AUSTRALIAN GINGER INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
Uniting Australian ginger growers, processors and consumers
WELCOME TO THE AUSTRALIAN GINGER INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
The Australian Ginger Industry Association (AGIA) represents the Australian Ginger Industry.
We work with growers and supply chain stakeholders to exceed world class standards for producing ‘Food, Safe, Quality Ginger’. We develop partnerships to invest in world leading research and development projects that deliver biosecurity, production and sustainability outcomes.
AGIA is an industry representative body and non-profit membership organisation promoting the interests of the Australian ginger industry.
OUR INDUSTRY
Australian ginger growers are proud they grow premium quality ginger that is unique in flavour. Our appealing environment delivers fresh quality ginger everyday. Our production and processing food safety standards are the best in the world. Our pride comes from applying best management growing practices that are underpinned by the highest food safety and environmental stewardship credentials.
ABOUT GINGER
Using ginger
Ginger was transported to Australia on the first fleet. The spice was in great demand in Britain and was considered a potential economic crop for the new colony.
It would take about another 150 years before it was grown commercially.
Using ginger
Ginger is one of the most delicious spices on the planet. Adaptable and ever changing, Australian Fresh Ginger is available twelve months of the year for your enjoyment.
Here is some helpful information about buying, storing and using fresh ginger.
Health benefits
Ginger has a very long history of use in various forms of traditional and alternative medicine with incredible antioxidant and anti inflammatory properties.
Using ginger can have powerful benefits for both your body and brain.
Recipes
Fresh Ginger Syrup
Fresh ginger syrup is great to have in the fridge. Use it to spice up drinks, make ginger ale, combine with thyme and use as a glaze next time your roast a chicken. Also great to...
Ginger and Lemon Tisane
Tisane, or herbal tea, is a great way to enjoy the goodness of ginger. All you need is a piece of fresh ginger and clean water. If you want you can add a bit of honey and a...
Pickled Ginger
Pickled ginger is sometimes called sushi ginger. It is considered to be essential in the presentation of sushi. It is used to cleanse the palate between eating different pieces...
BECOME A MEMBER
AGIA provides you with the support you need to help your ginger growing business thrive. As a member you’ll receive extensive information resources, access to best practice industry initiatives, marketing support and more. Membership is open to levy paying ginger growers.
Noticeboard
Notice of General Meeting
The Australian Ginger Industry Association would like to invite all members and sponsors to attend the quarterly...
Cancelled – Field Trip 11 May 2022
With heavy rain expected to fall tomorrow and with everyones safety in mind we have decided to cancel tomorrow’s...
2022 Ginger Field Day – 20 July
The 2022 annual ginger field day will be held on the 20 July at Cooroy Sports Complex, Mary River Road, Cooroy from...
Upcoming Events
There are currently no upcoming events scheduled.
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