WELCOME RECEPTION: MONDAY 25 JULY 2022
Join the other delegates for the Welcome Reception function to be held in the Exhibition Hall on Monday 25 July from 6pm and enjoy a drink whilst you network and discover the exhibits on display from our Trade Exhibitors.
If you don’t have a Full Conference Pass, you can still attend the Welcome Reception by purchasing a ticket for $80 per person at the REGISTRATION page.
DAY 1: TUESDAY 26 JULY 2022
| STREAM | SESSION INFORMATION | LOCATION | |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPENING BUSINESS |
The Business of Berries – A Global View |
Conference Opens with a welcome from our MC and a message from Senator the Hon. Murray Watt, Minister for AgricultureIntroduction, Sponsor messages & Welcome PLATINUM CONFERENCE SPONSOR | PLENARY ROOM |
| MORNING SESSION 1 |
The Business of Berries – A Global View |
Welcome, overview of Berries Australia and the Australian PerspectiveHow Berries Became The World’s Favourite Fruitvia LIVE STREAM Global Perspective on Berries | PLENARY ROOM |
Q&A with Soren Bjorn & Juan Ignacio Allende facilitated by Peter McPherson | PLENARY ROOM | ||
| MORNING TEA | EXHIBITION HALL | ||
| MORNING SESSION 2 |
Berries & the Supply Chain – getting to know your Customers & Consumers |
Introduction to Professor David HughesRachel Mackenzie, Berries Australia KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: Berry Popular & Berry Profitable?Berry Consumer Landscape | PLENARY ROOM |
PANEL DISCUSSION | PLENARY ROOM | ||
| LUNCH BREAK | EXHIBITION HALL |
| STREAM | SESSION INFORMATION | LOCATION | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFTERNOON CONCURRENT SESSIONS |
1. Pest & Disease |
Better Management of Charcoal Rot in Berry Crops in AustraliaMethyl Bromide FumigationIan Porter, La Trobe University UVC for fungal control in strawberriesDr Natalia Peres, University of Florida Controlling Botrytis in Strawberry using BioClay™ | OCEAN ROOM NORTH |
2. Optimising Production |
Spraying – Concentrate vs DiluteAI Irrigation & Fertigation ControlRecirculation for Blackberries | OCEAN ROOM SOUTH | |
3. Emerging Leaders WorkshopSPONSORED BY COSTA GROUP |
Workshop Session | DOLPHIN ROOM | |
| AFTERNOON TEA | EXHIBITION HALL |
| STREAM | SESSION INFORMATION | LOCATION | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFTERNOON SESSION |
Workforce Challenges and OpportunitiesSPONSORED BY GROWCOM & FAIR FARMS |
IntroductionRachel Mackenzie, Berries Australia What you need to know about piece rates – FAQsDianna Lang, Fair Work Ombudsman Variations to the Australian Horticulture Award: an opportunity for digital transformationThom Goodwin, Hillwood Berries The Labour Crisis in Australia: Options, Risks and CostsSteve Burdette, Approved Employers of Australia Certification Schemes for Ethical Sourcing | PLENARY ROOM |
PANEL DISCUSSIONAttracting & Retaining Good Staff | PLENARY ROOM |
If you don’t have a Full Conference Pass, you can still attend Day 1 by purchasing a One Day Attendance ticket for $425 per person at the REGISTRATION page.
If you are a Student^, you are eligible to purchase a Student One Day Attendance for the special price of $100 per person at the REGISTRATION page.
^To purchase a Student One Day Pass you will be required to show your current Student ID when you attend the Conference. You must be studying in Agriculture or a directly related field to qualify for this discounted ticket. You must provide the name of the institution where you are studying and your course title when purchasing a Student One Day Pass. Please note the Student One Day Pass does NOT include access to the Welcome Reception, Boatshed Bar & Grill BBQ, Sea World Plaza Conference Dinner or either of the Farm Tours. Tickets for these sessions can be purchased separately at full price.
BOATSHED BAR & GRILL BBQ: TUESDAY 26 JULY 2022
Join us at this family-friendly social evening on Tuesday 26 July held at the perfect place to unwind after a big day of networking and learning.
Located poolside and right on the water, this is a must-attend social evening to soak in the spectacular views and mingle in a relaxed atmosphere with other conference delegates.
If you don’t have a Full Conference Pass, you can still attend the Boatshed Bar & Grill BBQ by purchasing a ticket for $95 per person at the REGISTRATION page.
DAY 2: WEDNESDAY 27 JULY 2022
| STREAM | SESSION INFORMATION | LOCATION | |
|---|---|---|---|
Welcome & Introduction of Keynote Speaker | PLENARY ROOM | ||
| MORNING SESSION 1 |
Live Stream from the USA:
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High Impact Meteorology | PLENARY ROOM |
| MORNING SESSION 2 |
Export | Jenny Van de Meeberg, Berries Australia | PLENARY ROOM |
Export | PANEL DISCUSSION Facilitated by Jenny Van de Meeberg with Jeff Scott, Michael Coote and Jamie Michael | PLENARY ROOM | |
| MORNING TEA | EXHIBITION HALL |
| STREAM | SESSION INFORMATION | LOCATION | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MORNING CONCURRENT SESSIONS |
1. IPM & Pollination |
Pollination in protected cropping in berriesA beekeepers perspective – do’s and don’tsIPM Best Practice for Berries | BREAKOUT ROOM 1 |
2. 21st Century Challenges & Opportunities |
Cyber Security in a Farmers Market | OCEAN ROOM NORTH | |
3. Traceability & Food Safety |
Improving Food Safety of BerriesEnhanced Digital Traceability & Proof of Provenance EngagementFresh Produce Safety | BREAKOUT ROOM 3 | |
| LUNCH BREAK | EXHIBITION HALL |
| STREAM | SESSION INFORMATION | LOCATION | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFTERNOON CONCURRENT SESSIONS |
1. Pest & Disease |
Parasitoids and biopesticides for the biological control of Queensland fruit flyDAF research on management of strawberry diseasesNew options to control blueberry rust for improved management and biosecurity containmentFruit Waste Management for Queensland Fruit Fly Prevention | BREAKOUT ROOM 1 |
2. Breeding |
Supporting strawberry production through high health runnersFiona Constable, Agriculture Victoria DNA Informed Breeding for Better Aussie StrawberriesJodi Neal, QDAF Breeding Better Berries; The Mountain Blue Way’Strawberry & Rubus breeding | OCEAN ROOM NORTH | |
3. Managing Off Farm Impacts |
Sustainable solutions for plastic waste in the berry sectorRegulatory issues & barriers for chemical use in AustraliaMapping Protected Cropping Systems in AustraliaSam Turner, PCA Managing water quality across an agricultural landscape: techniques to use and when to use them | BREAKOUT ROOM 3 | |
| AFTERNOON TEA | EXHIBITION HALL |
| STREAM | SESSION INFORMATION | LOCATION | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFTERNOON SESSION |
The Future of Berries |
Knowing what you are going to grow, made easy with AIFiona Turner, Bitwise Agronomy Are we doing enough to meet technology half way?Sustainability data and global targets – what’s on the horizon for horticulture? | PLENARY ROOM |
| CONFERENCE CLOSE |
Keeping Berries Australia relevant to you – a plan for the future | PLENARY ROOM |
If you don’t have a Full Conference Pass, you can still attend Day 1 by purchasing a One Day Attendance ticket for $425 per person at the REGISTRATION page.
If you are a Student^, you are eligible to purchase a Student One Day Attendance for the special price of $100 per person at the REGISTRATION page.
^To purchase a Student One Day Pass you will be required to show your current Student ID when you attend the Conference. You must be studying in Agriculture or a directly related field to qualify for this discounted ticket. You must provide the name of the institution where you are studying and your course title when purchasing a Student One Day Pass. Please note the Student One Day Pass does NOT include access to the Welcome Reception, Boatshed Bar & Grill BBQ, Sea World Plaza Conference Dinner or either of the Farm Tours. Tickets for these sessions can be purchased separately at full price.
SEA WORLD PLAZA CONFERENCE DINNER: WEDNESDAY 27 JULY 2022
The final social opportunity of the conference on Wednesday 27 July, the Sea World Plaza Conference Dinner evening commences with pre-dinner drinks & canapes at Dolphin Beach from 6.30pm and will include a fully-served dinner and entertainment.
If you don’t have a Full Conference Pass, you can still attend the Sea World Plaza Conference Dinner by purchasing a ticket for $150 per person at the REGISTRATION page.
DAY 3: THURSDAY 28 JULY 2022
The final day of BerryQuest International 2022 is dedicated to learning in the field. There are 3 options for you to get involved in.
| Farm Tour 1
Sponsored by Organic Crop Protectants (OCP) 8am: Depart Sea World Queensland Berries Rubus protected cropping farm tour Seasonal workers infrastructure & management In field demo of OCPs SPLATAGATOR unit which is used to apply APIS BLOOM and other mating disruption products (OCP) Bugs 4 Bugs – Insectary tour Taste n See Transition from in-field strawberries to table top production without tunnels 6pm: Arrive at Sea World |
Farm Tour 2
8am: Depart Sea World Taste n’See Transition from in-field strawberries to table top production without tunnels Bugs 4 Bugs – Insectary tour 3pm: Arrive at Brisbane Airport 5.30pm: Arrive at Sea World |
Emerging Leaders Leadership Workshop
Sponsored by Costa Group Facilitated leadership/DISC workshop for the young emerging leaders of the industry. Further details will be distributed shortly and spaces are limited so stay tuned! |
If you don’t have a Full Conference Pass, you can still attend a Farm & Supply Chain Tour by purchasing a ticket from $110 per person at the REGISTRATION page.
