A current review of the Australian Garlic Industry

Story by Phil Dudman

Organic Gardener Magazine contributor Penny Woodward will be one of the many experts speaking at the upcoming Garlic 2013 seminar in September.

Being held in Orange NSW on the 7^th and 8^th of September, the Garlic 2013 seminar is an opportunity for growers and interested people to gather and discuss topical industry issues, with a local garlic farm visist and presentations from a range of industry expert.

The program highlights include:

Penny Woodward – key note speaker
Tony Napier of NSW DPI – presenting current research papers on virology, bio-security, weeds and pests
Biological Farmers Association – discussing future trends in organic farming, marketing and soil fertility
JJ Broch – from Spain, introducing its range of garlic planting, harvesting and grading equipment
Farm visit and equipment display
Gilles Bonin – a medium size garlic grower with over 20 years’ experience.

Registration is essential. The closing date for registration is 23^rd August 2013.

Visit this website for more information: http://www.garlicaustralia.asn.au/