Free spray diary offer extended
While electronic spray diaries are the norm for most of the industry, and mandatory for export, not all our growers use them. Indeed, there is no compulsion to do so.
Update from Richard Palmer 24 March 2021
The last of the 2,012 RSE workers approved under the border exception have now arrived in New Zealand.
Summerfruit NZ Board welcomes appointment of new chief executive
The chairman of Summerfruit New Zealand, Tim Jones, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kate Hellstrom as the new chief executive.
Primary Industries New Zealand Awards
The Primary Industries New Zealand Awards are open for entries.
Dithiocarbamate fungicides – EU update
While we do not export a lot of fruit to Europe, chemical reps, growers and exporters should be aware of pending changes if there is a possibility that your fruit...
Update from Richard Palmer 10 March 2021
We’ve had recent inquiries from employers about the ability to employ Working Holiday Visa (WHV) holders who have recently been granted extensions but are not yet visible in Visaview.
HortNZ Leadership Programme applications open
Applications are now open for 26 places on the 2021 HortNZ Leadership Programme. There are 20 scholarships being offered that will meet all course fees and accommodation costs.
Commodity & biosecurity levy reminder
As the season is not far from drawing to a close, it is timely to think about levy declarations.
Update from Richard Palmer 24 February 2021
This week the Summerfruit NZ team will be emailing documentation to growers about declarations of planted hectares, for the purpose of voting at the AGM.
Apricots for Asia 2021
Apricots for Asia 2021, a project funded by Summerfruit NZ and AGMARDT, has been underway this season looking into the new Nzsummer series of apricots out of the Summerfruit NZ/Plant...