The HIN meets 4-6 times per year and events are structured around issues, priorities and/or topics prioritised by the HIN at the start of each financial year.
2020-21 events table (topics & dates):
Date | Topic | Location | |
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1 | July 2020 | Trialling traceability technologies along the supply chain – pilot project in citrus; Update on AgVic Covid-19 stakeholder committee | Online |
2 | Aug 2020 | Growing Food and Fibre projects; Update on AgVic Covid-19 stakeholder committee | Online |
3 | September 2020 | Horticulture Industry Network members: how Ag Vic can support access to seasonal workers | Online |
4 | September 2020 | Pre-harvest Safety - WorkSafe Victoria; IFAM update; Seasonal Workforce Program; Update – COVID19 stakeholder group | Online |
5 | Oct 2020 | Energy matters on Victorian farms; IFAM update; Update – COVID19 stakeholder group; Regional Taskforces - DHHS | Online |
6 | Dec 2020 | Update on Seasonal Workers Accommodation Program (SWAP); IFAM update; AgVic COVID 19 stakeholder group | Online |
7 | Feb 2021 | Horticulture recovery from fire, weather, drought – what are the top priorities?; IFAM update; Update – AgVic COVID 19 stakeholder group | Online |
8 | March 2021 | Melbourne Polytechnic - an overview of the existing higher education courses in agriculture & technology and where from here for horticulture; AgVic COVID 19 stakeholder group | Online |
9 | June 2021 | Rural Financial Counselling Services; National Centre for Farmer Health initiatives; Introduction to Energy Smart Farming program & the Broker Connection Service; AgVic Seasonal Workforce update | Online |