ADELAIDE - A CITY BUILT FOR CONNECTION
FOOD, WINE & AGTECH
South Australia's global reputation for premium food and wine is only matched by its leadership in agricultural innovation. The state is at the forefront of developing solutions in AgTech, food and water security and climate-smart farming, positioning itself as a leader in sustainable production.
80%
of Australia’s premiumwine produced inSouth Australia
4m
hectares of graincrops growneach year
$4.15b
tonnes of meatproducedin 2022-23
Globally recognised as a reliable, safe and sustainable exporter of premium clean-grown food and beverages with world-leading technology.
Waite Research Precinct - the largest agricultural research and education precinct in the Southern Hemisphere.
Roseworthy Agricultural Campus of Adelaide, a 1,600 hectare working farm.
ADELAIDE'S FOOD,WINE & AGTECH SECTOR
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Waite Research Precinct
Largest agricultural research, education and commercial precinct in the Southern Hemisphere home to plant biotechnology, cereal breeding, sustainable agriculture, Australia’s largest teaching winery, food, viticulture, horticulture and land management organisations.ADDRESS: Waite Rd, Urrbrae - 7 kms from CBD.
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Waite Research Precinct
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Roseworthy Campus
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SARDI
INDUSTRY LEADERS
Professor Paul
Petrie
Program Leader
Irrigated Crops - South Australian Research and Development Institute
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Professor Kerry
Wilkinson
Professor of Oenology
Adelaide University
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Professor Jason
Able
Dean – School of Agriculture, Food & Wine
Adelaide University - Waite Campus
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PREVIOUS EVENTS
927
Delegates attended
40
Countries represented
40
Exhibitors
World Potato Congress
Adelaide Convention Centre
23 to 26 June 2024
Organised by the World Potato Congress organisation in partnership with Potatoes Australia Ltd, the 12th World Potato Congress (WPC) in Adelaide was a landmark event for the global potato industry, bringing together experts, growers, researchers, and industry leaders from over 40 countries. Held in Australia for the first time, the WPC provided a unique platform for discussing advancements, challenges, and future opportunities within the potato sector. Key highlights included sessions on sustainable farming practices, innovative technologies, biosecurity measures, and emerging market trends, all designed to address the needs of a rapidly evolving global food landscape.
The WPC in Adelaide not only underscored the essential role of potatoes in global food security, but also reinforced Australia's reputation as a leader in agricultural innovation and biosecurity standards.
Post-congress tours showcasing regional South Australia sold out, demonstrating the appeal of the statte's unique tourism offering.
The WPC in Adelaide not only underscored the essential role of potatoes in global food security, but also reinforced Australia's reputation as a leader in agricultural innovation and biosecurity standards.
Post-congress tours showcasing regional South Australia sold out, demonstrating the appeal of the statte's unique tourism offering.
