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Jan 2020
Jan 2020
POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE:
Unfortunately due to current global circumstances and the new self-isolating restrictions for international travellers to prevent the spread of Covid-19, we have no option but to postpone the Grower2Grower Medical Cannabis workshop on the 31st of March.
Hopefully we will be able to reschedule later in the year subject to the control of the global pandemic.
I will make sure that those who registered for the postponed workshop, have first option to re-register, if and when we are able to proceed with the workshop in the near future.
Regards Stefan Vogrincic, MD Grower2Grower
A unique opportunity for commercial growers
Grower2Grower is delighted to announce, in conjunction with Cannabis Cultivators, experts in High Tech Greenhouse and Indoor production of Medical Cannabis, we will be holding an expert one-day educational training workshop, on Tuesday the 31st of March in Pukekohe New Zealand. This workshop is made possible by our major sponsor of the event The New Zealand Horticentre Trust.
Key note speaker is Sonny Moerenhout, Managing Partner of Cannabis Cultivators, a Dutch consultancy company specialising in Greenhouse & Indoor layouts and crucially the day to day husbandry and cultivation of Medical Cannabis. “Growing Medicinal Cannabis is a different industry; It is pharma, not food. Ensuring safe and sound ingredients is crucial.”
Source of phtoto above https://investinodense.dk/
The programme will cover the following topics:
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Introduction to the medical cannabis industry (applications, quality & compliance, crop physiology).
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Growing systems (indoor or greenhouse, Irrigation, heating systems, artificial lighting, plant support systems).
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Plant growth and crop planning (Propagation, Plant densities required for different cultivars, lighting, heating, humidity, Irrigation, plant maintenance and labour techniques, harvesting).
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Irrigation & substrates (including: irrigation strategies, fertilizer requirements).
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Plant Health (IPM, Disease identification and known fungal and bacterial susceptibilities)
This is a workshop for those serious about cultivating Medical Cannabis in New Zealand. The number of registrations is strictly limited so please don’t wait to register or there is a chance you may miss out.
If you are interested in registering simply fill out the contact us form. Please complete the mandatory fields and type in the ‘Your Message’ box Register for MC Workshop, you will be sent a questionnaire with supporting detail to complete registration and payment. Once you have completed registration, for the workshop, exact location details will then be provided.
The cost to register is NZ $795 per person including GST. Numbers are strictly restricted.
Early Bird Rate: NZ $695 per person including GST if registered and paid before the 28th of February 2020 (Please include on the 'contact us form' how many participants you wish to register)
Date of Workshop: Tuesday the 31st of March 2020
Time: 8.30 am to 4.00 pm
Location: Pukekohe, New Zealand
This will be an intensive one-day workshop running from 8.30 am to 4.00 pm. It is a unique opportunity to learn about High-Tech Cannabis production from one of the world’s leading experts in the cultivation of Medical Cannabis.
Morning tea and lunch will be provided.
Introduction on Key Note Speaker Sonny Moerenhout:
Sonny Moerenhout was responsible for the international cannabis business within Grodan. In this position he consulted growers on cannabis cultivation in countries where medicinal cannabis is legalized. His cultivation experience and expertise are strengthened as result of his involvement in trials at Wageningen University. Sonny holds a master’s degree in plant science from Wageningen University with greenhouse horticulture as his specialization.
Sonny was ‘born’ in a greenhouse, his parents were eggplant growers for over 25 years. Whilst at Grodan he was advising growers around the world (Europe, Asia & Pacific). In his last 3 years with them he was fully dedicated to Medicinal Cannabis with a focus on cultivation solutions for cannabis growers. He understands the importance of working with the pharmaceutical, horticultural & hobby industry in the cannabis sector. Through his experience and his extensive network he’s learnt that cultivation expertise is a crucial factor to make growing facilities a success. As a result, he decided to establish with other professionals, the consulting firm Cannabis Cultivators.
Major sponsor of the event is The NZ HORTICENTRE TRUST
The sponsorship from The New Zealand Horticentre Trust makes it possible to organise this educational event. We are very grateful for the generous support.
I appreciate your comments. Please feel free to comment on the grower2grower Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/StefanGrower2grower/
Article Written and compiled by Stefan Vogrincic, Consultant, Grower2Grower
Article Edited by Marie Vogrincic, Editor, Grower2Grower
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