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2011 Annual conference and HortExpo for Apple and Pear
2011 Annual conference and HortExpo for Apple and Pear Australia Limited Sally Tennant Fruit Growers Tasmania Inc Project Number: AP11700 AP11700 This report is published by Horticulture Australia Ltd to pass on information concerning horticultural research and development undertaken for the apple and pear industry. The research contained in this report was funded by Horticulture Australia Ltd with the financial support of Fruit Growers Tasmania Inc. All expressions of opinion are not to be regarded as expressing the opinion of Horticulture Australia Ltd or any authority of the Australian Government. The Company and the Australian Government accept no responsibility for any of the opinions or the accuracy of the information contained in this report and readers should rely upon their own enquiries in making decisions concerning their own interests. ISBN 0 7341 2725 1 Published and distributed by: Horticulture Australia Ltd Level 7 179 Elizabeth Street Sydney NSW 2000 Telephone: (02) 8295 2300 Fax: (02) 8295 2399 © Copyright 2011 Horticulture Australia Ltd Project AP 11700 & Project CY10703 1st – 5th August 2011 2011 Annual Conference and HortExpo for Apple & Pear Australia Limited 2011 Cherry Growers Australia Annual Conference & HortExpo Research Provider: Fruit Growers Tasmania Project Leader: Sally Tennant Project Team Member: Lucy Gregg Project Administrator: Sally Tennant Fruit Growers Tasmania Inc 262 Argyle Street Hobart Tas 7000 Voluntary Contribution: Fruit Growers Tasmania Inc (FGT) Levy Funds: Horticulture Australia Limited Report Date: September 2011 Purpose of Report: To report on the activities and relevant outcomes of the project. Disclaimer: Any recommendations contained in this publication do not necessarily represent current Horticulture Australia Limited policy. No person should act on the basis of the contents of this publication, whether as a matter of fact or opinion or other content, without first obtaining specific, independent professional advice in respect of the matters set out in this publication. Table of Contents Introduction 1 Methodology 1 Conference Program 2 Regional Visit Program 3 Discussion 4 Participation Statistics 6 Survey Summary 6 Conference Budget 7 Conclusion 8 Appendix 1 – Budget Reconciliation Appendix 2 – Conference Delegate List 1.0 Introduction The National Annual Conferences for Apple & Pear Growers and Cherry Growers were held simultaneously in Adelaide in August 2011 following the successful dual conferences held in Tasmania in 2009. The Conferences included the Annual Levy Payers Meeting, Members Forum, Formal Conference Proceedings and HortExpo (incorporating trade displays). The theme of the 2011 National Conferences “Growing Smarter Growing Stronger” addressed the needs of the growers with a strong emphasis on practical and applied research, grower case studies and experiences, and practical demonstrations. The focus on grower related topics has been a conscientious decision since prior to the 2009 conference in Tasmania as attendance trends showed a declining number of growers attending their peak industry conferences. The theme was also very relevant given the recent difficult seasons experienced, particularly by the national Cherry industry. The HortExpo concept was first introduced at the 2009 national conferences and was once again very well received by growers. The location for this years HortExpo was an apple packing shed located in an orchard in the Adelaide Hillsand incorporated an extensive trade expo, technical research presentations, sponsor presentations and some Ĩield Ănd equipment demonstrations. Whilst not associated with this project it should also be noted that the 2 conferences were also in conjunction with the National Rubus Conference and Rubus delegates were invited to attend networking functions. 2.0 Methodology Fruit Growers Tasmania provided a proposal to Cherry Growers Australia South Australia and Apple & Pear Australia Ltd to manage their national conferences and hold them simultaneously in Adelaide in August 2011. FGT organised a conference committee of six members comprising CGSA grower representatives, FGT’s Business Development Manager and Executive Officer. Other members of the Committee included APAL Communications Manager, Tasmanian growers and a representative from Apple & Pear South Australia. The direct input from the growers was invaluable in selecting speakers to provide presentations that would be informative and interesting for the prime audience target, growers. The aim of the HortExpo was to provide delegates with the opportunity of combining presentations and/or demonstrations with sponsor information that would be of interest and provide a variety of information. The HortExpo also ensured that exhibitors maximised their contact with delegates and were able to more effectively display their products and services. Nat Con Final Report September 2011 Page 3 For these conferences it was also decided to design the Levy Payers Meeting in a similar format to the conferences (particularly the Cherry Levy Payers). This formatting approach was well received by growers with attendances to the Levy Payers meetings much greater than traditional attendance numbers. A conference brochure was developed and distributed to all growers nationally by way of the Australian Fruit Grower magazine and direct mail to national cherry growers. The brochure and registration form for the 2011 conference were loaded onto USB cards reducing the volume of paper utilised for the conference. Advertising was also undertaken in both the Australian Fruit Grower and the Tree Fruit magazines as well as local promotion of the event and distribution of information to the State industry organisations. Advertising was also taken out in the New South Wales publication “Stock Journal”. There was a conscientious effort by organisers to reduce waste and encourage recycling hence the use of the USB re-usable cards, organic jute conference bags and other “clean/green” initiatives. 3.0 Conference Program A copy of the Conference program is attached and was contained within the Conference brochure loaded onto USB. The program comprised CGA Annual General Meeting, Levy Payers meetings for both APAL and CGA; APAL Members’ Forum, Technical presentation days: one each for Apples and Cherries, HortExpo and networking events – Taste of South Australia and Conference dinner. Both the networking events provided time for growers and industry associated organisations from the various states to meet and discuss industry issues, conference topics etc. The Conference dinner also provided the opportunity for presentation of Life Memberships to Cherry Growers from SA, Vic and NSW and a special presentation to the retiring APAL Chairman. 4.0 HortExpo A copy of the HortExpo program is attached. The HortExpo not only included an extensive range of trade displays (over 38 sites) but also technical presentations throughout the day from respected researchers across the country and including some of the official conference speakers. There were also some field demonstrations from consultants and agronomists as well as practical trade displays. Throughout the day there were 2 coolstores set up as lecture theatres and field demonstrations occurring at consecutive times as well as the working trade displays. Delegates were coached from the city to and from the event which was also fully catered for. It was a full day of events receipting very positive feedback from delegates and sponsors. Nat Con Final Report September 2011 Page 4 5.0 Discussion The concept of combining two national conferences together has been discussed for several years and the 2009 event demonstrated how successful it can be. Given a relatively high percentage of growers in some states growing both commodities the combined conference appears to be well regarded by a number of growers. Everyone is conscious of time commitment – growers can’t afford to be away from their orchard businesses for lengthy periods with the same situation for speakers, researchers and sponsors. Accordingly the combined conference provides the option of attending for a few days focussing on their priority crop or coming for the whole week where they are focussing on both crops. Sponsors support the combined conference because they have both industries at the one time and with the HortExpo they really only need to commit for a couple of days. The other benefit for growers and sponsors is the reduced costs by only having to attend one conference venue rather than two which can quite often be in different states and sometimes only a few weeks apart. The Conferences were well attended with a high participation from the grower base. This can be attributed to a number of factors however, the key contributors may have been : - Combining two conferences minimised resources (financial, time etc) for those growers, researchers, exhibitors and other stakeholders who would normally attend both conferences. - The content of the conferences was specifically aimed at the target audience for the conferences – growers. The major input to the program was from growers. - The conference program was kept tight so that time away from the orchard or business was minimised. - Large numbers of exhibitors allowed growers to access many relevant trade exhibitions in one place. - Both the Cherry Industry and the Apple & Pear industry have made the decision to hold their national conferences bi-annually which seems to suit growers better than having a conference every year. 6.0 Participation Statistics All Registered participants 355 Registered Sponsor participants 51 Total Grower & Other registrations 255 (includes Industry Organisation reps, ie HAL, APAL, CGA, FGT etc, consultants, government representatives) Nat Con Final Report September 2011 Page 5 Key Events Attendance Apple Technical Day Cherry Technical Day HortExpo Taste of South Aust Reception Conference presentation dinner 144 124 256 193 266 There was a variation in numbers from the 2009 conferences, however the results are still positive with grower representation from all States. The variation may be attributable to the event in 2009 being held in Tasmania where conference attendance historically is always higher than other locations and also the difficult season experienced by cherry growers in 2010/11 may have had an impact. The apple growers numbers appeared to be up a little and this could be due to the focus on the issue of imports and the APAL road show just prior to the conference encouraging growers to attend. 7.0 Survey Summary Conference evaluation forms were distributed to all conference delegates in conference satchels and also at various events. Results of the evaluations are as follows Cherry 1st August Content 90% Format 88% Quality 80% Cherry 2nd August Content 85% Format 86% Quality 76% HortExpo Locatiom 80% Exhibitors 84% Format 80% Concept 87% Apple AGM etc 4th August Content 84% Format 83% Quality 83% Apple 4th & 5th August Content 82% Format 78% Quality 83% Overall Venue 91% Timing 90% Joint 92% Info prior to 84% Registration 88% Cost/value 81% Facilities 83% Overall rating 84% Nat Con Final Report September 2011 Page 6 8.0 Conference Budget Conference budget reconciliation is outlined in appendix 1. 9.0 Conclusion Fruit Growers Tasmania’s aim in hosting the two industry conferences was to capitalise on the success of the 2009 combined conferences which attracted many growers and received very positive feedback from the delegates. The conference program is always a key factor presenting a successful conference. The Conference Committee considered choice of speakers and topics very carefully which produced a quality program which was relevant to growers. The HortExpo was again received very well with strong support from sponsors. Attendees had a variety of activities available on the day including research presentations, product presentations, field and equipment demonstrations and trade displays. As an addition to the combined conferences, FGT assisted with the co-ordination of a one and half day RUBUS program at the request of the Australian Rubus Growers Association. This was scheduled at the end of the conference week. Nat Con Final Report September 2011 Page 7 Appendix 2 – Delegate List Firstname Lou Harold Bill Alison Ian Darrell John David Melissa Bob Brad Paul Barisha Sam Douglas James Douglas Alan Sam Vince Richard Noel Simon Craig Sally Surname Acevski Adem Ambaras Anderson Armour Ashton Baldwin Bardon Barker Barnard Barrack Barsoum Batinich Birrell Bishop Bishop Blefari Blefari Bligh Bloxham Boughey Boulton Bound Company Colour Vision Systems DPI Victoria Agrichem NSW Farmers Association Armours Apples Pty Ltd APAL Picnic Point Farm Berry Exchange Y.V. Packaging Cherrytime Orchard Castle Post Harvest FHG Rogers Valley Fresh Cherries NETAFIM Bishop Orchards Bishop Orchards Ken Alison Geoff Gordon Colin Colin Isabella Peter Viny John Steve Peter Mark John David David Martine Owen Gavin Lisa Simon Shane Leon Scott Greg Peter Helen Andrew Breen Brinson Brooke Brown Bruss Bungay Bungay Butterworth Byrne Caldicott Chapman Chapman Chapman Charles Chenu Cliffe Combret Connelly Corbett Corcoran Cornish Coster Cotsaris Coupland Cramond Darley Dawson Dick Plant & Food Research ARGA Bioglobal Scientific Horticulture.com.au Torrens Valley Orchards Cherryville Cherries Cherryville Cherries Rabobank FAVCO Caldicott Cherries R.L. Chapman & Sons Pty Ltd Nat Con Final Report September 2011 Rabobank Le Fresh International Cherry Growers Australia Cherryhill Orchards TIAR R.L. Chapman & Sons Pty Ltd Plant & Food Research Horticulture Australia Limited Horticulture Australia Limited DAFWA Horticulture Australia Limited Oaksun Consulting Graham's Factree Kenton Valley Cherries EE Muir & Sons L & M Cotsaris EF Cunich & Co Apple & Pear Growers SA Day Dawn (Nash Dale) Pty Ltd Cottonville NEM Australasia Region BACCHUS MARSH TATURA LOGANHOLME SYDNEY BONA VISTA MELBOURNE BAIRNSDALE YELLINGBO WANDIN NORTH Lobethal SANDGATE State VIC VIC QLD NSW VIC VIC VIC VIC VIC SA NSW YOUNG LAVERTON STIRLING STIRLING CAREY GULLY CAREY GULLY BRIGHTON EAST NORTHSHORE CITY NSW VIC SA SA SA SA VIC NZ WANDIN NEW TOWN HAVELOCK NORTH, HAWKE'S BAY SILVAN NARRE WARREN NORTH ALLENS RIVULET Gumeracha CHERRYVILLE CHERRYVILLE ADELAIDE ROCKLEA LENSDWOOD SILVAN Silvan SILVAN AUCKLAND SYDNEY SYDNEY BUNBURY MELBOURNE WANDIN EAST HODDLES CREEK GUMERACHA GLEN IRIS RENMARK YOUNG BASKET RANGE NASHDALE SCOTT CREEK MALEDON VIC TAS Page 9 NZ VIC VIC TAS SA SA SA SA QLD SA VIC Vic VIC NZ NSW NSW WA VIC VIC VIC SA VIC SA NSW SA NSW SA VIC Firstname Surname Company Region State Kevin Hary Jos Mick Christopher Glynn Brad Annie Gary Dodds Dowd Driessen Dudgeon Dundon Fankhauser Fankhauser Farrow Fergusson TUMUT HODDLES CREEK KINGSTON SORELL UNLEY DROVIN DROVIN NORTH MELBOURNE Canning Vale NSW VIC TAS TAS SA VIC VIC VIC WA John Matthew Phillip Glyndon Andrew Roger Nathan Gavin Christopher Geoff James Ken David Peter Ian Bob Andrew Stuart Ian Kathy George Andrew Harvey Tony Howard Nic Marcus Craig Peter Ingrid Joel Astrid Jason Shane Fitzsimmons Flavell Flavell Flavell Flavell Flavell Flavell Foord Frith Furniss Gardener Gaudion Georg Gillard Goodwin Granger Granger Gray Greene Grozotis Grozotis Hall Hall Hannaford Hansen Hansen Hardie Harris Hededus Hofma Hogan Hughes Hunter Hutcheon MELBOURNE FOREST RANGE FOREST RANGE FOREST RANGE FOREST RANGE LENSWOOD FOREST RANGE KARAWARA ASHTON OHAUPO WARRNAMBOOL KILLAWARRA FORRESTOR CANBERRA TATURA THE GAP AUCKLAND MELBOURNE MONTACUTE MANJIMUP TONGALA MOTUEKA Gumeracha GROVE OLD BEACH NEW TOWN LENSWOOD TARINGA NORTHSHORE CITY UNLEY BRISBANE STIRLING UNLEY VIC SA SA SA SA SA SA WA SA NZ VIC VIC SA ACT VIC QLD NZ VIC SA WA WA VIC NZ SA TAS TAS TAS SA QLD NZ SA QLD SA SA Richard Paul Jason Andrew Tim Mark Ross Alok Jackson James Jarvis Jessup Jones Joyce Kile Kumar DPI NSW Graham's Factree Aussie Cherries Stonecrest Cherries FABAL Fankhauser Apples Fankhauser Apples APAL Fresh Express Australian Fruit Grower Magazine Flavell Fruit Sales Flavell Fruit Sales Flavell Fruit Sales Flavell Fruit Sales Hills Irrigation Services Flavell Fruit Sales Fruit West Ashton Co-Op BBC Technologies Organic Crop Protectant Cherry Advice D & D Georg DAFF DPI VIC APAL Plant & Food Research APAL Montacute Valley Orchards Cherry lane Fields Cherry Lane Fields SLTEC Shekinah Berries Ltd Torrens Valley Hansen Orchards Cherries Tasmania Orchards TIAR Harrisville Orchards Soul Vision Films Le Fresh International FABAL HAL Bishop Orchards FABAL Colin Campbell (Chemicals) Pty Ltd WETHERILL PARK WOODSIDE MELBOURNE OURSMBAH WANDIN NSW SA VIC NSW VIC WOODBRIDGE MELBOURNE TAS VIC Nat Con Final Report September 2011 APAL DPI NSW Wandin Valley Farms Lenswood Co op D'Entrecasteaux Cherries Horticulture Australia Limited Page 10 Firstname Surname Company Region State Lawrence Kylie Gary John Peter John Matthew David Helen Rowan John Paul Sam Sam Nick John Kaylee Lai Lange Langford Lawrenson Lee Leijor Lenne Leonard Lindon Little Lloyd lloyd Lolicato Luke Macleod Magasey Maitland HOMEBUSH WEST CANBERRA GROVE MELBOURNE FRANKLIN MOOROOPNA MONTACUTE ASHTON NARRE WARREN NORTH MELBOURNE SYDNEY MARKETS TATURA CHARLESTON STANTHORPE COROMENDEL VALLEY ADELAIDE NSW ACT TAS VIC TAS NSW VIC SA SA VIC VIC NSW VIC SA QLD SA SA Colin Phillip Helen Paul Robin Dennis Alan Patricia Ian Richard Peter Robert Matt Craig Jamie Alan Penny Albert Karen Kevin Scott Anne Nick Graham Greg Marchant Marshall Mason Mason Mason Matthews Mayne McGory McGrory McGruddy McGruddy McMahon McMahon McMartin McMaster McWater Measham Meewuissen Meewuissen Mitchell Montague Mooney Morenos Morgan Mouat Multisteps Pty Ltd National Residue Survey Corregeo Australia APAL Braeside Grove Orchards Batlow Fruit Co-op Ltd Fruit Growers Victoria Lennane Orchards Marble Hill Cherries Montague Fresh Horticulture Australia Limited Perfection Fresh DPI Victoria Ballhannah Nurseries DEEDI AA Magasey & Sons Compost for Soils Colin Campbell (Chemicals) Pty Ltd P & S Marshall Pty Ltd Lenswood Co op WETHERILL PARK TORBAY NSW WA RENMAKR FOREST RANGE MACCLESFIELD MACCLESFIELD MOODLU CABOOLTURE BATLOW Batlow Gumeracha TONGALA STANTHORPE NEW TOWN HODDES CREEK HODDES CREEK SA SA SA SA QLD QLD NSW NSW SA VIC QLD TAS VIC VIC Montague Fresh DPI NSW Fruit Tree Media Agnova Batlow Fruit Co-op Ltd NARRE WARREN NORTH ORANGE SUNBURY ABERFOYLE PARK Thys Vanden Joseph Peter Ian Damon Michael Nick Michael Nick Munckhof Musolino Newley Newnham Nicol Nicol Noske Oakford Owens Munckhof J-Tech Systems DPI NSW Leadall Pty Ltd NL-5961 CV Horst MURRAY REGION MSC COFFS HARBOUR CAMPANIA The Blue Cherry Company Woodstock Orchards Reid Fruits Lenswood CYGNET NEW NORFOLK VIC NSW VIC SA NSW The Netherlands NSW NSW TAS SA SA SA TAS Tas Nat Con Final Report September 2011 Lenswood Co op EE Muir & Sons "Stella Creek" Red Hill Berries Phoenix Berries Batlow Fruit Co-op Ltd Batlow Fruit Coop Torrens Valley Orchards SLTEC DEEDI TIAR Allowra Berries/Nerrigundah Allowra Berries/Nerrigundah Page 11 Firstname Surname Company Region State Stuart Belinda Malcom Poh Len Catherine Stuart Ian John Andrew Andrew John Scott Jesse Peter Jeremy Ian Tim John Glenn Cliff Stephen John Simon Michael Philip David Dan Kevin Georgia Max Warwick Carey Maurice Cathy Cedric Page Page Parker Pek Phillips Pickworth Plummer Plummer Plunkett Pointon Power Price Reader Reading Reeve Reichstein Reid Remkes Riseborough Riseborough Riseborough Robson Rouget Rouget Rowe Rumbold Ryan Sanders Sands Scales Scherf Schultz Scott Senn Senn Tangara Nursery Tangara Nursery AF Parker & Sons AFFCO University of Wollongong SJ Pickworth Orchards Pty Ltd Plummer's Orchard Plummer's Orchard Fruit Growers Victoria SARDI Batlow Fruit Co-op Ltd APAL APAL Batlow Fruit Co-op Ltd Rose Cottage Farm National Residue Survey Reid Fruits Atmosphere Control Systems Cherryhill Orchards Cherryhill Orchards Cherryhill Orchards Batlow Fruit Co-op Ltd Koala Country Orchards Koala Country Orchards Sunny Creek Organic Berries DPI VIC Plant & Food Research APAL DPI VIC AFFCO Horticulture Australia Limited GROVE GROVE URAIDLA GISBOURNE WOLLONGONG TATURA YARCK YARCK TROFALGA BENDIGO DC AVOCA BEACH MELBOURNE BENDIGO DC GISBOURNE MELBOURNE TAS TAS SA VIC NSW VIC SA SA VIC SA NSW VIC VIC NSW TAS ACT TAS VIC VIC VIC VIC NSW VIC VIC VIC VIC NSW VIC VIC VIC VIC Baulkham Hills ESSENDON ESSENDON NSW VIC VIC Steven Darren Michael Andrew Peter Andrew Ian Peter Michael Cam Jacob Shaw Shipley Smart Smith Smith Sneyd Sparnon Stafford Stafford Stafford Steele Hilado Pty Ltd Sennsational Berries Sennsational Berries Colin Campbell (Chemicals) Pty Ltd WETHERILL PARK NSW WANGARATTA LEGANA SHEPPARTON MONTACUTE LENSWOOD MELBOURNE LENSWOOD MANJIMUP NSW VIC TAS VIC SA SA VIC SA WA Roy Nigel Wayne Craig Jeremy Stipo Swarts Thompson Thompson Tisdall Nat Con Final Report September 2011 Batlow Fruit Co-op Ltd Smiths of Taminick Eversley Cherries SJB Ag Nutri Fifth Creek Orchards Stafford Farm APAL Stafford Orchards Dept. Of Agriculture & Food Colin Campbell (Chemicals) Pty Ltd TIAR Cherries Tasmania Orchards Syngento Crop Protection Silvan Estate Raspberries MOOROOPA ADELAIDE MELBOURNE NORTH MELBOURNE FRANKLIN CANBERRA NEW NORFOLK WILLIAMSTOWN WANKIN WANDIN EAST WANDIN WETHERILL PARK NEW TOWN MACQUARIE PARK SILVAN Page 12 NSW TAS Tas NSW VIC Firstname Surname Company Region State Ugo Franklin Jenny Chris Chris Phillip Marcel Helen John Tim John Oscar Hamilton Deb Brad Peter Tony John David John Brian Shaun Grant Gary Tomasel Trouw Tuck Tuck Turbull Turnbull Veens Vickers Vickers Vickers Vickers Villalta Walker Walters Wells West Wilcocks Wilkie Williams Wilson Witchell Witchell Wotton Wright APAL Oaksun Consulting Tuck Services Pty Ltd Tuck Services Pty Ltd Turnbull Brothers Orchards APAL Horticultural Advisor Lenswood Co op Aberdeen Orchards Aberdeen Orchards Lenswood Co Op DPI Vic Walkers International Lenswood Co op Horticulture Australia Limited The Westcastle Partnership Graham's Factree DEEDI DPI Victoria Fruit Growers Victoria MELBOURNE WANDIN EAST NUNAWADING NUNAWADING ARDMANA MELBOURNE POMONA VIC VIC VIC VIC VIC VIC QLD Nadeem Zreikat Nat Con Final Report September 2011 Wotton Cherries Berry Exchange Colin Campbell (Chemicals) Pty Ltd SA SA KNOXFIELD WOODSIDE VIC SA MELBOURNE ORANGE HODDLES CREEK STANTHORPE TATURA MOOROOPA LABERTOUCHE LABERTOUCHE CARINDI BEACH VIC NSW VIC QLD VIC VIC VIC VIC SA NSW WETHERILL PARK NSW Page 13 2011 NATIONAL CHERRY CONFERENCE NATIONAL APPLE & PEAR CONFERENCE AUGUST 2011 ADELAIDE SOUTH AUSTRALIA Growing smarter Growing stronger INTRODUCTION The 2011National Cherry Conference and the National Apple & Pear Conference have been specifically tailored to meet the demands of Australian pome fruit and cherry growers. The program is purposely focussed on production issues which have strong ‘take home’ messages for growers. Our aim is to inspire growers with new concepts and methodologies which they can implement on their own properties. With increasing pressures to reduce costs and become globally competitive our aim is to give you the latest information on new and future production techniques. The HortExpo will occur again following on from the successful inaugural HortEXpo in 2009. The event will be a combined field day, workshop, seminar, and trade show that will appeal to all growers and industry stakeholders alike. Growing Smarter, Growing Stronger The theme of the this years event is ‘Growing Smarter, Growing Stronger’ and reflects the necessity for the modern orchardist to be abreast of modern production trends to ensure that their business if economically viable and sustainable. And Going Greener.... In 2011 we bring you a greener conference with some ‘green’ initiatives including a paperless program and a reusable USB card. You will see other initiatives leading up to and during the conference. Growing towards a sustainable future... CONFERENCE VENUES PROGRAM OF EVENTS MONDAY 1ST – FRIDAY 5TH AUGUST Monday 1st August National Cherry Conference • Cherry Growers Australia AGM, Adelaide Convention Centre • Cherry Technical Presentations, Adelaide Convention Centre • Cherry Levy Payers Meeting, Adelaide Convention Centre Tuesday 2nd August National Cherry & National Apple & Pear Conference • Cherry Technical Presentations, Adelaide Convention Centre • Taste of South Australia: Welcome Reception for National Cherry Conference and National Apple & Pear Conference, National Wine Centre of Australia Wednesday 3rd August HortExpo & Gala Dinner • HortExpo, Adelaide Hills: Joint Expo for National Cherry Conference and National Apple & Pear Conference • Gala Dinner, Adelaide Convention Centre Thursday 4th August National Apple & Pear Conference • Apple & Pear Australia AGM & Annual Levy Payers Meeting, Adelaide Convention Centre • Apple & Pear Technical Presentations, Adelaide Convention Centre Friday 5th August National Apple & Pear Conference • Apple & Pear Technical Presentations, Adelaide Convention Centre Adelaide Convention Centre Located on the picturesque North Terrace overlooking the Torrens River, the Adelaide Convention Centre provides you with a modern conference facility in a relaxing atmosphere. The Convention Centre is only a 5 minute walk from the Adelaide city centre and an easy stroll to many of the key Adelaide landmarks including the Zoo, Botanical Gardens, Museum and Art Gallery and North Adelaide. There is a range of accommodation within 5-10 minutes walking distance and a list of options is included in the program. Adelaide is a truly wonderful city and offers the opportunity to enjoy fantastic food and wine as well as plenty of activities for the family. Taste of South Australia Welcome Reception – Tuesday 2nd August Venue: National Wine Centre of Australia, Cnr Hackney Road and Botanic Road, Adelaide Time: 6pm – 7.30pm Dress: Neat Casual Cost: Included in Full Registration OR $40 per person (Includes the Wine Discovery Journey) Jazzing It Up Conference Gala Dinner – Wednesday 3rd August Venue: Hall E & Foyer 1, Adelaide Convention Centre Time: 6.30pm – 11.30pm Dress: Lounge suit/smart casual Cost: Included in Full Registration OR $125 per person Growing smarter Growing stronger NATIONAL CHERRY TECHNICAL PROGRAM MONDAY 1ST – WEDNESDAY 3RD AUGUST DAY ONE: MONDAY 1ST AUGUST 9am-10.30pm 10.30-11am 11am-12.30pm 12.30-1.30pm Cherry Growers Australia Annual General Meeting Morning Tea Cherry Growers Australia Annual General Meeting (cont) Lunch 1.30pm-2.00pm Your Levies at Work – Bob Granger (Industry Advisory Committee, Chair), – Owen Connelly (Industry Services Manager, HAL) 2.00pm-2.30pm Stem Retention in Cherries (This presentation is an outcome from Levy project CY08003) – Les Mitchell, Agrisearch, Victoria 2.30pm-3.00pm Optimising cherry production research: preliminary results of the TIAR/ Washington State University collaboration (This presentation is an outcome from Levy project CY1002) – Dugald Close, Tasmanian Institute Agricultural Research, Tasmania 3.00pm-3.30pm Afternoon Tea 3.30pm-4.00pm From the Shed Door: Improving Quality and Consistency of Australian Cherries (This presentation is an outcome from Levy project CY10012) – John Golding, Gosford Primary Industries Institute, NSW 4.00pm-4.30pm Keeping Consumer Appeal: Retail Merchandising of Australian Cherries (This presentation is an outcome from Levy project CY 10507) – Robyn Gibson, Retail Activation 4.30pm-5.00pm Want A Second Bite of the Cherry?: Australian Consumer Trends for Cherry Consumption (This presentation is an outcome from Levy project CY10026) – Elisa Adams, Sprout DAY TWO: TUESDAY 2ND AUGUST 9.00am-9.30am Welcome – Michael Keelan, Gardening Broadcaster and Television Host 9.30am-10.30am European Cherry Production and Trends in Orchard Management – Dr Pierre-Eric Lauri 10.30-11am Morning Tea 11.00am-12.00pm Water Stress Assessment for Irrigation Scheduling in Cherry Trees – Dr Amos Naor, Israel 12.00pm-12.30pm Observations from the International Cherry Symposium – Earnscy Weaver, New Zealand 12.30-1.30pm Lunch 1.30pm-2.15pm Managing Cracking in Cherry Cherries – Dr Larry Schrader , Washington State University 2.15pm-3.00pm Stopping the Rot: Controlling Cherry Rots in the Orchard – Wayne Boucher, Tasmania 3.00pm-3.30pm Afternoon Tea 3.30pm-4.15pm Getting to the Pointy End: The Eco Banana Story – Dianne Sciacci, Pacific Coast Eco Bananas 4.15pm-5.00pm How Sustainable is the Future of the Australian Cherry Industry? – Facilitated Discussion with a panel selected growers, exporters and industry representatives RD R IS MA RS HA HA R LL RD PL UM TTS RD M E S RD R Lenswood Recreation Park PRESENTATIONS LOBETHAL • Spray Drift: New Research into Reducing and G RO ADELA IDE D M A S ON SR Plummers’ Packhouse RD SMITHS RD HE WLE Managing Spray Drift S RD ER Lenswood Oval Peter Triloff, Germany • Increasing the Precocity of Young Pears HortExpo, Adelaide Hills Stuart Tustin, Plant & Food New Zealand • Cherries: What underpins size and how do we manage it Penny Measham, TIAR • Water Use in Netted Apple Orchards Dr Ian Goodwin, DPI, Victoria • Review and Update of the Australian Cherry Breeding Program Darren Graetz, SARDI • An Overview of the European Pome Industry Dr Pierre-Eric Lauri, France • Understanding and Managing the Risks and Opportunities from Climate Change for the Australian Cherry Industry Peter Hayman, SARDI • Regulated Deficit Irrigation of deciduous Orchards at Different Phenological Stages HORTEXPO WEDNESDAY 3RD AUGUST The 2nd HortExpo will be the place to be on Wednesday Dr Amos Naor, Israel • Pomegranates & Figs: The Potential for ‘new’ crops Hartley Lewis, Lewis Horticulture • Comparison of late season cherry varieties for their 3rd August and will feature over 30 trade exhibitors as export suitability well as technical presentations and in-field demonstrations. Mike Rettke, SARDI There will be working farm equipment, packing shed machinery, working demonstrations of a wide host of • Economics of High Density Apple Orchards in Australia Paul James, South Australia products and services as well as orchard tours, pruning demonstrations and other workshops. Will also include presentations from Sponsors including: Visy Glama, Colin Campbell Chemicals, Sumitomo, Venue: ‘Plummers’ Packhouse, Plummers Road, Lenswood Time: 9.30am – 3.30pm edp Australia, Croplands/Nufarm Growing smarter Growing stronger NATIONAL APPLE & PEAR TECHNICAL PROGRAM THURSDAY 4TH & FRIDAY 5TH AUGUST DAY 1: THURSDAY 4TH AUGUST 7.30am Breakfast Welcome – Bob Granger, IAC Chair 7.45am Prevar: What’s New, What’s In Store and What the Future Brings – Brett Ennis, Prevar 8.30am R & D Update: What’s Happening Now – Brad Mills, HAL 8.45am The future in tree structure – Stuart Tustin, PIPS 9.15am Marketing Update: The plan Ahead – Luke Westley, HAL 9.30am Aussie Apples: Why Brand Our Apples? – Ashley Farr, SMART 10.00-10.30am Morning Tea 10.30am Your Future – The Vision – Jon Durham, APAL 10.50am Panel – Grower Questions and Feedback 11.30am-12.30pm 12.30-1.30 APAL Annual General Meeting Lunch break 1.30pm-2.30pm The combined effect of irrigation and crop load on crop yield, fruit size, tree water consumption and thresholds of tree water status for irrigation scheduling – Dr Amos Naor (Israel) 2.30pm-3.00pm Water & Carbon in Orchards: Managing Two Key Resources for Multiple Benefits – Dr Brent Clothier, NZ Plant & Food 3.00-3.30pm Afternoon Tea 3.30pm-4.30pm Knowledge of architecture to improve tree training in the orchard and how tree training may modulate pest and disease dissemination – Dr Pierre-Eric Lauri (France) 4.30pm-5.00pm Apple Tree Performance Under Netting – Dr Simon Middleton, Agri-Science Queensland, DEEDI DAY 2: FRIDAY 5TH AUGUST 8.30am-9.30am 9.30am-10.30am 10.30-11.00am Treating Sunburn and other Stress Disorders of Pome Fruit – Dr Larry Schrader (Washington State University, USA) New Research on Apple Scab and What It Means for Pome Fruit Growers – Peter Triloff (Germany) Morning Tea 11.00am-11.45am The Eco-Banana Story – Dianna Sciacca , Pacific Coast Banana’s 11.45am-12.30pm Global Perspective on Pome Fruit Marketing – John Hey, Asiafruit Magazine INTERNATIONAL SPEAKER PROFILES Dr. Larry Schrader (USA) Dr. Larry Schrader recently retired from Washington State University. He has been involved in agricultural research for 44 years since completing his Ph.D. at The University of Illinois in 1967. During the last 16 years, Schrader and his research group became internationally known for research on several apple fruit skin disorders, including sunburn. To help apple growers reduce losses due to sunburn damage, Schrader invented the first sunscreen for apples to help growers protect their fruit. Schrader and his research group also became widely known for research on sweet cherry cracking induced by rain. Two causes of cracking were identified, and environmental factors that increase cracking were identified. Dr Pierre-Eric Lauri (France) Pierre-Eric Lauri is currently a Senior Researcher at INRA (National Institute for Agronomic Research) in France. After a Bachelor Science in 1982 in Tropical biology at Montpellier, France he spent 1 ½ years for national civil service as junior scientist at ORSTOM (now IRD) in Nouméa, New Caledonia. He then spent 3years as a teacher in Junior high School in New Caledonia. Pierre- Eric completed a PhD thesis on tree architecture in relation to flowering with field works in New Caledonia and French Guyana in 1988. He was recruited at INRA in 1989, as researcher on a program on fruit tree architecture and genetic variability, and improvement of tree training. Research implemented on temperate and tropical species: Cherry, Peach, Fig, Pear, Olive, with a main focus on Apple and Mango. Dr. Amos Naor (Israel) Amos Naor received his three degrees in Soil Science at the Faculty of Agriculture, Rehovot in the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel. He works for the Golan Research Institute of the University of Haifa, Israel since 1985. Amos Naor works also for the Northern R&D in Israel since 1995 and serves as the scientific director of the deciduous orchards and wine grapes division. The general fields of interest are irrigation scheduling of fruit trees and applied environmental physiology. In the past two decades Amos Naor works on two major topics: water stress indicators for irrigation scheduling, mainly focusing on midday stem water potential and optimising irrigation of fruit trees at different phenological stages. Peter Triloff (Germany) Peter Triloff has a long history within horticulture starting back in 1979. He has completed studies in horticulture and is due to complete his PhD in 2011. Much of his work has focused on areas of crop protection including work on diseases such as apple scab and in recent years on chemical application techniques. The focus of his PhD was “Small Droplet Spray Application of Pesticides in Top-Fruit 0 Minimization of Spray Drift by Optimized Air Flow and Canopy Related Dosage. Peter Triloff is employed by Marktgemeinschaft Bodenseeobst as a consultant in Germany. 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