Growing WA. Fresh food, sustainable futures.
The biennial Western Australian Horticulture Update (WAHU) event is back again! An industry expo for everyone involved in WA's horticulture to share knowledge, learn from each other and advance the sector collectively.
Date: Wednesday 22 October 2025
Venue: Mandoon Estate 10 Harris Road, Caversham
Registrations now open
Don’t miss your chance to join us in October!
Find all event details on our Eventbrite page.
Set against the stunning backdrop of the Swan Valley’s Mandoon Estate, WAHU 2025 features a conference, trade show and sundowner, bringing together growers, researchers, policymakers and industry leaders.
Under the theme Growing WA. Fresh food, sustainable futures, WAHU 2025 will explore how WA can lead the nation in:
- sustainable horticulture practices
- resilient food systems
- export-ready excellence.
Together, we grow more than crops — we cultivate stronger industries, support healthier communities, and build a more sustainable future for Western Australia.
This one-day event is designed to spark meaningful conversations and foster powerful collaborations across WA's horticulture sector.
Attendees will hear directly from industry leaders and innovators, gaining valuable insights through expert presentations and dynamic panel discussions. The program will showcase cutting-edge research and real-world case studies that celebrate WA’s exceptional produce — the pride of our state.
From sustainability strategies to economic resilience, the event will explore how we can strengthen our horticultural systems for the future. It’s a unique opportunity to connect with colleagues, providers and changemakers who are shaping the future of food and farming in WA.
Snapshot of presentations
This keynote address explores WA’s demographic trajectory to 2040 and the implications for food consumption, agricultural productivity, and sustainability. It considers who we are feeding, what they expect, and how land, water, and labour constraints must shape our response.
A presentation followed by a grower-led panel unpacking strategies for increasing productivity and scale in WA horticulture. Drawing lessons from global examples and local innovation, this session will explore pathways to scale, return on capital and the enabling role of technology.
This session will explore how storytelling, consumer education, and public engagement can reframe fresh produce as an essential investment in health and community. It will consider what narratives are working, who’s telling them and where we must improve.
This session highlights the programs, funding, and tools currently available to support resilience and sustainable practices in WA horticulture. From data-driven farm management to cutting-edge water recycling and drought resilience funding, it brings together government, consultants and industry leaders to showcase how WA growers can future-proof their operations. It also explores the "common threads" that unite successful industry programs and celebrates initiatives already making an impact.
Presenters
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MC: Elizabeth (Liz) Brennan
Liz is a dynamic leader in Australian agriculture with broad experience in international aid, research, and community development. Her work in cross-cultural settings across Australia and Papua New Guinea has shaped her strategic, people-focused approach. Alongside her consulting work, Liz serves as a Non-Executive Director with Wide Open Agriculture and the Rural, Regional and Remote Women’s Network of WA, and is a Councillor with the National Farmers’ Federation Young Farmers’ Council.
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Grant Dusting
Grant Dusting is a social researcher and the Director of Strategy ant the internationally recognised McCrindle. With a background in public policy, community engagement and boardroom experience in NFP sector, Grant is experienced at advising organisations on how to respond strategically to current and future trends.
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Brad Hogg
The journey isn’t always what it seems … Growing up on an isolated wheat and sheep farm. The Baggy Green Dream. Sacrifice. Getting in through the back door. Crippling insecurities. The importance of Mentorship. Victory - Two World Cups. Encounters with Legends of the Game over three decades. The pressure within. The Collapse. Back from the Brink. The Accidental Hero. Reinvention.
PLUS many more industry experts and growers.
Exhibitors
Trade show exhibits include:
- Agricultural inputs and services
- Agritech and environmental monitoring
- Fresh produce and wholesale markets
- Farm and rural insurance
- Food security and community support
- Agricultural apparel and workwear
- Business software and ERP solutions
- Farm machinery and equipment.
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