Events - 25-11-2025
2026 Industry events
Discover the major 2026 horticultural events, field days and grower forums to help you plan ahead and stay connected with the vegetable industry.
Australia & New Zealand
Terranova Summer Leaf Trials
4–5 March 2026 | Pukekohe, New Zealand
Preview summer lettuce and leafy crop varieties for New Zealand under warm-season conditions.
Hydroponic Farmers Federation Conference
4–6 May 2026 | Albert Park, Victoria
A key national event for hydroponic and protected cropping growers across Australia, featuring technical talks and industry updates.
Victorian Vegetable Innovation Days (VicVID)
7–8 May 2026 | Tyabb, Victoria
One of Australia’s largest demonstration events showcasing new varieties, technologies and field performance.
Hort Connections
1–4 June 2026 | Adelaide, South Australia
Australia and New Zealand’s premier horticulture conference and trade show, attracting growers, suppliers and industry leaders.
Terranova Winter Leaf Trials
5–6 August 2026 | Pukekohe, New Zealand
View winter lettuce and leafy crop performance, with a focus on resilience and agronomic strength for New Zealand's growers.
HortNZ Conference
28 July 2026 | Wellington, New Zealand
A national forum addressing key topics across New Zealand horticulture, including policy, industry growth and sustainability.
International Events
Rijk Zwaan Hydroponic Demo
26 January – 6 February 2026 | Dinteloord, Netherlands
Explore new hydroponic lettuce and leafy varieties, including high-tech glasshouse innovations.
Fruit Logistica
4–6 February 2026 | Berlin, Germany
The world’s leading fresh produce trade fair, showcasing global trends, new products and supply chain solutions.
Rijk Zwaan Winter Open Field Demo
9–13 February 2026 | Murcia, Spain
Field demonstrations highlighting winter lettuce performance, resistances and regional adaptations.
Rijk Zwaan Hydroponic Demo
8–19 June 2026 | Dinteloord, Netherlands
Mid-year hydroponic showcase focusing on yield, quality and high-efficiency production systems.
GreenTech
9–11 June 2026 | Amsterdam, Netherlands
A major global event for horticultural technology, automation, protected cropping and innovation.
Asia Fruit Logistica
2–4 September 2026 | Hong Kong
Asia’s largest fresh produce trade event, connecting growers, exporters and supply chain partners.
Rijk Zwaan Hydroponic Demo
14–25 September 2026 | Dinteloord, Netherlands
Late-season hydroponic demonstrations covering new varieties, climate-responsive traits and market trends.
Rijk Zwaan Open Field Demo
14 September – 9 October 2026 | Heijningen, Netherlands
Extensive open-field trials showcasing a wide range of vegetable crops, resistances and new breeding innovations.