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Hort Connections 2019 – One week to go!
Hort Connections kicks off next Monday in Melbourne. Make sure you’re prepared by using our helpful pre-conference checklist!
AHR workshops to help supply chain members understand postharvest management of produce
Applied Horticultural Research will coordinate a number of postharvest training workshops across the country throughout August, featuring Dr Jenny Ekman and Adam Goldwater.
New podcast looks at the benefits of cover cropping on soil health
In a new podcast, the Soil Wealth ICP team explore how Tasmanian growers Harvest Moon have used cover cropping to protect and improve their soils.
Customise your Hort Connections 2019 experience with the fantastic new app!
The Hort Connections 2019 app allows you to personalise your onsite experience, with a full program, speaker profiles, trade show info and more all in your pocket!
Triple A Update – AUSVEG’s Advocacy Activities: AUSVEG meet with new Agriculture Minister
A number of important issues for the horticulture industry were discussed during a productive first meeting between AUSVEG and the newly-appointed Minister for Agriculture, Bridget McKenzie.
Hort Innovation calling for new panellists for vegetable Strategic Investment Advisory Panels
Growers and industry members are encouraged to submit an expression of interest form if they are interested in helping to guide industry investment by joining the vegetable SIAP.
Strengthened biosecurity measures for brown marmorated stink bug during high-risk season
The Australian Government has announced seasonal measures for the Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) and will host a number of workshops about the pest this month.
Plant Health Australia develops free online biosecurity training platform
The Biosecurity OnLine Training (BOLT) platform is an e-learning course that helps industry members identify and report suspect pests and learn what might happen after they complete a report.
Hort Innovation to host ‘brain dates’ at it’s Hort Connections booth
Hort Innovation will host a number of sessions during Hort Connections, with delegates able to book in and have a face-to-face, one-on-one discussion with a subject matter expert.
New edition of The Australian Farmer digital book now available
The Australian Farmer is a free annual digital book created specifically for farmers, in collaboration with farmers, to help them increase productivity and profitability.
National Awards for Excellence finalists celebrate the best and brightest of the hort industry
Nominees have now been announced for the 2019 National Awards for Excellence, to be announced at the Hort Connections Gala Dinner.
Hort Connections 2019: Bookmark these must see Plenary Speakers!
Attendees at this year’s Hort Connections Plenary Sessions will hear from a number of speakers including Dr Sandro Demaio, Adam Liaw and Samantha Gash.