New Zealand's primary industries will be showcased to the world next month when journalists attend the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists 2015 World Congress in Hamilton.

Congress co-ordinator Sue Miller says the value to the country's economy of stories and programmes about New Zealand by the visiting media is 'immeasurable”.

New Zealand's grass-based farming systems will be under the spotlight during the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists 2015 World Congress in Hamilton. Photo: File.

'We have registrations from the USA, Canada, Australia, Nepal, South Africa, Scandinavia, Japan, Vietnam, India, Uzbekistan and Russia,” says Sue.

Many are journalists working for established media organisations, including trade publications and television. Others are well known freelance writers and a number work for large corporations.

The New Zealand Guild of Agricultural Journalists & Communicators is the host of this year's World Congress, called ‘New Zealand Agribusiness – our life our story' which runs from October 14-18.

New Zealand agricultural journalists and communicators are also able to attend the congress and both national and international registrations close on October 5.

The programme includes presentations, panel discussions and industry speakers, as well as visits to many farms, businesses and research facilities including those involved in dairying, the red meat industry, horticulture and viticulture, science and innovation, equestrian and a tea plantation.

The opening night dinner is on Wednesday, October 14, with a range of activities planned during the day, including tourism options.

On the Thursday, Friday and Saturday, of that week, there will be morning sessions at the congress venue focusing on a range of topics.

For more information about attending or sponsoring the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists 2015 World Congress, visit: www.congress2015.co.nz or contact Sue Miller, conference co-ordinator, on: 027 4510339