The 2025 NZIPIM National Conference will discuss geopolitical issues, explore emerging trends, hear inspiring stories of growth, and talk through how rural professionals can navigate uncertainty. With expert insights from industry leaders and innovative disruptors, this year’s programme will cover critical topics, from market expansion to the transformation of land use and the role of biotechnology. Through thought-provoking presentations, discussions, case studies, and networking opportunities, delegates will build their understanding and gain strategies to turn disruption into a competitive advantage.
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NZIPIM offers a broad range of professional development events that inform, upskill and expand knowledge base of members providing advice and services to farmers and growers.
Greenhouse gas emissions on New Zealand farms: a climate change seminar for rural professionals
This online Greenhouse Gas Seminar is designed to expand rural professionals’ understanding of climate change, why agricultural greenhouse gas emissions are important in New Zealand, how they can be estimated within the farm system, and how they can be reduced on different farms. This is a continuation and update on similar seminars held previously.
Date:
24 Jul 2025
Taranaki Branch: Port Taranaki Tour
This event will provide you with a unique opportunity to explore the role of Port Taranaki in regional economic development. You will hear about the port’s operations and its relationship with rural sectors, gain a behind-the-scenes look at port activities, and have time to connect with peers from across the region.
Date:
29 Jul 2025
Nelson / Marlborough Branch: Supporting Rural Recovery: Practical Insights & Next Steps
This free workshop is designed to support rural professionals working with farmers and growers in the region as they navigate the early stages of the June and July flooding recovery. Hear from MPI and rural professionals who supported the Hawke’s Bay recovery following Cyclone Gabrielle, sharing lessons learned and practical advice. We'll discuss how to support clients in accessing funding (such as the Mayoral Relief Fund), prioritise recovery work and prepare for more weather events. This is more than boots on the ground—it's about using your skills to make a real impact, now and in the months ahead. Open to all rural professionals.
Date:
31 Jul 2025
The NZIPIM Professional Development Framework is an inventory of key courses for Primary Industry Professionals.
Tupu Rangatahi - Tupu Ahuwhenua Maori Agribusiness Programme
With huge opportunities and complex challenges, there is demand for people who can support Māori to meet current and future aspirations for the whenua.
Complete a three-year Bachelor of Business degree with a first major in Agribusiness and the option to take a second major, two minors, or a combination of electives to round out the qualification.
Communicating Effectively with Farmers
This kōwae (learning module) will help you learn new approaches to communicating effectively with your clients and the rural community, using social science research from Our Land and Water.
Tools for Making Land Use Change Decisions
Work through the activities in this kōwae (course) to learn how to help farm businesses to make decisions about land use diversification.
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IFMA Professional Development Fund: Applications now open for Argentina Conference
The International Farm Management Association (IFMA) is committed to furthering the science and practice of farm management by facilitating the exchange of knowledge, ideas and insights across the world. Regardless of nationality or operational scale, IFMA provides a unique platform to grow your expertise and global perspective.
To help nurture the next generation of agricultural leaders, the IFMA Professional Development Fund provides grants to early-career farmers, advisors, and academics engaged in farm management from around the globe to experience an IFMA Congress and join the global IFMA network to expand their horizons.
Celebrating the future of farming: 2025 NZIPIM Awards now open
FARMAX-FarmIQ and the New Zealand Institute of Primary Industry Management (NZIPIM) are once again celebrating the outstanding individuals behind Aotearoa’s primary industries, with applications now open for the 2025 FarmIQ Emerging Rural Professional Award and the FarmIQ Rural Professional Award.
The awards celebrate the dedicated professionals who are helping to shape the future of agriculture in Aotearoa - whether they’re seasoned experts or emerging leaders just starting their journey.
Opportunities for Farming in Biodiversity Credits
Embracing New Zealand’s unique biodiversity isn’t just an environmental commitment – it can and should be viewed as a strategic financial decision.
Which is why I am encouraged to hear that the government is exploring whether a biodiversity credit system could help incentivise protection and restoration of native wildlife.