Grower feedback needed by Friday – FOPS survey
A new research project to support the future growth of the summerfruit industry is underway. The project is investigating barriers to adopt new growing systems, improving the performance of the...
Employee & Employer Workforce Surveys – look out for these this month.
For Summerfruit NZ to assist with the seasonal labour requirements over the next year, we need accurate data on its labour force that got us through this past season.
New grower education fund applications due soon
The MG Marketing Charitable Trust has created an education fund to support current growers and/or their employees.
HortNZ Industry Trainee Scholarships available
HortNZ is offering 30 $500 scholarships to industry trainees active in the industry who are studying towards a certificate or diploma.
Primary Industries Good Employer Awards
Ministry for Primary Industries and AGMARDT have opened entries for the 2022 Primary Industries Good Employer Awards. The awards celebrate food and fibre sector employers who demonstrate exceptional employment practices.
Covid Announcement: Horticulture businesses must register as a ‘critical service’
Important COVID-19 announcement
Kate's update
Summerfruit NZ 2022 conference has been cancelledThe Summerfruit NZ Board has made the tough decision to cancel this year’s planned Summerfruit NZ conference due to the on-going disruption and uncertainty...
Summerfruit NZ team news
Anna Clark, Summerfruit NZ’s administrator, is finishing in her role this Friday 11 February.
FOPS Project Field Walk
Growers are invited to a field walk on pruning techniques for cherry and apricot FOPS as part of the SFF Futures FOPS project.
New Zealand Fruit Tree Company Amnesty Notice
New Zealand Fruit Tree Company Limited (NZFTC) is responsible for the administration and management in New Zealand of a range of fruit tree varieties and breeding programmes.