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 $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
