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SUMMARY:LandWISE Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:In 2025 LandWISE is delighted to bring you a conference with focuses on regenerative crop production\, carbon footprinting\, and electrification. They’ll have new technologies to think about and see\, there will be speakers with proven track records\, and a chance to catch up with old friends and new. \n\n\n\nIf New Zealand are going to get to Carbon Zero (or better) then we need to think about both inputs and outputs from our systems. Can we soak up more than we release? Which inputs have the greatest impact?
URL:https://potatoesnz.co.nz/events/landwise-conference-2025/
LOCATION:Havelock North Function Centre\, 30 Te Mata Road\, Havelock North\, 4130\, New Zealand
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ORGANIZER;CN="LandWISE":MAILTO:info@landwise.org.nz
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SUMMARY:International Day of Potato
DESCRIPTION:In 2024\, we celebrate the first International Day of Potato by focusing on the contribution of the potato to the lives of producers and consumers with the theme: Harvesting diversity\, feeding hope. #InternationalDayOfPotato \n\n\n\nThe potato represents one of the most important contributions of the Andean region to the entire world\, as it is one of the five main food crops consumed in the world\, contributing to food security.
URL:https://potatoesnz.co.nz/events/international-day-of-potato/2025-05-30/
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SUMMARY:Hort Connections (Australia)
DESCRIPTION:Hort Connections 2025 will be held in Brisbane and will again adapt to the horticulture industry’s ever-changing needs\, and will offer plenty of networking opportunities\, champion the trade show\, and host the Horticulture Awards for Excellence 2025 on Friday 6 June. \n\n\n\nHort Connections speakers and exhibitors will showcase the latest research\, technologies\, and innovations to offer new perspectives on the future of Australasia’s horticulture industry.
URL:https://potatoesnz.co.nz/events/hort-connections-australia/
LOCATION:Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre\, Cnr Merivale and Glenelg Streets\, South Bank\, Brisbane\, Queensland\, 4101\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hort Connections":MAILTO:info@hortconnections.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250611T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250614T170000
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SUMMARY:Fieldays
DESCRIPTION:Fieldays is the Southern Hemisphere’s largest agricultural event and the ultimate launch platform for cutting edge technology and innovation.
URL:https://potatoesnz.co.nz/events/field-days-2/
LOCATION:Mystery Creek\, 125 Mystery Creek Rd\, Hamilton\, 3240\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250624T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250625T170000
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SUMMARY:Primary Industry Summit & Awards
DESCRIPTION:The Primary Industries New Zealand Summit and Awards brings together influential stakeholders and leaders from across of the primary sectors of New Zealand. Delivering strategic insights around future challenges and opportunities and celebrating our most successful and innovative primary industry producers and businesses.
URL:https://potatoesnz.co.nz/events/primary-industry-summit-awards/
LOCATION:Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre\, 188 Oxford Terrace\, Christchurch Central City\, Christchurch\, 8011\, New Zealand
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brightstar":MAILTO:info@brightstar.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250626T100000
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SUMMARY:TPP/Liberibacter Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Join Potatoes New Zealand\, Tomatoes New Zealand and Te Ahikawariki\, either in person or online for the Tomato Potato Psyllid (TPP) Seminar to update growers and industry professionals on the latest research findings. \n\n\n\nThursday 26 June10am to 12.30pmPukekohe – 49 Cronin Road\, Pukekohe \n\n\n\nTopics covered will include: \n\n\n\n\nBackground\n\n\n\nLifecycle\n\n\n\nResearch\n\n\n\nImpacts in the field\n\n\n\nIdentification\n\n\n\nSymptomology\n\n\n\nMonitoring\n\n\n\nBeneficials\n\n\n\nControl strategies\n\n\n\nWhat’s next? Questions?\n\n\n\n\nNotes: \n\n\n\n – This webinar will be recorded and the recording will be available afterwards. – Lunch will be provided for those who attend in person. \n\n\n\nRegister online >>
URL:https://potatoesnz.co.nz/events/tpp-liberibacter-seminar/
LOCATION:Plant and Food Research – Pukekohe\, 49 Cronin Road\, Pukekohe\, Auckland\, 2120\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250630T080000
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SUMMARY:FAR Conference
DESCRIPTION:FAR’s 2025 Conference will focus on supporting the financial sustainability of arable business. \n\n\n\nThe programme aims to cover reducing costs; increasing yield and productivity; diversification and investment and future tools and technologies. And of course there will be a conference dinner. So save the date and checking the website for details.
URL:https://potatoesnz.co.nz/events/far-conference/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Foundation for Arable Research (FAR)":MAILTO:far@far.org.nz
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Grow Your Cyber Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Grow Your Cyber Resilience – Protecting Yourself and Your Business in a Digital World \n\n\n\nTechnology is advancing quickly. Our increased reliance on technology gives malicious actors a big attack surface to exploit. This makes the consequences of a cyber-attack more severe\, in our personal or professional lives.  \n\n\n\nAmidst a broad and unstable threat landscape\, protecting your information and your devices is more important than ever. The person who can protect you best is yourself.  \n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, you will learn how to avoid being an easy target.
URL:https://potatoesnz.co.nz/events/webinar-grow-your-cyber-resilience/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250724T080000
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SUMMARY:Potatoes New Zealand Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Potatoes New Zealand Board members are committed to developing and driving the potato industry in New Zealand. They regularly meet to progress the strategic direction for the membership and best practices throughout industry.
URL:https://potatoesnz.co.nz/events/potatoes-new-zealand-board-meeting-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250729T080000
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SUMMARY:International Fresh Produce Symposium 2025
DESCRIPTION:Tickets for the International Fresh Produce Symposium (#IFPSS25) are now live here. The symposium is hosted by the Fresh Produce Safety Centre Australia New Zealand. \n\n\n\nJoin industry leaders\, growers and innovators as we tackle fresh produce safety\, AI-driven solutions\, climate resilience\, global supply chain security and much more on Tuesday 29 and Wednesday 30 July 2025 at the Novotel Sydney Brighton Beach\, Australia.
URL:https://potatoesnz.co.nz/events/international-fresh-produce-symposium-2025/
LOCATION:Novotel Sydney Brighton Beach\, 2 Princess Street\, Brighton-Le-Sands\, New South Wales\, 2216\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fresh Produce Safety Centre":MAILTO:events@fpsc-anz.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250731T173000
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SUMMARY:An evening with Sir Wayne 'Buck' Shelford
DESCRIPTION:Join the Rural Support Trust for a memorable evening of connection\, inspiration\, and great food as the Rural Support Trust proudly presents Sir Wayne ‘Buck’ Shelford – All Black legend\, respected leader\, and advocate for wellbeing. \n\n\n\nThis event is dedicated to celebrating the strength and spirit of our rural communities. Farmers\, growers\, and supporters are invited to come together for a relaxed evening featuring meaningful conversations and the chance to hear from one of New Zealand’s most respected figures. \n\n\n\nEnjoy a delicious two-course feast prepared by the amazing team at LaValla\, set in a warm\, welcoming atmosphere. Sir Buck will share powerful stories from his life on and off the field – speaking to leadership\, resilience\, and the challenges faced. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss out – tickets available now! \n\n\n\nBe part of a night of real connection\, great food\, and down-to-earth inspiration. \n\n\n\nTHURSDAY 31 JULY 2025\, 5:30pm \n\n\n\nLaValla Estate \n\n\n\n131 Dominion Road\, Tuakau 2121\, Waikato \n\n\n\nSir Wayne ‘Buck’ Shelford is a legendary All Black\, revered for his uncompromising toughness\, inspirational leadership\, and deep cultural pride. As captain from 1987 to 1990\, he helped shape one of New Zealand’s most formidable rugby eras and has since become a passionate advocate for men’s health\, using his own journey – from rugby icon to cancer survivor – to inspire others. \n\n\n\nGet your tickets now before they’re gone\, and don’t forget to spread the word to your friends\, colleagues\, and neighbours!
URL:https://potatoesnz.co.nz/events/an-evening-with-sir-wayne-buck-shelford/
LOCATION:LaValla\, 131 Dominion Road\, Tuakau\, Auckland\, 2121\, New Zealand
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rural Support Trust":MAILTO:events.waikato@ruralsupport.org.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250811T080000
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SUMMARY:NZPPS Symposium 2025
DESCRIPTION:The New Zealand Plant Protection Society is organising a one-day symposium\, co-hosted by A Lighter Touch\, focusing on “Resistance Management – Today’s Tools for Tomorrow”. \n\n\n\nDeveloping resistance is a major issue facing all users of agrichemicals – not only from a crop protection perspective in horticultural and arable sectors\, but also for weed management in pastoral farming and along roadsides\, railways and in urban environments. \n\n\n\nAs agrichemicals have become more specific in their activity\, the risks and occurrence of resistance developing in the pests\, pathogens and weeds has increased.  Integrated pest\, disease and weed management strategies\, incorporating biological and cultural control methods to reduce the reliance on agrichemicals are being developed and implemented using various approaches appropriate to invertebrate pests\, pathogens and weeds. These aim to help prevent and manage resistance. These strategies are being augmented with new technologies as they have been commercialised. \n\n\n\nThe Symposium will discuss the threat of developing resistance\, what can be done about it\, alternative solutions and how to integrate them. There will be sessions on herbicides\, insecticides\, fungicides\, biopesticides and non-chemical interventions.
URL:https://potatoesnz.co.nz/events/nzpps-symposium-2025/
LOCATION:Rydges Latimer Christchurch\, 30 Latimer Square\, Christchurch
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250812T080000
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SUMMARY:Potatoes Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW for this not to be missed event!  \n\n\n\nA premier industry event that unites growers\, researchers\, industry professionals\, and enthusiasts from across the sector!  \n\n\n\nGet ready to dive into a rich abundance of knowledge\, innovation\, and networking opportunities in the stunning location of Ōtautahi Christchurch. \n\n\n\nThe conference theme focuses on ‘Innovating for the Future’\, which will address key industry challenges\, showcase innovative technologies\, promote best practices and celebrate our successes in the potato industry. \n\n\n\nTogether\, let’s delve into the exciting possibilities ahead and dig deep into the world of potatoes! \n\n\n\nPotatoes New Zealand looks forward to welcoming you to the 2025 Potatoes Conference. \n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW >>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsorship / Exhibition Opportunities \n\n\n\nInterested in a Potatoes Conference sponsorship and/or exhibiting? Please get in contact with Potatoes New Zealand to discuss what opportunities can work for you. \n\n\n\nContact >>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPotato Industry Awards \n\n\n\nThe Potato Industry Awards are the highlight of the potato industry and acknowledge the exceptional achievements by individuals and potato centric businesses in New Zealand. Nominations are open for the five categories: \n\n\n\n\nShining Star Award \n\n\n\nSustainability Award \n\n\n\nInnovation Award \n\n\n\nCommunity Award  \n\n\n\nLife Member Award \n\n\n\n\nFind out more >>
URL:https://potatoesnz.co.nz/events/potato-conference-2025/
LOCATION:Christchurch Town Hall\, 86 Kilmore Street\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250821T143000
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Optimising Nutrition: From Soil Test to Application
DESCRIPTION:Get the fundamentals right and drive better potato yields\, quality and profitability. \n\n\n\nJoin an informative webinar designed for potato growers and agronomists wanting to sharpen their understanding of crop nutrition. Potatoes New Zealand is working with PotatoLink to put together this webinar. The session will walk through the fundamentals of nutrient management in potatoes — from interpreting soil tests to understanding crop uptake curves — helping you make better-informed decisions that optimise crop performance and reduce input waste. \n\n\n\n12.30pm – 1.30pm AEST2.30pm – 3.30pm NZT \n\n\n\nSession Details\n\n\n\n\nWhy nutrition mattersDiscover how getting the right nutrients\, in the right place\, at the right rate and time can significantly improve yield\, quality\, crop health and input efficiency.\n\n\n\nStart with the soilUnderstand the value of soil testing — especially pH — as the foundation for any good nutrition program. Learn how to interpret soil test results and what it means for your paddock.\n\n\n\nNutrient essentials for potatoesGet a clear\, crop-specific overview of the key macro and micronutrients. We’ll cover how they function\, interact\, and impact growth.\n\n\n\nTiming is everythingLearn how nutrient uptake varies through the growing season and how to align your program with variety needs\, yield potential\, and local conditions. Explore how to use in-season testing to fine-tune decisions.\n\n\n\nApplication strategiesExplore the best ways to apply nutrients\, including fertigation\, foliar and banding options. We’ll discuss the importance of method\, rate\, soil type\, and environment — plus introduce concepts like nutrient removal and budgeting.\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar is tailored for potato growers\, agronomists\, and farm advisors looking to strengthen their nutrition programs with practical insights and crop-specific strategies.
URL:https://potatoesnz.co.nz/events/webinar-optimising-nutrition-from-soil-test-to-application/
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ORGANIZER;CN="PotatoLink":MAILTO:info@potatolink.com.au
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