avocado regional forum · 7/29/2020 · this event is part of the strategic levy investment...
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This event is part of the strategic levy investment project, Avocado industry development and extension (AV17005).
This project has been funded by Hort Innovation, using the Hort Innovation avocado research and development levy, co-investment from the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, and contributions from the Australian Government. Hort Innovation is the grower-owned,
not-for-profit research and development corporation for Australian horticulture.
Avocado Regional Forum
Time Item Presenter
9am AEST Introduction Simon Newett—Department of Agriculture &
Fisheries (DAF)
9:05—10:05am Irrigation, nutrition and PGRs Dr Francisco Mena—GAMA Ltda, Chile
10:05—10:25am Industry update John Tyas—Avocados Australia (AAL)
10:25—10:35am New pest projects, conclusion & feedback Simon Newett—Department of Agriculture &
Fisheries (DAF)
End
Dr Francisco Mena Volker
Francisco Mena and his business partner Francisco Gardiazabal (ex-Professor of Horticulture at
the Catholic University in Valparaiso) are based near Santiago in Chile and run a consultancy
company called GAMA Ltda which also conducts research. They consult internationally, regularly
present results of their research at the World Avocado Congresses and are considered to be
leaders in avocado orchard technology. In 2015, after the World Avocado Congress in Peru,
Francisco hosted a group of Australian avocado growers on a tour of orchards in Chile. He has
travelled to Australia several times and visited North Queensland for the World Avocado
Congress in 2011.
North Queensland - Webinar
Wednesday 29 July 2020
Presentations: Conducted via ZOOM - the link to the Zoom meeting will be sent to you via email following your RSVP to
Amanda - email [email protected]
RSVP Date: Friday July 24 2020
Note: All Industry stakeholders are welcome to register. Under circumstances of high demand, priority will be given to Avocado producers in the NQ region.
Agenda