This project was initiated at the request of local greenhouse and hydroponic growers to investigate, evaluate with a view to import and adopt protected cropping technology from Israel into Australia. The main purposes of the tour included: observe and discuss technology first hand that might be appropriate for adoption by Australian protected cropping industry to improve their businesses, improve the understanding of overseas R&D and its relevance, encouraging growers to be more active in prioritising research in Australia and establish and promote linkages between Australian growers and overseas industry members and researchers.

This project has been funded by Hort Innovation, using the research and development levies listed below and contributions from the Australian Government. Hort Innovation is the grower-owned, not-for-profit research and development corporation for Australian horticulture.

• Vegetable Fund