Welcome to Seed and Grain New Zealand (SGNZ)

Seed and Grain New Zealand (SGNZ) exist to foster the business environment for its members.

SGNZ members not only breed seed, but also research, produce, process and market the nation’s grain and seed outputs. This involves both importing and exporting.

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SGNZ Statement of Purpose November 2024

SGNZ Statement of Purpose – Nov 2024

SGNZ Sponsors

Seed & Grain New Zealand thank our sponsors for their continued support.

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Upcoming Events

ISF World Seed Congress 2026

Date: 18 - 20 May 2026

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

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Annual Industry Golf Tournament

Date: 21 May 2026

Location: Tinwald Golf Course

Register for this year’s tournament.

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Women in Seed Day

Date: 28 May 2026

Location: Chateau on the Park

Register for this year’s forum.

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Grains & Pulses Forum

Date: 2026

Location: tbc

Watch this space.

ISTA Congress

Date: 22 - 25 June 2026

Location: Calgary, Canada

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Short Seed Technology Course

Date: 15 June - 2 July 2026

Location: Lincoln University

2026 Seed Short Course Flyer

Services to Seed Symposium

Date: 14th or 15th July

Location: TBC

Topics will include:

  • The legislative context for seed exports and why these requirements exist
  • The Customs Secure Export Scheme
  • Preparing seed for export, including processing and treatment considerations
  • The export logistics process from a freight forwarder perspective
  • Key export documentation and certification requirements (e.g. ICPRs, phytosanitary certification, testing and certification systems)
  • Marine insurance and export risk considerations
  • Shipping and transport logistics, including current international shipping conditions
  • What the future innovations look like across all aspects relevant to seed exports
  • Industry networking opportunity

Seed & Grain Summit 2026

Date: TBC

Location: Christchurch

This year’s event scheduled to be held in Napier has been revised and will now be in Christchurch.

Australian Seed Business

Date: 18 - 20 August 2026

Location: Australia

SGNZ members are invited to attend.

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Euroseeds Congress

Date: 25 - 28 October 2026

Location: Valencia, Spain

Asian Seed Congress

Date: 1 - 5 December 2026

Location: Antalya, Turkey

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