System Success – Early BMSB detection proves value of readiness investment
A single male Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) was recently detected in a Kiwifruit Vine Health (KVH) funded surveillance trap in Orakei, Auckland.
Navigating a Period of Reform
As we move deeper into 2026, it is already clear that this will be an exceptionally busy year on the policy front.
Farewell Richard
Richard Mills, who joined Summerfruit NZ in 2019, will retire at the end of February.
Mid-year grower events – Save the date
Summerfruit NZ will be hosting two grower networking events in May: 19 May in Hawke’s Bay at Black Barn Bistro and 21 May in Central Otago at Wooing Tree.
MG Charitable Trust 2026 Grower Education Fund
The MG Trust is offering to help fund growers to attend several courses. Applications close 13 March 2026.
Shepherdess Muster
The Shepherdess Muster is returning to Tokanui, Southland from 6–8 March 2026, bringing rural women together for a three‑day festival filled with workshops, guest speakers, creativity, wellbeing experiences and shared…
Feedback on proposed Development Levies System
The Government is proposing a new development levies system to replace the current development contributions system.
Summerfruit NZ’s new technical manager’s keen to help growers increase profit
Getting out there with growers and helping them use new tools to increase profitability is what Summerfruit NZ’s new technical manager, Dr Sean Gresham, pictured, is really looking forward to once…
Resilience and Opportunity Across the Regions
With the season in full swing, I’ve valued the chance to speak with many of you recently.
Yellow-legged hornet response - industry webinar
Biosecurity New Zealand will be hosting a webinar for growers with UK experts Peter Davies and Daniel Etheridge from the National Bee Unit (NBU) of the UK Animal Plant Health…