THERE was no slowing the momentum of delegates flowing through the exhibits and plenary sessions at Hort Connections 2024 in Melbourne last week.
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The last day of the three day conference appeared just as busy as the previous two, with organisers reporting 4200 people had attended the event.
Among the speakers on day three was federal agriculture minister Murray Watt who thanked the horticulture sector for its continued growth.
He also spoke on the government's support of the sector while highlighting the opportunities around new and developing export markets.
Hort Connections 2024 was held under the theme of "grow, connect, thrive", and encompassed speaker sessions, off-site farm and retail tours and a variety of networking events for growers and members of the horticulture supply chain.
The National Awards for Excellence gala dinner on the last night gave attendees the chance to dress up and celebrate those within the industry who were making an impact.
Ashley Walmsley
Ashley Walmsley is the editor of ACM's only national, fresh produce magazine, Good Fruit & Vegetables, while also covering horticulture stories for the agricultural papers and websites. He also writes the weekly, The Ringer, column in the Qld Country Life.
Ashley Walmsley is the editor of ACM's only national, fresh produce magazine, Good Fruit & Vegetables, while also covering horticulture stories for the agricultural papers and websites. He also writes the weekly, The Ringer, column in the Qld Country Life.
