Speakers and Field Trips

The speakers for our conference have been selected to deliver on our theme – ‘Eat, Drink and Be Healthy‘, and should give amazing speeches and workshops.

Click on a speaker’s photo to learn more about their subject and see their bio.

Speakers

Doug Donelan

CEO of New Zealand Hops

Roger Hurst

Plant and Food Research

Zane Webber

AgResearch Germplasm Centre

Jim and Lorraine Gilbert

Nurseryman

Alex Peckham

Cider maker

Sheryl Backhouse

Subtropical fruit grower of Queensland

Jan Fryer

Tree Crops for Every Microclimate - A tribute to the late GR “Dick” Roberts.

Field Trips

Field Trip on Saturday Option A

A tour to Waimea Nurseries followed by Golden Hills Walnut Grove.

Field Trip on Saturday Option B

Tour of the Peckham’s cider orchard and cidery, followed by Thirkettle’s orchard and nursery

Field Trip on Sunday Option C

Visit to Plant & Food Research for blueberries, followed by Sensational Pears.

Field Trip on Sunday Option D

Visit to hop gardens and facilities at Mac Hops and then Plant & Food