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SUMMARY:Webinar: New Breeding Techniques - What are they\, and what do they mean for potatoes
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\n\n\nRowan Herridge is a Research Fellow at the University of Otago. He received his PhD in 2012 from the University of Otago and went on to postdoctoral studies at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in New York. Upon returning to New Zealand in 2018 he has been investigating biotechnological approaches for F1 hybrid breeding and self-incompatibility in important crop species\, including ryegrass\, clover and potato.
URL:https://potatoesnz.co.nz/events/webinar-new-breeding-techniques-what-are-they-and-what-do-they-mean-for-potatoes/
LOCATION:Canterbury
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Managing Risk in Horticulture - Levin
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\nWorkshop outcomes for participants: \n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the legal requirements for risk assessment\n\n\n\nDefine the key terms including hazard\, harm\, risk and risk controls\n\n\n\nExplain the steps within the risk assessment process\n\n\n\nApply three specific tools to identify hazards\n\n\n\nDefine a critical risk and the importance of managing these\n\n\n\nUnderstand what a safe system of work is and its importance\n\n\n\n\nComplimentary course at no cost to the grower or packhouse. (Funded by HortNZ in partnership with ACC). \n\n\n\nDate: Wednesday 13 NovemberTime: 11am to 2.15pmLocation: The Library Café\, Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō\, 10 Bath Street\, LevinCost: Free \n\n\n\nTo book your place(s) email training@impac.co.nz with Hort NZ and the location in the subject line and list your attendees name + email addresses in the email. Please RSVP as spaces are limited.
URL:https://potatoesnz.co.nz/events/introduction-to-managing-risk-in-horticulture-levin/
LOCATION:The Library Café / Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō\, 10 Bath Street\, Levin\, Levin\, Manawatu\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Hort Business Summit (Australia)
DESCRIPTION: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 leaders\, and network with fellow professionals!
URL:https://potatoesnz.co.nz/events/hort-business-summit-australia/
LOCATION:Le Méridien Melbourne\, 20 Bourke Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Fireside Chat: Weather Data in New Zealand
DESCRIPTION:A free webinar exploring the management and use of high-quality weather data for commercial and research purposes in New Zealand. \n\n\n\nJoin Mike and Cody from HortPlus for a fireside chat discussing some of the key weather data collection challenges and opportunities in New Zealand.Mike and Cody will share two decades of experience building and managing a national weather station network\, touching on some of the ‘lightning bolt moments’ along the way.Who should attend?Anyone who is interested in learning about the technology powering New Zealand’s primary sector weather stations\, data quality challenges\, and innovative solutions that are shaping the future of weather monitoring.Whether you’re a researcher\, work for a primary sector organisation\, or make use of weather data for your business\, this webinar offers valuable insights into harnessing weather data for better decision-making.A chance to explore and connectDon’t miss this opportunity to explore the intersection of technology\, climate\, and industry. There will be an opportunity to ask your questions in a Question and Answer session about weather data in New Zealand at the end of the event. \n\n\n\nRegister free of charge via LinkedIn using the link below. Alternatively\, if you don’t have a LinkedIn account and want to attend\, please register by emailing media@hortplus.com.
URL:https://potatoesnz.co.nz/events/fireside-chat-weather-data-in-new-zealand/
LOCATION:Canterbury
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ORGANIZER;CN="HortPlus":MAILTO:support@hortplus.com
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SUMMARY:Canterbury Growers Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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 Year competition. All growers are welcome to attend.  \n\n\n\nPlease note – special short presentation from HortNZ Policy team on N leaching layer modelling work being undertaken.  \n\n\n\n4.15pm   Tour of AgResearch new glasshouse facility   \n\n\n\n5pm         Horticulture Canterbury Growers meeting             \n\n\n\n6pm         HortNZ grower rotation workshop \n\n\n\n7pm         Drinks and nibbles
URL:https://potatoesnz.co.nz/events/horticulture-canterbury-growers-meeting/
LOCATION:AgResearch\, 17 West Belt\, Lincoln\, Canterbury\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Gene editing in New Zealand crops: Something different\, something similar\, something coming
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr Zac Hanley from Plant and Food Research as he talks about ‘Gene editing is a technology’. Gene editing is causing changes in breeding programmes and regulatory regimes around the world. This will be an insightful 30-minute webinar on what gene technology might mean for New Zealand. \n\n\n\nDr Hanley works at Plant and Food Research as the General Manager for New Cultivar Innovation. 
URL:https://potatoesnz.co.nz/events/webinar-gene-editing-in-new-zealand-crops-something-different-something-similar-something-coming/
LOCATION:Canterbury
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SUMMARY:Crops 2024
DESCRIPTION:Attend CROPS 2024 for the latest in FAR research and product information. \n\n\n\nFull programme coming soon. \n\n\n\nThanks to the Platinum Agronomy sponsors: ADAMA\, BASF\, Bayer Crop Science\, Corteva and Syngenta.
URL:https://potatoesnz.co.nz/events/crops-2024/
LOCATION:Canterbury
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Optimising Nitrogen Use: Sustainable Vegetable Systems Tool from Aotearoa
DESCRIPTION:Join Soil Wealth ICP for an insightful webinar on the Sustainable Vegetable Systems (SVS) project\, which is focused on understanding and quantifying the dynamics of nitrogen (N) in vegetable production within Aotearoa‒New Zealand. This project aims to equip growers with the SVS Tool to support grower decision making and the information they need to determine the optimal nitrogen fertiliser rate for their crops — balancing maximum yield with improved environmental outcomes.
URL:https://potatoesnz.co.nz/events/webinar-optimising-nitrogen-use-sustainable-vegetable-systems-tool-from-aotearoa/
LOCATION:Canterbury
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