado industry development and extension (AV17005), part of the Hort Innovation Avocado Fund. This project has been funded by Hort Innovation, using the Hort Innovation avocado research and development levy, co-investment from the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, and contributions from the Australian Government. Hort Innovation is the grower-owned, not-for-profit research and development corporation for Australian horticulture.
The Central New South Wales AvoSkills workshop, covering the “A” to “O” of avocado orchard management, will be held on 23-24 November 2021 (COVID-19 permitting).
- Date: Tuesday & Wednesday, 23 and 24 November 2021
- Location: TBC
- Agenda: coming
- Submit your expression of interest: Click here to fill out the online form to register your interest. Please note: this is open to Australian industry members only.
- More information: Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries’ Bridie Carr via bridie.carr@daf.qld.gov.au or 0436 675 740.
- Places are strictly limited. To ensure everyone gets the most of this workshop, places are strictly limited to 40 participants. Applicants will be notified about their places three weeks before the event.
- Should I attend? In this practical, fun and hands-on workshop, we will tackle the essentials of growing good quality fruit productively. The workshop is tailored toward growers who have recently joined the avocado industry, re-sellers, farm supervisors and farm managers.
- Will we be in the field? Morning sessions will be held indoors, with practical afternoon sessions at nearby local orchards.
- Catering: morning tea & lunch provided
Be sure to keep an eye out in this calendar for events nationally. All industry members are welcome to attend any event.
This event is part of the strategic levy investment project, Avocado industry development and extension (AV17005), part of the Hort Innovation Avocado Fund. This project has been funded by Hort Innovation, using the Hort Innovation avocado research and development levy, co-investment from the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, and contributions from the Australian Government. Hort Innovation is the grower-owned, not-for-profit research and development corporation for Australian horticulture.
Research Update
The AvoGrow Webinar Series is back and this time the AV17005 Avocado Industry Development and Extension team are presenting a Research Update.
The Research Update will present research outcomes from four current avocado projects funded in part or in whole by the Hort Innovation Avocado Fund.
This a great opportunity to keep up to date with the current research.
The Avogrow webinar series is presented by the Avocado Industry Development and Extension team (AV17005).
Date: Thursday August 12
Time: QLD, NSW, VIC – 1pm, SA – 12:30pm, WA – 11am.
Topics:
1. Estimating carbohydrate levels in avocado using non-destructive methods for commercial development (AV19006)
2. Managing flies for crop pollination (PH16002)
3. Is fruit quality meeting consumer expectations? (AV18000 and AV19003)
4. Avocado Irrigation Summit Outcomes (AV17005)
Agenda: Click here!
Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/BTBPG
RSVP: by August 10, 2021
RSVP queries to Amanda on admin2@avocado.org.au or call 07 3846 6566.
Location: to be delivered by Zoom. Instructions on how to join and participate will be distributed to attendees. Need some tips on how to join a Zoom meeting? Click here!
More information:
Avocados Australia Industry Development Manager Liz Singh, 0499 854 111 or idm@avocado.org.au (Mon-Thurs 9am-3pm)
DAF: Bridie Carr, bridie.carr@daf.qld.gov.au
This event is part of the strategic levy investment project, Avocado industry development and extension (AV17005), part of the Hort Innovation Avocado Fund. This project has been funded by Hort Innovation, using the Hort Innovation avocado research and development levy, co-investment from the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, and contributions from the Australian Government. Hort Innovation is the grower-owned, not-for-profit research and development corporation for Australian horticulture.
The exciting agenda for the North Queensland Regional Forum has been finalised.
Come and join us in Atherton for an industry update, a look at the current and future pest threats to the industry, new phenological cycle information, hear about the limiting factors for fruit set and methods being investigated to better manage fruit abscission.
These will be COVID-19 compliant and safe events and numbers will be limited to the COVID capacity of the venues. You MUST RSVP to attend the event. If you are feeling unwell on the day, please stay home.
Date: Wednesday August 25, 2021
Time: 8:30am – 3:00pm
Main topic: Flowering and Pollination.
Agenda: Click here!
Location: Atherton Hotel “The Stump”, 90 Main Street QLD 4883
Orchard walk: Rock Ridge Farm – 4233 Gillies Range Rd, Yungaburra. (about 1km east of the Yungaburra township).
Booking: https://www.trybooking.com/BSHRQ
More information:
Avocados Australia Industry Development Manager Liz Singh, 0499 854 111 or idm@avocado.org.au (Mon-Thurs 9am-3pm)
DAF: Bridie Carr, bridie.carr@daf.qld.gov.au
This event is part of the strategic levy investment project, Avocado industry development and extension (AV17005), part of the Hort Innovation Avocado Fund. This project has been funded by Hort Innovation, using the Hort Innovation avocado research and development levy, co-investment from the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, and contributions from the Australian Government. Hort Innovation is the grower-owned, not-for-profit research and development corporation for Australian horticulture.
Date: Thursday June 24, 2021
Time: 8:30am – 3:15pm
Main topic: Pollination and Irrigation
Agenda: Click here!
Location: Wanneroo Sports and Social Club – 22 Crisafulli Ave – Wanneroo
Orchard walk: AvoWest – High density planting and netted trial & The Avocado Grove
Booking: https://www.trybooking.com/BRVAT
More information:
Avocados Australia Industry Development Manager Liz Singh, 0499 854 111 or idm@avocado.org.au (Mon-Thurs 9am-3pm)
DAF: Bridie Carr, bridie.carr@daf.qld.gov.au
Date: Tuesday June 22, 2021
Time: 8:00am – 4:30pm
Main topic: Pollination and Canopy management
Agenda: Click here!
Location: Pemberton Sports Club – 1 Club Rd – Pemberton
Orchard walk: Avocado Bus Tour – see agenda
Booking: https://www.trybooking.com/BRVAJ
More information:
Avocados Australia Industry Development Manager Liz Singh, 0499 854 111 or idm@avocado.org.au (Mon-Thurs 9am-3pm)
DAF: Bridie Carr, bridie.carr@daf.qld.gov.au
Insights into avocado quality and industry trends
West Australian wholesalers and ripeners are invited to a workshop to get an update on Australian avocado fruit quality and industry trends. The event at the MarketWest boardroom at the Canning Vale markets on the 25 June at 8:30–10:30am is free and a light breakfast will be offered during the two-hour session.
Click here to RSVP online.
Topics to be covered include:
- Industry trends and supply forecasting – John Tyas and Hayleigh Dawson, Avocados Australia
- Fruit quality through avocado supply chains – Noel Ainsworth, Qld Dept of Agriculture and Fisheries
- Retail fruit quality monitoring findings – Adam Goldwater, Applied Horticultural Research
Click here for the full agenda.
Recent monitoring of avocado quality has identified that more than 90% of fruit from Western Australia meets consumers’ expectations of quality promoting repeat purchasing. However, with a light crop in 2020/21 and a heavy crop expected in 2021/22, quality will be in focus to meet consumer expectations in both Australian and export markets. As local production increases, growers have an increasing focus on producing fruit that can maintain quality, tolerating the time it takes to move fruit around Australia and around the world.
The AV18000 and AV17005 projects have been funded by Hort Innovation, using the Hort Innovation avocado industry research and development levy, co-investment from the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Western Australia Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, and Avocados Australia, and contributions from the Australian Government with in-kind support from Rudge Produce Systems. Hort Innovation is the grower-owned, not-for-profit research and development corporation for Australian horticulture.
Author: Noel Ainsworth, Principal Supply Chain Horticulturist, Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Mobile 0409 003 909, Email noel.ainsworth@daf.qld.gov.au
