In what can be a dynamic and uncertain space, it’s good to hear some insights from those who are willing to share their experience of farming in a low carbon economy. After a well-received round of webinars last year, the AusIndustry Entrepreneurs’ Programme, in partnership with stakeholder groups in Gippsland, have secured speakers for another series which is specifically tailored to audiences in eastern Gippsland.

When a delegation of American vegetable farmers recently visited Victoria for a two-week study tour, they found they had much in common with their fellow growers in Gippsland. Hailing from Ohio, Oregon and Idaho, the group of growers, academics and industry representatives came to learn about the vegetable supply chain in Victoria, from soil cultivation to harvest, irrigation, horticultural practices, pest management and weed control, through to value-adding and processing for wholesale and retail markets.