The future of horticulture in New Zealand will likely be shaped by various factors, including climate change, changing consumer preferences, and new technologies. Currently, the horticulture industry is generating around $10 billion in exports annually.
Can we grow sustainably in the horticulture sector, embracing technology while enhancing the customer experience? Will we be growing more inside to mitigate the changing climate, will we see an increase in symbiotic systems like aquaponics, or will we grow without daylight in urban areas? The global trends are clear; horticulture will be shaped by technology, urban growing will increase and the environmental footprint of the sector will be reduced.
But what about New Zealand? Our Industry rep will give us a sector overview, Farmer friend Lenny will give us the first-hand experience, and prof Pieter-Willem will give us a snapshot into the of symbiotic horticulture systems at Lincoln University.
Join us for this exciting session, where we will hear more about the future of Horticulture from those working in this space.