As production costs and challenges increase, it's more important than ever to support growers with the knowledge, tools and insights they need to make informed decisions and remain viable and competitive.
Hort Connections is a place that brings all of this together. For the first time, Hort Innovation is helping more growers get there by subsidising 100 growers to attend Hort Connections in Adelaide in June through free grower tickets, along with support for travel and accommodation. This is so they can access the research and development insights and capability‑building opportunities that inform confident, practical decisions on farm in a fast‑changing environment.
Central to this opportunity is the inaugural Hort Innovation Impact Update - an event designed specifically for growers that will take place the afternoon before Hort Connections - and registrations are now open!
Hosted by Hort Innovation, the Impact Update will bring together growers, researchers and industry leaders to share practical insights, real‑world outcomes and examples of innovation that are helping growers navigate current challenges and plan for the future.
Across the three‑hour event, growers will:
- Hear directly from growers who are turning R&D into real‑world outcomes
- Explore practical tools and innovations they can apply on farm
- Take part in open discussion and knowledge exchange
- See how Hort Innovation's investments are delivering impact from DNA to plate
Event details
- Monday, June 1, 2026
- 3-6pm, including networking
- EOS Hotel at SkyCity, Adelaide
The Hort Innovation Impact Update offers growers a valuable opportunity to connect with peers, build capability, and see how innovation is supporting confident decision‑making across the horticulture sector.
Places are limited and early registration is encouraged.
