The future of the industry will be in the spotlight at this year’s conference with a special focus on the tools available to industry professionals today…and tomorrow. We’ll pull the lens out wide to discuss global perspectives whilst looking at what adjacent industries are doing. Practical and relevant sustainability tools will come under the spotlight whilst you will also be able to learn about and share best practice for high performance.
Expect plenty of discussion and learnings aimed at arming you with the latest tools to ensure you are helping your farming clients run successful, sustainable businesses.
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The NZIPIM Professional Development Framework is an inventory of key courses for Primary Industry Professionals.
Plant and Crop Physiology PLSC 611B
Explain how water affects crop growth. Calculate a soil water budget. Describe how nitrogen affects crop canopy factors. Quantify the effects of nitrogen on crop growth.. Describe appropriate nitrogen management for crops. Explain the interaction of water and nitrogen effects on plants.
Value Chain Innovation Programme
The Value Chain Innovation Programme delivers a truly immersive experience, created to meet a growing need for strategically capable leaders in our food and fibre systems. It is for those who are passionate about developing their leadership style, growing their networks, and contributing to their business and community.
Communication and Relationship Management
This online course will introduce you to psychological issues surrounding communication and interpersonal relationships, including applications of communication theory to applied situations. It will help you develop awareness of your own strengths and weaknesses in interpersonal communication. You will have opportunities to strategise and carry out an approach to address such limitations.
NZIPIM offers a broad range of professional development events that inform, upskill and expand knowledge base of members providing advice and services to farmers and growers.
Wairarapa / Wellington Branch: Winter Fireside chat
Come to have a winter chat with Mike Butterick MP for Wairarapa. He serves as Deputy Chair of the Environment Select Committee and a member of the Education and Workforce Committee, advocating passionately for provincial New Zealand.
Date:
05 Jul 2024
Bay of Plenty Branch: Stronger Together - Tauranga
The Bay of Plenty Branch and MPI would like to invite you to a networking and round table discussion about building connectives for Eastern Bay of Plenty Rural Professionals over a cuppa.
Date:
09 Jul 2024
Webinar: Using Trade Credit Insurance for business growth and protection against non-payment
Join us for a webinar on the value of trade credit insurance and how it can protect your business from bad debts and cash flow problems.
Date:
11 Jul 2024
Checkout the latest news from NZIPIM and other primary industry sources.
Applications now open for the 2024 FarmIQ Emerging Rural Professional of the Year Award and new category, FarmIQ Rural Professional of the Year Award
Today FarmIQ and NZIPIM have announced a brand-new accolade – the FarmIQ Rural Professional of the Year Award. This award is to recognise dedicated primary industry professionals who positively contribute to their industry, clients and colleagues.
This award accompanies the existing FarmIQ Emerging Rural Professional of the Year Award which celebrates passionate and innovative primary industry professionals with less than five years’ experience.
AGMARDT's New Report Shines a Spotlight on Governance in New Zealand’s Food and Fibre Sector
AGMARDT has released a pivotal report highlighting the unique governance challenges and opportunities within New Zealand’s food and fibre sector.
The "Pathways to Governance: enhancing food and fibre sector governance for greater impact" report highlights the need for strategic support at all stages of the governance journey and for emerging directors, moving beyond traditional training methods to a more nuanced approach which includes gaining practical experience.
Bar to be set for Rural Advisors
Rural professionals may soon have an industry standard to work towards that carries an accreditation, assuring farmers and fellow professionals they meet an industry standard for advice and knowledge.
The New Zealand Institute of Primary Industry Management (NZIPIM) has just completed a road show seeking feedback from members about what sort of programme and its content could best meet industry needs and farmer expectations.