Events

HIN events 2020-21

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):

 DateTopicLocation
1July 2020Trialling traceability technologies along the supply chain – pilot project in citrus; Update on AgVic Covid-19 stakeholder committeeOnline
2Aug 2020Growing Food and Fibre projects; Update on AgVic Covid-19 stakeholder committeeOnline
3September 2020Horticulture Industry Network members: how Ag Vic can support access to seasonal workersOnline
4September 2020Pre-harvest Safety - WorkSafe Victoria;  IFAM update; Seasonal Workforce Program; Update – COVID19 stakeholder groupOnline
5Oct 2020Energy matters on Victorian farms; IFAM update; Update – COVID19 stakeholder group; Regional Taskforces - DHHSOnline
6Dec 2020Update on Seasonal Workers Accommodation Program (SWAP); IFAM update;  AgVic COVID 19 stakeholder groupOnline
7Feb 2021Horticulture recovery from fire, weather, drought – what are the top priorities?; IFAM update;  Update – AgVic COVID 19 stakeholder groupOnline
8March 2021Melbourne Polytechnic - an overview of the existing higher education courses in agriculture & technology and where from here for horticulture; AgVic COVID 19 stakeholder groupOnline
9June 2021Rural Financial Counselling Services; National Centre for Farmer Health initiatives; Introduction to Energy Smart Farming program & the Broker Connection Service;  AgVic Seasonal Workforce updateOnline