PHI wall chart delay
Unfortunately there will be a delay in sending out the wall charts due to the Level 4 lockdown preventing the charts from finishing printing.
MRL and PHI charts for 2021-22 season now available
The seasonally refreshed charts for each crop type – apricot, cherry, nectarine, peach, plum and a combined NZ market chart, can be found by members on the secure portal under...
Feedback from recent grower visits
During our recent grower visits in Hawke's Bay and Central Otago along with conversations with growers in other regions, we’ve put together a summary of the ideas and feedback to date.
Looking for help with seasonal staff recruitment?
Summerfruit NZ's labour coordinator, Tracey Mansfield, is already attending job expos and fielding inquiries from people interested in summer work.
Seven tips to get ready for seasonal staff
Summerfruit NZ has been working with MPI on the launch of the new Opportunity Grows Here labour campaign.
New Zealand moves to Covid-19 Alert Level 4
From 11.59pm on 17 August, the whole of New Zealand moved to Alert Level 4 after a positive case of the Covid-19 Delta variant was found in Auckland on Tuesday.
Opportunities provide momentum for change
If you're interested in how one grower has structured his operation to be carbon neutral, Mike Casey from Forest Lodge Orchard has written an interesting blog detailing what they're doing...
Introduction to Supervision – Short course in Cromwell
Designed specially for horticulture and viticulture industries, Introduction to Supervision is a one day course that will teach people, new to supervisory roles, the foundation skills needed for success as...
Where are your workers staying this season?
As we all know, worker accommodation can be a big drawcard in attracting seasonal workers to your orchard or packhouse. If you provide your own staff accommodation, that's great.