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THIS CONFERENCE IS ALL ABOUT YOU. CONFERENCE GUIDE Fruit Growers Tasmania is proud to host NATIONAL CHERRY CONFERENCE 3-6 August NATIONAL APPLE & PEAR CONFERENCE 4-6 August Introduction and destination | Page 2 INTRODUCTION It has been well established over time that if orchardists are to The basic definition of conference is meeting, discussion, talks, be competitive, profit making and sustainable into the future, consultation. Conferences obviously provide opportunity they need to continually review the way they produce their for growers to gather information and knowledge over a product and do business. In basic terms, the tools required to conveniently packaged few short days. Conferences also do this come from gathering new information and acquiring provide further opportunity for exchange of information knowledge, at least at the same rate as your competitors and between growers across the country, and development ideally at a greater rate! of contacts with other industry stakeholders – suppliers, exporters, agencies, reseachers and marketers. So how do you go about acquiring the knowledge and maintaining the growth in knowledge while simultaneously The 2009 National Cherry Growers Conference and National undertaking the production, harvest, packing and marketing of Apple & Pear Growers Conference are proudly hosted by Fruit your product and generally running your business? Growers Tasmania Inc (FGT) on behalf of CGA and APAL. Both the conferences are well supported by Horticulture Apple & Pear Australia Ltd (APAL), Cherry Growers Australia Australia Ltd. (CGA) and Horticulture Australia (HAL) are significant organisations in Australia’s Horticulture industry representing Fruit Growers Tasmania Inc conference committee has the interests of producers throughout growing regions all over comprised, not just FGT staff to manage the conference, but Australia. These organisations work continuously in providing also growers who have had significant input into the program. research and development, encourage industry innovations, The 2009 Conferences will offer a more condensed program, facilitate access to new information and provide the impetus meaning less time away from the orchard but still retaining the for the industry to strive for innovation. Another link in this important elements of access to information, social interaction chain are the State industry bodies who play an important and also introducing a new initiative… HortExpo. role in national communication network across industry and Tasmania is a great location with its fresh mountain air and stakeholders, addressing regional needs and issues as well as FGT, together with APAL, CGA and HAL, have much pleasure dissemination of information out to growers. This effective in inviting all Cherry, Apple & Pear growers from around structure provides assistance and information throughout the the growing regions of Australia to join us in August for an year so the question can be asked why have a Annual National exciting, informative and rewarding conference experience. Industry conference? TASMANIA THE DESTINATion… Tasmania is one of the most ideal conference locations in the world and all delegates attending the National Cherry Conference or National Apple and Pear Conference are guaranteed an unforgettable experience. Whether it be the fantastic food, stunning scenery, convenient location or friendly atmosphere you will enjoy your stay and we certainly encourage delegates to bring their families and sneak a few extra days to travel around and see the state. The conference location, Hobart, is easily accessed via air flights which service the city on a regular basis from most capital cities. The city is nestled at the foothills of the pic of hobart spectacular Mount Wellington and on the banks of the picturesque Derwent River. The city centre and environs are home to cafes, restaurants, shops and galleries. And of course everyone knows about the fantastic Tasmanian food and wines which are readily available throughout the state. We encourage you to come along and enjoy our beautiful state and experience the wonderful feast that Tasmania has to offer. Theme, venue and Cherry Conference Program | Page 3 THIS CONFERENCE IS ABOUT YOU… The 2009 National Cherry Conference and the National Innovation in production, growing our future… Apple and Pear Conference have been specifically tailored to meet the demands of the Australian pome fruit and cherry The theme of this year’s conference is looking towards the growers. The program is specifically focussed on production future, and production systems and technologies which will issues which have strong “take home” messages that growers take us into the next decade and beyond. The topics of the can implement on their own properties and orchards. With conference have been chosen to encourage growers to assess increasing pressures to reduce costs and become globally and adopt new processes, theories and technologies which will competitive our aim is to give you the latest information on assist them in becoming more competitive, more productive new and future production techniques. The HortExpo will be and more profitable. a combined field day, workshop, seminar, and trade show that The aim is to secure the future of the fruit industry for the will appeal to all growers and will cover a huge diversity of orchardists and their families and to ensure that growers are topics. a valued member of the food chain, in a world where food security is an increasingly important concept. CONVENTION VENUE Hotel Grand Chancellor, 1 Davey Street, Hobart Chancellor offers premium accommodation as well as Located on the Hobart waterfront the Hotel Grand Chancellor other guest facilities including provides you with the majestic views over the Derwent River, gymnasium, pool, restaurants, Mt Wellington and greater Hobart. Only a 5 minute walk shops and undercover parking. from the city it is the ideal conference venue. Hotel Grand NATIONAL CHERRY Cherry Conference Program 9.00am–10.00am Cherry Matrix - Assessing fruit quality CONFERENCE for sea freight 3-6th August Prof. Juan Pablo Zoffoli, Catholic University, Chile 10.00am–10.45am Keeping it in the Bag - A growers experience growing cherries in bags DAY ONE: Monday 3rd August Kevin Paulin, Alpine Packhouse, NZ 9am–12.30pm CGA Annual General Meeting 10.45am–11.15am Morning Tea 1.30pm–5pm CGA Annual Levy Payers Meeting 11.15am–12.00pm Managing Hives for the Pollination of Sweet Cherries Dr. Mark Goodwin, Plant & Food Research (NZ) DAY TWO: Tuesday 4th August 12.00pm–1.00pm Balancing yield and quality in Sweet Cherries Prof. Matt Whiting, Washington State University, USA Program as detailed on right 1.00pm–2.00pm Lunch 6pm: Tasmania: Explore the Possibilities 2.00pm–3.00pm Cherry Production – Maintaining long term viability Welcome Cocktail Reception Travis Allan, Allan Bros, USA incorporating Taste of Tasmania 3.00pm–3.30pm Fruit set and climate change - How can we intervene? DAY THREE: Wednesday 5th August Dr Steve Wilson, Honorary Research Fellow, Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems 9am–5pm: HortExpo Co-operative Research Centre 7pm: Cherry Isle Tasmania Gala Dinner 3.30pm–4.00pm Afternoon Tea DAY FOUR: Thursday 6th August 4.00pm–4.30pm Future sweet cherry harvest technologies Prof. Matt Whiting, Washington State University, USA Departs 11am: Field trip to Bruny island 4.30pm–5.00pm Future trends in Asian fruit marketing for cherries John Hey, Asia Fruit Magazine HortExpo and Pome Fruit Program | Page 4 RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS: HORTEXPO • New View On Cherry Cracking: Penny Measham, Tasmanian Institute of Agricultural Research PROGRAM • Mechanisation in Apple Packhouses: Dr Rory Flemmer, Massey University, NZ 5th August • Future of Soil Carbon in Perennial Horticulture: Sophie Wadley, Serve-Ag • The effect of varroa, the parasitic bee mite, on pollination: Here’s just a taste of what you can learn Dr Mark Goodwin, Plant & Food Research, NZ from our dynamic speakers. Full program released prior to the conference. • National Cherry Breeding Program: Darren Graetz, SARDI • Potential Earwig Control in Fruit Orchards: Stephen Quarall, University of Tasmania FIELD • Pear Breeding Program: Susanna Turpin, Senior Horticultural Scientist - DEMONSTRATIONS: Plus Fruit Breeding Department Primary Industries, Victoria more! • Cherry Pruning Demonstration SPONSORS PRESENTATIONS: • Cherry bud counting for analysis of Crop Load • How to Market your Business through Brand Packaging: Faith Campbell, Amcor • Apple Pruning Demonstrations • Pruning Spurs – heading towards no thinning?: Dr. Dugald Close, Department • Orchard Tours of J W Kirkwood, Primary Industry & Water / Tasmanian Institute of Agricultural Research Ticehurst, Campania • Future Chemical Application Technology for the Fruit Industry: • Precision agriculture Jorg Kitt, Croplands/Nufarm tractor demonstration • Productivity tools for Fresh Produce Growers and Packers: George Staphopoulis, GP Graders / Freshtrack Software NATIONAL POME Pome Fruit Conference Program FRUIT CONFERENCE 9.00am–9.45am 2020 Vision for Pomefruit Orchards 4-6th August Craig Hornblow, Agfirst (NZ) 9.45am–10.15am Innovation in Horticulture Ross Lloyd & Andrew Bremner, John Deere Ltd DAY ONE: Tuesday 4th August 10.15am–10.45am Preventing Post Harvest Calcium Disorders in Pome Fruit 1.30pm–5pm: APAL Levy Payers Meeting Prof. Juan Pablo Zoffoli, Catholic University, Chile & Members Forum 10.45am–11.15am Morning Tea 6pm: Tasmania: Explore the Possibilities 11.15am–12.00pm Managing hives for