About

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What is LandWISE Incorporated?

LandWISE was formed in 1999 to co-ordinate on-farm research and development, primarily in the vegetable and arable cropping industries. On 28 August 2003, LandWISE became an incorporated society with charitable status. Our prime objective is to provide leadership and support for the development and promotion of sustainable crop production. Membership is open to anyone who shares our objectives.

Who is involved?

LandWISE has a management board primarily made up of farmers with representatives from regional government, science research, marketing and processing companies. We currently have 580 people on our mailing list, with most located in the North Island, and about 10% from the South Island or overseas.

The list includes farmers (58%), farm advisors and company representatives (19%), contractors (8%), researchers (7%), regional councils (5%) and media (3%).

What do we do?

LandWISE co-ordinates projects that address issues identified by members; seeking funding and undertaking or contracting the work as required. We place great importance on extension, organising field walks, bus trips and grower seminars and producing fact sheets and miscellaneous publications. Over the past five years our main activities have been directed to improving irrigation efficiency and enhancing soil quality. Notably we are entering our sixth year of on-farm trials and demonstration fields. We typically have 120 farmers and industry people attending our two day Annual Conference.

How is LandWISE funded?

LandWISE is funded by subscriptions and grants. We raise funds from members and from some of our activities, and also seek funding partners who share our objectives.

We have several Gold Sponsors – their contributions are critical to our functioning.

Our project to develop advanced farming systems is funded by MAF’s Sustainable Farming Fund and our Gold Sponsors.

Staff Details

Project Co-ordinator – James Powrie

Email: james@landwise.org.nz
Phone: +64 6 650 4531
Fax: +64 6 877 8716
Mobile: +64 272 757 757

LandWISE Manager – Dan Bloomer

Phone: +64 6 876 6630
Mobile: +64 21 356 801
Fax: +64 6 877 8716
Email:info@landwise.org.nz

LandWISE Incorporated

Physical and Postal:

Centre for Land and Water,
21 Ruahapia Rd,
RD2, Hastings,
New Zealand

Phone: +64 6 650 4531
Fax: +64 6 877 8716

E-Mail: info@landwise.org.nz

Web: www.landwise.org.nz

LandWISE Registered Office

Physical and Postal:

20 Selwyn Rd, Napier, New Zealand
Phone: +64 6 835 6800