Win Your Place at the XI International Symposium on Irrigation of Horticultural Crops

Hort Innovation, a platinum sponsor of the upcoming XI International Symposium on Irrigation of Horticultural Crops, is supporting berry growers to be part of this world-class event.

Thanks to Hort Innovation and Agriculture Victoria, Berries Australia is giving away three tickets (one each for a strawberry, Rubus, and blueberry grower) to attend the dedicated workshop and technical tour at the Tatura SmartFarm, Victoria, January 20–21, 2026.

What’s included:

  • Access to research & development sessions, presentations, and the industry-tailored workshop on Tuesday 20 January

  • Entry to the technical tour around the Goulburn Valley on Wednesday, 21 January, with bus transport included

  • Networking with international scientists, growers, and policymakers

Accommodation and general transport costs are not included.

The workshop theme is:
“Sustaining future orchard profitability in years with reduced access to irrigation water”

Expect discussions on AI in water management, cutting-edge irrigation technologies, and innovative agronomic practices to mitigate risks of low water availability.

*** COMPETITION NOW CLOSED ***

For more details about the Symposium program visit: https://www.irrigation2026.com.au/program-overview

Terms & Conditions – XI International Symposium on Irrigation of Horticultural Crops FREE TICKETS

ELIGIBILITY

  • Entry is open to commercial berry growers in Australia who are actively producing strawberries, Rubus (raspberries/blackberries), or blueberries.
  • The competition opens 1 October and entries close at 5.00pm AEST 15 December 2025.
  • Employees of Berries Australia and Hort Innovation are not eligible to enter.

HOW TO ENTER

Complete the online entry form by providing:

  • Your contact details (name, email, phone, farm/business name).
  • The berry crop you grow (strawberry, Rubus, or blueberry).
  • A short response (one or two sentences) to the question: “What’s one irrigation challenge you’d like to see solved?”

Only one entry per person per crop is permitted. There is no limit to the number of unique-person entries from a farm/business. If a farm/business grows more than one crop, each person can submit a unique entry per crop providing the question response is unique for each entry.

PRIZES

  • Three winners will be selected: one strawberry, one Rubus, and one blueberry.
  • Each winner will receive a two-day ticket to the XI International Symposium on Irrigation of Horticultural Crops at Tatura SmartFarm, Victoria on 20–21 January 2026 (valued at
  • Tickets cover entry to the workshop (20 Jan) and technical tour (21 Jan, including bus transport).
  • The prize DOES NOT include accommodation, meals, or travel costs (except bus transport on the field day).

SELECT OF WINNERS

  • Winners will be chosen by Berries Australia based on eligibility and to ensure one winner is selected for each berry crop.
  • The judges’ decision is final, and no correspondence will be entered into.

NOTIFICATION OF WINNERS

  • Winners will be notified by phone and email within five business days of the competition closing date (15 December 2025).
  • If a winner does not confirm acceptance of the prize within five business days, the prize may be reallocated.

GENERAL

  • By entering, participants agree to their name and farm being mentioned in Berries Australia communications announcing the winners.
  • Entries may be used anonymously to highlight grower perspectives on irrigation challenges in future industry communications.