Strawberry Growers Field Day 14th January 2020
Future-proofing Thrips Management in Strawberries - Growers Field Day Thursday 14th January 2021
Location: Hosted at Danube Strawberries (Anthony Rakich), 143 Fred Taylor Drive, Whenuapai, Auckland
Timing: 12pm – 3pm
Agenda:
- Welcome & light lunch
- Introduction to research program - Rob Silberbauer (Berryworld)
- Introduction to thrips management in strawberries research - Year 1 review and highlights; Year 2 update – with Dr Mette Nielsen and Dr Jessica Vereijssen, Plant & Food Research, and Chris Thompson, Bioforce
- Presentation by Dr Paul Horne (via zoom) - IPM Technologies Australia
- Field tour
- Open discussion/questions with the Science team & Berryworld
*RSVP required* – for catering purposes please RSVP as soon as possible to book your place by 8th January at the latest. Contact Karen by email on info@strawbsnz.co.nz or call 04-494 9984 or 021 926 890.
