This project supports both Young Grower Development Missions (international tours that focus on increasing the leadership capacity of the younger generation of Australian vegetable growers) and Women’s Development Missions (which have a specific focus on supporting female members of the industry). As with other development mission projects VG15701 and VG15702, these opportunities expose growers to international industries and markets, providing opportunities for education and the chance to see innovations being pursued around the world. They also promote networking and relationship building, and provide the chance for industry to identify growers suited to leadership roles.

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