Agritech Innovations

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When:

Tue 14 Jun ’11, 5:30pm–7:30pm

Where: Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts, Gate 2B, Knighton Rd, University of Waikato, Hamilton Show map

Restrictions: All Ages

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Admission: Free

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The latest New Zealand university-led advances in agritech R&D will be on display at a free event hosted by Waikato University and its commercialisation arm, WaikatoLink.

Keynote speaker Dr Mark Harris, Global Marketing Manager, Gallagher Animal Management, will discuss current issues affecting New Zealand's agritech industry, the importance of innovation, and the opportunity for partnering with New Zealand's universities.

Seven universities will be showcasing cutting-edge agricultural technology research at the Agritech Innovations event being held on the eve of Fieldays.

This R&D showcase will cover innovations in:
- Agribusiness and supply chain management;
- Advanced processing;
- Biotechnology;
- ICT and farm automation;
- Sustainability and organic farming;
- Value added crops;
- Animal & plant health management.

The event is designed to foster stronger working relationships between university researchers and the private sector and is designed to appeal to a broad range of people involved in agricultural research and industry. For free registration please go to: http://www.universitypartnerships.co.nz/2011Events/Jun14Agritech.aspx.

The Agritech Innovation event is one of a series of events spearheaded by Universities New Zealand, and supported by Business New Zealand and the University Commercialisation Offices of New Zealand (UCONZ) with funding from the Tertiary Education Commission. For more information about this series of events go to: http://www.universitypartnerships.co.nz.