Northern Adelaide Plains Food Cluster

01/09/2026

We’re excited to be part of the Northern Adelaide Jobs & Careers Expo! 🌱
Come chat with us about the exciting career opportunities across the Northern Adelaide Plains Food and Agriculture Industry.
📍 Stop by and say hello!
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24/08/2026

Is your farm ready for new opportunities?

Join us at the Riverland Protective Cropping Expo and discover how protected cropping can help diversify your business. Hear from industry experts, connect with leading suppliers, explore the latest technology, and gain practical insights you can take back to your farm..

📍 Berri Hotel
📅 20 August 2026
🎟️ Free for growers – register now https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/riverland-protected-cropping-expo-workshop-tickets-1988826910828

21/08/2026

The Riverland Protective Cropping Expo showcased what can be achieved when two industry organisations come together in collaboration, bringing growers, industry and service providers together to connect, share knowledge.

A big thank you to the team at CCW Co-operative Limited for inviting the Northern Adelaide Plains Food Cluster to collaborate on this event. It was a fantastic opportunity to combine our networks, knowledge and industry connections to deliver an event that created meaningful conversations and explored new opportunities for our regions.

We’re proud to have played a part in bringing industry together and look forward to continuing to build strong partnerships and connections across South Australia.

21/08/2026

The Northern Adelaide Plains Food Cluster, together with CCW Co-operative Limited , had a fantastic day yesterday at our Riverland Protective Cropping Expo.

It was an incredible opportunity to bring together growers, industry and service providers to connect, share ideas and learn more about the opportunities within protected cropping.

A special thank you to all of our speakers who shared their knowledge and expertise with our guests, and to Andrew Braham from Braham Produce for sharing his valuable first-hand experience with the room and representing the Northern Adelaide Plains region.

A massive thank you also goes to all of our exhibitors and sponsors. Your support and involvement made this event possible.

We’d especially like to acknowledge our Gold Sponsors — Haifa Australia, William Buck , and Department of Primary Industries and Regions .

It was fantastic to see such a great turnout and attendance on the day. Thank you to everyone who travelled to the Riverland to join us. We loved seeing so many valuable conversations and connections taking place throughout the event and look forward to continuing to bring our industry together.

13/08/2026

We’re officially ONE WEEK OUT from the Riverland Protective Cropping Expo!

Co-hosted in collaboration with CCW Co-operative Limited, we’re excited to officially launch the program for the day.

The Expo has been designed to bring growers, industry experts, suppliers and service providers together in one place to explore the opportunities within protected cropping.

Hear from industry professionals sharing valuable insights across protected cropping structures, finance, horticultural innovation, irrigation automation, integrated pest management and more.

Plus, connect with 30 service providers in our expo-style exhibition, giving you the opportunity to meet suppliers, explore products and technology, ask questions and make valuable industry connections — all in the one place.

We would love to see you join us for the day and help make the Riverland Protective Cropping Expo a fantastic event for the region.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/riverland-protected-cropping-expo-workshop-tickets-1988826910828

12/08/2026

With the Riverland Protective Cropping Expo right around the corner, we want to say a huge thank you to our incredible sponsors!

This event simply wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of the businesses and organisations helping us bring the industry together in the Riverland.

Thanks to their support, growers will have the opportunity to connect with leading suppliers, explore new technology and solutions, hear from industry experts and build valuable connections across the protected cropping sector.

📍 Berri Hotel
🗓️ Thursday, 20 August 2026
🕘 9:00am – 3:00pm

We’re officially counting down and can’t wait to welcome our sponsors, exhibitors, growers and industry representatives for a fantastic day in the Riverland!

See you in Berri!

06/08/2026

Looking For A Fresh New Space?

The Virginia Horticulture Centre (VHC)has fantastic workspaces available for horticulture-related businesses or professionals looking to connect with local producers across Virginia and surrounds

Based in the heart of Virginia, the VHC offers private office and co-working spaces at affordable rates with tenants having 24/7 access to all the modern facilities.
Tailored to the needs of the local horticulture sector, the Northern Adelaide Plains Food Cluster call the centre home and are keen to connect with local horticulture businesses to continue to strengthen the local industry.

Businesses linked to the horticulture sector and seeking an office space in the region are encouraged to get in touch. To express interest, contact Business and Venue Support Officer Jessika Smith at [email protected]

30/07/2026

The countdown is on!

The Riverland Protective Cropping Expo is just around the corner, and there's still time to secure your free ticket!

Join us on Thursday, 20 August at the Berri Hotel for a day of expert speakers, innovative technology, practical insights and networking with growers, researchers and industry leaders shaping the future of protected cropping.
Whether you're exploring diversification opportunities, looking to learn about the latest greenhouse technologies or wanting to connect with leading suppliers, this event is one you won't want to miss.

🎟️ Free to attend
📅 Thursday, 20 August 2026
📍 Berri Hotel

Registrations are free but essential. Register today and be part of South Australia's inaugural Riverland Protective Cropping Expo! https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/riverland-protected-cropping-expo-workshop-tickets-1988826910828

30/07/2026

Following the recent detection of H5 bird flu in South Australia, the South Australian Government is hosting a free community information forum in Berri.

If you'd like to learn more about the current situation, preparedness measures and what it means for our region, we encourage you to attend.

South Australia continues to respond to detections of H5 bird flu across the state.

To help keep communities informed, the South Australian Government is hosting a community forum at the Berri Hotel on Tuesday 11 August 2026, from 6pm.

Hear from government leaders and experts including the Minister for Climate, Environment and Water and Minister for Tourism, the Hon. Emily Bourke MLC, and representatives from the Department of Primary Industries and Regions, Department for Environment and Water and SA Health.

This is an opportunity to learn more about H5 bird flu, the preparedness measures currently in place as well as the animal, human and environmental health considerations.

This forum is free and open to the public. Registration is essential due to venue capacity.

Follow the link to find out more and register to attend: https://bit.ly/bird-flu-forum-berri

Visit birdflu.sa.gov.au for the latest updates.

23/07/2026

We're excited to introduce another of our newest Board members – Professor Paul Petrie.

Paul joins the Northern Adelaide Plains Food Cluster Board with an exceptional background in horticultural research and innovation. As Program Leader of the Irrigated Crops Group at the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI), Affiliate Professor at Adelaide University and Associate Professor at Flinders University, Paul has dedicated his career to improving the resilience, productivity and sustainability of Australian horticulture.

With extensive experience spanning research, extension and industry leadership, including roles with the Australian W**e Research Institute and Treasury W**e Estates, Paul brings a wealth of knowledge to the Board. His work focuses on helping horticultural industries adapt to climate change, embrace new technologies and improve productivity through practical, research-driven solutions.

Please join us in giving Paul a warm welcome to the Board. We look forward to the expertise and insight he will bring as we continue supporting the growth of the Northern Adelaide Plains horticulture industry.