Horticulture is the backbone of our regional communities, and despite only making up around 3 percent of the Australian landmass, Victorian growers produce more than 30 per cent of Australia’s horticultural output and 45 percent of the nation’s exported horticulture, pulling well above their weight.
The Goulburn Valley’s mediterranean climate, fertile soils and efficient water delivery system makes this area highly suited for the production of a wide variety of fruits, with Greater Shepparton being renowned as the food bowl of the nation producing 37.5 percent of Victorian Fruits.
Fruit Growers Victoria (FGV) understand the fundamental role of the horticulture industry to the prosperity of both the region and the nation. We are the peak body of Victoria for the pome fruits industry, providing a strong voice for businesses focused on the growing, packing and exporting our region’s delicious produce.
As a not-for-profit, member-owned organisation, our fundamental role is to advance the interests of our fruit industry, and advocate for the issues that are important to our stakeholders.
Our main priorities are to provide value for our members, advocate for their needs on a large scale and to promote, inform and provide education to our members and stakeholders.
Regardless of what the industry is facing, we will continue to provide a voice for our growers, to ensure that they are heard and have a dedicated and passionate industry body that they know will advocate for them.
