Australia
December 12, 2007
The vegetable industry is set for
increased success after
AUSVEG and the Northern Territory Horticultural Association
(NTHA) formalised their commitment to working together by
signing an historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
AUSVEG Chairman Michael Badcock and the NTHA CEO Tracey Leo
conducted the signing ceremony in front of the AUSVEG Board in
Sydney last week.
This agreement will allow both organisations to further enhance
their mutual understanding and relationship, as well as increase
communication and participation in National workshops.
As RIRDC Rural Woman of the Year 2007 for the Northern
Territory, Tracey is committed to developing a commercially
viable vegetable industry in the Top End as well as for the
whole of Australia.
“The Northern Territory is a new frontier for horticulture: an
area of vast, still-to-be-seen potential that is witnessing a
growth in vegetable production.
“Our growers supply product to the Southern states during the
winter months (NT’s peak season) and are carving a reputation
for reliability”, Tracey said.
The partnership between AUSVEG and the NTHA will enable both
organisations to work more closely together to deliver improved
benefits for growers.
“This is a major step forward for the industry in improving
collaboration and increasing the positive profile for the
vegetable industry and the business environment for growers”,
Michael said.
Working together is one of the key objectives of the vegetable
industry strategic plan Vegvision 2020, which encourages the
Australian vegetable industry to work as a whole.
AUSVEG looks forward to forming similar working relationships
with like-minded organisations for the future cultivation of the
industry.
AUSVEG is the peak national industry body representing the
interests of Australian vegetable and potato growers and is
committed to securing the industry’s future. The NTHA is the
peak representative body for horticulture in the Northern
Territory and surrounding regions.
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