The latest breakthroughs, updates and innovations from industry levy-funded R&D projects will be on display for Australian vegetable, potato and onion growers on 1 June in Adelaide, during the Annual Vegetable Industry Seminar (AVIS).

AVIS 2025 in Brisbane. Photo Credit: AUSVEG

Held alongside Hort Connections 2026, and funded by Hort Innovation through the vegetable levy, AVIS will bring together leading experts and project leaders to share knowledge, research-driven insights and practical takeaways aimed at increasing grower awareness and adoption of productivity-enhancing developments.

Key topics and projects to be covered at AVIS 2026 include:

• Application of AI to farming businesses.
• AgTech updates from the VegMech project.
• Ten years of the VegNET vegetable industry extension program.
• AgChem updates, upcoming reviews and industry priorities.
• Plus One Serve program update on increasing vegetable consumption.
• Grower insights from recent industry study tours.
• Growing Leaders program participant panel discussion.

AVIS is designed for vegetable, potato, and onion growers, with funding also available for growers to attend, network and see their R&D levies in action.

AUSVEG CEO Michael Coote said: “Global events in 2026 continue to have a significant impact on Australian vegetable, potato and onion growers and their businesses, which means initiatives that can enhance grower productivity and profitability are increasingly important. In an increasingly challenging operating environment, AVIS 2026 is an important opportunity for growers to learn about and benefit from an array of relevant R&D projects currently underway across the industry.”

More information on AVIS, including the full speaker program is available here.

When: Monday 1 June, 1.30pm-6.00pm

Where: Hall A, Adelaide Convention Centre

The Annual Vegetable Industry Seminar is funded by Hort Innovation using the vegetable research and development levy and contributions from the Australian Government.

The Annual Vegetable Industry Seminar is being held in the lead-up to Hort Connections 2026, which will run from 1-4 June at the Adelaide Convention Centre.