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SUMMARY:Bay of Plenty - Young Grower of the Year
DESCRIPTION:Young Grower of the Year is an annual competition funded and run by Horticulture New Zealand to select the finest young grower in the country. \n\n\n\nFruit and vegetable growers compete in separate regional competitions. Winners of the six regional competitions will meet at the final to compete for the National Young Grower of the Year title. \n\n\n\nThe winner of the National Young Grower of the Year goes on to compete at the Young Horticulturist of the Year\, run by the Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture Education Trust. \n\n\n\nPlease note that the six regional competitions are run independently of the national event. Separate sponsorship packages are available directly with the regions and are not managed by Horticulture New Zealand.
URL:https://potatoesnz.co.nz/events/bay-of-plenty-young-grower-of-the-year/
LOCATION:Mount Maunganui College\, 565 Maunganui Road\, Mount Maunganui\, Bay of Plenty\, 3116\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Managing Risk in Horticulture
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nComplimentary course at no cost to the grower or packhouse. (Funded by HortNZ in partnership with ACC). \n\n\n\nDate: Thursday\, 25 July 2024Time: 1-5pmLocation: Alexandra Bridge Club\, 52 Boundary Road\, AlexandraCost: Free \n\n\n\nTo book your place(s) email training@impac.co.nz with HortNZ Alexandra in the subject line and list your attendees name + email addresses in the email. RSVP by Friday 12 July latest.
URL:https://potatoesnz.co.nz/events/introduction-to-managing-risk-in-horticulture/
LOCATION:Alexandra Bridge Club\, 52 Boundary Road\, Alexandra\, Canterbury\, 9320\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Non Chemical Weed Management Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr Charles ‘Merf’ Merfield. A complete overview of non chemical weed management as part of Integrated Weed Management (IWM) including addressing herbicide resistance. \n\n\n\nDate: Friday 26 July 2024Time: 9am to 5pmLocation: PIA Event Centre\, 55 Ward Street\, Pukekohe 2120Cost: $450.00 (incl. GST) \n\n\n\nThe purpose of this in person workshop is to give a complete overview of non-chemical weed management as part of Integrated Weed Management (IWM) and will include addressing herbicide resistance. \n\n\n\nMerf is head of the BHU Future Farming Centre and Merfield Agronomy Ltd and co-owner and director of PhysicalWeeding. He is also the OrganicNZ 2024 Organic Leader of the year for excellence in science communication. \n\n\n\nThe primary audience is cropping (horticulture and arable) farmers & growers as it is these production systems that have the largest challenge with weeds. Perennial crop (e.g. vines\, apples) producers will also benefit with one section dedicated to perennial crops (see below). For anyone dealing with herbicide resistant weeds\, this workshop is the start of your solution. There are also some benefits for livestock / pasture systems in terms of the overall concepts of non-chemical and integrated weed management. \n\n\n\nConsultants and advisors working with farmer and grower clients\, particularly in cropping\, will gain considerable benefit\, especially regarding the latest technologies. Scientists\, especially those dealing with herbicide resistance and working on the transition to non-chemical weed management\, will gain valuable insights. The content assumes a reasonable level of understanding and practical experience of commercial agriculture and horticulture systems including weed management. This is a really full on and intense workshop – bring your thinking head! Plenty of caffeine is provided! \n\n\n\nThis includes a colour handout printout of the presentations. It also includes full catering includes tea\, real coffee and snack on arrival\, morning and afternoon teas and finger food lunch.Registration is essential as places are limited. \n\n\n\nTo register please email charles@merfield.com including: \n\n\n\n\nYour / your business name and address for the invoice.\n\n\n\nThe number of people from your business who will be attending and their names and emails.\n\n\n\nA bit of your background\, e.g.\, farmer\, grower\, consultant\, farm system\, e.g.\, vegetable\, fruit\, so they have an idea of who is coming.\n\n\n\nAny dietary requirements.\n\n\n\n\nFor more information\, please visit: Charles Merfield – One day seminar-workshop on non-chemical weed management
URL:https://potatoesnz.co.nz/events/non-chemical-weed-management-workshop/
LOCATION:PIA Events Centre\, 55 Ward Street\, Pukekohe\, New Zealand
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