Garlic growers across the region are encouraged to attend the Australian Garlic Industry Association's (AGIA) annual seminar on September 7 and 8 in Orange.
AGIA chair Leon Trembath said the two-day conference brought together industry experts to discuss issues impacting the Australian garlic industry and growth opportunities for growers.
"Australian growers are determined to increase our market share for home-grown garlic, a market currently dominated by Chinese growers," Mr Trembath said. "The seminar includes a visit to Ken and Libby Morgan's garlic farm, on the high slopes of Mount Canobolas, just out of Orange."
Department of Primary Industries development officer, vegetables, Tony Napier will discuss weed management options and biosecurity issues of garlic growing.
"There has been a real resurgence of interest in Australian garlic in the last two years, particularly for the fresh market," Mr Napier said. "The annual seminar is an AGIA premier event where members and interested growers can meet to discuss topical issues impacting the Australian garlic industry."
Speakers include; Mr Napier, representatives from the Biological Farmers' Association who will discuss trends in organic farming, marketing and fertility, Penny Woodward, botanist and author of Garlic and Friends on the history of garlic and Giles Bonin;garlic grower with more than 20 years experience in Australia.
Registration from members is $100 per person ($50 for accompanying people) and non-members is $120 per person.
AGIA chair Leon Trembath said the two-day conference brought together industry experts to discuss issues impacting the Australian garlic industry and growth opportunities for growers.
"Australian growers are determined to increase our market share for home-grown garlic, a market currently dominated by Chinese growers," Mr Trembath said. "The seminar includes a visit to Ken and Libby Morgan's garlic farm, on the high slopes of Mount Canobolas, just out of Orange."
Department of Primary Industries development officer, vegetables, Tony Napier will discuss weed management options and biosecurity issues of garlic growing.
"There has been a real resurgence of interest in Australian garlic in the last two years, particularly for the fresh market," Mr Napier said. "The annual seminar is an AGIA premier event where members and interested growers can meet to discuss topical issues impacting the Australian garlic industry."
Speakers include; Mr Napier, representatives from the Biological Farmers' Association who will discuss trends in organic farming, marketing and fertility, Penny Woodward, botanist and author of Garlic and Friends on the history of garlic and Giles Bonin;garlic grower with more than 20 years experience in Australia.
Registration from members is $100 per person ($50 for accompanying people) and non-members is $120 per person.
