New Zealand pipfruit industry conference – August 2022

NZAPI UPDATE

New Zealand pipfruit industry conference – August 2022

By Sarah Cameron : NZAPI

The 2022 NZ Apples & Pears Incorporated (NZAPI) industry conference will be held at the Rutherford Hotel in Nelson from Wednesday 24 to Friday 26 August.

On Tuesday 23 August there will also be an Agritech in the Orchard field day, presented by Callaghan Innovation with NZAPI.

The theme of this year’s conference is ‘Adapting to New Horizons’. Two years on from the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, the industry has learned to modify and adapt to a new environment to ensure New Zealand pipfruit can continue to compete on the global stage, demand premiums and remain an industry exemplar. New Zealand is widely regarded as the best apple and pear producer in the world, but to retain that title, we must continue to adapt and innovate.

New Zealand is widely regarded as the best apple and pear producer in the world, but to retain that title, we must continue to adapt and innovate

The conference will explore how the industry can meet and succeed in these new environments, with presentations and discussions on the following themes: • Growing our industry globally • Strengthening our sustainability pillar • Technology partnerships • Telling our story. The pre-conference Agritech in the Orchard field day will connect innovators, researchers and growers within the apple and broader horticulture sector. It will build a deeper understanding of industry challenges and available solutions. The day’s programme will include knowledge-building sessions, networking and connecting opportunities, and finish in time for delegates to attend the NZAPI Annual General Meeting at 4pm.

For more information please visit

www.applesandpears.nz

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