NZ Apples & Pears Inc is holding a field walk on pollination. Come along and talk with growers, beekeepers (Arataki Honey and Kintail Honey), and Plant and Food researchers, as they discuss current pollination practices and explore future opportunities.
Join them for discussion on:
- What makes a great pollination hive
- Working with your beekeeper for effective pollination
- Pollinizer 101 – The role of pollinizer trees and considerations for species selection.
- How to monitor pollination in the orchard
- Learnings from other crops and potential next steps for pipfruit.
Date: Wednesday 28 September 2022
Venue: Mr Apple Clive River Block, 494 Lawn Road, Clive, Hawke's Bay
Time: 2 - 4pm
For more information, contact jake@applesandpears.nz