Hort Connections 2026 brought close to 4,000 delegates together in Adelaide, with the conversation quickly moving beyond ideas to what's being applied on farm.

From growers sharing what's working in their own businesses at Hort Innovation's inaugural Impact Update, to discussions on exports, biosecurity, capability and data-driven decision-making, the week focused on turning industry insight into practical outcomes.

A common theme emerged across the event: when research, innovation and grower experience come together, they help drive better decisions, stronger businesses and more resilient production systems.