Excitement builds for the 2025 Australian Citrus Congress in The NSW Riverina

Excitement is growing as the 2025 Australian Citrus Congress gears up to bring together the nation’s citrus growers, industry leaders, and innovators for an action-packed event full of insights, technology, and networking in the heart of The NSW Riverina.

Hosted by Citrus Australia, this year’s Congress will be held in Griffith and Leeton from March 18 to 20 and promises a hands-on approach, with a sharp focus on practical solutions to rising costs, efficiency gains, and the future of citrus farming.

Less theory, more action

Citrus Australia CEO Nathan Hancock said the 2025 Congress would be focused on delivering tangible takeaways for growers.

“This year, we’re putting resource efficiency at the core of everything — from our speaker sessions to live

demonstrations,” Nathan said.

“It’s all about farming for the future, tackling today’s challenges while harnessing tomorrow’s technology.”

A standout speaker lineup and game-changing tech

The Congress program will feature expert panels on economics, labour efficiency, and crop protection, with insights from key speakers including:

• Carol Kong (Commonwealth Bank) – Economic trends impacting domestic and export markets;
• Jesse Reader (Hort Innovation) – Global tech advancements shaping citrus production;
• Sharon Chapman (ABC Software) and James Paterson (Aerobotics) – Practical solutions for improving labour efficiency through technology; and
• Danny Thornton (Agreva) and Dr Meena Thakur (NSW DPIRD) – Navigating new pest and disease control methods in a changing regulatory landscape.

Dedicated field day

For the first time, the Congress will feature a dedicated field day, hosted by G2 Netting at Moricom Orchard, Leeton.

Growers will get up close to the latest in crop protection structures, precision irrigation, autonomous

machinery, and pest management technologies.

“Attendees will see cutting-edge tech in action — from water-saving systems to autonomous vehicles and spray

units,” Nathan said. “It’ll be a farmer’s paradise.”

Networking and social highlights

The Congress will also include several opportunities for attendees to build industry connections, including:

• A friendly golf competition to kick off the event;
• The best of The NSW Riverina’s food and wine at networking events; and
• The prestigious Citrus Australia Industry Awards

With strong industry interest already building, the 2025 Australian Citrus Congress is shaping up to be the must-attend event for citrus growers looking to sharpen their competitive edge.

For a full Congress program and a list of our major partners and sponsors please visit https://citrusaustralia.com.au/acc2025/

 

For further information or for an interview with Nathan Hancock, CEO, Citrus Australia please contact:
Sarah C Porter or Rachel Hall
Mobile: +61 (0) 438 358 787 (Sarah)
Mobile: +61 (0) 428 929 576 (Rachel)
Email: sarah.porter@citrusaustralia.com.au or rachel.hall@citrusaustralia.com.au