Richard Mills, who joined Summerfruit NZ in 2019, will retire at the end of February.
Richard started with the organisation in a market support role, producing regular domestic market updates and acting as a link between growers, wholesalers and retailers.
In December 2021, Richard transitioned to the role of technical advisor, taking a broader focus on on-orchard performance and grower capability. Over the years, Richard has combined market insight with practical extension work, supporting growers with production challenges.
We’d like to wish Richard all the best with his next endeavours. Watch out for an article on Richard’s career in a future NZGrower and Orchardist.