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SUMMARY:Approved Persons Course for Thermal Processing of Low-Acid Foods
DESCRIPTION:This course will provide participants with necessary skills to design a safe and commercially viable thermal schedule for the processing of low-acid food products in hermetically sealed packaging. The course involves four days of lectures in thermal processing\, practical heat penetration work\, process calculations\, tutorials\, and preparation for exams. Two examinations will be given on the fifth day\, which will cover theory and practical thermal processing calculations. Participants who successfully pass the examinations will be authorised to submit new thermal process schedules for approval by Department of Agriculture\, Fisheries and Forestry. New Zealand participants will also be authorised with the Ministry of Primary Industries. \nCourse modules\n\nMicrobiology of cannery operations\nThermal processing concepts\nHeat resistance of microorganisms\nThe trapezoidal integration method\nMathematics of heat transfer\nThe Gillespy method\nCalculations for non-scheduled processes\nRetorting and over-pressure\nTechniques for validating retort performance\n\nDetails\n\nDuration: 5 Days – 10 November to 14 November 2025\nTimes: 8.30 am – 5.00 pm\nEnrolments: Restricted to approximately 12 people\nLocation: CSIRO 671 Sneydes Road\, Werribee\, VIC\, Australia\nCost: AUD $4000 per person (Includes lunches\, course manual\, & certificate (pending exam results)\nCancellation: If received by 13 October 2025\, a $320 administration fee will be charged. No refunds will be paid after this date\, however substitute delegates are welcome\nClothing: Please have safety boots available. Protective coats provided\nAccommodation: Not included. Contact us for local accommodation options.\nWhat to bring: Good scientific calculator with log and power functions as a minimum\nCourse manual: Course manual is provided day 1. Manual weighs approx 2 kilos and measures 31cm x 32cm x 9cm. Be prepared for study of course material each evening.\nClosing date: 24 October 2025\nContact: Diana Castree T +61 3 9731 3426 E approvedpersonscourse@csiro.au\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now\nPrice\n$4000 \nEvent date and time\nMonday 10 – Friday 14 Nov 2025\n8.30am to 5.00pm AEDT \nLocation\nCSIRO\n671 Sneydes Road\, Werribee\, VIC\, Australia
URL:https://farmtable.com.au/event/approved-persons-course-for-thermal-processing-of-low-acid-foods/
LOCATION:CSIRO Werribee\, 671 Sneydes Road\, Werribeee\, VIC\, 3030\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Ag Workshops
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SUMMARY:Business EDGE | Geraldton\, WA
DESCRIPTION:Business EDGE is a two-day workshop designed to enhance producer knowledge and skills in basic financial and business management to improve business efficiency and profitability.\nAttending this workshop will help you to: \n\nDevelop your financial knowledge and business understanding\nUnderstand where your business is performing well and where it can be improved\nBetter understand how your decisions impact the bottom line of your business\nDetermine if your business can fund future growth\, debt reduction\, retirement and succession\nEnsure everyone in your business is on the same page\nJoin a group of like-minded producers and equip yourself to improve your business skills.\n\nDuring the two days of Business EDGE you will acquire the knowledge and skills to… \n\nDetermine if all the family needs and aspirations can be funded by the business\nPrepare and understand key financial information on your business\nAssess and manage agricultural business risk\nUnderstand and manage enterprise performance\, including understanding what the key profit drivers are\, how to influence them and what effect they have on overall business performance.\nAnd much more …\n\nPresenters: Ian McLean and Harry Evans\, Bush AgriBusiness
URL:https://farmtable.com.au/event/business-edge-geraldton-wa/
LOCATION:Geraldton WA\, Geraldton\, WA\, 6530\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Ag Workshops
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SUMMARY:TropAg International Agriculture Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:The TropAg 2025 program will focus on “Addressing Global Challenges” by featuring leading Australian and international voices who are actively engaged in advancing research and raising awareness of the many challenges in the diverse field of agriculture and food production. \nTo be held at Brisbane’s Royal International Convention Centre\, this is the 5th TropAg Conference. It has developed an internationally recognised brand and frequently attracts participants from over 40 countries. It is an opportunity to engage with leading scientific experts\, industry leaders\, researchers\, producers\, and government representatives on topics relevant to subtropical and tropical production systems and innovative food and beverage manufacturing. \nOver three days\, the program will feature six keynote speakers: Prof Glenn Denning\, Dr Carlos Messina\, Dr Anita Molesworth\, Prof Lindiwe Sibanda\, Dr Sean Leighton\, and A/Prof Seeseei Molimau Samasoni. In addition\, there will be 27 symposium sessions with over 100 speakers\, delivered within three themed streams: Future Foods\, Growing Agriculture\, and Climate + Sustainability. \nEarly bird registration available until 1 September 2025. \nFor partnership opportunities and for more information\, visit the TropAg website. \nView the event flyer (PDF). \nView the partnership and exhibition opportunities (PDF).
URL:https://farmtable.com.au/event/tropag-international-agriculture-conference-2025/
LOCATION:Royal International Convention Centre\, 600 Gregory Terrace\, Bowen Hills\, QLD\, 4006\, Australia
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