Free for NZIPIM Members / $50.00 for Non-NZIPIM Members

Members are invited to hear from four speakers who will share their experiences in the adoption of new technology in boosting higher returns for the rural community. The format for the event follows:

Opening - Guy Blundell, Otago Branch Chair and NZIPIM National President

Social Media in Agribusiness - Penny Clark Hall, Social Media SpecialistPenny will talk on the different types of social media and engagement with rural communities via social media. She will expand on the use of apps and programmes that are available as well as what the future may look like for communicating with rural communities.

Drone use and technology - Nadia McLean, Abbacus BioDrone use is becoming widespread in Agriculture. Nadia McLean will share some insights into the technology available from drones including the rules and regulations of their use. She will show examples and developments of drone use in the field.

Value add and innovation in the red meat sector - Rob Hewitt, Chairman Silver Fern Farms LtdRob will update delegates on the state of the red meat sector and discuss new developments and initiatives targeting higher returns back to farms.

Innovation and value add in agriculture - Julian Raine (keynote speaker)Julian is President of Hort NZ, Director cold Storage Nelson, New Zealand Hops, Berry Fruit Export NZ, Raine Farms, Wai-west Horticulture, Cawthron Institute and Sirtrack Ltd. He is also a past chairman of the Nuffield Farming scholarship trust. The Raine Family have owned Oakland's farm since 1844 and began milking cows in the 1930s and is run as part of an integrated farm business alongside other farms and horticultural interests in the Nelson region. Oakland's milk is sold via vending machines at various locations around Nelson, and is also used in a growing number of city cafes.

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2 CPD Hours