Agronomy Summit
Thursday 6 August 2026
Pukekohe Golf Club
Speakers
Potatoes New Zealand is delighted to announce the following speakers at the Agronomy Summit 2026. More speakers will be added as they are confirmed.
Speakers

Andrew Barber
Agrilink

Bharat Bhana
Hira Bhana & Sons

Calum Wilson
University of Tasmania

Daniel Sutton
Potatoes New Zealand

David Wright
Bioeconomy Science Institute

John Sarup
SPUD Agronomy and Consultancy

Kate Trufitt
Potatoes New Zealand

Leena Khilnani
PepsiCo

Miriam Hall
Bioeconomy Science Institute

Paul Horne
IPM Technologies

Peter Wright
Bioeconomy Science Institute

Roger Blyth
Seed and Field

Sarah Newton
McCain

Steve Martin
Quorum Ag

Tayah Ryan
Lighthouse Horticulture
