Events

The Postharvest Roadshow

This ½ day, professional development workshop will help packing shed managers, QA officers, and vegetable supply chain business representatives optimise their handling and storage of fresh vegetables, maximising quality and minimising losses. 

Participants will improve their understanding of;

  • Cooling methods and strategies
  • Food safety and sanitisers
  • Managing the storage environment
  • Quality assessment
  • Supply chain evaluation
  • New postharvest technologies

Case studies, demonstrations and activities will be used to explain the principles of postharvest management and discuss issues specific to vegetable businesses.

Participants will receive a free copy of the new ‘Postharvest management of vegetables – Australian supply chain handbook’.

A light lunch or dinner will also be provided.

November

9 November – Manjimup, WA

2pm to 5pm, DAFWA Research Station, Manjimup

​Please contact Lauren Thompson or Rebecca Blackman at VegWA

​E: lauren.thompson@vegetableswa.com.au or finance@vegetableswa.com.au  

P: (08) 9481 0834

10 November – Perth, WA

2pm to 5pm, location to be advised

​Please contact Lauren Thompson or Rebecca Blackman at VegWA

​E: lauren.thompson@vegetableswa.com.au or finance@vegetableswa.com.au  

P: (08) 9481 0834

11 November – Perth wholesale markets, WA

8am to 11am, Perth wholesale markets

​Please contact Lauren Thompson or Rebecca Blackman at VegWA

​E: lauren.thompson@vegetableswa.com.au or finance@vegetableswa.com.au  

P: (08) 9481 0834

15 November – Bowen, Queensland

3pm to 6pm, location to be advised....

Please contact Anna McCowan from the Bowen Gumlu Growers Association M: 0427 701 225

16 November – Ayr, Queensland

3pm to 6pm, location to be advised....

Please contact Anna McCowan from the Bowen Gumlu Growers Association M: 0427 701 225

 

October

7 October – Doreen, Victoria

10am to Noon at the Ashley Institute, Doreen

Please contact Peter von Alpen 

Note – This session is for Certificate 3 in Agriculture trainees

 

September 2016

1 September - Sydney Markets

10am to 1pm in the Conference Room, 1st floor of the Market Plaza building

Please contact Sandra Marques E:   P: (02) 8627 1040

6 September - Lindenow, Victoria

9am to 12pm at Bulmers Farm

Please contact Shayne Hyman E: shayne.hyman@eastgippslandfoodcluster.com.au  M: 0417 330 081

7 September - Somerville, Victoria

9am to 1pm at Gazzola Farms, Bungower Road Somerville

Please contact Clinton Muller, RMCG E: clintonm@rmcg.com.au  P: (03) 9882 2670

8 September - Devonport, Tasmania

9am to 1pm at Devonport Entertainment Centre, 'Federation' Room

Please contact Sandra Marques E:   P: (02) 8627 1040

9 September - Hobart, Tasmania

9am to 1pm at Houston's Farm, Prossers Road, Richmond

Please contact Sandra Marques E:   P: (02) 8627 1040