A Casual Reminder This Summer…
With the growing season in full swing, you’ll no doubt be expanding your workforce, whether it’s pickers, packers, or other seasonal workers that you need.
New Regulations To Keep Dams Safe – What Dam Owners Need To Know
In May 2022, the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment (MBIE) announced new regulations on dam safety.
Most Unwanted Poster Published
Summerfruit's most unwanted pests and diseases feature on a poster recently sent out to help people identify these nasties that lurk beyond New Zealand's borders.
Kate's Update
With the harvest season now underway, I wish you all the best during this busy time.
FOPS Field Walk
Growers were able to learn more about the future orchard production systems(FOPS) project at a field walk in Roxburgh that took place in early November.
Find-A-Pest App
If you or someone you know discovers a pest on-orchard that seems unusual or concerning, you can use the Find-A-Pest app to help quickly identify it.The app allows you to...
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Awareness Campaign
Biosecurity New Zealand is ramping up a public awareness campaign to encourage people to report possible sightings of brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) – a major threat to Aotearoa New...
Handpicked Crew Rewards Cards Available
The Handpicked Crew rewards programme has been set up to offer incentives to seasonal workers in Central Otago to support local businesses.
Students Seeking Summerfruit Growers Help
Summerfruit NZ has been approached by university students seeking to connect with summerfruit growers who are willing to provide the students with information and/or complete surveys on aspects of their...
Kate's Update
The Summerfruit NZ team was in Hawke’s Bay recently visiting orchards and holding grower meetings. Thanks to those who hosted our visits, it was good to see your preparations for...