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The National Horticultural Field Days venue confirmed in Hastings Supplied
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Hawke’s Bay’s reputation as a primary sector powerhouse has been further cemented with the announcement that the 12th annual National Horticultural Field Days will be held in Hawke’s Bay in June 2021 at the Tomoana Showgrounds. Proudly organised by the Hawke’s Bay A&P Society, the National Horticultural Field Days event is the only event in the country exclusively dedicated to the horticulture sector. For two full days, industry professionals and enthusiasts will gather to network, conduct business, and share the latest trends in education and innovation. Sally Jackson, General Manager of the Society reported that “Hawke’s Bay alone accounts for two-thirds of all apple and pear outputs and this is one of the main reasons Hastings is home to this event, the largest horticulture focussed field days in New Zealand.” New Zealand’s wide range of horticulture products are exported to over 120 countries worldwide with an overall industry value estimated in excess of $8.8 billion. Many of these products and industry leading companies will be on show at the national event. Event Manager Kahlia Fryer said that New Zealand horticulturalists represent some of the most innovative producers and companies in the country so it will be a great chance to highlight these at the National Horticultural Field Days in the Hort Talks speaker sessions, large machinery demonstration zones and amongst our Trade Exhibitors.
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Jackson said they were delighted to be hosting this prestigious event again for 2021. “Members of the horticulture industry travel from all corners of New Zealand to be here which shows how much they value the content of the show and the business opportunities it provides”. Jackson went on to say she was thrilled to be working with key organisations and business partners such as the Hawke’s Bay Fruitgrowers’ Association, New Zealand Fruitgrower’s Charitable Trust, Hawke’s Bay Regional Council. Special thanks were made to Ravensdown, Heinz Watties, ECR Equipment, FMG and Yara whose generous sponsorship enabled the A&P Society to deliver this nationally significant event in Hawke’s Bay.
New Zealand’s wide range of horticulture products are exported to over 120 countries worldwide with an overall industry value estimated in excess of $8.8 billion Highlighting technology and innovation at the Field Days is the Ravensdown Innovation & Environment Award which will be presented at the ‘Innovation in Hort’ Ravensdown lunch on day one of the event. Fryer noted that as New Zealand’s Horticultural industry grows, advancements in technology and research are essential for the industry’s success. She added “The primary purpose of the award
