Growers, Register Your Interest Now!

Come along to a practical avocado pest identification and management workshop delivered by the AVOCADO INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT AND EXTENSION PROJECT  (AV23010) TEAM.

Learn from the technical expertise of Eddy Dunn – Agronomist, Total Grower
Services, and Dalton Baker – Entomologist, QDPI.

There are limited spots available for this hands-on workshop – secure your place early!

What can you expect?

This interactive session will cover:

• • Identifying, understanding and managing key regional pests.
  • Understanding beneficial insects and their role in pest control.
  • Best practices for pesticide use and resistance prevention.

Enjoy hands-on activities and a farm walk for practical pest control tools.
Strengthen your pest management approach and connect with fellow growers!
Finish on lunch with a tour of Cherry Creeks avocado oil plant

When and where?

South QLD | Thursday 15 October | 9:00am – 1:00pm
Cherry Creek Estate | 556 Blackbutt Crows Nest Road, Blackbutt South, QLD, 4314

How do I register?

Don’t Miss Out – Reserve Your Spot Today!
Register your interest by filling out this form – CLICK HERE
Or interested growers can TEXT, CALL OR EMAIL your South QLD regional lead,
Shanara Veivers with your full name to register. Shanara will then reply to confirm
your spot, or whether you are on the waiting list.

Shanara Veivers (QDPI) contact details: 0408 371 054 | shanara.veivers@dpi.qld.gov.au

*Please remember to bring along a chair on the day for the workshop

When

9:00 am Start to 1:00 pm, 15/10/2026

Host/s

Avocado Industry Development and Extension Project (AV23010)

Venue

Cherry Creek Estate
556 Blackbutt Crows Nest Road
Blackbutt South
QLD 4314