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Australian Persimmon Industry Conference & Field Day

3-4 February 2026 | Toowoomba, Queensland

Registrations are now open for Australia’s premier persimmon industry event! 

Join us for two days of learning, networking, and innovation at the Australian Persimmon Industry Conference & Field Day. This is the must-attend event for persimmon growers, industry partners, and anyone interested in this delicious, autumnal fruit.  

What to expect:  

• Expert insights: Hear the latest recommendations on persimmon production and marketing from leading experts 
• Research updates: Darby Taguiam from Charles Sturt University will share findings from key research into Persimmon Dieback.  
• Field visits: Explore persimmon orchards in full fruit nearing harvest. 
• Networking opportunities: Connect with growers, researchers, marketers, and suppliers from across the country. 

Whether you’re an experienced grower or just starting out, this event offers practical knowledge on growing requirements and industry trends.  

Don’t miss out! 

Find out more in the 2026 Conference Brochure and register now by completing the 2026 Conference Registration Form. 

Contact: Dr Alison Fuss, Executive Officer, Persimmons Australia Inc, 0491 689 259 or admin@persimmonsaustralia.com.au. 

Australian Persimmon Industry Conference & Field Days

20^th to 22^nd June 2023

Mildura, Victoria

Registrations are now open for this three-day premier Persimmon Industry event. 

Find out more in the 2023 Conference Brochure.

Register now by completing the 2023 Conference Registration Form.

This is event will be bringing together persimmon growers from across the country and is not to be missed.

If you are interested or new to growing persimmons this event offers you the opportunity to learn about the growing requirements for this delicious, autumnal fruit.  Visit persimmon orchards in the South Australia’s Riverland and the Sunraysia district, NSW Department of Primary Industries’ Persimmon Research Block, and network with growers, researchers and other industry partners.

There will be updates on the current recommendations for persimmon production and marketing from an exciting list of informative speakers, including Dr Tahir Khurshid from NSW Department of Primary Industries.  Dr Khurshid will be present throughout this industry event – updating the Australian persimmon industry on his research on varietal selection and clonal propagation of persimmons.

Other industry stakeholders, including marketers and product suppliers, are encouraged to attend.

Contact: Dr Alison Fuss, Executive Officer, Persimmons Australia Inc, 0491 689 259 or admin@persimmonsaustralia.com.au

This project has been funded by Hort Innovation using the persimmon research and development levy and contributions from the Australian Government.

Australian Persimmon Industry Conference & Field Day
18^th to 20^th June 2019

Perth, WA

Registrations are now open for this two-and-a-half-day premier Persimmon Industry event.

Find out more in the 2019 Conference Brochure.

Register now by completing the 2019 Conference Registration Form.

This is event will be bringing together persimmon growers from across the country and is not to be missed.

If you are interested or new to growing persimmons this event offers you the opportunity to learn about the growing requirements for this delicious, autumnal fruit. Visit persimmon orchards in the Perth Hills and see how produce is sold at the markets.

There will be updates on the current recommendations for persimmon production and marketing. Amongst the new faces on the speaker list is Dr Tahir Khurshid from NSW Department of Primary Industries. Dr Khurshid will be present throughout this industry event – sharing his vision and enthusiasm for the Australian persimmon industry to be based on carefully selected and clonally propagated rootstocks.

Other industry stakeholders, including marketers and product suppliers, are encouraged to attend.

Contact: Alison Fuss, Executive Officer, Persimmons Australia Inc, 07 4637 9925 or admin@persimmonsaustralia.com.au

This project has been funded by Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited using the research and development persimmon levy and funds from the Australian Government.

Australian Persimmon Industry Conference & Field Day
18^th to 20^th June 2019

Perth, WA

Interested or new to growing persimmons? This two-and-a-half-day industry event offers you the opportunity to learn about the growing requirements for this delicious, autumnal fruit. Visit persimmon orchards in the Perth Hills and see how produce is sold at the markets.

Established growers from across Australia will be updated on the current recommendations for persimmon production and marketing. Expect a speaker line up including a lot of fresh, new faces, including Dr Tahir Khurshid from NSW Department of Primary Industries. Dr Khurshid will be present throughout this industry event – sharing his vision and enthusiasm for the Australian persimmon industry to be based on carefully selected and clonally propagated rootstocks.

Other industry stakeholders, including marketers and product suppliers, are encouraged to attend.

Details to be released soon.

Contact: Alison Fuss, Executive Officer, Persimmons Australia Inc, 07 4637 9925 or admin@persimmonsaustralia.com.au

This project has been funded by Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited using the research and development persimmon levy and funds from the Australian Government.

Persimmons Australia is proud to be hosting the 2017 Australian Persimmon Industry Conference & Field Day on 14th and 15th June 2017 in the Sydney Region.

Find out more about this premier Persimmon Industry event in the 2017 Conference Brochure.

Register now by completing the attached 2017 Registration Form and returning it to the PAI Office along with your payment.

PAI thanks you for taking an interest in our event and looks forward to welcoming you to Campbelltown in June!

Australian Persimmon Industry Conference & Field Day
Wednesday, 14^th & Thursday, 15^th June 2017

Sydney Region, NSW

This two-day industry event offers those interested or new to growing persimmons the opportunity to learn about the growing requirements for this delicious fruit and visit persimmon orchards in the Sydney region.  The program will also update established growers from across Australia on recent advances in research and management techniques to improve the productivity and quality of the crop, as well as domestic and export marketing trends.

Other industry stakeholders, including marketers and product suppliers, are encouraged to attend.

This project has been funded by Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited using the research and development persimmon levy and funds from the Australian Government.

Details to be released soon.

Contact: Alison Fuss, Executive Officer, Persimmons Australia Inc, 07 4637 9925 or admin@persimmonsaustralia.com.au