Events

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 in horticulture organisations.From the workshop, participants will be able to: View the Safety II pilot video here.Places are limited and there is no cost to...

You are invited to join Potatoes New Zealand for a Dr Paul Horne talk on Harnessing Integrated Pest Management for Sustainable Potato Production. Dr. Paul Horne, AustraliaAs a distinguished applied entomologist, Dr. Horne initiated his impactful career in 1986 at the Victorian Department of Agriculture, later establishing. IPM Technologies P/L in 1996—an industry leader in...