Top of the South workers available
We've been advised by Sealord in Nelson that they are shutting their factory from 3 December to 10 January and have a number of staff available to the horticulture sector.
Phytosanitary inspector training course in Central Otago – Save the date
Packhouse operators will be interested to read that a phytosanitary inspector training course for the season has been organised for Monday, 22 November in Alexandra.
Emerging Achiever Award launched in Hawke's Bay
The Hawke's Bay Fruitgrowers' Association (HBFA) has launched the Emerging Achiever Award which will be presented at the HBFA industry awards night on 27 January 2022.
Covid protocols for summerfruit packhouses
Members who were unable to attend the webinar on covid protocols held on 2 November are able to view it on the portal.
Complimentary maturity guides available
Some time ago, Summerfruit NZ developed a series of fruit maturity guides as part of the 'Harvest Assurance Tools' project.
Changes to Quarantine-Free Travel for RSE workers
Summerfruit NZ welcomes today’s announcement by Minister Hipkins, which is another step towards the safe opening of New Zealand’s border.
Summerfruit benefits from tariff cuts
New Zealand and the United Kingdom have reached agreement in principle on the key elements of a new high quality, comprehensive and progressive free trade agreement (FTA).
CODC Spare room? Spare time? campaign
A new Central Otago District Council campaign will call on locals to invite friends and family to experience a Central Otago summer ‘working holiday’.
FOPS field walk attracts growers
Around 25 growers attended yesterday's field walk at the Plant & Food Research orchard in Clyde.