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SUMMARY:Vegetable Research and Innovation Roadshow – Pukekohe
DESCRIPTION: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 growers to hear about the latest research results\, industry updates\, and provide feedback to help direct future research work. \n\n\n\nThis road show will visit multiple growing areas and focus on key research outcomes and themes relevant to that region. 
URL:https://potatoesnz.co.nz/events/vegetable-research-and-innovation-roadshow-pukekohe-2/
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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/
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SUMMARY:Vegetable Research and Innovation Roadshow - Pukekohe
DESCRIPTION:Vegetables New Zealand\, with support from Vegetable Research & Innovation (VR&I) are hosting a number of grower roadshow events 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. These workshops will also cover the Sustainable Vegetable Systems project and the Nitrogen Decision Support Tool under development. Crop focuses will include Fresh Vegetables\, Process Vegetables\, Onions\, Potatoes\, Buttercup Squash and Tomatoes. Topics will include specific project updates\, A lighter Touch projects\, integrated pest management\, resistance management\, etc. This is a chance for growers to hear about the latest research results\, industry updates\, and provide feedback to help direct future research work. \n\n\n\nThis road show will visit multiple growing areas and focus on key research outcomes and themes relevant to that region.  \n\n\n\n\nPukekohe – Wednesday 10 April\, starting at 3pm \n\n\n\nHawkes Bay – Thursday 11 April\, starting at 4pm \n\n\n\nAshburton- Tuesday 16 April\, starting at 3pm \n\n\n\nInvercargill – Wednesday 17 April\, starting at 4pm \n\n\n\nOhakune – Tuesday 30 April\, starting at 4pm\n\n\n\nPalmerston North – Wednesday 1 May\, starting at 4pm\n\n\n\nGisborne – Thursday 9 May\, starting at 4pm\n\n\n\n\nAll events are in the late afternoon on the above dates\, with light catering provided. \n\n\n\nPlease fill out the form to register your attendance and notify any catering requirements: https://forms.gle/hNRroqZTkwv11gQj6 \n\n\n\nFor any questions\, contact Daniel Sutton\, Vegetables New Zealand Phone 027 473 2381 or email daniel.sutton@freshvegetables.co.nz
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