Plant Breeders Forum
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The next forum will be held in 2027.
June 16, 2025
Thursday 7 August 2025
8:30am
Registrations
9.00am
Sarah Clark
NZPBRA Chief Executive Welcome & Introductions
NZPBRA Chief Executive Welcome & Introductions
9.05am
Dr John Caradus
NZPBRA President: Welcome
NZPBRA President: Welcome
9.15am
Richard Rennie
Laurich Agri-Communications: Overview of the Australian Regulatory System
Laurich Agri-Communications: Overview of the Australian Regulatory System
9.45am
David Hudson (Rock)
SGA Solutions: GM & non-GM crops to co-exist in Australia
SGA Solutions: GM & non-GM crops to co-exist in Australia
10.30am
Morning Tea
11.00am
Professor Emily Parker
Science Adviser to MBIE: NZ Gene Technology Regulations
Science Adviser to MBIE: NZ Gene Technology Regulations
11.30am
Dr Roger Hellens
Kiwifruit Breeding Centre: Overview of kiwifruit breeding
Kiwifruit Breeding Centre: Overview of kiwifruit breeding
12.00am
Darrell O'Brien & Sai Arojju
Radiata Pine Breeding Co: Pine Breeding in NZ
Radiata Pine Breeding Co: Pine Breeding in NZ
12.30pm
Lunch
Patterson Restaurant (Downstairs)
Patterson Restaurant (Downstairs)
1.30pm
Dr Revel Drummond
Plant & Food Research: Apple & Pear Breeding in NZ
Plant & Food Research: Apple & Pear Breeding in NZ
2.00pm
Dr Derek Woodfield
Current & future direction of forage breeding in NZ
Current & future direction of forage breeding in NZ
2.30pm
Q & A: Conclusion
2.45pm
Afternoon Tea
Registrations have now closed