Conference 2020
The restrictions on gatherings, and the various limitations that New Zealand businesses are placing on travel, has meant that Summerfruit NZ has decided to cancel the 2020 summerfruit industry conference.
Engaging with Summerfruit NZ
Summerfruit NZ's interim chief executive, Richard Palmer, reminds growers of the value of engaging with the organisation.
Industry review update
I have now completed the vast majority of grower interviews – by the end of this week, I will have completed that phase of the review.
Compliance Based Intervention Scheme – tariff code changes
Australia’s Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment have changed the Compliance Based Intervention Scheme (CBIS) tariff codes from 8 to 10 digits (changes underlined).
Nzsummer series trees for planting this year available
It's not too late for growers who want to place a late order for Nzsummer series trees for planting.
Central Otago field walk update
Despite the busy time of the season, the field walk in Central Otago last week was well attended by growers who in all cases either had Nzsummer series apricots in...
Government launches benefit horticulture
Summerfruit NZ's interim chief executive, Richard Palmer, reviews two recent government launches.
Outcomes focused
Summerfruit NZ's interim chief executive, Richard Palmer, is focused on key outcomes for the industry.
Successful end to QFF response in Auckland
New Zealand is once again free of Queensland fruit fly (QFF). Biosecurity New Zealand ended its Northcote fruit fly operations on 31 January and lifted restrictions on the movement of...