Tuesday 06 June saw the second day of Hort Connections in Adelaide. The day started off with a breakfast sponsored by Perfection Fresh. Gus Balbontin - Former Executive Director and CTO of Lonely Planet spoke about using information automation to grow your knowledge and grow your business.
Today also saw the first full day of speakers and trade show.
The Perfection Fresh team
The trade show got off to a busy start as the delegates made their ways through the halls. The buzz words were automation and sustainability. In Australia labour is still scarce and expensive so companies are automating the picking and especially the packing processes.
Fantastic produce display at Coles
Packaging suppliers are all showcasing the latest in pulp and paper packing as the retailers move to remove plastic packaging from the shelves.
Meanwhile growers in both Australia and New Zealand are talking about very challenging growing conditions during the last few months, even years.
This year the speaker presentations are conveniently situated in enclosed spaces within the halls.
Sharon Chapman - ABC Software
Todays program included presentations from:
Jane Siebum – CEO, Freshcare:Positioning Australian produce for the future
Jordy Kitschke - Founder, Flux Robotics: How to go from Back-of-Napkin to Paddock in 15 months
Dr. Ray Johnson – Director, Agricultural Appointments: Attracting People to Work in the Horticulture Industry.
Sharon Chapman - Founder, ABC Software: Information Automation to grow your knowledge and grow your business.
Fiona Turner – Co-founder and CEO, Bitwise Agronomy: Supercharge crop inspections with AI.
Dave Stanko - Head of Commercial Sustainability, Nutrien Ag Solutions: Sustainable Outcomes for Horticulture.
Henning Pottharst - Product Manager, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: From Farm to Table: Simplifying Visibility in Perishable Supply Chains
Jacqui Price - Marketing Manager, Australian Macadamia Society: India: The Macadamias experience.