Conference – May 27 – 28, 2024
AGM – November 9, 2024
2024 AGM & Conference Archive
ATIA AGM & State Reports 2024
Presented by Katherine Faull & General Committee
Truffle Dog Scent Training
Presented by Dean & Warren of Detection Dogs, SA.
Dean & Warren will take you through truffle dog training essentials and anecdotes from their own experiences as South Australia's foremost truffle dog detection company.
Truffle Farm Maintenance Forum
Presented by Noel Fitzpatrick & panelists
The panel consists of Paul Robinson, Anna Fraser, Michael McAuley and Damon Boorman.
The panel will cover a range of topics and take questions on subjects such as mitigating against changing climatic conditions, irrigation, pruning, shade, soil inoculation, mulch, wind breaks, fire risk and more.
Industry Best Practice
Presented by ATIA Sub-committee.
This most important face-to-face workshop continues on from the series of workshops recently conducted online. The workshop will present the Industry Best Practice framework and generate ideas and feedback through group discussions.
Industry Biosecurity
Presented by ATIA Sub-committee.
Paul presents on a range of important biosecurity topics currently relevant to the industry.
Professional Truffle Hunters
Presented by Noel Fitzpatrick & panelists.
The panel consists of Karyn Turnbull, Simone Thomas and Damon Boorman.
The panel will present a view of seasonal activities from the professional truffle hunters perspective. This was an interactive session with questions from the audience.
NZTA Presidents Industry Update
Presented by Allister Richardson, NZTA President
Industry Levies Forum
Presented by Olivia Reynolds, AgriFutures.
Pre-recorded presentation by Graeme Kruger.
Olivia discusses industry development through levies.
Invertebrate Ecology & Pest Management
Presented by Michael Nash, PhD.
Michael offers a fascinating insight into the life cycle, ecology and potential control of one of truffle farming's greatest challenges.
Irrigation Through Climate Change
Presented by Jamie Zapp, Netafim Australia.
Agronomist and irrigation expert, Jamie, presents on irrigation types and techniques as we move forward into the challenging realities of a changing climate.
Moisture Monitoring 'Measure it accurately, manage it well'.
Presented by Bill Bateman, Department of Primary Industry & Regional Development, WA.
ACF & ATIA - Agritourism
Presented by Katherine Faull & panelists.
The panel consists of Jill O'Grady & Jenny McAuley.