Freshwater policy aims to clean up our rivers and lakes
Last week the Government announced their freshwater policy reforms with a $700m funding package 'that will create jobs and benefit the value of New Zealand's agriculture export and tourism offerings'.
BMSB measures show results
The Ministry for Primary Industries has reported that there has been a significant drop in the number of brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) detections at our borders this season.
New careers progression manager roles created
In a boost for people looking for a different career path, six new regional careers progression managers have recently been added to the horticulture industry.
April issue finally hits letterboxes
Unfortunately the latest issue of Summerfruit magazine was held up in the lockdown of workplaces during Covid-19 Alert Level 4.
Protecting your summerfruit against bacterial diseases
Summerfruit NZ's Richard Mills and Jack Hughes aim to clarify any confusion about the use of copper-based products for bacterial disease protection in summerfruit in this new article.
HBRC inviting submissions on TANK proposal
The Hawke's Bay Regional Council is inviting people to make submissions on their proposed TANK Plan change.
Spotted wing drosophila webinar
Last week Summerfruit NZ attended the spotted wing drosophila (SWD) biosecurity webinar on behalf of growers.
BMSB risk season finishes
The 2019-20 brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) risk season has come to an end with the number of live interceptions well down on last year.
Summerfruit NZ Wellington office
As most of you are probably aware, Summerfruit NZ has its office in Wellington, with up to seven staff members working there at any one time.
Message from Richard Palmer
As you read this, you’re in the location where you’ll spend the next four weeks as New Zealand locks down to deal with Covid-19.