programme
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• Creating resilience by partnering with nature
  Jono Frew, Natural Performance Ltd.
   

• A biodiverse vineyard is full of possibilities
  Vaughn Bell, Senior Scientist, Plant and Food Research
   

• Regenerative viticulture: Experiences in cover cropping
  Bart Arnst, Viticultural Consultant / The Darling Wines
  Mike Saunders, Viticulturist, Greystone Wines
   

• Lessons from organic conversion: Panel discussion
  Pete Chapman, Viticulturist, Terrace Edge Wines
  Callum Linklater, Director, Vit Management Ltd and Windrush Organic
  Nigel Sowman, Viticulturist, Dog Point Vineyards
  Jared White, Audit Manager, BioGro New Zealand

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• Organic in the marketplace: Local and global opportunities
  Charlotte Read, GM Marketing, New Zealand Winegrowers
  Steve Smith MW, Managing Director, Aotearoa New Zealand Fine Wine Estates
  Stephen Wong MW, Wine educator and hospitality consultant, Wine Sentience
   

• Soil: Building the house
  Rebecca Lawrence and Lachy Hynd, Soil Consultants, Soil Matters
   

• Making wine natural: Winemaker panel discussion
  Clive Dougall, Co-founder and Winemaker, Deep Down Wines
  Dom Maxwell, Winemaker, Greystone Wines
  Ben Weaver, Vineyard and Winery Production Manager, Churton Wines
   

• Organic and regenerative: The big picture (video presentation)
  Robyn O’Brien, Vice President, rePlant Capital
  
   

• Organic wine tasting