Date: June 20, 2024
The NZIPIM 2024 National Conference, held at Mystery Creek, Waikato, on the 19th and 20th of August, brought together industry professionals to discuss the future of New Zealand’s agricultural landscape. With the theme “Tools to Shape our Future,” the conference featured sessions on global perspectives, emerging technologies, sustainability, Māori agribusiness, and more. Attendees engaged with speakers and participated in discussions aimed at equipping them with tools for sustainable, successful businesses in the primary industry.
QCONZ was one of the exhibitor sponsors, featuring our FreshWater Farm Plan system at our trade stand. Managed by Josh, Justin, and Tash, the stand drew considerable interest, thanks to its new banners and an engaging promotional video. This exposure allowed us to engage with rural professionals and highlight how our system can support their work, particularly amid ongoing government changes.
Justin and Josh also attended the awards dinner, where they networked with key contacts, including a rural professional consultant familiar with our system. The dinner was an excellent opportunity to reconnect with Jo Finer, Caroline Jack, and Fiona Hatzilamprou from NZIPIM. We have also planned a webinar for early 2025 to further promote our FreshWater Farm Plan system to NZIPIM members.
Overall, the conference was a positive experience, reinforcing our dedication to innovative and sustainable farming practices.
Other news
The “Reducing Sprains and Strains” project has been named as a finalist in the New Zealand Workplace Health and Safety Awards 2025. Delivering Practical Solutions for Dairy Farmers The three-year “Reducing Sprains and Strains” project was launched by DairyNZ in 2021 with the goal of reducing sprain and strain injuries on New Zealand dairy farms.
Here at QCONZ, we’re excited to share some news about Eggs!
QCONZ had the opportunity to engage with industry representatives at the Red Meat Sector Conference in Wellington in July. This year, our team participated in the conference under the theme “From our Pasture to your Plate,” highlighting our ongoing involvement in the industry.
Fieldays 2024 was a fantastic opportunity to present our FreshWater Farm Plan (FWFP) tool and reconnect with our clients and wider industry stakeholders.
After an impressive 25-year’s, Murray Pedley, QCONZ’s Major Shareholder, Director, former Board Chair and CEO, has retired.
Murray had the privilege of attending the New Zealand Roundtable for Sustainable Beef’s annual conference and AGM in Christchurch in May.
Justin Moss and Josh Wheeler from QCONZ took a trip to Parliament in May to meet with Hon. Andrew Hoggard to discuss Freshwater Farm Plans (FWFPs). We were excited to share our learnings from the past few years.
Big news for New Zealand farmers! QCONZ is excited to share our new FreshWater Farm Plan Tool. It’s a digital helper that makes it easy for farmers to create their freshwater farm plans quickly.
In late October Chris Leach led an MPI dairy development training programme for farmers and extension officers in Pak Chong, Thailand. Pak Chong is the central region of Thailand, approximately a 2 ½ hour drive north of Bangkok, and is at the centre of the developing Thai Dairy Industry.