Events | Vegetables NZ Inc

Vegetable Research Roadshow returns for 2026

19 February 2026

The Vegetable Research Roadshow is returning in 2026. Now in its third year, the roadshow will deliver the latest research and innovation directly to growers and the wider industry.

Melbourne May study tour | expressions of interest before 2 March

16 February 2026

Following the success of the Brisbane 2025 Study Tour (pictured are participants), Vegetables NZ, with support from Fruitfed Supplies, invites growers to the Melbourne 2026 Study Tour.

Horticulture industry major events

12 January 2026

This section provides an at a glance list of major events happening across the horticulture industry.

Vegetables Big Day Out | 5 March 2026

5 January 2026

Hosted by Te Ahikawariki/VICE and A Lighter Touch, this year’s one day event is on Thursday 5 March at the Pukekohe Research and Demonstration Farm.

Lower input energy trial results | 13 Oct | 7pm | online

3 October 2025

What | Hear about the results of the Grodan lower input energy trial in the Netherlands

When | Monday 13 October

Time | 7pm

Facilitated by | Andy Lees (UK) and Tico van Leeuwen…

New Vegetable IPM workshops | 7 Oct~25 Nov | Pukekohe

29 September 2025

Vegetables NZ, as part of A Lighter Touch, is hosting a series of spring, integrated pest management (IPM) workshops.

Energy and Efficiency Grower Event | Pukekohe, 2pm 18 Sept

3 September 2025

Rising energy costs are putting pressure on covered crop operations.

2025 AGM agenda, remits, annual report, and proxy form

29 July 2025

Click on the links below to access materials for the 2025 Vegetables NZ annual general meeting (AGM), which is being held at 6pm (note change in time) on Tuesday 26…

Decarbonising the Covered Crop Industry with Geoheat | 5 Aug, Hamilton

23 July 2025

Come along to explore the potential for low temperature geothermal resources to control the indoor temperature of covered crop operations.

Pesticide Resistance – Better Managing the Way Forward | Mon 11 Aug, Christchurch

15 July 2025

The New Zealand Plant Protection Society and A Lighter Touch are hosting a symposium on resistance management, titled Pesticide Resistance – Better Managing the Way Forward.