FAVHEALTH 2024

11th Australia-New Zealand Climate Change & Business Conference

Grand Millennium Hotel, Auckland 71 Mayoral Dr, Auckland, New Zealand

    After years of slow progress in climate policy, the new government has set New Zealand on a path of profound change. A Climate Commission will plan and monitor the transition to net zero by 2050. This bold target implies fundamental disruption to business as usual. We can expect big land use changes and … Continue reading "11th Australia-New Zealand Climate Change & Business Conference"

Water in Canterbury – our vital resource

Stewart 1, Stewart Lecture Theatre, Lincoln University, Lincoln Ellesmere Junction Rd, Lincoln, Canterbury, New Zealand

Link to the online registration form Link to download the PDF registration form Programme 9.00am Welcome 9.05am Opening Address - Tom Lambie ONZM, Councillor, ECan 9.30am Prof Sir Tipene O’Regan, Ngai Tahu Research Centre The stewardship of our vital resource 9.55am Prof Richard McDowell, Lincoln University Where have we got to with Our Land & Water Science Challenge for improving … Continue reading "Water in Canterbury – our vital resource"

Public lectures at Lincoln University

Stewart 1 & Foyer, Lincoln University Ellesmere Jct Rd, Lincoln, Christchurch, New Zealand

Lincoln University has bestowed the title of Distinguished Professor on Professors Philip Hume and Steve Wratten, of the Bio-Protection Research Centre. To acknowledge and celebrate the bestowals, each professor will give a public lecture on campus. Distinguished Professor Philip Hulme will present his Royal Society Te Aparangi 2018 Leonard Cockayne lecture, entitled ‘Ornamental to detrimental: … Continue reading "Public lectures at Lincoln University"

New Breeding Technologies for perennial crops

Alberton Room, Plant & Food Research, Mt Albert 120 Mt Albert Road, Mount Albert,, Sandringham, Auckland, New Zealand

The Auckland Section of the New Zealand Institute of Agricultural & Horticultural Science presents an early evening seminar to hear Prof Andrew Allan speak on “New Breeding Technologies for perennial crops" Andrew Allan received his PhD in Biochemistry at Cambridge University. He is now a Professor with the University of Auckland, and runs a group at … Continue reading "New Breeding Technologies for perennial crops"

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Regaining Consumer Trust in a Digital Age

McMeekan Centre, Ruakura Campus 10 Bisley Road, Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand

Presenter:    Dr John Roche, Chief Science Adviser, Ministry for Primary Industries John was appointed Chief Scientist in June 2018 to provide strategic science advice across MPI. He leads the organisation’s Science Forum, which works to promote MPI’s scientific expertise. John also Chairs the independent Mycoplasma bovis Strategic Science Advisory Group, set up to help … Continue reading "Regaining Consumer Trust in a Digital Age"

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Plants for a Brighter Future

Massey University Tennent Drive, Palmerston North, New Zealand

Massey University,  Tennent Drive,  Palmerston North A joint meeting of the The New Zealand Institute of Agricultural and Horticultural Science (NZIAHS) New Zealand Branch of the International Association of Plant Biotechnologists (IAPB) New Zealand Society of Plant Biologists (NZSPB)   Plant Science Central conference is a joint meeting of the three societies, bringing together a diverse … Continue reading "Plants for a Brighter Future"

Canterbury Forum

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IX International Postharvest Symposium

Rotorua Events Centre Queens Drive, Rotorua, New Zealand

For more information follow this Link to the symposium website

Lincoln University International Workshop – Grazing in Future Multi-Scapes

Lincoln University Springs Road/Ellesmere Junction Road, Lincoln, Christchurch, New Zealand

We are delighted to hold the First International Workshop on “Grazing in future multi-scapes: From thoughtscapes to landscapes, creating health from the ground up.”

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