Summer’s here: NZ grown summerfruit’s in the shops
Summer has arrived with the appearance of New Zealand grown summerfruit in the shops.
AGM results
We held the 31st Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Summerfruit NZ on Friday 1 November 2024. Thanks to all the members who were able to attend.
2025 conference theme confirmed: Quality sells
As harvest gets underway and the first fruit starts appearing in the shops, what better time to confirm the theme of the 2025 Summerfruit NZ conference: Quality sells.
Another strong representative for Hawke’s Bay growers in new Board member
New Summerfruit NZ Board member, cherry grower, Jerf van Beek says summerfruit has always excited him.
Handpicked Crew Cards – available in Central Otago again this season
Seasonal workers in Central Otago summerfruit businesses are part of the Handpicked Crew and as a result, are eligible to receive rewards cards.
Hawke’s Bay water consent update: please act now
4pm, Friday 29 November 2024 This is the date you need to have applications lodged by to replace water permits that expire on 31 May 2025, to ensure that you…
Orchard planting systems crop loading field walk - Hawkes Bay
A chance to view fruit set and discuss commercial crop loading strategy in Future Orchard Planting Systems (FOPS) apple and summerfruit plantings.
FOPS pre-harvest field walk, Lake Terrace Cherries, Cromwell
When: From 3pm, Wednesday 11 December. Where: Lake Terrace Cherries, 90 Smiths Way, Cromwell. There will be signs indicating where to go.
Symposium on Integrating Canopy Rootstock and Environmental Physiology in Orchard Systems
Growers and industry representatives are invited to attend the "XIII International Symposium on Integrating Canopy Rootstock and Environmental Physiology in Orchard Systems", which will be held in Napier on 19-24…
Biosecurity follow-up from the SummerGreen events
As mentioned at the latest SummerGreen events, good levels of hygiene are important for good crop health and are also a cornerstone of good biosecurity practice.