Avocados are packed full of nutrition and offer many health benefits.* In 2023/24 Australian avocado growers produced 150,913 tonnes of avocados supplying all year round. Of this volume, Central NSW (CNSW) avocado growers produced 4%, 5,562 tonnes.** It has been a tough year so far for growers in the region given the severe weather events impacting some orchards. To support CNSW growers’ efforts this year, Avocados Australia and the National Avocado Extension project team are helping to deliver the Central NSW Avocado Grower Regional Forum happening on Thursday 3 July (8.30am to 3.00pm) at the Stuarts Point Community Hall (2A Ocean Avenue in Stuarts Point). An orchard walk will take place in the afternoon.
All of CNSW’s avocado growers, their orchard staff and packers are invited to attend this free event. Ian Tolson, Avocados Australia’s CNSW Director, will be present at the forum.
“I look forward to meeting with growers and to hear about any concerns or feedback they may have,” said Ian Tolson.
The CNSW Avocado Grower Regional Forum is supported by Avocados Australia and delivered by the Hort Innovation funded Avocado industry development and extension project team (AV23010). The technical theme for the event is: Yield variability.
The forum will feature technical guest speakers such as Dr Harley Smith (CSIRO) who is speaking on flowering and fruit set, Dr Everard Edwards (CSIRO) on carbohydrates, and Dr John Wilkie (Wilkie Horticulture) on factors of yield variability and light interception. Importantly, a NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (NSW DPI) response support representative will be present to assist growers needing to access disaster assistance and support services.
“Technical content for the forum has been developed with direct input from CNSW growers through the project’s dedicated CNSW regional lead, Isabella Ellmers,” said Bridie Carr, Senior Extension Horticulturist at Department of Primary Industries, Queensland.
John Tyas, CEO of Avocados Australia, will be attending and presenting an Industry Update at the forum. He recommends that all avocado growers attend this event as it will provide useful information, advice and resources.
“Events like these provide growers with the chance to fact find and source the best information to help them improve their businesses,” said John Tyas.
Growers: REGISTER NOW HERE | See the AGENDA HERE
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Acknowledgements
The Avocado industry development and extension project (AV23010) has been funded by Hort Innovation, using the avocado research and development levy, co-investment from the Department of Primary Industries Queensland, Western Australian Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, New South Wales Department of Primary Industries, and contributions from the Australian Government.
* About Australian Avocados - https://www.australianavocados.com.au/
A single serve of avocado (½ a medium avocado or 75g) contains healthy fats, fibre, B vitamins and potassium. Given that avocado also boosts the nutrition of other healthy foods it should be an essential item on everyone’s shopping list every day, and used in every meal.
**Avocados Australia Facts At A Glance 2023-24 Report: http://avocado.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2023-24_AAL-Facts-at-a-glance.pdf - accessed 12 June 2025.
Key Facts:
To support CNSW growers’ efforts this year, Avocados Australia and the National Avocado Extension project team are helping to deliver the Central NSW Avocado Grower Regional Forum happening on Thursday 3 July (8.30am to 3.00pm) at the Stuarts Point Community Hall (2A Ocean Avenue in Stuarts Point). An orchard walk will take place in the afternoon. Growers: REGISTER NOW HERE | See the AGENDA HERE
About us:
About Avocados Australia – www.avocado.org.au
Avocados Australia (AAL) is the representative industry body for the Australian avocado industry. We provide a range of services to our members and the broader industry to foster growth and development. Avocados Australia is a not-for-profit member-based organisation and our members include avocado growers, associated businesses and industry people. Avocados Australia seeks to work with all parts of the chain, from production through to the consumer. By working together, we seek to continually improve the ability of growers to provide a healthy, profitable and safe product for all consumers.
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Anna Petrou, Communications Manager, Avocados Australia Limited on 0488 384 222 or [email protected]