The AgriTechNZ Guide to Fieldays 2025

NOTE: Some events are running concurrently and may require registration.

WEDNESDAY 11 JUNE

• Wednesday 9.00am to 9.40am
  Accelerating agritech adoption – Before we’re left behind
  Location: Fieldays Tent Talks (Site D79)

Join Gallagher and industry experts for a thought-provoking panel on the future of precision farming in Aotearoa. We’ll explore the potential of technologies like eShepherd and the Auto Weigher to improve productivity and animal performance, and ask what needs to change to make these tools accessible to more farmers.

With global competitors investing heavily in agritech, how can New Zealand keep pace? Hear from a forward-thinking farmer already using these innovations and how government and industry can better support adoption – before we fall behind.

Panel: Sarah Adams, Jamie Waghorn, Mark Maitland.

No need to register. Just walk in.

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• Wednesday 10.30am to 10.50am
  Sustainability in the Food & Fibre sector
  Location: Fieldays Tent Talks (Site D79)
  

Alec Tang, KPMG Sustainable Value partner will share insights from KPMG’s roundtable with sustainability professionals working across the food and fibre sector.

Join Alec to hear how leading organisations are navigating the tension between short-term volatility and long-term environmental commitments.

The session will highlight practical examples of how sustainability initiatives are delivering both environmental and financial outcomes, the importance of credible data for market trust, and the need for bold, cross-sector collaboration to accelerate change.

No need to register. Just walk in.

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• Wednesday 12.00pm to 12.20pm
  Backing farmers for a low emissions future
  Location: Fieldays Tent Talks (Site D79)
  

New Zealand farmers are some of the most efficient producers of milk and meat in the world – but global competitors are catching up fast and companies that buy our exports are increasingly calling for low emissions products.

Join Ruth Leary, AgriZeroNZ Head of Strategy & Engagement, to learn more about these global market drivers and their work to provide farmers with a range of tools to reduce emissions without compromising productivity and profitability.

No need to register. Just walk in.

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• Wednesday 10.30am to 12.30pm
  Innovating for Business Growth: Agritech in Latin America & the Opportunities for Collaboration
  Location: NZ International Business Centre

Join the Latin America New Zealand Business Council for a chance to hear from trailblazers, forge valuable connections, and discover real-world opportunities in Latin America’s booming agritech sector.

This event features a roundtable + Q&A session featuring a powerhouse speaker lineup:

• Hamish Marr – NZ’s Special Agricultural Trade Envoy and Canterbury seed & livestock producer, sharing firsthand insights from Latin America.
• Clovis Rossi – CEO of Brazil’s Granter, on tech, traceability, and Latin America’s VC potential for NZ businesses.
• Hamish Wiig – Gallagher’s GM for Latin America, discussing market entry, investment, and trust-building.
• Debra Hall – Chair of Mindhive Global, on how to scale manufacturing excellence and find the right Latin American customers.

REGISTER HERE

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• Wednesday 2.00pm to 2.20pm
  KPMG On Farm insights: challenges into opportunities
  Location: Fieldays Tent Talks (Site D79)
  

KPMG’s On Farm Services team share insights from their recent roundtables with farmers and growers across Aotearoa about what’s really happening inside the farm gate. From the financial pressures of access and cost of capital, to the challenges of adopting new technologies and navigating complex regulations, the team will explore the actions available to turn these challenges into opportunities.

No need to register. Just walk in.

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• Wednesday 4.00pm to 5.00pm:
  From Farm to Global Table: New Zealand’s Role in International Food Security
  Location: NZ International Business Centre

This session hosted by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE), will explore the strategic opportunity for New Zealand exporters to become integral partners in global food value chains, contributing to more resilient and sustainable food systems worldwide.

Our expert panel will examine New Zealand’s unique position in the global agrifood sector and how our innovators can leverage their strengths to address food security challenges in key markets including Singapore, India and the middle East.

Join industry leaders and policy experts as we discuss practical pathways for NZ exporters to scale their global impact while creating sustainable business growth in these critical markets.

This session is for exporters, producers, industry associations and anyone interested in the future of NZ’s role in global food systems.

REGISTER HERE

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THURSDAY 12 JUNE

• Thursday 8.30am to 10.00am
  Agribusiness Breakfast: Connecting Queensland and New Zealand
  Location: NZ International Business Centre
  

Join us for a breakfast networking event, hosted by Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) in partnership with the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) and New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE).

New Zealand and Australia share a uniquely close and enduring relationship, built on deep cultural, economic, and people-to-people ties. Join us to foster the relationship and get some specific insights on the growing relationship between Queensland and New Zealand. The session will include a panel discussion exploring the evolving business landscape and market opportunities.

REGISTER HERE

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• Thursday 10.00am to 10.20am
  Tokyo Market Signals: Asia’s Dairy Evolution 
  Location: Fieldays Tent Talks (Site D79)
  

Parmindar Singh, Dairy Farmer, Nuffield Scholar and PhD Candidate at the University of Waikato, takes us inside the changing world of dairy consumption in Tokyo—one of the most influential markets in Asia. As consumer preferences evolve, shaped by health, convenience, and global influence, what do these shifts mean for New Zealand’s dairy exporters? And more importantly, how should we respond?

In this Tent Talk, Parmindar explores how socio-economic change is reshaping demand in Japan and what this signal for wider markets across Asia and the Middle East. Join us for a sharp, research-informed discussion on how New Zealand can stay competitive, agile, and aligned with the future of global dairy demand

No need to register. Just walk in.

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• Thursday 11.00am to 12.15pm:
  Resilience by Design – Trade Strategy for a Changing World
  Location: NZ International Business Centre.

In today’s increasingly challenging and rapidly evolving global trading landscape, resilience has become a strategic imperative. Join government and industry leaders to explore how New Zealand can proactively build resilience into our trade policy and integrate practices to safeguard our export sector.

This event will explore how the Government’s trade strategy is helping New Zealand exporters adapt to global uncertainty with an aim to double export value over the next decade. We’ll delve into how leading agribusinesses are building resilience through innovation, scenario planning, and supply chain diversification.

Speakers:

• Hon Todd McClay, Minister for Trade and Investment
• Lisbeth Jacobs, CEO, Gallagher Animal Management
• Simon Tucker, Director of Global Sustainability, Stakeholder Affairs and Trade, Fonterra
• Andrew Watene (Ngāi Tūhoe), Head of KPMG Propagate
• Sara Meymand, Divisional Manager, Trade Policy and Negotiation Division, MFAT

Morning tea will be provided at the end of the formal session.

Registration for this event is free on a first-come, first-served basis

Hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade – Manatū Aorere (MFAT)

REGISTER HERE

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• Thursday 12.30pm to 2.30pm:
  Connected for growth: global agritech perspectives
  Location: Fieldays Function Hub (entrance via E Street side connected to The Pavilion).

Hosted by AgriTech New Zealand, join us for an exclusive panel discussion bringing together international agritech leaders to explore how cross-border partnerships are reshaping the future of agritech.

As global food system challenges escalate, no single market can drive the full innovation cycle alone. Our experts from New Zealand, the United Kingdom (UK), Australia and Ireland will share insights on building connected ecosystems that accelerate technology development and adoption worldwide.

The event includes panel discussion followed by networking and lunch session sponsored by the British High Commission.

REGISTER HERE

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• Thursday 3.30pm to 5.00pm:
  WOMEN IN AGRI – Beyond the diplomat
  Location: NZ International Business Centre.

Hosted by AgriTech New Zealand and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, this event provides a unique space for women to connect and share insights at Fieldays. This year’s theme, “Beyond The Diplomat,” focuses on how women lead through complexity, particularly in an era of geopolitical change and an uncertain global trade environment. The discussion will highlight whether women’s leadership styles bring unique strengths to these challenges – whether they are more effective, simply different, or both.

Panellists:

• H.E. Iona Thomas – British High Commissioner to New Zealand
• H.E. Jane Connolly – Ambassador of Ireland to New Zealand
• Carolien Vis – Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
• Bridgit Hawkins (MC) – Acting CEO, Humble Bee Bio

Open to all Fieldays attendees, this event is focused on amplifying women’s voices and fostering community across sectors. Spaces are limited – register early to secure your place!

REGISTER HERE

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FRIDAY 13 JUNE

• Friday 11.00am to 11.40am
  Growth & Scale Fieldays Innovation Award winner with Brendan O’Connell
  Location: Fieldays Tent Talks (Site D79)
  

Join the freshly-crowned Growth & Scale category winner from the Fieldays Innovation Awards in an informal chat hosted by Growth & Scale Award Head Judge and AgriTechNZ CEO Brendan O’Connell.

The Growth & Scale category is for Innovators who are making their mark in NZ and globally, and have market entry and commercial success in at least two countries within the last four years. Hear the winner talk about their journey, their innovation, what the win means to them, and where they plan to go from here!

To see the full list of Tent Talks CLICK HERE