Thriving Southland Presents
Everything
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What Really Matters: Paddock to Markets
If there is one farming event you need to attend in 2026…this is it!
When? Wednesday 6 May 2026, from 9.30am to 3pm (prompt 10am start)
Where? Ascot Park Hotel, corner Tay & Racecourse Rd, Invercargill
Join facilitator Kate Scott and leading voices from across the agri, trade, and policy sectors for a day that connects the dots between global markets and your paddock.
It’s a free event. Lunch will be provided. Details on how to RSVP coming soon!
This isn’t just a policy talk. It’s your chance to hear from the people who shape New Zealand’s agricultural future, and to ask the tough questions.
Save the date: 6 May 2026
Key topics include:
International trade negotiations – how they really shape on-farm policy
Access to global markets – beyond China
Greenhouse gases, tariffs & the Paris Agreement – where trade meets environment
Shifting consumer and market demands
Farm system resilience & viability – what sustainable systems look like
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