The 2012 Hydroponic Farmers Federation Conference

The Hydroponic Farmers Federation 2012 Conference is now open for registration.

This year the conference is being held at the Mercure Ballarat from the 18 - 20 July.

The theme “The Future – Filling in the gaps” addresses many of the issue facing all farmers as they approach challenging times.

Farming is always challenging, but the immediate future offers a new mix of challenges - Buying conglomerates driving down prices, the rising dollar, rising energy costs and competition from imports are some of the challenges that face Victorian farmers.

Facing these challenges  by yourself is daunting. Coming together with others to learn new techniques and approaches and learning from others’ experience is a positive way to assist your business.

Commercial greenhouse & hydroponic production systems are rapidly becoming one of the important solutions to resource pressures (land, water, fertiliser, environment, etc), however growers constantly need to update their growing techniques and technology. This event brings together the knowledge developers (speakers) with the knowledge users (growers) and is a wonderful opportunity to keep abreast of current skills.

And finally, Chisholm Institute will be having a stand at this year's event, so come along and say hello to the teaching staff, and find out more about what we do.