NZIPIM's 2016 National Conference

When and where

  • 08 Aug 2016  - 09 Aug 2016
  • 10:00 am
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  • Rydges Rotorua Rotorua
  • CPD points: 6.00


NZIPIM's National Conference will be held at Rydges in Rotorua on Monday the 8th and Tuesday the 9th of August 2016. This year we have brought together a great range of speakers covering a diverse range of topics within the primary industry and business management strategies in changing times.

Our key international speaker is Robert Easton from Accenture, based in the US, who will be speaking on flourishing and driving change in enterprises needing to evolve in new market and business environments.

We will also be looking at Maori agribusiness and farming operations, with a focus on how rural professionals engage and provide professional services to Iwi farming enterprises. Once again the conference will include industry sector updates, as well as a presentation on the economics of planting manuka for honey production.

On the second day, John Allen from Kite Consulting will be reporting from the UK on what is occurring on farms and provide an overview on the dairy market in Europe from a consultant's perspective. After that we will focus on environmental matters including: a review on the Rotorua lakes catchment as an example of environmental action and change, exploring the latest research on mitigation strategies for N loss, and an economic analysis on meeting nutrient limits. In the afternoon we have two concurrent streams on Business & Governance and Technical & Extension.

The conference closing session includes presentations on hot science in the primary industry. Bill Kirkley from Massey University will then speak on adapting to change in a fast-moving times, followed by our closing presentation by James Allen who will provide his views and insights on the future of the rural profession.

Download a copy of the Conference Programme and Registration Form

For more information on the conference, contact Melissa Bahler 027 664 3080 or melissa@nzipim.co.nz