BHB chief executive Carolyn Neville said it is a follow-up to last year’s Future Foods conference in Napier.
“Land diversification is a hot topic at the moment with lots of interest and activity starting to happen. The land diversification opportunities event will highlight new, alternative, complementary, value-added and sustainable land uses and give attendees the chance to ask questions of those actively practising land diversification.
Speakers include representatives from the hemp, hop, berry and goat industries, along with MPI investment adviser Tim Hermann who will talk about the Sustainable Food and Fibres Fund, Hawke’s Bay Regional Council central catchment manager Brendan Powell and MyFarm research head Con Williams.
Central Hawke’s Bay Mayor Alex Walker said the district has a concentration of highly productive and versatile land that is some of the best in the country.
“As we look to the future and the changing landscape of food production this forum is a chance to understand more about different land uses to give us improved financial returns, higher value products and reduced impact on our environment.
“The future is exciting and we can be at the forefront.”
The seminar is in Waipawa on June 25.
