Field-day in Canterbury, November 2004

- Spraying, Exporting, Benchmarking and Banks Peninsula Tour

Jim Grierson of Cropwatch spoke of best practice in handling and applying sprays

Nigel Robertson of Lifestyle Farm Services demonstrated this year's fashion for spray clothing

Nigel trialing spray penetration

Mr Noble-Adams of Noble-Adams Machinery Ltd demonstrated spray machinery

Janet Skilton from the Horticulture Export Authority spoke on the role of the Authority and options for NZWIG

Tim and Sarah Coop welcomed us to their property at Port Levy to see an early walnut orchard

We took time out to explore Hays Bush, a native reserve at Pigeon Bay

Mr and Mrs Craw introduced us to there family history in Piper Valley and the extensive planting of walnuts from the early settlers.

Rod Naish showed us his new walnut planting at Takamatua