Vegetable, potato and onion growers have the opportunity to learn about the latest breakthroughs and information from R&D levy funded projects, as industry experts share their insights during the Hort Innovation funded Annual Vegetable Industry Seminar (AVIS) in Brisbane.

AVIS is being held on 4 June in the lead-up to the formal opening of the Southern Hemisphere’s largest horticulture industry conference – Hort Connections 2025, which runs from 4-6 June at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Each year AVIS is convened to showcase emerging innovations and developments from industry R&D levy funded projects, with a focus on enhancing farm business productivity and profitability, while providing professional development opportunities for growers.

With funding available for vegetable levy payers to attend, AVIS is an opportunity for growers to see their R&D levies at work, while hearing the latest from experts on future-proofing farms, hi-tech weed management, smart farming, boosting vegetable consumption, pest and disease management, and much more. AVIS 2025 will also include a PotatoLink Forum, focussing on paddock soil health and crop protection best practice.

AUSVEG CEO Michael Coote said: “As growers across the country continue to face challenging business conditions, a focus on enhancing farm productivity to support future business viability is increasingly crucial. AVIS 2025 is a key opportunity for growers to learn about the latest innovations flowing from levy funded R&D projects and to consider adopting these breakthroughs to benefit their own farms and businesses.”

Hort Innovation CEO Brett Fifield said: “Utilising grower levies and Australian Government contributions, Hort Innovation continues to invest in a rich array of industry R&D projects aimed at addressing the needs, issues and challenges of growers. Leading into Hort Connections, AVIS 2025 is an important showcase and an ideal setting to explore the practical applications, and real-world benefits of these important investments on behalf of growers.”

You can find more information on AVIS speakers and topics here.

When: Wed 4 June, 10am-2.30pm

Where: Sky Room, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre

The Annual Vegetable Industry Seminar project (VG24003) is funded by Hort Innovation using the vegetable research and development levy and contributions from the Australian Government.