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The 2024 Central Otago Young Grower of the Year competition, Cromwell

The 2024 Central Otago Young Grower of the Year competition will be held on Friday, 24 May 2024.The competition is open to both commercial fruit and vegetable growers from the Central Otago region. Contestants will be tested on a range of theoretical and practical modules designed to test their horticultural skills and knowledge.

Hort Connections 2024, Melbourne

Hort Connections – Australia and New Zealand’s largest horticulture conference and trade show – is coming to Melbourne in 2024!

The 2024 Hawke's Bay Young Grower of the Year competition, Hawke's Bay

The 2024 Hawke's Bay Young Grower of the Year competition will be held on Thursday 6 June and Friday 7 June 2024.The competition is open to commercial fruit growers from the Hawke's Bay region. Contestants will be tested on a range of theoretical and practical modules designed to test their horticultural skills and knowledge.

Fieldays, Hamilton

Fieldays is the Southern Hemisphere’s largest agricultural event and the ultimate launch platform for cutting edge technology and innovation.

12th World Potato Congress, Adelaide, Australia

In 2024, Australia will host the 12th World Potato Congress in Adelaide from 23-26 June, marking a pivotal moment for the global potato industry.Beyond the opportunity to showcase the excellence of the potato sector on the world stage, this congress aims to catapult potatoes into the spotlight as a compelling, nutritional and health-conscious food choice, both domestically and internationally.

The 2024 Gisborne Young Grower of the Year competition, Gisborne

The 2024 Gisborne Young Grower of the Year competition will be held on Thursday, 27 June 2024.The competition is open to both commercial fruit and vegetable growers from the Gisborne region. Contestants will be tested on a range of theoretical and practical modules designed to test their horticultural skills and knowledge.

The 2024 Nelson Young Grower of the Year competition, Nelson

The 2024 Nelson Young Grower of the Year competition will be held on Thursday, 27 June 2024.The competition is open to both commercial fruit and vegetable growers from the Nelson region. Contestants will be tested on a range of theoretical and practical modules designed to test their horticultural skills and knowledge.

The 2024 Bay of Plenty Young Grower of the Year competition, Mount Maunganui

Applications are now open for the BOP Young Grower of the Year Competition. Registrations will close on May 31st at 5 pm.The 2024 Bay of Plenty Young Grower competition aims to inspire and acknowledge the talents of young people employed in the fruit and vegetable sectors in the Bay of Plenty.

New Zealand Apples and Pears Conference, Hawke's Bay

The theme of this year’s conference - Reset, Growth, Ambition - reflects the challenges and opportunities facing our industry, and our ongoing commitment to building a more sustainable, productive, and inclusive food sector.The conference brings together growers, industry experts, suppliers and partners, decision-makers, government and media from Aotearoa and around the world.

Horticulture NZ Conference 2024, Tauranga

This year's Horticulture Conference and RSE Conference is being held at Mercury Baypark, Tauranga from 28-30 August.More information can be found at https://www.hortnz.co.nz/news-events-and-media/events/