NZIPIM 2024 National Conference at Mystery Creek: A Platform for Connection and Innovation

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.