SEDA news and events
Traceability Information & Resources
Agriculture Victoria has developed a suite of free resources for producers - to raise awareness and support them with decision-making about traceability systems.
- What is Traceability- find out what it is and how it can benefit your business
- Achieving export growth with systems and standards- Podcast - Peter Carter
- Get started on traceability in your business- https://youtu.be/_3JvbGr-Z9Q
- Join the Traceability Community
The Agriculture Victoria website has more information for your reference.
Free resources | Stay safe and operational this harvest season
As we prepare for a busy harvest season and the potential of a hot dry summer, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.
We’re here to help you plan ahead with free resources on inducting new workers, fire preparedness and emergency procedures, seasonal worker safety, managing fatigue and more.
- New workers and not sure where to start? The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) Making Our Farms Safer program offers farm visits, presentations and resources. The OHS Essentials program is another option for confidential and personalised safety support from an ag industry expert at a time that suits you. Email
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to get started. - Employing workers from the Pacific Islands? Seasonal workers are vital for harvest but can face unique risks on farms, so Victoria’s Pacific Island community worked with us to create straightforward safety resources. The videos, posters, and guides can help with induction and training, and are available in five languages: Bislama, Fijian, Tongan Samoan & English
View the resources and share the link to help keep seasonal workers safe.
Planning for the fire season? Check out Agriculture Victoria’s fire preparedness toolkitto help you prepare for the fire season. Further tips on emergency communication and procedures are available on the WorkSafe website
Visit the Worksafe website to view upcoming events and online webinars that may be of interest to you.
2023 Australian Women in Agriculture (AWiA) conference͏ : Friday 24th & Saturday 25th November 2023
A conference to connect women in agriculture from across the nation. A variety of speakers that will inform, influence, innovate, invest and include.
As we prepare for our 2023 national conference, we are excited to embark on a journey of empowerment, knowledge sharing, and community building. We are committed to delivering a program that is as formidable and diverse as the individuals it serves, with a strong focus on innovation, leadership, and the interconnectedness of our agricultural landscape.
Keep an eye out on our 2023 conference website www.awiaconference.com.au and socials for the full program and speakers.
The AWIA AGM will take place on Friday 24th November from 2 to 4pm.
New grower resource on conducting maturity assessments, step-wise cooling and export best practices produced by AgVic researchers to help maximise shelf life and fruit quality is now available to download - 2023-Grower-harvest-maturity-stepswise-cooling-and-exporting-factsheet-booklet-1_small-compressed.pdf
The National Management Group (NMG) confirmed at its meeting on 19 September 2023 that eradication of Varroa destructor (varroa mite) is no longer feasible based on technical grounds, following advice from the Consultative Committee on Emergency Plant Pests (CCEPP), and has now entered a transition to management phase. The NMG acknowledged the significant and sustained efforts of the New South Wales (NSW) Government and impacted industries over the eradication response phase since June 2022 and the contribution of both government and industry representatives in guiding response activities.
Free OHS Essentials consultation
Free safety advice that comes to you
WorkSafe Victoria’s OHS Essentials is a free workplace safety consultation service, delivered by independent occupational health and safety (OHS) experts.
An OHS Essentials consultant will visit your workplace to help you identify hazards and provide a practical safety action plan. The consultant can even check-in with you again, to gauge how you’re tracking with the plan. The service is a great way to receive free, independent and tailored advice to manage safety at your workplace.
OHS Essentials is available to small and medium employers, registered for WorkCover insurance. Sole traders with contractors may also be eligible, but must be registered for WorkCover insurance. If your workplace is not registered for WorkCover insurance, you may be ineligible for this service. An OHS Essentials administrator will contact you to discuss.
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