Promoting the advancement of
horticultural |
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Web site sponsored by HortPlus Ltd: Taking horticultural IT into the
new millennium |
Promoting the advancement of
horticultural |
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Web site sponsored by HortPlus Ltd: Taking horticultural IT into the
new millennium |
| Things Topical: | Formation of
the NZ Institute of Agricultural and Horticultural Science Have your say in the formation of the new Institute. |
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| Joint NZSHS/AuSHS Conference 1-3 September, 2004, Queensland, Australia Harnessing the Potential of Horticulture in the Asia-Pacific Region |
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An interesting read from MAF Policy Perceptions and realities of Agriculture and Forestry |
AIMS OF NZSHS
| To increase the profile of New Zealand horticulture and horticultural science. | |
| To be actively involved in government policy planning affecting horticulture and horticultural science. | |
| To foster scientific innovation and excellence. | |
| To be a leading facilitator of horticultural science information exchange. | |
| To encourage membership involvement nationally, internationally and at student level. | |
| To provide real benefits to all members by promoting conferences in New Zealand and overseas; producing publications and encouraging members to go to section meetings. |
THE ROLE OF NZSHS
The NZSHS was established in 1981 to cater for the rapidly developing professional horticultural industry within New Zealand. The membership of NZSHS is diverse representing research, industry, consultancy and tertiary education.
Within New Zealand we work closely with the New Zealand Institute of Agricultural Science and jointly publish the magazine AgScience. On the international front we are affiliated to the International Society for Horticultural Science and in conjunction with ISHS we have arranged a number of very successful international symposia in New Zealand. The next International Kiwifruit Symposium is due to be held in New Zealand in Feb 2006.
The primary roles of NZSHS are to:
| Be a professional organisation representing those professionally involved in horticultural science. | |
| Provide an independent, neutral forum for debate on horticultural science issues. | |
| Be a communication medium for horticultural science. This is provided through annual convention, local section forums and activities, AgScience magazine, international symposia and presentations/submissions to government policy makers on important issues. | |
| Encourage and reward professional excellence in horticultural science through awards, consultant registration and through fostering improved working conditions and educational standards. |
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