Field Trip and Workshops
SCHEDULE
- Monday 14th - Tuesday 15th September : Grampians Broadacre Field trip
- Tuesday 15th September : Nematology Workshop + Welcome Reception from 6.00pm.
- Wednesday 16th & Thursday 17th September : ASDS Sessions
- Friday 18th September : Potato and Strawberry Field Tour
Grampians Broadacre Cropping Field Tour
When: Monday 14 - Tuesday 15 September 2026
Time: Departing Savoy Hotel, 08:00 on 14th September and returning on 15th September at 17:00
Location: Grains Innovation Park, 110 Natimuk Rd, Horsham VIC 3400
Cost: $530 (includes transport, meals and accommodation on the night of the 14th)
(a minimum number will need to be met for tour to proceed as an overnight)
Summary: A field tour showcasing Field Crop Pathology research into the management of fungal, bacterial, viral and nematode diseases of grain crops including cereals, pulses and canola. Includes a visit to the soilborne disease initiative field trials, pathology lab and glasshouse, along with a Grain Innovation Park tour of the Australian Grains Genebank, Crop Quality and Molecular Plant Breeding teams.
Conveners: Dr. Dharushana Thanabalasingam (Senior Research Scientist – Plant Pathology), Agriculture Victoria (Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action), 110 Natimuk Rd, Horsham, VIC 3400
Nematology Workshop
When: Tuesday 15 September 2026
Where: University of Melbourne
Cost: $110 AUD for delegates.
Workshop only registrations are available, however are subject to availability and preference will be given to delegates if numbers exceed capacity. Workshop only registrations will be approximateily $195 AUD
Conveners: Dr Chantelle Girgan, Senior Diagnostician & Research Scientist | Plant Pathology | Microbial Sciences, Pests and Diseases | Agriculture Victoria Research, Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
E: chantelle.girgan@agriculture.vic.gov.au
M: +61 488 336 877
AgriBio Centre 5 Ring Road, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria 3083
Potato and strawberry field tour to Yarra Valley
When: Friday 18th September 2026
Time: 08:30 - 2000
Departs: Savoy Hotel
Cost: $125
Max No of participants: 40
Please note: footwear suitable for footbath sanitisation is recommended for the site visit.
Convenors: Dr Nigel Crump, General Manager and Principal Scientist, 1015 Myers Creek Road, Toolangi Vic 3777
