National Horticultural Convention returns to the Gold Coast

National Horticultural Convention returns to the Gold Coast

Following record delegate numbers in 2015, The National Horticultural Convention will return to the Gold Coast this year, from 23-25 June.

The Convention, Trade Show and Awards for Excellence will be held at RACV Royal Pines Resort.

AUSVEG, the industry representative body for vegetable and potato growers will once again team up with Apple and Pear Australia Limited (APAL).

The Convention will also welcome Growcom, Persimmons Australia, Australian Organic and the Central Markets Association of Australia in partnership with Fresh Markets Australia to the host team.

It is the biggest event in Australian agriculture with 1400 international and national growers and industry members expected to attend. The Convention will also attract industry researchers, members of the supply chain and representatives from government agencies.

Gold Coast Business Events director, Anna Case, said the city was looking forward to welcoming this major conference back to the Gold Coast.

“We’re delighted to hear that the Gold Coast has once again been selected to host this Convention, for the third time in four years,” Case said.

“It’s always the best compliment for a destination when a major conference returns the very next year, and reflects the strong appeal of the Gold Coast to both the organisers and delegates.”

The Gold Coast was a hit with delegates attending in 2015, with many choosing to extend their stay for a holiday to take a well-earned break. The typical delegate attending the National Horticultural Convention does not get a great deal of time to leave their farm throughout the year, and many are expected to once again combine the event with a Gold Coast holiday.

The horticultural industry is on track to become the second largest agriculture industry in Australia, valued at almost $10 billion at the farm gate and employing more the 60,000 people.

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