Advocacy, accountability and technical extension
With a General Election approaching, a key focus for Summerfruit NZ is ensuring the challenges and opportunities facing our industry are well understood by decision-makers.
Winter Chill – pretty average
All stonefruit varieties require a certain amount of chilling over the dormant period to properly reset the tree for a strong start to spring.
Investing in people, capability and our future
Recent weeks have reinforced the importance of leadership, capability, and how we position ourselves for the future as an industry.
Extension update
Summerfruit NZ held its post-season technical events and networking dinners in Hawke’s Bay and Central Otago in May.
NZ Summerfruit Grower Australian Tour: Expressions of Interest
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From season close to season planning
I want to begin by acknowledging the ongoing uncertainty created by international tensions, particularly the conflict involving Iran.
Hawke’s Bay - Resource Management Act update
Hawke's Bay growers may have received a letter from Hawke’s Bay Regional Council (HBRC) about a change to their resource consent expiry date.
Keeping growers up to date on the impact of the Middle East war
Summerfruit NZ is working with HortNZ and product groups to ensure the Government understands the immense pressures that growers.