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Masterclass Scholarships
Applications for the June intake of the University of Tasmania’s Masterclass in Horticultural Business are now open.
There are five scholarships available for vegetable industry members, valued at $8,000 per scholarship.
Soil Moisture Monitoring Field Day
Want to know more about improved irrigation practices in the vegetable growing industry? This Friday 6th of May, VegNET Gippsland and Farm Express Salads are hosting a field day in Boisdale.
Drought Hub focus expands
The Victoria Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub has expanded its mission to include a greater focus on Agricultural Innovation and is appointing adoption officers, under $3.6m in new funding. This includes a further $2.5 million in funding from the Future Drought Fund of the Australian Government, as it seeks to progress the National Agricultural Innovation Agenda.
AUSVEG Victoria Awards
The 2022 AUSVEG Victoria Awards for Excellence will be presented next Saturday 7 May at the Pullman Melbourne Albert Park. The Awards for Excellence are a fantastic way to acknowledge and recognise the outstanding contributions of individuals and companies to the horticulture industry.