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Register and attend a Showcase event to go into the draw to win a $250 Stoney Creek voucher.

Register and attend a Showcase event to go into the draw to win a $250 Stoney Creek voucher.

Register and attend a Showcase event to go into the draw to win a $250 Stoney Creek voucher.

Register and attend a Showcase event to go into the draw to win a $250 Stoney Creek voucher.

Berlin Fruit Logistica

🌟 Over 2,700 exhibitors

🌐 Nearly 70,000 trade visitors from 145 countries

✅ 84.7% of trade visitors are decision-makers

Asia Fruit Logistica

🌟 Over 700 exhibitors

🌐 13,000 trade visitors

✅ Meet top buyers from 20 key Asian markets

Why Attend?

• Discover strategies for creating meaningful connections
• Gain insights on the exhibition return on investment (ROI)
• Maximise your investment beyond an exhibition stand

If you’re a New Zealand tech company in the horticulture sector looking to gain brand recognition and build a global customer base you’ll want to attend this webinar. Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to learn how your agritech business can thrive on the global stage. 

Event details

• Date: Wednesday 16 October
• Time:  11.00am – 12.00pm
• Location:  Zoom webinar
• Event Type:  Online
• Cost: Free for members

REGISTER NOW 

Our Speakers

Erin Daly

Trade Fair Manager – German NZ Chamber of Commerce Inc (GNZCC)

Erin is the Trade Fair manager at the German NZ Chamber of Commerce Inc (GNZCC), covering some of the world’s leading shows across Germany and Asia, and is passionate about bringing the best of New Zealand to international markets through the medium of trade fairs.

Erin covers over 40 international trade fairs, and cites FL/AFL as her favourites, due to the world leading business environment, where she has been able to watch the rapid growth of her exhibitors in their market expansion through ongoing participation at these specific shows.

Erin Daly holds a Masters in International Studies (MInSt) from the University of Otago with a focus on macroeconomics, politics and international law, as well as an Honors degree in German & French from Otago.  Having spent most of her life between Europe and New Zealand, she has a deep knowledge of German-NZ trade and paths to market.

Sarah McCormack

CEO, Te Mata Exports

Sarah first got into the fresh produce industry in the mid 1990’s due to her ability to speak Japanese. Since that time, she has held several senior roles and directorships for key produce organisations, managing international businesses involved in sales and marketing, import/export and growing.

Based in Hawke’s Bay, NZ, Sarah is currently CEO of Te Mata Exports.  She has developed an in-depth understanding of the international fresh produce industry over the past 20+ years, particularly across Asia.

Lotte Bayly

Global Sales Director – WayBeyond 

Lotte has 24 years’ experience in technology, managing sales channels, partnerships key accounts, and leading sales teams to successful outcomes for customers. For the past four years she has been focused on agritech, providing digital agronomy solutions to enterprise scale growers, breeders and seed companies globally.

Lotte manages WayBeyond’s global sales teams in Mexico and Morocco and spends a considerable amount of her time at WayBeyond leading their sales efforts at global industry conferences. She has participated in Fruit Logistica Berlin for the past three years. She is an advocate for a collaborative industry working together to secure sustainable food production.

HOST – Kylie Horomia

Growth & Transformation Manager – AgriTech New Zealand

Kylie’s role at AgriTech New Zealand is all about making the magic happen – connecting more than 170 member organizations and the wider industry with opportunities that make our food systems thrive. Her journey in the agricultural landscape is akin to being an “AgriTinder” matchmaker, fostering connections and networks that pave the way for enduring business relationships and mutual success.

Kylie attended Fruit Logistica in Berlin earlier this year and is an advocate for New Zealand companies looking to increase their brand awareness, connections and sales pipeline.

Supported by

Callaghan Innovation and Agritech Activator are delighted to invite you to the Melbourne Hort Let’s Connect Networking Event on Sunday, 2 June. A networking event for New Zealand and Australian companies working in the Horticulture sector who will be attending Hort Connections 2024 in Melbourne.

The Melbourne Hort Let’s Connect Networking Event offers the New Zealand delegates attending the Melbourne Hort Market Immersion (29 May – 3 June) the opportunity to meet and connect with other New Zealand companies working in the horticulture sector. We will also be hand-picking key Australian horticulture experts and friends to also attend this event – providing an excellent networking opportunity.

“Let’s Connect Adelaide 2023 was such a great opportunity to spend quality time discussing ideas with like-minded individuals and businesses”.
– Hort Let’s Connect Networking Event 2023 Attendee

“This was a great event to network with the horticulture industry. We found it highly valuable to attend, with connections made on the night turning into immediate opportunities”.
– Hort Let’s Connect Networking Event 2023 Attendee

Event details: PRIVATE EVENT

Date: Sunday, 2 June 2024
Time: 3pm – 7pm
Location: Melbourne CBD – TBC

Cost: Free to attend. Light refreshment and nibbles will be provided.

Please note:

• This is an invite only, in-person event, and numbers are limited.
• If you need further information or have questions regarding the event, please contact kerrie.mayo@callaghaninnovation.govt.nz or sophie.rebbeck@callaghaninnovation.govt.nz.

This networking event is part of our effort to supercharge New Zealand’s agritech sector with Agritech Activator.

Itinerary

Thursday 23rd May 

7:30am – Agritech: Innovating Towards Sustainability Launchpad Breakfast 

Location: Mountain Club Queenstown (85 Beach Street, Queenstown)

Topics: About Mountain Club | Why Central Otago? | Coffee | Breakfast | Networking

Mountain Club Queenstown is home to a community of entrepreneurs creating positive impact in Central Otago. They are passionate about developing deeper connections and partnerships with industry leaders. The perfect place to kick-off our 2-day immersion. 

9:30am – Bus Depart 

11:00am – Shining the Spotlight on Soil Microbes in Diversified Farming Systems 

Location: Tinwald Farm

Topics: About Tinwald Farm | Soil Microbiome | Farming Biodiversity

Tinwald Farm focuses on the biology of soils and how they interact within the ecosystem. They take great care to protect their biggest asset, the soil. They follow a science-led approach to improve soil ecology and performance with sustainability being a key focus. 

12:45pm – Bus Depart 

1:00pm – Lunch at Forest Lodge Orchard 

2:00pm – The World’s First 100% Electric, Zero Fossil Fuel Orchard 

Location: Forest Lodge Orchard

Topics: About Forest Lodge Orchard | Growing the Best Cherries | Benefits of Electrification

Forest Lodge Orchard is the cornerstone for NZ’s climate-conscious agriculture movement. In an industry known to produce high emissions, they’re stepping up to the challenge and driving zero fossil fuel use in agriculture. 

4:00pm – Launch Event: Agritech Activator 

5:30pm – Bus Departs 

6:00pm – Check In at Oakridge Resort, Wanaka

7:00pm – Dinner at Stoaker Room, Wanaka

9:00pm – END

Friday 24th May 

7:00am – Breakfast at Oakridge Resort, Wanaka

8:00am – Bus Departs

9:00am – Tackling the Climate Crisis Through Technology-assisted, Regenerative Farming
Location: Lake Hāwea Station

Topics: About Lake Hāwea Station | Carbon Sequestration | Regenerative Agriculture

Lake Hāwea Station is the first climate positive farm in Australasia. Critical to the team are nutrient management, water quality and sustainability. They have set lofty goals to protect and enhance our waterways, conserve and restore biodiversity and introduce regenerative farming practices. 

11:00am – Bus Departs

12:00pm – Lunch at Peregrine Estate – Bendigo

12:30pm – Maintaining a Sustainable Viticulture Operation Across Generations

Location: Peregrine Estate – Bendigo

Topics: About Peregrine Estate – Bendigo | Water Management | Recycling Organic Matter

A family run, Central Otago vineyard aiming for a closed system in which all inputs come off its own land and are recycled back after the wine is made, so the only additional input is water. This estate employs a holistic approach that integrates crop and livestock farming to vineyard management. 

2:00pm – Bus Departs

3:00pm – Bus Arrives at Queenstown Airport

3:10pm – END

Cost: 

Ticket price includes meals, transportation and one night’s accommodation. Beverages at your own expense

• Super Early Bird – $299 inc. GST – closes 24th April 5pm
• General – $399 inc. GST

This event is part of our effort to supercharge New Zealand’s agritech sector with Agritech Activator 

REGISTER NOW

Please note:

• This is an invite only, in-person event, and numbers are limited.
• If you need further information or have questions regarding the day, please contact kerrie.mayo@callaghaninnovation.govt.nz

This event is part of our effort to supercharge New Zealand’s agritech sector with Agritech Activator.

Register your interest to find out more!

As a first for Australian agricultural field days, Primex will present in partnership with NSW DPI, AgTech Finder and AusAgritech and collaborating industry, grower, and producer organisations, Agtech Alley, creating the Hub as home to an extensive schedule of workshops, demonstrations, panel discussions, networking events and an estimated 1500+ sqm of interactive trade displays attracting national and international interest.

A new addition to Primex Field Days in 2024 will be interactive presentations hosted in the Hub that will showcase the businesses that are driving innovation across the sector, and how innovative technologies can enhance productivity and profitability for even the smallest producers.

Agtech Alley located in the Business, Innovation and Agtech Hub will deliver practical advice to producers through hourly showcases and lunch and learn panel discussions. Learn about cutting-edge innovation and how you can apply the latest technology, be it remote sensors, connectivity, drones, or post-harvest solutions, to streamline on-farm operations.

Be sure to drop by the Hub at the end of the day for Networking & Knockoffs where you can have a casual chat with the technology providers and the farmers that use their products.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE

Join us for the launch of AIMER Vision, pasture measurement on your smartphone!

The day will include guest speaker Mark Neal from DairyNZ on the importance of maximising profitability through pasture intake. This will be followed by a Q&A panel with AIMER users, and the opportunity to get hands-on with AIMER Vision.

Attendees will go in the draw for a free six-month subscription of AIMER products for your farm. Winner to be selected 21 September.

Tea and coffee from 10.30am, welcome at 11am. A light lunch will be served.

Register for the event here.