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WELCOME The National Horticultural Field Days is positioning itself to be the key Horticulture event on the industry calendar, generating conversations among industry, providing a venue for discussing future growth strategies for the Horticulture industry and technical information transfer.

This year’s event, held at Showgrounds Hawke’s Bay in Hastings will be noticeably bigger as the event grows itself to include more vegetable growers and attract a wider industry audience from its largely Pipfruit origins.

Innovation and industry growth are the forefront of the National Horticultural Field Days, as the Horticulture industries work to meet projections of significantly expanding their export earnings.

In order to achieve the $10billion target by 2020, the industry needs clever people, new technology, more efficient techniques and processes in order to act smarter and basically grow more, faster.

As organisers of the event, the Hawke’s Bay A&P Society is

focussed on championing the primary sector and the Horticultural industry is a key component in that vision.

Alongside the Society, Hawke’s Bay Fruitgrowers and Hawke’s Bay Regional Council are committed partners of the event and dedicated to expanding the Field Day into a nationally significant Horticultural event.

Our partnership with Massey University means the National Horticultural Field Day will provide a vital link between research and development and the commercialisation of science to industry.

An exciting line up of speakers in the BNZ Seminar Series will solidify this event as a ‘must attend’ on the industry calendar. Bringing together Government, Science, technical presentations and industry insider updates. The Field Day provides an opportunity for the industry as a whole – small to medium scale growers, right through to larger corporate operators and suppliers, to come together and discuss just

how the industry is going to meet its export projections.

With most exhibitors returning from last year and a very strong contingent of new exhibitors on board there will be plenty of new things to see.

The focus on business to business interaction makes this event unique.

And it is not often an event with this much value is free to attend so make sure you collect your complimentary ticket and get the most out of the day.

We look forward to seeing you at the A&P Showgrounds on Thursday June 5 from 8.30am.

Brent Linn General Manager, Hawke’s Bay A&P Society

Admission $10 Available at the gate or get your complimentary ticket beforehand from your trusted horticultural supplier

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BNZ SEMINAR SERIES SPEAKER PROFILES LAND OF HOPE AND GLORY 7AM - 8.45AM Horticulture’s place in the new New Zealand Join us for a breakfast keynote event featuring Minister for Primary Industries Hon Nathan Guy followed by Hon Steve Maharey, Vice Chancellor, Massey University.

Breakfast will be served from 7am with the keynote address from 7.20am.

Tickets are $15pp, full details are on page 19.

BNZ SEMINAR SERIES – SPEAKERS

Murray’s investment experience spans New Zealand, Australia and the United Kingdom.

He was previously a director of leading property development and investment firm Willis Bond where he was responsible for capital raising and property investment.

Murray’s presentation will be a guide to how Crown Irrigation Investments Limited gives effect to its mandate to invest in irrigation schemes that are expected to contribute economic benefits to New Zealand.

Doug Steel

Doug Steel, BNZ Economist, has been forecasting the New Zealand economy for more than 16 years. He joined BNZ in 2012.

Doug will give a timely update on the state of the economy, looking forward into 2014 as the Reserve Bank of New Zealand has started lifting interest rates, and discuss what this means for Horticulture and the New Zealand ea a d economy. eco o y

Murray Gribben

Murray Gribben, Chief Executive of Crown Irrigation Investments

Graeme Hansen

Graeme Hansen is Water Initiatives Group Manager HBRC, Ruataniwha Water Storage Scheme (RWSS) Project Manager HBRIC. Graeme’s experiences of the past 3 ½ years have been as Project Manager for RWSS, through various prefeasibility, feasibility and execution phases.

With his civil engineering background he has had a particular emphasis on the technical elements of the project, along with wider accountabilities for project management, budget control and project delivery.

Graeme will offer some in-depth analysis of the project and an update on progress.

Dr Jason Wargent

Jason Wargent is Senior lecturer in the Institute of Agriculture and Environment at Massey University and the Chief Technical Officer of BioLumic, the newly set-up company dedicated to the commercial exploitation of his research on the commercial benefits of UV. Jason will be discussing, how can UV light improve horticultural crops? Massey research has recently led to the creation of a spin-out company, which is developing UV light recipes for crop yield improvements and disease resistance.

Dr James Hanly

James Hanley from Massey University’s Institute of Agriculture and Environment will be running a workshop, alongside Hawke’s Bay Regional Council on Practical Nutrient Management. Nutrient Management is a hot issue, and one growing in relevance. This seminar will discuss the issues industry are facing and steps for practical nutrient management.

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WHAT’S ON 7am – 8.45am

Land of Hope and Glory Minister for Primary Industries Hon Nathan Guy, Hon Steve Maharey, Vice Chancellor Massey University Tickets for the Breakfast event are $15pp and available by contacting Anna Hamilton, Events Manager on 0212440673 or events@showgroundshb.co.nz

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National Horticultural Field Days opens Trade displays • Hawke’s Bay Young Fruitgrower of the Year Competition – Under Grandstand • Hawke’s Bay Fruitgrowers Art Competition – Under Grandstand • NZ Hydralada Competition – Main Oval • ECR Equipment Forklift Driving Competition Behind Grandstand

9.40am – 10.15am

BNZ Seminar Series “Accelerating irrigation development” Murray Gribben, Crown Irrigation Investments Seminar Series Room A, Exhibition Hall

10.20am – 11am

BNZ Seminar Series “Ruantaniwha Water Storage Scheme – an update from the Project Manager” M ” Graeme Hansen, Project Manager HBRIC Seminar Series Room A, Exhibition Hall

11.10am – 12pm

BNZ Seminar Series “Catching some UV” Dr Jason Wargent, Massey University Seminar Series Room A, Exhibition Hall

9am – 9.45am Secondary Schools Education Expo Seminar Series Room B, Exhibition Hall

10am – 3pm Secondary Schools Education Expo – Practical Work Stations Exhibition Hall

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1.30pm – 2pm Secondary Schools Education Expo Seminar Series Room B, Exhibition Hall

1.30pm – 3pm NZ Hydralada Competition Finals – Main Oval

2pm – 2.45pm

BNZ Seminar Series Pipfruit NZ Industry Update Alan Pollard & Gary Jones Market reports • Competitor analysis • Market Access • Market Development Seminar Series Room A, Exhibition Hall

12pm Hawke’s Bay Young Fruitgrower Competition – Horti-Sports Challenge

9am – 9.35am

BNZ Seminar Series “2014, the economy and the Horticulture industry” Doug Steel, BNZ Economist Seminar Series Room A, Exhibition Hall

1.30pm

12pm – 1.20pm Future Industry Seminar - Secondary School Senior Management Session – invite only. Seminar Series Room B, Exhibition Hall

12.15pm – 1.45pm

BNZ Seminar Series “Step Change in Sustainable Nutrient Management” Presented by Dr James Hanly, Massey University and Hawke’s Bay Regional Council Seminar Series Room A, Exhibition Hall

2.50pm – 3.30pm

BNZ Seminar Series HortNZ on Recent Issues: Food Safety, Resource Management and Country of Origin Labelling Peter Silcock, Chief Executive; Food Safety manager Matt Dolan; Resource Management and Environment Manager Chris Keenan and Communications Manager Leigh Catley Seminar Series Room A, Exhibition Hall

3.30 pm Hawke’s Bay Fruitgrowers Association – Tug-o-war competition

4.30pm

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GETTING HERE • Gate will be open to the public from 8.30am • Entry to the Showgrounds is via Karamu Road Please note only the Karamu Road gates to the Showgrounds will be open.

• There is plenty of free parking available inside the Showgrounds.

TICKETS Entry is $10 on the gate on the day, or alternatively before the event call in to your preferred Horticultural Supplier and collect a complimentary ticket.

FOOD ON SITE Being a Horticulture event there will be plenty of tasty samples on offer around the grounds so be sure to visit all the exhibitors and see what’s available.

To keep you fuelled up and warm during the day, coffee and

other food will also be available to purchase.

TRADE DISPLAYS This year’s National Horticultural Field Days has a huge array of exhibitors on site within the indoor Exhibition Hall and outdoor trade sites to wander around.

With everything from tractors and machinery, to software, timber suppliers, consultants, to exporters and industry organisations, there’s plenty to keep you occupied.

With demonstrations and competitions running throughout the day, this is a business to business field day, but there’s plenty of time for networking and catching up with others from industry for a welldeserved day out!

See page 20 for a list of Exhibitors confirmed to date.

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HAWKE’S BAY FRUITGROWERS 2014 HAWKE’S BAY YOUNG FRUITGROWER OF THE YEAR COMPETITION IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE NATIONAL HORTICULTURE FIELD DAYS THURSDAY 5TH JUNE 2014 The Hawke’s Bay Fruitgrowers’ Association (HBFA) is proud to achieve a 10 year milestone for the Hawke’s Bay Young Fruitgrower of the Year Competition. This competition is run in conjunction with the National Horticultural Field days held at the Hawke’s Bay A & P Society Showground’s in Hastings. Hawke’s Bay Fruitgrowers’ Event coordinator Robyn Stallard is proud to be involved with the

Young Fruitgrower Competition which started at Pernel Orchard in 2005 and has now evolved into a competition of national significance.

Alongside the Young Grower Competition the HBFA is running six other great events to highlight the Horticulture industry as leading edge and offering a vast and diverse range of employment opportunities including marketing, science, technical advancement, engineering,

“Six great Fruitgrowers’ Association Events” Secondary Schools Education Expo – “Pick a Career in Horticulture” The Hawke’s Bay Fruitgrowers’ Association in conjunction with the Education Sector and Industry supporters will run two sessions designed for Students, Career Advisors, Ag/Hort, and Science Teachers at 9am and 1.30pm.

During the sessions participants will hear from a variety of young leaders, apprentices and growers who will talk about their career pathways, and opportunities within the Horticulture industry.

Students then have a chance to participate in a “Hands on Interactive Experience” sessions which give a view of some of the career opportunities the Horticulture Industry has to offer. Each site involves an Industry Leader guiding students through tasks that show an aspect of a career offered by the industry, and can include: practical fruit growing, quality control, science and technology, management and marketing.

After their interactive experience students are free to explore the field days, visit the exhibitor sites and stands, and learn from the people involved in the Billion Dollar Horticulture Industry.

management, consultancy, practical and much more. The events include the Secondary Schools Educational Expo, Secondary Schools and Intermediate Schools Principals and Senior Management Luncheon, a Tug of War Challenge, the HBFA Gifford Devine Art Competition. The final event - the Hawke’s Bay Young Fruitgrower of the Year Dinner, Speech & Quiz Competition evening will be held on Friday 6th June.

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SECONDARY & INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLS PRINCIPALS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT LUNCHEON “Career Opportunities’ in Horticulture” Principals & Senior Management Luncheon

Time: 12pm Guest Speakers: Hon Nathan Guy MP, Minister for Primary Industries Allan Pollard, CEO, PipFruit New Zealand Sue Pickering, Senior Business Manager, Horticulture New Zealand MC: Lawrence Yule, Mayor of Hastings

Secondary School/ Intermediate School Principals & Senior Management are invited to the PipFruit New Zealand and Hawke’s Bay Fruitgrowers’ Assn Sponsored Luncheon. Come along and listen to our Guest Speakers and meet other

HAWKE’S BAY YOUNG FRUITGROWER OF THE YEAR COMPETITION This year we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Hawke’s Bay Fruitgrowers’ Association “Young Fruitgrower of the Year Competition” during the National Horticultural Field Day. The finals evening function is being held at the Mission Estate Winery in Taradale on Friday.

During the first day of competition contestants demonstrate practical and theory skills at industry sponsored testing stations. At mid-day, for a little light relief there is a ‘horti-sports’ section where competitors are challenged to complete a range of novelty tasks.

The competition concludes with the evening Dinner Function where contestants participate in a quiz and then present a speech to the audience on a given industry subject.

The Young Fruitgrower Competition is open to all people currently involved the fruit industry who are under 30 years of age. The number of competitors is limited to eight so If there are more than eight entries received; a preliminary selection process is used to filter participants.

The calibre of the contestants is extremely high which makes for a keenly contested competition. The winner of the competition will go on to represent our region at the sector final for the “New Zealand Young Grower of the Year’ competition.

Prizes: There are some great prizes to the Final Winners, Runner-up and 3rd place getters, together with prizes which are also awarded for each section of the competition. All prizes are donated by the various sponsors and judges.

1st Place $1,000 Horticentre sponsored cash prize plus a grant donated by Pickmee to be used for further training, education or professional development. The winner will also receive a study trip to Nelson which includes airfares and accommodation sponsored by Turners and Growers Ltd. 2nd Place $750 Horticentre sponsored cash prize plus a study trip to Nelson sponsored by Turners and Growers Ltd. 3rd Place $500 Horticentre sponsored cash prize

Industry leaders, and hear of the exciting opportunities within the Billion $ Horticulture Industry.

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TUG OF WAR CHALLENGE Horticulture Industry related teams have a chance to vie for the historic “Tug of War Trophy” which is sponsored by Hurford Parker Insurance Brokers Ltd. This significant trophy was donated to the Association by President Ralph Paynter in 1936 and has been fought for and won by a tug of war team.

Teams of eight must include two females (who must be on the rope) and can include one coach. Each team is eligible for the best dressed

prize and the ultimate title of Tug of War Winners.

Get your teams together have some fun and compete for the Ultimate Prize. To enter please contact the Hawke’s Bay Fruitgrowers Association Office.

HBFA GIFFORD DEVINE ART COMPETITION Gifford Devine Barristers and Solicitors and the Hawke’s Bay Fruitgrowers Association host the Art Competition.

Now in its eighth year, the aim is to take horticulture further into the community and to obtain alternative perspectives of the industry.

The theme this year is “Horticulture Old Faithfuls” which gives plenty of opportunity for a wide range of entries.

All Hawke’s Bay artists are invited to enter artwork which can be in any form or media but must be non-perishable. Art works will be

displayed during the field day and people attending are asked to vote for their favourite piece. The entry with the most ‘People’s Choice’ votes will win the competition. A silent auction also gives people the opportunity to buy art through placing bids for the pieces on display.

A generous prize package sponsored

by Gifford Devine provides the people’s choice winner $1,000 including a ticket to the Hawke’s Bay Young Fruitgrower Dinner Function. Second prize is $500 and Third prize $250.

HAWKE’S BAY YOUNG FRUITGROWER OF THE YEAR SPEECH COMPETITION & DINNER EVENING FRIDAY 6TH JUNE Finals night! This is where the Young Grower finalists deliver their speeches and complete in the quiz section.

The evening culminates with the announcement of section winners and winner of the “Hawke’s Bay Young Fruitgrower of the Year” title.

Date: Friday 6th June Time: 6pm Venue: Mission Estate Winery 198 Church Road, Taradale, Hawke’s Bay

For all enquiries and bookings regarding the Hawke’s Bay Fruitgrower of the Year Competition, Secondary Schools Education Expo, Secondary Schools & Intermediate Schools Principals and Senior Management Luncheon, Tug of War Challenge, HBFA Gifford Devine Art Competition and Hawke’s Bay Young Fruitgrower of the Year Speech Competition & Dinner Evening please contact:

Dianne Vesty Executive Officer Hawke’s Bay Fruitgrowers’ Association Office Phone: (06) 870 8541 Email: office@hbfruitgrowers.co.nz or phone Robyn Stallard, Event Coordinator on 027 6555 188.

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ABOUT OUR SPONSORS Hawke’s Bay Regional Council Hawke’s Bay Regional Council supports long term sustainable land management and the sustainable management of freshwater, consistent with HBRC’s vision for a region with a vibrant community, a prosperous economy, a clean and healthy environment for current and future generations.

HBRC is in the business of: • Natural resource management and governance; • Natural hazard assessment and mitigation; • Regional strategic planning (including statutory plans such as the regional policy statement); and • Regional scale infrastructure and services

HBRC has a focus on more innovative ways to undertake its role, with some weight on public sector reform coming from central Government.

HBRC, with local councils, is in the process of upgrading the Regional Policy Statement to cover urban growth planning, integrated freshwater management and natural hazard planning. Further integration of regional transport planning is also underway.

HBRC is actively partnering with the Department of Conservation, progressing options to jointly deliver services across areas including biosecurity, biodiversity, regional park management and science delivery. The objective

is for greater efficiency and effectiveness. A deeper partnership with Massey University also satisfies HBRC’s need for better access to science and research capacity, while also complementing the skills-based focus at the Eastern Institute of Technology.

Through the Hawke’s Bay Regional Investment Company, HBRC proposes to invest in infrastructure assets to enhance the region’s economic base, while delivering environmental benefits and, in the medium term, a reasonable rate of return. Possibilities include water storage and more trees established in our highly erodible hill country.

The HB Fruitgrowers Association Charitable Trust The Charitable Trust was formed in 2000 thanks to a bequest to the Association by the late AB Smith.

Formed to support the development, advancement and improvement of the Fruit growing industry in Hawke’s Bay, the Trust provides scholarships for local students of Horticulture and grants to assist with research, education, technology and promotion of Fruit growing.

Each year the Trust receives applications for scholarships from Hawkes Bay people studying fruit related horticulture. Many of the applicants are involved in the industry

apprentice programme, a three year earn as you learn level four qualification based at the Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT). The programme is a partnership between EIT, the Primary Industry Training Organisation and the HB Fruitgrowers Association. Over the past few years the number of trainees in the programme has swelled and this has resulted in a record number of Scholarships being paid in 2014.

Since 2002 the Charitable Trust has contributed close to half a million dollars for the benefit of the fruit growing industry.

The Hawke’s Bay Fruitgrowers Assn Charitable Trust is proud to support Horticulture’s Big Day Out. The National Horticultural Field Days event is a positive move to expose the whole of the Horticulture industry at one venue and provides a platform to showcase career pathways, demonstrate innovation and technology, opportunity to visit the trade exhibitors, see demonstrations and to catch up with the latest information.

It is a great venue for people to get together and network or just catch up.

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BNZ BNZ welcomes you, as principal sponsor of the BNZ Seminar Series, to the National Horticultural Field Day. BNZ has a long and proud history working alongside Horticulturists and the wider agricultural sector.

Horticulture is a major contributor to Hawke’s Bay

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Massey recognises the need for sustainable farming and food production, and the University is firmly engaged in leading the way towards sustainable production through its research and teaching.

The National Horticultural Field Days provides the perfect forum for showcasing research and commercialisation of Science specific to the Horticultural industry, information transfer and industry discussion.

Massey University The National Horticultural Field Days welcomes Massey University as a new Partner.

Primary food production is a pillar of New Zealand’s economy and Massey University is focusing its research on finding better ways to produce foods that add value and

The National Horticultural Field Day is also kindly supported by Radio Network, Hawke’s Bay Today, NZ Grower and the Orchardist.

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RAVENSDOWN INNOVATION AWARD FIRST PRIZE $1000 CASH The ‘Kiwi number eight wire’ mentality is encouraged by organisers of the National Horticultural Field Days as they judge applications for the Ravensdown Innovation Award, on Thursday 5th June at Showgrounds Hawke’s Bay. The Ravensdown Innovation Award has been presented at the Horticultural event for the last three years to recognise exciting technological advances and innovation in the industry.

Past winners have included Rockit Apples from Havelock

North Fruit Company in 2013, Tow and Blow in 2012 with their frost management machinery and Scionon, who design and manufacture grafting tools have been runner up the last two years.

As the Horticultural industry works to grow their export markets, there is a constant need for new technology and cutting edge research to maintain a competitive edge against bigger producers around the world.

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Entrants do not necessarily need to hold a trade site at the National Horticultural Field Days but must be on site and able to discuss their innovation at the event for judging.

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2014 NEW ZEALAND HYDRALADA COMPETITION The NZ Hydralada Competition, organised by the Crasborn Group is back again for the 2014 National Horticultural Field Days. An exciting competition to show off your skills - plus the great prize money up for grabs!

Competitor’s practical skills are put to the test during a range of challenges that put company against company and operator against operator. This is the chance for you or your team to take the glory of being the NZ Hydralada Champion!

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To Enter If you think you have the skills, accuracy and experience to win the NZ Hydralada Competition then enter yourself or team by contacting the Crasborn Group by email events@crasborn.co.nz

T4OOOV 1061mm

Width may vary depending on tyre specification.

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Designed to meet the needs of fruit growers and winemakers, the new tractors T4000F/N//V have a modern design and three different widths to meet any of the applications you need.

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Horticulture’s Big Day Out

LAND OF HOPE AND GLORY – BREAKFAST EVENT 7am – 8.45am Horticulture’s place in the new New Zealand.

Join us for breakfast and hear from Minister for Primary Industries Hon Nathan Guy, followed by Hon Steve Maharey, Vice Chancellor, Massey University.

Being election year, this is an opportune time to hear from the Minister about the future of the horticulture industry and how the government will assist industry growth strategies going forward.

Steve Maharey will be discussing Massey University’s

role in the future of the Horticulture industry and wider Agrifood sector, the commercialisation of Science and relationship with Hawke’s Bay. Tickets are $15pp and available by contacting Anna Hamilton, Events Manager on 021 244 0673 or events@showgroundshb.co.nz.

Tickets are limited so secure your seat now.

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Horticulture’s Big Day Out

EXHIBITOR LISTINGS We are pleased to host a number of industry organisations, and Horticultural industry suppliers to the National Horticultural Field Days.

They are on site throughout the day to discuss the latest technology,

machinery and equipment or services on offer – all with the common goal of supporting and assisting you and your business.

There will be plenty of demonstrations, sampling and prize

draws so get along and take a look around.

Here’s a sample of the exhibitors and suppliers you’ll be able to catch up with at the National Horticultural Field Days:

EXHIBITOR Agnew Transport

Irrigation Services

AgriOptics

McCain Foods

Agrissentials

Newport Auto Electrical

AgWorld

North Fuels

Asurequality

Norwood Farm Machinery

B Bayleys Coast to Coast BWR Cardno Consultants Cervus Equipment DearTech/Claas Harvest Centre ECR Equipment EIT Extenday Farmlands Fruitfed Supplies Glaber Hawke's Bay Regional Council Honnor Drilling

NOW NZ Frost Fans Opus Consultants Power Farming Ravensdown Rockit apples Rural Fuel Scionon Ltd TFM Tractors The AndyWeeder The Pallet Company Think Water Hawke's Bay

Horticulture New Zealand

Tumu Timbers

Hydralada

Turners and Growers

Hydro-Logic

VJ Distributors

Indigo Ltd

Waterforce Ltd

Installer Services Hawke's Bay

Wedderburn

ECR EQUIPMENT FORKLIFT COMPETITION! $500 PRIZE MONEY UP FOR GRABS ECR Equipment in conjunction with the National Horticultural Field Days are pleased to announce the return of the Forklift competition at the Field Day! So register now to showcase your Forklift driving expertise on the day around a specialist course!

Entrants have the chance to show off their skill, understanding of safety and efficiency with practical challenges designed to test even the most experienced Forklift drivers.

Nissan Forklifts are kindly provided by ECR Equipment for the day and the competition will be run

by Master Drive Services Limited.

Please note all entrants must hold a current OSH Forklift Licence.

To Enter If you think you’ve got what it takes to be Hawke’s Bay’s top Forklift driver then register your name, address, phone number and email, along with your OSH Forklift driving licence number to events@ showgroundshb.co.nz or 06 878 3123 extn 704.

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HASTINGS

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Horticulture’s Big Day Out

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HAWKE’S BAY REGIONAL COUNCIL Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is pleased to be a major partner of the National Horticultural Field Days, horticulture’s ‘Big Day Out’.

Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is committed to supporting our vital horticultural sector which contributes significantly to the Hawke’s Bay and national economy. The field day is an excellent opportunity for the many people and organisations involved in horticulture to come together to share ideas and viewpoints and learn about new innovations, for the good of the industry and the region.

The proposal to invest in a water storage scheme in Ruataniwha has been a main focus for HBRC in the past few years. This scheme arose as a potential solution to improve both the environmental protection

of our rivers and the supply of more water for production.

The process of assessing that proposal continues and our field day seminar will help you take a look at the realities of the scheme project and construction, with our potential investor Crown Irrigation Investments talking about how to accelerate irrigation investment.

Planning for the future is an important role for the Regional Council, which has to consider horticulture needs amongst many other requirements.

Catchment plan changes, water quality and quantity, biosecurity and biodiversity planning, transport network planning, flood protection upgrades in the face of climate change are just some of the areas we are currently working on, where horticulture view points are essential.

HBRC also supports the day to day needs of growers through servicing their resource consents, water metering, and enquiries on technical and science issues such as nutrient management.

Our staff will be on hand at the field day to discuss these matters with growers and talk about some of the bigger issues that concern you.

Enjoy your time at the field day!

GROWING OUR FUTURE Hawkeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bay is actively moving to more sustainable and productive land use.

Our regional economy is based on farming and horticulture, so efficient, innovative management of our land and water is vital for our future.

Hawkeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bay Regional Council is pleased to support the National Horticultural Field Day as an opportunity for horticulturalists and related operators to share ideas and learn about innovative approaches.

www.hbrc.govt.nz 06 835 9200