The visit will focus on new developments within the horticultural industries in Ontario as well as showcasing its strengths and professionalism. Highlights will include:
- Weather monitoring and disease prediction services
- New developments in frost control
- Changing patterns of apple consumption and development of the cider industry
- Hop production and breeding to meet the demand from the craft brew phenomena
- Local cooperative structures in a changing market environment
- Managing and maintaining/expanding export markets in the face of international competition and changing export protocols
- Developments in post harvest management of new varieties.
- Visits to leading growers, pack-houses and research stations.
Les Mitchell, from the Rotary club of central Shepparton, will be coordinating the application process. A formal application must be completed by December 18 and interviews and final selection completed by January 31.
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