HGA holds an annual conference for members and hazelnut enthusiasts. The location of the conference is rotated through the key hazelnut growing regions of Australia.
Every second year Hazelnut Growers of Australia Inc (HGA) joins with the Australian Walnut Industry Association Inc (AWIA) and Chestnuts Australia Inc (CAI) to hold the Tri-nut Conference.
See information about past Hazelnut and Tri-Nut Conferences.
For access to all conference presentations and documents become a member of HGA. and log into the members-only section of this website.
2024 Tri-Nut Conference 18 to 20 October 2024, Wangaratta VIC
On 18, 19 and 20 October, over 100 delegates attended the 2024 Tri-Nut Conference in Wangaratta. Thanks to all those who took time out of their busy schedule to participate in this event.
My thanks to DAFF and the NFF Hort Council Horticulture Roadshow program for making funds available to bring three world class international speakers to the conference:
Dr Steven Lindow – University of California – Walnut blight expert
Dr Giorgia Bastianelli – University of Michigan – Chestnut nut rot expert
Jorge Mohr – Chilean hazelnut producer, processor and nursery operator
We welcomed their travelling partners – Betsy Krieg and Victoria Mohr.
My thanks to all of the speakers who gave of their time, experience and knowledge. The depth and breadth of material was appreciated by all.
Thanks to our Premier and Dinner Sponsor – Sonic Essentials – and our Gold Sponsor – AgriFutures Australia. Your generous support was essential in making the conference so strong. My thanks to the Gallard Group, Stahmann Webster, Australian Wine Classics, Cowanna Almond Harvesting, Gelato Messina, DrapeNet, Tornado Pumps and Sprayers, Organic Crop Protectants and RMR Materials Handling for both their sponsorship and presenting a vibrant trade display.
To Carboor Farms, Stef and Peter Antonello, Michael Weston and Ted Howlett of King Valley Walnuts – thanks for opening your businesses to the delegates on a sunny Sunday afternoon in NE Victoria.
To the team – Tanya, Elke, Guy, Carmine and Teagan – thanks for your support and hard work leading into and during the Conference.
Trevor M Ranford
Tri-Nut Conference Co-ordinator
