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SUMMARY:Protected Cropping Australia 2023 Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Protected Cropping Australia 2023 Conference Committee are pleased to announce the PCA2023 Conference to be held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from the 17-20 July.\nThe conference theme for PCA2023 is “Growing our Future.” A range of inspiring and thought-provoking speakers\, exhibitors\, and sponsors from here in Australia and abroad will share their knowledge\, research\, and innovations to all delegates. \nProtected Cropping is one of the fastest growing horticultural sectors in Australia and PCA have an enviable reputation of running great events filled with knowledge building and networking opportunities. \nPCA is the peak industry body representing commercial hydroponic\, greenhouse and controlled environment growers in Australia and has a wide international following. \nA key feature of PCA2023 is working with our partners\, the allied trade and equipment suppliers to encourage greater grower attendance through subsidising up to 150 free grower trade show passes. This will allow entry to our popular exhibition trade show and include tailored skills training for growers to meet the needs of the various sectors PCA represent. \nThe Protected Cropping industry encompasses many sectors of horticulture including\, but not limited to fruits\, vegetables\, berries\, leafy greens\, herbs\, cut flowers\, nursery\, medicinal cannabis and aquaponics\, vertical farms and controlled environmental agriculture industries. \nAn innovative and fresh program of speakers\, networking events\, training and grower discussion panels will feature in addition to the regular conference program\, exhibition trade show\, conference dinner and the ever-popular farm tours. \nPCA will also collaborate with our partners to continue supporting our students and provide additional support to the protected cropping next generation cohort to attend and make new connections at this exciting\, not to be missed event.
URL:https://www.tnqdroughthub.com.au/event/protected-cropping-australia-2023-conference-2/
LOCATION:Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre\, Glenelg Street\, South Brisbane\, Queensland\, 4101\, Australia
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SUMMARY:National Tech Summit
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the National Tech Summit\n\n\n\n\nAustralia’s premier technology conference \n\n\n\n\nThe Tech Council of Australia presents our inaugural National Tech Summit\, bringing together the brightest minds and biggest names in the industry.  \nThe National Tech Summit is a two day event featuring keynote presentations\, workshops\, and panel discussions led by industry\, government\, and research leaders. Delivered by the Technology Council of Australia\, this year’s Summit covers the big opportunities and challenges in tech including the state of the economy and investment\, the impact of new AI applications\, how to equip Australians with future skills and jobs\, and how to respond to emerging cybersecurity threats.  \nThe Tech Council of Australia is the peak body representing Australia’s technology ecosystem. Our goals are to have 1.2 million people in tech jobs in Australia by 2030\, to grow tech activity from all sectors of the economy to contribute $250bn to GDP by 2030\, and to make Australia the best place to start and scale a tech company.  \nJoin us at the National Tech Summit 23 and be a part of the exciting conversation on the future of technology.  
URL:https://www.tnqdroughthub.com.au/event/national-tech-summit/
LOCATION:Brisbane\, Brisbane\, QLD\, 4000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Bundaberg Station Field Day 2023
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a morning of scheduled presentations and informal conversations with SRA experts and industry partners. You’ll see up-close the latest research findings and technology developed through SRA’s Southern District Productivity Plan to improve your business’s productivity\, profitability\, and sustainability. \nWhen: Thursday 20 July 8am – 1pm \nWhere: SRA Bundaberg Station\, 314 Pashleys Road\, Welcome Creek Qld 4670 \n\nScheduled presentations and demonstrations: \n8:00am\nWelcome \n8:30am\nSMUT in the Southern Region: Developing issues and how to minimise its effects:\nwith SRA Manager Biosecurity & Disease Screening\, Dr Shamsul Bhuiyan \n9:30am\nPlant pathology issues in sugar cane: how can we help you?\nwith Dr Seona Casonato SRA Leader Field Pathology. \n10:30am\nMajor exotic and endemic pest issues in sugarcane: from mothborers to canegrubs:\nwith SRA Entomology Leader\, Dr Kevin Powell \n11:30am\nResearch and project activity updates from the DAF Bundaberg Research Facility for soybean\, peanut and sugar industries:\nwith DAF Coastal Farming Systems Team Leader Neil Halpin \n12.00 noon \nAutomating furrow irrigation in the Burdekin – reducing water and energy use: preliminary results from the Burdekin Irrigation Project \nwith SRA District Manager\, Burdekin\, Terry Granshaw. \n 
URL:https://www.tnqdroughthub.com.au/event/bundaberg-station-field-day-2023/
LOCATION:Queensland
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SUMMARY:Ag Succession and Future Proofing Forum - Hughenden
DESCRIPTION:Hear from succession expert Scott Patterson who will give local business owners strategic advice and practical solutions on how to manage succession and negotiation to ensure your business remains sustainable and profitable during the succession or acquisition process. \nTopics include \n\nSummary of business structures\nWhat is succession Planning?\nIssues and Barriers\nBusiness verses assets\nManagement and ownership succession\nBusiness considerations\, Financial considerations\, and Personal goals\nFollowing a process\nCase study and group discussion\n\n  \nParticipants will have the opportunity to talk to Scott one-on-one about their own succession process. \nSouthern Gulf NRM CEO Geoff Penton will discuss Climate Change and Drought Resilience Planning and provide information on climate changes in the region over the years. \nRoyal Flying Doctor Service representatives will be available for health checks throughout the day. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda  \n\n8:15am – 9:00am: Coffee\, Meet and Greet\n9:00am -10:30am: Ag Succession Part I\n10:30am – 11:00am: Morning Tea\n11:00am – 12:30pm: Ag Succession Part II\n12:30pm – 1:30pm: Lunch\n1:30pm – 2:15pm: Managing Your Health\n2:15pm – 2:30pm: Afternoon Tea\n2:30pm – 3:30pm: Climate Change and Drought Resilience Planning\n3:30pm – 4:00pm: Coffee and Close\n\nCost \n\n$50.00 Registration Fee per participant. Extra family members are $10.00 per person. Includes catering for the day.\n\n  \nAbout your presenters \nScott Patterson – Having grown up on family grazing properties in western and southern Queensland\, Scott has a desire to support and help develop regional Australia. This has seen him focus his contribution as a business and community leader around his acknowledged expertise in business management\, governance\, and structuring for growth. \nGeoff Penton – A natural resource manager and Landcare specialist with over 30 years of experience\, Geoff brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Southern Gulf NRM. Geoff’s dedication to the industry has stemmed from growing up in a family farming and tourism business background\, and he strives to have a positive impact on the Southern Gulf region. \nTNQ Drought Hub Facilitator  \nDr Jane Oorschot – Jane has extensive human resource management experience in both technical and managerial roles across the public and private sectors. Jane has strengths in coaching\, facilitation\, performance management\, strategic workforce planning\, stakeholder engagement and strategic project delivery. Jane is also an experienced Human Resources Management and Management Lecturer coordinating and delivering undergraduate and post graduate programs.
URL:https://www.tnqdroughthub.com.au/event/ag-succession-and-future-proofing-forum-hughenden/
LOCATION:Hughenden\, Hughenden\, QLD\, Australia
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