The Tristate Avocado Regional Forum will be held online, on Wednesday, 27 May. The main topic is understanding flowering and maximising fruit set, presented by Spanish avocado researcher Dr Iñaki Hormaza.

Dr Iñaki (José Ignacio) Hormaza
Dr Hormaza works for the Spanish National Research Council and will be joining us from Spain. Since 2003 he has been responsible for the Department of Subtropical Fruits of the IHSM La Mayora. Dr Hormaza has worked in the studies of reproductive biology in avocados. His work in this field is to optimise fruit set and yield using the natural strategies of the plant. His work and presentation will focus on the following areas:
a) flower development and pollination;
b) pollen-pistil interaction;
c) fruit set and initial fruit development.

Date: Wednesday, 27 May
Time: 5:30pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (5pm South Australian time)
Main topics: Understanding flowering and maximising fruit set.
Agenda: Click here
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!
RSVP: by Friday, 22 May to Amanda on admin2@avocado.org.au or call 07 3846 6566 to reserve your spot.

All industry members are welcome to attend any event but for our online events, preference will be given to those in the region first should we have to limit numbers.

For those who RSVP, we will be sending out instructions on how to join and participate in the webinar directly to you, in advance of the event. We will make a recording available in the BPR afterwards.

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 or 07 5381 1327

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.

MOVING ONLINE – NEW INFORMATION!

The Regional Forum will be held on Wednesday, 29 April 2020.

As you already know, we have had to cancel the plans for an in-person Central New South Wales Regional Avocado Forum on 1 April.

Instead, we will now host an online event on Wednesday, 29 April. Topics to be addressed include a COVID-19 Industry update and Fruitspotting bug management.

For those who RSVP, we will be sending out instructions on how to join and participate in the webinar on the day. If you have already sent in an RSVP, please let us know if you wish to attend the online event. We hope to make a recording available in the BPR afterwards.

All industry members are welcome to attend any event but for our online events, preference will be given to those in the region first should we have to limit numbers.

Date: Wednesday April 29 2020
Time: 12:00pm – 12:50pm
Main topics: COVID-19 Industry Update & Fruitspotting bug management
Agenda: CNSW Regional Forum Agenda 2020
Location: To be conducted via Zoom. A link will be sent to you when you RSVP to Amanda before the RSVP date. Information will be included in the email we send you about how to join a Zoom meeting or you can get some tips here.

RSVP: by Friday April 24, to Amanda on admin2@avocado.org.au or call 07 3846 6566.

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 or 07 5381 1327

Events are being planned across the country. 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 2020 Avocado Regional Forum is being relocated from Pemberton to Manjimup, due to overwhelming interest in the preceding AvoSkills event (which has been over-subscribed).

The Regional Forum will be held on Thursday, 12 March 2020 at the Manjimup Wellness and Respite Community Centre. Please note: the AvoSkills event is completely booked out, but everyone is welcome to attend the Regional Forum.

Date: Thursday, 12 March 2020
Time: 8am to 4pm (morning tea & lunch provided)
Main topic: pollination, fruitset and fruitlet retention
Agenda: WA Regional Forum Agenda
Location: Manjimup Wellness and Respite Community Centre, Multifunction Conference Space, 1A Edwards Street, Manjimup (The centre is down from the Police Station and near the Timber Park)

Orchard walk: Vic Grozotis, ‘Applewood’, Lot 99 Ipsen St, Manjimup

RSVP: by Friday, 6 March, to Amanda on admin2@avocado.org.au or call 07 3846 6566. Please notify Amanda of any dietary requirements.

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 or 07 5381 1327

Events are being planned across the country. 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.

Nutrition, soil health and managing in dry times are on the agenda for the 2020 Sunshine Coast Avocado Regional Forum.

Date: Wednesday 26 February 2020
Time: 8:45am to 3pm (morning tea & lunch provided)
Main topic: soils, nutrition, drought
Agenda: Click here for the Sunshine Coast Regional Forum agenda
Location: Bellthorpe Community Hall (1 Keir Road, Bellthorpe)
Orchard walk: Mary & Peter Annand’s orchard (126 Gap Road, Bellthorpe)

RSVP: by Friday, 21 February, to Jayne on admin@avocado.org.au or call 07 3846 6566. Please notify Jayne of any dietary requirements and which forum you plan to attend. (The South Queensland forum is on 11 February.)

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 or 07 5381 1327

Events are being planned across the country. 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.

Nutrition and managing in dry times are on the agenda for the 2020 South Queensland Avocado Regional Forum.

Date: Tuesday 11 February 2020
Time: 8:45am to 3pm (morning tea & lunch provided)
Main topic: soils, nutrition, drought
Agenda: Click here to download the agenda (including directions to the orchard walk site)
Location: Blackbutt Hall (Bowman Rd, Blackbutt, near the showgrounds)
Orchard walk: Andy & Judy Veal, Touchwood Farming (1671 Cooyar/Mt Binga Road, Mt Binga – directions in agenda and below)

RSVP: by Friday, 7 February, to Jayne on admin@avocado.org.au or call 07 3846 6566. Please notify Jayne of any dietary requirements and which forum you plan to attend. (The Sunshine Coast forum is on 26 February.)

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 or 07 5381 1327

Directions to orchard walk – It is approximately 22km to the Orchard from Hall

• Drive into Blackbutt from Brisbane down the main street – Coulson St heading to Kingaroy
• Passed the servo – turn left at Radnor Hotel on the corner heading towards Crows Nest. This is the Crows Nest/Mt Binga Rd
• Keep going past Googa Camp, through forestry – road keeps changing from dirt to bitumen
• Go passed the Touchwood sign and Wodonga Park sign on your right
• About 500m after Wodonga the road bears left to Crows Nest or right to Cooyar and Mt Binga Camp. Bear right and hard right towards Cooyar – go passed the sign for Jimara on your right
• Touchwood is the next entrance on the right (1671 Cooyar/Mt Binga Rd) at the top of the rise – there will be a sign on the day
• As you come in the gate, please park near the water tanks on the left

Events are being planned across the country. 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.

Asiafruit Congress attracts more than 450 delegates from over 40 different countries each year. In 2020, the event will be held in SINGAPORE on 17 November (this is a a new, new date).

Taking place the day before the ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA, Asiafruit Congress is the official curtain raiser to Asia’s premier fresh produce trade show.

Asiafruit Congress is a learning hub providing in-depth case studies from across Asia and beyond to demonstrate how market trends are changing, and how to respond to new demands. The parallel workshop discussions home in on growth areas of the fresh produce business.

Click here for the official event website.

ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA, the leading continental trade show for Asia’s fresh produce business.

The dates have changed again, due to COVID-19.

The 2020 event will be held in SINGAPORE and the new dates are now 18-20 November.

Click here for the event website.

AUSVEG and PMA Australia-New Zealand Limited (PMA A-NZ) have again united to deliver the joint industry conference and Trade Show, Hort Connections 2021. Hort Connections 2021 will be held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre 7-9 June 2021.

Avocados Australia is an industry partner for the 2021 event.

Click here for the event website.

The Avocados Australia office will be closing on Friday, 20 December 2019. The office will re-open for another smashing year on Monday, 6 January 2020.

Alvin and the whole team at Avocados Australia wishes everyone a wonderful festive season and New Year.