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NZ Agritech Inc is a New Zealand group of diverse agricultural technology companies including suppliers of dairy and milking equipment, livestock feed for raising cattle and sheep, to animal health remedies, farm machinery, pasture grass intake and performance data, and a lot more; all of whom distribute around the world. EventsFor information on events that N Z Agritech Inc. will be attending and other upcoming agritech events in New Zealand and internationally, click here. Grass ProfitsProfit for the farmer is the main focus of the grazing based systems used in New Zealand. It's a system that can absorb the year-to-year variations in pasture growth, and has allowed New Zealand farmers to maintain profitability in the face of falling pay-out prices and the complete removal of subsidies. This has been achieved by working from a strong scientific base, to develop methods and technologies based on pasture which give the farmer the tools to improve profit. >> more ExcellenceThe publication of New Zealand Agricultural Excellence is to demonstrate to world markets the competitive position of New Zealand pastoral agriculture and the technology that supports it. >> more IN THIS ISSUE:
From the CEO's deskThe CBA Consulting team here at NZ Agritech Inc. is hard at work putting together a calendar of events, trade shows, networking meetings and seminars for 2008. However, as joint chief executive David Powell said at the AGM and Conference: “What members get out of NZ Agritech Inc. (or any group or club) is proportional to what they put in”. Early next year we will be posting a full calendar of events on the http://www.agritech.org.nz website – please watch out for this and let us know as soon as possible what events, particularly in regard to the trade shows and missions – you plan to support. We need an idea of numbers as soon as possible. Just as important, will be the regional networking meetings and seminars in Christchurch , Hamilton , Auckland and Tauranga – but we're going to need regional coordinators (people who are passionate about what we can achieve when we work together as an industry) to help us pull these off successfully. If you can help as one of several regional co-ordinators, please email me: colin.kennedy@cba.co.nz We hope that several people in each region put their hand up and, in this way, we can ensure that only minimal effort is required to make this a success. Finally, what kind of business information do you need? What will bring you to the seminars? For example, one of our first seminars will be on: “ HOW AGRITECH COMPANIES CAN BENEFIT FROM THE GOVERNMENT'S R&D TAX CREDIT”. But there are other issues and challenges you face in your business that you would like to hear more on – let us know so we can get an idea of what's important to you. Your participation, thoughts, ideas and feedback are welcome – please email me on colin.kennedy@cba.co.nz Best wishes Colin Kennedy New faces on the Board of NZ Agritech Inc.Members of NZ Agritech Inc. elected a new board at the AGM and Conference in Hamilton at the end of November. The new board was confirmed as David Jobe, Geoff Nathan, Colin May, Colin Harvey, Jim Grennell, Claire Jenkinson-Johns, Dr Robert Finch, Stephen Thomas Corkill and Wende Ward. Chairman Jim Grennell welcomed new members, Claire Jenkinson-Johns, Dr Robert Finch, Stephen Corkill and Wende Ward to the board, while paying tribute to the contributions from outgoing directors Mark Sadd, Rob Baan, Gerry Williams and Mark Ward whose terms had expired. They did not stand for re-election. David Jobe, Geoff Nathan and Colin May continue with their two year term on the board until 2008 and both Colin Harvey and Jim Grennell were re-elected for another term. NZ Agritech Inc. AGM and ConferenceThe way forward The Annual AGM and Conference of NZ Agritech Inc. in Hamilton at the end of November attracted 51 members who came to network, socialise and to hear about what's in store for the organisation in 2008. After a welcome by Chairman Jim Grennell, joint chief executive David Powell and New Zealand Trade and Enterprise Sector Manager – Agritech and Biotech, Mark Hazeldine, gave a well received presentation on “Making the Most of Government Business Funding: a Guide to Getting Grants”. A copy of the presentation is available upon request from colin.kennedy@cba.co.nz After the official business – which included the election of new faces to the NZ Agritech Inc. Board, a further presentation followed from CBA Consulting on “New Zealand Agritech Inc: The Way Forward – Survey Results and Strategy Review”. As a result of the survey and strategic review, priorities for the organisation in the New Year, include:
During his presentation, David emphasised that what members get out of the group (or any group or club) is proportional to what they put in. “We welcome ideas and input and we urge you to take up opportunities presented to you - network fiercely and think outside the square,” he said. A copy of the presentation is available upon request from colin.kennedy@cba.co.nz The AGM and Conference ended with a buffet dinner and a presentation by former All Black and farmer, Mark ‘Bull' Allen. Honoured at the dinner for their outstanding contribution to the New Zealand Agritech industry, David Jobe (Jobe Valves Ltd) was presented with the Robin Davidson Memorial for Agritech Exporter of the Year. South American consortium plans fact finding missionA meeting of the South American (SAM) Agriteam Consortium in Hamilton on the day of the AGM resolved to send a fact finding mission to Chile , Uruguay , Brazil and Argentina in March or April next year. The group discussed at length a paper prepared by John Perrin (of Dairy Projects Int'l/Perrin Ag) on ‘Distributing in Chile - A Discussion Document'. New Associate Member: Agriculture ITONZ Agritech Inc is pleased to welcome Agriculture ITO – one of New Zealand 's largest industry training organisations which helps more than 8000 people every year – both employees and employers – to gain the knowledge and skills they need for a productive and rewarding career in the agriculture sector. Business and Qualifications Development Manager, Fred Hardy, says joining Agritech gives his organisation a network and an opportunity to engage with agritech companies to better understand what their needs are. “Our role is to provide education, training and learning that increases or maintains on farm productivity – without productivity it's worthless. We train for outcomes that benefit the business, not outputs.” Agriculture ITO offers nationally recognised and New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) registered qualifications in industry sectors ranging from dairy, sheep and cattle to rural servicing, wool harvesting and water industry services. For more information, email Fred at fredh@agricultureito.ac.nz or Ruth at ruthm@agricultureito.co.nz Hortitech members to visit World Ag ExpoThe Hortitech sub-group of NZ Agritech Inc are planning a fact finding mission to the 2008 World Ag Expo in Tulare , California . The World Ag Expo 's location in Tulare puts it at the heart of the agriculturally-rich San Joaquin Valley and is a key location for the US horticultural industry and also the largest dairy state in the US – and therefore a key market for agricultural technology companies. Members interested in attending the show as part of the Hortitech sub-group mission – or have any specific information or questions they would like the Hortitech mission to uncover – are invited to contact Colin via email: colin.kennedy@cba.co.nz For more information, visit: www.worldagexpo.com New to exporting?FARM WORLD - Warragul , Victoria ( Australia 's Premier Mixed Farming Field Days) Join the NZ Agritech Inc Nursery Mission to the Farm World Field Day, an ideal opportunity for companies new to exporting. Provisional Calendar First Quarter 2008Members who think they will benefit from any of the available opportunities, should send expressions of interest to Colin Kennedy at colin.kennedy@cba.co.nz January TAURANGA/HORTITECH Tuesday 22 January 2008 Hortitech and Agritech Inc Networking Meeting CHRISTCHURCH Thursday 24 January 2008 NZ Agritech Inc Members Networking Meeting HAMILTON Wednesday 30 January 2008 NZ Agritech Inc Networking Meeting AUCKLAND Thursday 31 January 2008 NZ Agritech Inc Networking Meeting February AGROTECH EXPO - Poland Friday 14 March – Sunday 16 March 2008 Agrotech Expo is a major European exhibition devoted to agricultural technologies. Venue: Kielce Trade Fair Centre, Kielce , Swietokrzyskie , Poland . For more information visit: http://www.biztradeshows.com/trade-events/agrotech-expo.html WORLD AG EXPO, Tulare , California Tuesday 12 – Thursday 14 February 2008 Hortitech Mission to the World Ag Expo in Tulare , California CHRISTCHURCH Thursday 21 February 2008 NZ Agritech Inc Members Networking Meeting TAURANGA/HORTITECH Tuesday 26 February 2008 Hortitech and Agritech Inc Networking Meeting HAMILTON Wednesday 27 January 2008 NZ Agritech Inc Networking Meeting AUCKLAND Thursday 28 February 2008 NZ Agritech Inc Networking Meeting March SEMINAR How agritech companies can benefit from the government's R&D tax credit NZ Agritech Inc Seminar Thursday 6 March 2008 MISSION TO SOUTH AMERICA CHRISTCHURCH Thursday 20 March 2008 NZ Agritech Inc Members Networking Meeting TAURANGA/HORTITECH – Report back fact finding mission to World Ag Expo in Tulare, California Tuesday 25 March 2008 Hortitech and Agritech Inc Networking Meeting HAMILTON Wednesday 26 March 2008 NZ Agritech Inc Networking Meeting AUCKLAND Thursday 27 March 2008 NZ Agritech Inc Networking Meeting April FARM WORLD - Warragul , Victoria ( Australia 's Premier Mixed Farming Field Days) NZ Agritech Inc Nursery Mission to the Farm World Field Day, an ideal mission for companies new to exporting. TAURANGA/HORTITECH Tuesday 22 April 2008 Hortitech and Agritech Inc Networking Meeting CHRISTCHURCH Thursday 24 April 2008 NZ Agritech Inc Members Networking Meeting AUCKLAND Thursday 24 April 2008 NZ Agritech Inc Networking Meeting HAMILTON Wednesday 30 April 2008 NZ Agritech Inc Networking Meeting Shouldn't you be at EuroTier?EuroTier 2008 – Europe 's leading agricultural show – is a real opportunity for Agritech members to showcase their products and services, but co-operation and preparation will be needed to make the 11 – 14 November 2008 event a profitable one. NZ Agritech Inc members who could benefit from this opportunity should consider a joint effort organised by NZ Agritech Inc to make sure they secure a very good site and benefit from shared costs, labour and ideas for maximum impact. Members who think they will benefit from EuroTier 2008 and who would like to be there, should send expressions of interest to Colin Kennedy at colin.kennedy@cba.co.nz Don't miss out! Irish National Ploughing Championships an agri-tech opportunityThe 2008 National Plough Championships in Farmley, Cuffesgrange, Kilkenny from Tuesday 23rd September to Thursday 25th September also plays host to one of the most exciting agri-tech exhibitions in Europe. The Tented Village at the Ploughing highlights an extensive Agri-Business Pavilion, and in 2008 has a truly international flavour with potential for business from buyer delegations travelling from Spain, Switzerland, Germany and Poland. Members who think they will benefit from the available opportunities and who would like to be there, should send expressions of interest to Colin Kennedy at colin.kennedy@cba.co.nz For more information, visit: http://www.npa.ie/
On behalf of the Board and team at NZ Agritech Inc. and CBA, we wish you a Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year and a prosperous 2008. |
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