Navigating our natural resources: Responsible farming and sensible reform
As the industry body representing you, New Zealand's summerfruit growers, we know how deeply connected you are to the land and vital natural resources – the soil, water, climate –...
Navigating an increasingly uncertain world: your voice in shaping Summerfruit NZ's Future
The world in which we operate is becoming increasingly uncertain, with geopolitical shifts, climate change impacts, and evolving trade dynamics creating a complex landscape for our industry.
Operational Agreement signed
Biosecurity New Zealand and Summerfruit NZ signed an Operational Agreement on readiness and response last week.
Successful end to fruit fly response on Auckland’s North Shore
Controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables in the Auckland North Shore suburb of Birkdale have been lifted after no further evidence of the Oriental fruit fly was found...
Season all but over
The 2024-2025 season is now all but over. While most growers are reporting favourable yields and good quality, I am aware that orchard gate returns are tracking below expectations for...
Fruit fly controls on Auckland’s North Shore remain in place
Legal controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables on Auckland’s North Shore will remain in place for the next few weeks as part of the response to the discovery...
Conference registration open
Registrations for Summerfruit NZ’s 2025 conference in Blenheim, 25-26 June, are now open.
Clear themes emerging from season
With the harvest still going for some, and sales data still coming in, it is a little premature to comment conclusively on the season, but some clear themes are emerging.
HortNZ Fruit Product Group Fruit Guidance Workshop
HortNZ is working on a national project that will enable a consistent set of rules for activities that support fruit production in New Zealand.
Biosecurity New Zealand investigating and boosting trapping after new Auckland fruit fly find
A biosecurity operation is under way and extra field teams are today in the suburb of Birkdale, on Auckland’s North Shore, after the discovery of a single male Oriental fruit...