AUS: Post-harvest physiology and technology seminar
16 January 2019 - Park Royal, Melbourne Airport
Successful management of apples and pears in the specialised area of post-harvest is increasingly driven by technology.
Presenters at the 2019 post-harvest seminar will share information and examples of how the progressive operators, both locally and internationally, are implementing effective practices backed by an understanding of science and skills.
Topics include: post-harvest physiology, storage technology, management, insights and analysis of the future retailer landscape in the apple and pear industry.
Individuals with an interest in apple and pear cool store management, orchard owners and managers, advisers and marketers looking to update their post-harvest knowledge are encouraged to attend.
Presenters
| Prof. Chris Watkins |
Fruit ripening, maturation and control strategies, and fruit storage technology |
| Dr David Felicetti |
Post-harvest fogging |
| Tito Spaldi |
Dynamic control atmosphere global trends |
| Ian Reichstein |
Microbial, heavy metal and chemical screening for apple and pears |
| Stephen Tancred |
Post-harvest fungicide usage patterns for rot control |
| Dr Hannah James |
Verigo – temperature monitoring systems |
| Tristan Kitchener |
Changing retail landscape |
Tickets are available to purchase online via TryBooking.
APAL member: $110 plus GST
Non APAL member: $130 plus GST