Upcoming Events

Great Chefs Series

Between the months of March to August, TasTAFE Drysdale presents the ‘Great Chefs Series’ in Launceston and Hobart.

“The Green Diseases” Workshops - North

Tickets $80.00

This season in Tasmania saw a rise in the incidence of Downy and Powdery Mildew. Some growers had never experienced Downy Mildew until this year. The aim of this workshop is to deliver the latest research on protection from both of these diseases, with a focus on the latest chemistries, timings, and current knowledge of disease habits. Presenters include Barbara Hall, Liz Riley and Dr Kathy Evans.

“The Green Diseases” Workshops - South

Tickets $80.00

This season in Tasmania saw a rise in the incidence of Downy and Powdery Mildew. Some growers had never experienced Downy Mildew until this year. The aim of this workshop is to deliver the latest research on protection from both of these diseases, with a focus on the latest chemistries, timings, and current knowledge of disease habits. Presenters include Barbara Hall, Liz Riley and Dr Kathy Evans.

Ferment 2017 & Technical Field Day - 3rd & 4th October

*** SAVE THE DATE*** The Annual Field Day and Ferment Conferences are coming together to present one super dooper conference, which will be aimed at all members to provide the best information. Click on the heading above for further information.

The Seafarer’s Festival

Held at Bellerive Boardwalk (Hobart) on Sunday 22 October 2017 from 10.30am to 4pm. A unique action-packed family day of activities, food, wine and entertainment on and by the sea.

Nighttime Spray Application Workshop

Tasmanian vineyards are grown in very challenging climates and thus need to be up-to-date with the latest spraying practices. This workshop aims to create awareness of how spray moves through canopies, and how coverage can be measured. Click on the heading above for further information.

Under-vine and Mid-row Cover Cropping Workshop

A healthy vineyard floor is paramount to a healthy vine and quality grapes. This will be a demonstration workshop from a one-year-old planting of under-vine species and a presentation from Dr Chris Penfold. Click on the heading above for further information.