Events

Potatoes New Zealand is joining with the Canterbury Growers Association to hold our respective Annual General Meetings (AGM) on 12 September 2024 in Ashburton, Canterbury.All growers are encouraged to attend to network with growers, board members and Potatoes New Zealand staff as well as have your say. There will be a Fairfield Freight Hub Tour...

This workshop provides a unique opportunity for commercial vegetable growers in Canterbury to hear firsthand from the developers of the Sustainable Vegetable Systems (SVS) tool. The tool has been designed to assist growers in making decisions to optimise Nitrogen use. It is a simple to use computer application that will be available to all growers....

This workshop was developed specifically for the Horticulture sector. It is an introduction to managing risk in horticultural businesses and gives frontline managers and owners the tools they need to identify and control risks that may harm their workers. Workshop outcomes for participants: Complimentary course at no cost to the grower or packhouse. (Funded by...

8.50amWelcome &; OpeningProfessor Grant Edwards, Vice Chancellor, Lincoln University9.00amEmeritus Professor Keith Cameron, Lincoln UniversityIntroduction: The Nitrogen cycle in soil – a background presentation to illustrate the flow of N from the atmosphere into the soil, through different organisms and oxidation states, and onwards through different farming and natural systems.9.30amProfessor Rich McDowell, Chief Scientist, Our Land and Water...

This workshop was developed specifically for the Horticulture sector. It is an introduction to managing risk in horticultural businesses and gives frontline managers and owners the tools they need to identify and control risks that may harm their workers. Workshop outcomes for participants: Complimentary course at no cost to the grower or packhouse. (Funded by...

Join Rowan Herridge from Otago University as he talks about 'New Breeding Techniques - What are they, and what do they mean for potatoes'. This will be an insightful webinar where you can learn more about gene editing and what it means for New Zealand potatoes.  Rowan Herridge is a Research Fellow at the University...

This workshop was developed specifically for the Horticulture sector. It is an introduction to managing risk in horticultural businesses and gives frontline managers and owners the tools they need to identify and control risks that may harm their workers. Workshop outcomes for participants: Complimentary course at no cost to the grower or packhouse. (Funded by...

In today's challenging business environment, staying informed is crucial for success.This Summit is designed to provide valuable insights into the current state of the horticulture industry, including property market and vegetable consumption trends, workforce solutions for regional Australia, advice for long-term business productivity and sustainability, and more. Take advantage of this opportunity to gain knowledge, connect with industry...

A free webinar exploring the management and use of high-quality weather data for commercial and research purposes in New Zealand. Join Mike and Cody from HortPlus for a fireside chat...

Meet the Horticulture Canterbury Growers executive team and new regional representative for Canterbury and Otago. Hear updates from product groups, HortNZ and the latest on the Young Grower of the...