SRDC Travel and Learning Project final report Grower Innovation Virtual Expo
Abstract
GIVE 2008 was a follow up to the very successful GIVE 2006. GIVE stands for Grower
Innovation Virtual Expo.For the first time in the history of the Australian sugar industry, groups of growers have been
funded to undertake R&D activities through SRDC’s Grower Group Innovation Projects. As the
results of these investments are completed, the GIVE conference provides a dedicated venue for
these grower groups to present their results. With over 270 attendees (mainly growers) and 21
grower group presentations, and 4 guest speakers over the two days, GIVE 2008 was extremely
successful, with all participants rating the event very highly. A wide range of agronomic and
harvesting topics were covered in the conference providing attendees with up-to date information
and technology applications. Appendix 7 provides a copy of the conference program. Presentations
made at the 2008 conference can be downloaded at http://www.giveday.org.au/ SRDC supported
this event with a TLOP. This assisted with the costs of the venue, bringing in guest speakers, and
organising the associated field trips.
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