Kate's Update
With the harvest season now underway, I wish you all the best during this busy time.
FOPS Field Walk
Growers were able to learn more about the future orchard production systems(FOPS) project at a field walk in Roxburgh that took place in early November.
Find-A-Pest App
If you or someone you know discovers a pest on-orchard that seems unusual or concerning, you can use the Find-A-Pest app to help quickly identify it.The app allows you to...
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Awareness Campaign
Biosecurity New Zealand is ramping up a public awareness campaign to encourage people to report possible sightings of brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) – a major threat to Aotearoa New...
Handpicked Crew Rewards Cards Available
The Handpicked Crew rewards programme has been set up to offer incentives to seasonal workers in Central Otago to support local businesses.
Students Seeking Summerfruit Growers Help
Summerfruit NZ has been approached by university students seeking to connect with summerfruit growers who are willing to provide the students with information and/or complete surveys on aspects of their...
Kate's Update
The Summerfruit NZ team was in Hawke’s Bay recently visiting orchards and holding grower meetings. Thanks to those who hosted our visits, it was good to see your preparations for...
Lawrie Cook
The horticulture industry lost an industry leader on 15 October. Lawrie Cook was a respected and influential person during the many years he was involved in the industry and was...