Wrap Up
Relive Hort Connections 2022!
Thank you to all growers, sponsors, exhibitors, industry members and attendees for your continual support of Hort Connections, further cementing it as Australia and New Zealand’s premiere horticulture event. Looking forward to seeing you all in 2023 for an even bigger, better event.
Perfection Fresh Breakfast - Robert Gee
Robert Gee, Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
Diversity & Inclusion
The Aboriginal Land Economic Development Agency: a new model for inclusive development
Vincent Lange, Centrefarm – Moderator
Joe Clarke, Cantrefarm – Speaker
Anthony Renehan, Centrefarm - Speaker
Women in Horticulture
Catherine Velisha, Velisha Farms – Speaker
Shanna Whan, Sober in the Country – Speaker
Exhibition Interview - Shane Schnitzler
Shane Schnitzler, Fresh Markets Australia - Interviewee
Jordana Borenstajn, Master of Ceremonies – Interviewer
Exhibition Interview - Charlie Mitchell
Charlie Mitchell, Nufarm Australia - Interviewee
Jordana Borenstajn, Master of Ceremonies – Interviewer
Plenary 1 - Opening Session
Hon. Murray Watt MP, Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Plenary 2 - State of the Industry
Darren Keating, International Fresh Produce Association A-NZ
Marie Piccone, Manbulloo
Craig Taylor, Coles
Alastair McArthur, Ernst & Young
Chanel Day, Quantium
Plenary 3 - Why farmers will be the central bankers of the 21st century
Shane Quinn, Mulgowie Farming Company
Supply Chain & Consumers - Embrace and accelerate ‘change’ in food safety practices in the fresh produce industry
Dr. Sukhvinder Pal Singh, NSW Department of Primary Industries
Supply Chain & Consumers - Improving Supply Chain Performance: Collaborate and Innovate
Jodie Campbell, Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF)
Dr Andrew Macnish, DAF
Noel Ainsworth, DAF
Ryan Marr, Marbiz Pty Ltd
Shara Jones, Costa Group
Frank Sciacca, Pacific Coast Eco Bananas
Ryan Densley, Moffatt Fresh Produce
