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HORTICULTURE INDUSTRY

The East Gippsland horticultural industry is successful, innovative and diverse and supplies raw and semi-processed product year round to markets across the country. The rich river valley soils located across the region are perfect for crop production. Vegetable growing thrives and also benefits from being close to major local food processing facilities including One Harvest, Vegco and the Patties Foods stable of Patties Pies, Herbert Adams and Nannas brands.

Eastern Victoria has a temperate and consistent climate with sufficient diversity to spread any growing risk. Scientific research indicates that the region will remain an ideal production area despite climate change.

Crops grown include lettuce, broccoli, asparagus, beans, capsicum, sweet corn, cauliflower and cucumber. Many of these are picked and transported to local processors. The remainder is transported to more distant markets using the readily accessible arterial road network.

East Gippsland is also at the forefront of vegetable seed production. Orbost based Hyland Snowy River Seeds (HSR) has evolved from a cooperative packing, grading and marketing business into one of the world’s largest companies specialising in corn seed breeding, production and marketing. HSR’s secrets include having reliable growers and a skilled workforce and being close to one of the world’s best locations for seed production.

The emergence of specialty and organic products has seen a number of ‘farmer’s markets’ and tourism linked opportunities give a further economic boost to horticulture. Locally, the Organic Agriculture Association has strong support and is active in investigating new niche sectors and markets.

Viticulture in East Gippsland lends itself to further development and offers excellent tourism prospects. Perfect for cool climate grapes the region has a number of emerging wine producers, who supply a range of fine wines via on-site wineries as well as by the restaurant and retail outlet supply chain.

Further information is available from the East Gippsland Shire Economic Development Unit (see the link below) to assist you obtain the best results from your investment. Lets us help you grow your horticultural industry business in East Gippsland.

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East Gippsland Horticulture Group PDF download

East Gippsland Vegetable Survey PDF download

Eastern Victoria Food Processing Prospectus PDF Download

Eastern Victoria Food Processing Prospectus - Arabic PDF Download

Eastern Victoria Food Processing Prospectus - Japanese PDF Download

East Gippsland Economic Development Strategic Plan Appendix

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Recently appointed chief executive officer of Destination Gippsland Limited, Terry Robinson recently visited East Gippsland to have his first official look around the region. Mr Robinson said the visit had been most useful to discuss tourism issues with industry, local government and land managers. “It was also a delight to experience some of the East Gippsland’s wonderful tourism assets.” He said. During his visit Mr Robinson met with represen tatives of East Gippsland Shire, Parks Victoria, Department of Sustainability and Environment and members of East Gippsland Regional Business and Tourism Association. Shire director corporate and economic development John Websdale said the Shire was pleased with Mr Robinson’s appointment to Destination Gippsland Limited and looked forward to working closely with him over the next three years. “He brings high level skills in tourism, particularly from his former role as Operations Manger with Phillip Island Nature Park as well as his current membership of the Board of Tourism Alliance Victoria,” he said. Chair of East Gippsland Regional Business and Tourism Association and East Gippsland Shire Tourism Advisory Board and member of the East Gippsland Marketing Board, Adrian Bromage also welcomed the visit. “We are confident Mr Robinson will be impressed with the quality of tourism destinations and products in East Gippsland and the commitment of operators not only for tourism in our own region but also across Gippsland as a whole,” he said. “The industry is looking forward to a close association with Destination Gippsland to maximise tourism outcomes.”

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