Update from Richard Palmer 24 February 2021
Planted hectares declarationsThis week the Summerfruit NZ team will be emailing documentation to growers about declarations of planted hectares, for the purpose of voting at the AGM.
Apricots for Asia 2021
Apricots for Asia 2021, a project funded by Summerfruit NZ and AGMARDT, has been underway this season looking into the new Nzsummer series of apricots out of the Summerfruit NZ/Plant…
Central Otago seasonal worker survey
Summerfruit NZ is conducting a survey of the seasonal workforce in Central Otago.
5+ A Day reports on summerfruit
New Zealand summerfruit have once again proven to be popular products according a report just released by The 5+ A Day Charitable Trust.
Update from Richard Palmer 17 February 2021
Covid Alert Level changes The change in Covid-19 Alert Level reminds us all of the undiminished threat from the virus.
Sharing surplus seasonal staff
While the summerfruit harvest is starting to wind down for the season, other fruit crops are about to face the staff challenges we experienced earlier on, and many orchards and…
Collaborative team wins Fourneau Trophy
Jack Hughes, Jason Bennett and David Manktelow Congratulations to Summerfruit NZ's research & development manager, Jack Hughes, who received an award at the Hawke's Bay Fruitgrowers' Association Industry Awards Night last week.…
Nzsummer apricots field walk in Central Otago
Central Otago and other South Island growers are invited to an Nzsummer field walk at 4pm on Friday, 5 February at Plant & Food Research's orchard in Clyde, to view…
HortNZ scholarships for 2021
Every year Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) offers scholarships that are open to New Zealand students and trainees who have a special interest in the fruit or vegetable industry and are…
Seasonal staff enjoy sports evenings
Central Otago orchard workers were able to unwind and have some fun at the Summer Sports Evenings held last week in Cromwell and Alexandra.