Food residues survey programme
New Zealand Food Safety conducts an annual monitoring programme looking at safe and suitable food intended for sale in New Zealand’s domestic market.
Anti-Microbial Resistance audit – streptomycin
The Ministry for Primary Industries is auditing the use of streptomycin in all industries, including horticulture. For how this affects Summerfruit read here.
Irrigation workshop – Central Otago
Irrigation Workshop for Summerfruit growers – hosted by Andrew Curtis from Primary Insight
Weather and Disease Portal
With the change in season and the start of Spring, now is the time to make sure you keep on top of pests and diseases.
Pre-season update 2024-25
The information in the pre-season update may now be out of date. For recent updates refer to the Portal.
Export season opens on the first of September
The export season is fast approaching. Growers, packhouses and exporters can register for export via the secure portal’s online registration system, from 1 September until 31 October.
Phytosanitary inspector training - register now
This course is suitable for Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) Approved Organisation (MAO) packhouses, or those who intend to become MAOs.
Yara NZ Women in Horticulture Scholarship
Yara New Zealand is pleased to announce that the Yara NZ Women in Horticulture Scholarship is open for 2024.
Japan and Korea tape
All fruit exported to Japan or Korea must be packaged using specific tape. This tape comes in different colours based on the market and includes wording as required by the...
Calling all new growers – please register with Summerfruit NZ
Packhouse and Orchard Managers, please ensure that all new growers you are working with are registered with Summerfruit NZ.