Wed, May. 5, 2021 3:00pm — 5:00pm | Havelock North
With the volume of cherries that is now planted in Hawke's Bay, and upon maturity, there will be more than enough fruit to satisfy the New Zealand market. If this is the scenario, then the demand/supply equation could be altered by exporting. Is exporting from Hawke's Bay viable in its own right?
SummerGreen coordinator Richard Mills has put together a meeting for growers interested in learning what's required to export cherries from Hawke's Bay.
The agenda is relaxed and intended to be a discussion among growers and the following people including (in no particular order):
| Jack Hughes Summerfruit NZ |
Introducing the agenda and new chief executive – Kate Hellstrom |
| Kate Hellstrom Summerfruit NZ |
A few words from Kate |
| Andy McGrath McGrath Nurseries |
What might be good varieties at present for export? What varieties might be suitable in the next few years? Comment on rootstocks |
| Dean Astill RD8 |
Market potential Disciplines to make exporting successful |
| Richard Mills Summerfruit NZ |
Comparing and contrasting climates of Central Otago/Marlborough/Hawke's Bay |
| Jerf van Beek |
Hydrocooler benefits and costs |
| Jack Hughes Summerfruit NZ |
Q&A session followed by meeting conclusion |
| All attendees |
Catch up over refreshments from 5pm |
Date: Wednesday, 5 May
Time: 3pm onwards
Venue: Plant & Food Research, Cnr Crosses and St George's Roads, Havelock North 4130
Contact: Richard Mills on 021 632 559