Sponsors

https://www.cropscience.bayer.co.nz/

The Horticentre Trust is a Charitable Trust established in 2008 with the objective of providing “a helping hand for the horticulture and viticulture sectors.” The Trust supports grower-led initiatives by awarding grants to sector groups that contribute to the growth, education, and advancement of horticulture and viticulture in New Zealand. By investing in the industry’s future, the Horticentre Trust plays a key role in fostering growth, innovation and leadership across the industry. 
 
Growing the Industry Together.

https://horticentre.co.nz/index.php/about-us/horticentre-trust/

Landkind is a digital orchard management platform supporting New Zealand’s pipfruit sector through precision mapping, digital block records, and non-destructive fruit quality insights.

Developed by GPSIT, Landkind helps growers and packhouses improve decision-making, traceability, and orchard performance. We work closely with NZAPI to deliver practical tools that link spatial, visual, and quality data across the season. From audit-ready maps to maturity modelling, Landkind connects science and operations for a smarter, more sustainable pipfruit industry.

www.landkind.com

T&G Global’s story began more than 125 years ago as Turners and Growers, and today it helps grow healthier futures for people around the world.

Its 1,800 team members grow, market, sell and distribute nutritious fresh produce, with its premium ENVY™ and JAZZ™ apple brands available in over 55 countries.

T&G does this guided by kaitiakitanga – treating the land, people, produce, resources, and community with the greatest of respect and care, as guardians of their future. 

https://tandg.global/

https://croplands.com/nz/

Central to the growth of Farmlands - and the mission to improve profitability and productivity for NZ farmers and growers - is the Farmlands Horticulture brand.

Offering specialized services and products through a network of sites across the country, these centres provide localised support and expertise tailored to the unique needs of regional horticulturalists. 

https://www.farmlands.co.nz/products_and_services/horticulture.html

The Horticentre Group proudly supplies New Zealand growers with a comprehensive range of world-class horticultural products, backed by a knowledgeable, field-based technical team. Made up of three trusted brands—Horticentre, TasmanCrop, and HortFertplus—the Group operates from 11 strategic locations across the country. With first-hand industry insight and a commitment to helping growers drive crop performance, our service is second to none. Proudly New Zealand owned and the principal sponsor of the Horticentre Trust. 
 
Growing Better Crops Together.

https://horticentre.co.nz/

Hill Labs is New Zealand’s largest privately owned analytical testing laboratory, leading the industry for over 40 years. We serve three key sectors: Agriculture, Environmental, and Food and have over 500 staff across six locations nationwide.

We offer a wide range of tests using advanced technology and methods, supported by dedicated Client Services Managers. Our focus is on delivering accurate, reliable, and timely results to meet diverse client needs.

https://www.hill-labs.co.nz/

Prevar is New Zealand’s pipfruit breeding innovation company, developing and commercialising premium apple and pear cultivars enjoyed by consumers around the world.

We deliver access to new varieties that meet evolving consumer needs, enhance category growth, support sustainable production, and generate strong price premiums and long-term value for growers.

To date, Prevar has commercialised 20 globally recognised cultivars, including Rockit™, Dazzle™, Sassy™, Joli™ and PIQA® Pears.

More information is available at www.prevar.co.nz.

Syngenta Crop Protection is a global leader in developing innovative solutions to protect crops. Syngenta combines cutting-edge science with deep agricultural expertise to create sustainable crop protection products for the market.

APTIVIS® fungicide powered by ADEPIDYN® technology, is the latest addition to our portfolio. A powerful and dependable fungicide to help enhance marketable yields and quality of a Pipfruit crop.

Syngenta is committed to driving agricultural productivity and sustainability through continuous innovation and close collaboration with growers.

https://www.syngenta.co.nz/aptivis

Women in Horticulture is a United Fresh-led initiative committed to supporting women in the horticulture industry in Aotearoa.

We work to foster an environment that encourages and recognises women’s participation at all levels from entry to leadership. Our vision is an innovative and collaborative industry that empowers women at all levels. We are proud to support the NZAPI Conference 2026.

If you haven’t yet joined Women in Horticulture, we warmly invite you via https://unitedfresh.co.nz/women-in-horticulture