2022-23 MRL AND PHI CHART ADVERTISING
Production is underway for the export apricot and cherry wall charts that are published by Summerfruit NZ each year and sent to all export growers and packhouses.
Kate’s update
The Summerfruit NZ team (Richard Mills, Andrea Crawford and me) spent a couple of days in Auckland last week visiting wholesalers and other stakeholders to debrief on the 2021-22 season…
Labour Webinars
Handpicked Crew has released some more webinars examining the labour challenges facing the horticulture sector and some tips on how to better attract and retain staff.
Free trade deal with the EU
Summerfruit NZ welcomes the news that New Zealand has secured a major free trade deal with the European Union (EU).
Fruit Fly official assurance programme workshop
MPI-Approved Organisations (MAO) can watch a pre-recorded Fruit Fly official assurance programme (OAP) workshop via the following link. You will need an MPI login to view this.
SummerGreen field days in late August
Summerfruit NZ is arranging a series of orchard visits by Ronald Vermeulen, followed by a presentation and some social time.
Rural Professionals Fund
Our Land and Water has announced the third round of the Rural Professionals Fund, which will invest up to $75,000 in projects that will rapidly test ideas and innovations within a…
Reminder for Summerfruit NZ Producer Members
As emailed to all Producer Members on Friday 3 June, the Summerfruit NZ Board has proposed a change to the Producer Member voting allocation process and is consulting on this…
Kate’s update
Congratulations to the eight contestants who took part in the Central Otago Young Grower of the Year event.