Events

Explore practical examples of regenerative farming on Mike Porter’s hill country farm in South Canterbury, with a focus on tackling emerging herbicide resistance. For Mike, addressing soil erosion and degradation was the driving force behind adopting no-till and regenerative practices over 20 years ago. His farm now thrives with nutrient-rich soils and no bare ground....

Agriculture has long managed microbes, largely focusing on the control of disease pathogens, but this is just a tiny slice of the microbial world. Linda’s research interests include the management of soil microbes to suppress plant diseases and promote plant growth. Microbes are powerful partners in plant productivity, what can we do to enhance the...

From January 22 to 24, 2025, the II International Trade Fair of Technologies for the Production and Processing of Potatoes, Vegetables, and Fruits AgroTech Potato Horti will be held at Pavilion No. 1 of the Crocus Expo International Exhibition Center in Moscow. POTATO HORTI AGRITECH 2025 will bring together Russian and international manufacturers and suppliers of modern solutions for the...

This will be an informative day onsite at Plant & Food Research, learning about vegetable research happening in Pukekohe and across Aotearoa. Hosted by the Te Ahikawariki/Vegetable Industry Centre of Excellence (VICE) project, Vegetables Big Day Out is a great opportunity to meet with growers, industry members, academics, and government bodies to share best practice and be a part...

You are invited to a Get Together in Kirwee. Potatoes New Zealand is hosting an afternoon gathering at Tom Webster's Woolshed in Kirwee, Canterbury. There will be a group of American growers who are travelling New Zealand and will finish their week at this networking event. Come along and connect with your peers at this...

When | Wednesday 12 FebruaryTime | 2.30pm-5.30pmWhere | Mapua Boat Club and Maritime Museum, Mapua WharfThis is an opportunity to hear an update on the proposed national policy and legislation changes from HortNZ General Manager of Strategy and Policy, Michelle Sands, meet Kate Scott, HortNZ Chief Executive and the Country Liaison Officers (CLOs) from Vanuatu, Tonga and Samoa....

This unique, cross-sector, international event brings together thought leaders and change makers in agriculture, food manufacturing, research, innovation, investment, and policy to build connections for a more resilient, productive, and profitable agricultural sector and value chain. Save the date for evokeAG. 2025 in Brisbane, Queensland.

There are number of grower roadshow events running across Aotearoa to highlight the research that is occurring in the vegetable industry.  These events will cover updates from multiple product groups based on the region they are being held. Topics will include specific project updates, integrated pest management, resistance management, etc. This is a chance for...

Organic growers are invited to the quarterly Horticulture New Zealand organic grower policy catchup. When | Thursday 20 February Time | 12-1pm Where | Online Please register in advance. If...

When | Tuesday 25 FebruaryTime | 8.30am-12.30pmWhere | Mount Sports, 49 Miro Street, Mount Maunganui This workshop is ideal for growers, packhouses, business owners, operations managers, HR managers, and safety managers...