In November, a group of vegetable growers travelled to Germany and the Netherlands, including a visit to Agritechnica, as part of the 2019 European Industry Leadership and Development Mission.

The Hort Innovation-funded Mission connected 10 established and emerging horticulture industry leaders with peers, innovative agtech, growing operations and research institutions across Europe, while developing a greater understanding of global horticulture.

In this article, AUSVEG tour leader Shakira Johnson reports on the highlights of the mission and what the Australian growers learnt from visits to various locations showcasing innovative ag-tech solutions for modern farming.