Hort Connections Receives Huge Federal Government Grant

Article by: Hari Yellina

The government has backed horticulture’s greatest show. Hort Connections has been awarded $2 million to help assure the event’s future and growth. The event, which is co-hosted by Ausveg and the International Fresh Produce Association of Australia and New Zealand (IFPA ANZ), attracts over 3000 industry representatives, including 1000 vegetable, fruit, and nut growers. The cash comes from the federal government’s $12 million in the 2022-23 Budget for big agricultural events, which aims to encourage growth in the cattle, horticulture, sheep and lamb, and digital agritech industries by providing direct support to their significant conferences and events. Partnerships developed through large agricultural events, according to federal agriculture minister David Littleproud, are a cornerstone of agricultural success.

Mr Littleproud added that large events like Casino Beef Week, Lambex, and Hort Connections bring the agricultural and supply chain industries together to form collaborations, stimulate innovation, and showcase our world-class agricultural products. “Hort Connections is the southern hemisphere’s largest horticultural conference and trade expo, bringing together over 3000 industry representatives, including over 1000 vegetable and fruit growers from all over Australia.” Digital technologies, according to the Australian Farm Institute, could help the agriculture industry raise its gross value of production by more than $20 billion. “Increasing agricultural productivity requires growing digital agriculture by connecting farmers with the greatest tools available. These events also provide investment cash to our business “Mr. Littleproud expressed himself.

Mr Littleproud added that large events like Casino Beef Week, Lambex, and Hort Connections bring the agricultural and supply chain industries together to form collaborations, stimulate innovation, and showcase our world-class agricultural products. “Hort Connections is the southern hemisphere’s largest horticultural conference and trade expo, bringing together over 3000 industry representatives, including over 1000 vegetable and fruit growers from all over Australia.” Digital technologies, according to the Australian Farm Institute, could help the agriculture industry raise its gross value of production by more than $20 billion. “Increasing agricultural productivity requires growing digital agriculture by connecting farmers with the greatest tools available. These events also provide investment cash to our business “Mr. Littleproud expressed himself.

Hort Connections brings together representatives from all parts of the supply chain to discuss industry concerns and future potential. “Agricultural events like Hort Connections allow farmers to network with their peers and colleagues in the supply chain, and it allows the industry to put its best foot forward as it seeks to expand into new markets and develop new products,” Mr Coote added.