ATAGA AGM

Atherton Tableland Avocado Growers Association
Notice of general meeting and AGM

The Atherton Tableland Avocado Growers Association (ATAGA) annual general meeting (AGM) and general meeting will be held on 19 November.

  • Venue: Mareeba Leagues Club
  • Date: Tuesday, 19 November 2019
  • Time: 7:30 pm

Agenda

General meeting

  • Review of NQ avocado industry and Australian industry (Jim Kochi)
  • Opportunities for export (Jim Kochi)
  • Review of 2020 crop forecasts
  • Discussion on future of ATAGA with a view to close the organisation down, or continue

Annual General Meeting

  • Review of ATAGA, membership and finances
  • Election of office bearers
  • Resolutions from the general meeting

Enquiries

Please make the time to attend this important meeting.

Regional Forum – CQ – Childers

An Avocado Regional Forum, including an orchard walk will be held as follows:

Date: Wednesday 27 November 2019
Time: 8:45am to 3:30pm (morning tea & lunch provided)
Main topic: Irrigation
Agenda: CQ Regional Forum Agenda 191105
Location: Isis Club, 46 Churchill St, Childers, QLD

RSVP: by Friday, 22 November, 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: Simon Newett, simon.newett@daf.qld.gov.au or 07 5381 1326, or 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.

Hort Innovation - Strategic Levy Investment (Avocado Fund)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NEW LOCATION Regional Forum – TNR – Casuarina

Due to the current situation in New South Wales, this event has been moved to:

Oaks Santai Resort
Lanai Pavilion
9 Dianella Drive
Casuarina NSW 2487

If you haven’t already heard from us, can you please confirm your RSVP (and those of anyone travelling with you) immediately? Amanda on admin2@avocado.org.au or call 07 3846 6566. Please notify Amanda of any dietary requirements.

Headlining this Tamborine/Northern Rivers event is industry legend, Dr Ken Pegg.

Dr Pegg will take a fresh look at Phytophthora root rot in the light of climate stress, Avocados Australia CEO John Tyas will provide an industry update, and there will also be a nutrition presentation.

The presentations will take place in the Nimbin Town Hall (Nimbin Town Hall, 45 Cullen Street, Nimbin, New South Wales, 2480), and will include the Avocados Australia AGM, before a visit to Barry & Victoria Kuhnell’s Mountain Top Magic Orchard.

  • Date: Wednesday, 13 November
  • Agenda: Tamborine/Northern Rivers Regional Forum Agenda Nov 13 2019
  • Start: 8.30am for a 9am start
  • Lunch: 12.15-1.15pm
  • Avocados Australia AGM: 1:15pm-2:15pm
  • Orchard walk: Tropical Fruit World have offered to host an orchard walk for us. The orchard has a range of different avocado varieties, and a recently installed irrigation system. Tropical Fruit World, 29 Duranbah Road, Duranbah (about 10-15 minutes from the new Regional Forum venue at Casuarina)
  • RSVP: by Friday 8 November, 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: Simon Newett, simon.newett@daf.qld.gov.au or 07 5381 1326, or 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.

Hort Innovation - Strategic Levy Investment (Avocado Fund)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Melbourne wholesalers’ avocado workshop

Keeping wholesalers, ripeners and consolidators in the loop is part of the latest avocado industry extension and industry development project.

Ensuring these key industry members are up-to-date with the latest in industry best practice, technical developments about the post-harvest handling of avocado, and the maintenance of fruit quality post-harvest is part of a series of short, to the point, events in October.

Melbourne wholesalers’ avocado workshop

Where: Melbourne Market Authority Conference Centre, 55 Produce Drive, Epping VIC 3076
When: Thursday, 17 October 2019
Time: 8am-10am
Agenda: Click here
RSVP: to Noel Ainsworth via 0409 003 909 or noel.ainsworth@daf.qld.gov.au by 11 October

This workshop is your chance to:

  • hear updates on RD&E improvements for supply chain efficiency and fruit quality
  • learn about avocado supply chain data collection
  • have your say.

Events are also planned for Brisbane, Sydney and Adelaide (click for listing).

 

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.

Hort Innovation - Strategic Levy Investment (Avocado Fund)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sydney wholesalers’ avocado workshop

Keeping wholesalers, ripeners and consolidators in the loop is part of the latest avocado industry extension and industry development project.

Ensuring these key industry members are up-to-date with the latest in industry best practice, technical developments about the post-harvest handling of avocado, and the maintenance of fruit quality post-harvest is part of a series of short, to the point, events in October.

Sydney wholesalers’ avocado workshop

Where: Sydney Market Authority Conference Centre, 250-318 Parramatta Road NSW 2129
When: Wednesday, 16 October 2019
Time: 8am-10am
Agenda: Click here
RSVP: to Noel Ainsworth via 0409 003 909 or noel.ainsworth@daf.qld.gov.au by 11 October

This workshop is your chance to:

  • hear updates on RD&E improvements for supply chain efficiency and fruit quality
  • learn about avocado supply chain data collection
  • have your say.

Events are also planned for Brisbane, Melbourne and Adelaide (click for listing).

 

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.

Hort Innovation - Strategic Levy Investment (Avocado Fund)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adelaide wholesalers’ avocado workshop

Keeping wholesalers, ripeners and consolidators in the loop is part of the latest avocado industry extension and industry development project.

Ensuring these key industry members are up-to-date with the latest in industry best practice, technical developments about the post-harvest handling of avocado, and the maintenance of fruit quality post-harvest is part of a series of short, to the point, events in October.

Adelaide wholesalers’ avocado workshop

Where: Adelaide Produce Market, 1st Floor Board Room Burma Road, Pooraka SA 5095
When: Friday 18 October 2019
Time: 8am-10am
Agenda: Click here
RSVP: to Noel Ainsworth via 0409 003 909 or noel.ainsworth@daf.qld.gov.au by 11 October

This workshop is your chance to:

  • hear updates on RD&E improvements for supply chain efficiency and fruit quality
  • learn about avocado supply chain data collection
  • have your say.

Events are also planned for Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne (click for listing).

 

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.

Hort Innovation - Strategic Levy Investment (Avocado Fund)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brisbane wholesalers’ avocado workshop

Keeping wholesalers, ripeners and consolidators in the loop is part of the latest avocado industry extension and industry development project.

Ensuring these key industry members are up-to-date with the latest in industry best practice, technical developments about the post-harvest handling of avocado, and the maintenance of fruit quality post-harvest is part of a series of short, to the point, events in October.

Brisbane wholesalers’ avocado workshop

Where: Brisbane Markets Fresh Centre Training Room, 385 Sherwood Rd, Rocklea QLD 4106
When: Monday, 14 October 2019
Time: 8am-10am
Agenda: Click here
RSVP: to Noel Ainsworth via 0409 003 909 or noel.ainsworth@daf.qld.gov.au by 9 October

This workshop is your chance to:

  • hear updates on RD&E improvements for supply chain efficiency and fruit quality
  • learn about avocado supply chain data collection
  • have your say.

Events are also planned for Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide (click for listing).

 

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.

Hort Innovation - Strategic Levy Investment (Avocado Fund)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Avocados Australia AGM – NEW LOCATION

Notice is hereby given to the Members of Avocados Australia Limited that the 16th Annual General Meeting of Avocados Australia Limited will be held at the Oaks Santai Resort, Lanai Pavilion, 9 Daniella Drive, Casuarina NSW 2487, on Wednesday, 13 November, from 1:15pm-2:15pm.

PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF LOCATION. THIS EVENT WAS TO BE HELD IN NIMBIN

Business of the Meeting:

  1. Minutes of the 15th AGM
    To consider and approve the minutes of the 15th AGM held on 2nd November 2018.
  2. Chairman and CEO’s Report
    To receive the Chairman and CEO’s Report for 2018/2019.
  3. Election Results 2019
    Advise the results for the 2019 election.
  4. Financial Statements
    Presentation and consideration of the Financial Report and Directors’ Report of Avocados Australia Limited for the year ended 30 June 2019.
  5. Auditors
    Appointment of auditors for the 2019/2020 financial year.
  6. Other Business
    Consideration of any other business for which proper notice has been given.

If you are unable to attend the AGM, a member entitled to attend and vote, is entitled to appoint a proxy to attend and vote in their stead. Proxy forms will be provided directly upon request, to request a proxy form please contact Jayne Weedon on 1300 303 971 or admin@avocado.org.au.

Also, for catering purposes, if you are planning to attend the AGM, please notify Jayne Weedon at your earliest convenience.

FOODEX, Japan

Representatives of the Australian avocado industry will be at FOODEX JAPAN 2020.

Australian Avocados will be part of the Hort Innovation Taste Australia pavilion.

FOODEX JAPAN 2020 runs from Tuesday 10 March to Friday 13 March, at Makuhari Messe.

AvoSkills – North Queensland

This is the first of our AvoSkills workshops, covering the “A” to “O” of avocado orchard management.

  • Date: Wednesday & Thursday, 17-18 July
  • Agenda: Click here to see the flyer with a list of topics.
  • RSVP: by Monday, 8 July to the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries’ Ebony Faichney on 0491 212 948 or ebony.faichney@daf.qld.gov.au or Simon Newett, simon.newett@daf.qld.gov.au or 0400 565 784.
  • 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 by Friday 12 July.
  • 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 in the Charles Room at DAF Mareeba (28 Peters Street), with practical afternoon sessions at local orchards.
  • Location: DAF Mareeba, 28 Peters Street, Mareeba
  • Time: morning tea & lunch provided

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.

 

Hort Innovation - Strategic Levy Investment (Avocado Fund)