The full programme is now confirmed for the Future Land Use Investment Decision Forum, taking place Thursday 27 August, 3.30pm–6.30pm at the Marlborough Events Centre.
Hosted by the Marlborough Research Centre in partnership with PGG Wrightson Fruitfed Supplies, the forum brings together businesses from across Marlborough's land use sectors — viticulture, pipfruit, kiwifruit and other subtropicals, summerfruit, vegetables, seed & grain, livestock, cold storage and export markets — to share what they're seeing in their own markets: demand, opportunities and where things are heading.
The full topic and speaker line-up is set out below.
Viticulture & finance
The changing NZ wine landscape and its impact on Marlborough grape supply – John Wilson, JPEW Advisory and Analytics
What matters when weighing up land use investment options – Victor Gahamadze, Rabobank
Pipfruit, kiwifruit & subtropicals
JOLI™, a premium apple with a global opportunity – Cam Elton, T&G Global
Pipfruit and kiwifruit opportunities – Steve Spark, AgFirst
Kiwifruit, opportunities and considerations – Dr Elaine Gould, Fruitfed Supplies
Horticulture operations
People, machinery and a cooperative path to market – Tahu Huntly, Hortus Limited & Monarch Platforms
Summerfruit
Summerfruit opportunities – Blair McLean, grower perspective
Vegetables
Commercial vegetable crop opportunities in Marlborough – John Murphy, Murphy's New Zealand Limited & Vegetables New Zealand Inc
Arable
Seed & grain production – Graeme Jones & Chris Sparks, PGG Wrightson Seeds
Livestock
Livestock opportunities – Chaz Woodhouse, PGG Wrightson
Infrastructure & market access
Cold storage for diversifying land use – Jason Barnes, Provincial Coldstores Ltd
Export market opportunities for Marlborough – MG Group Exports
Download the full programme (PDF)
Whether you're considering diversifying your operation or assessing future options for your land, this is a chance to hear directly from those operating across these markets. Registrations are free but essential.