Hawke's Bay SummerGreen meeting - Response to Hail Event

Hail damaged fruit combined

Summerfruit growers, family members and managers are all encouraged to attend a SummerGreen meeting at Mt Erin Fruit Services this coming Tuesday 15th October, 9am to noon.

Summerfruit NZ's Richard Mills has organised a meeting focusing on the issues facing local growers following the recent hail event. There will be a variety of speakers from organisations that can offer support and advice. 

Agenda will include:

Practical on orchard options - Jack Hughes, Fruition HB

Diseases post hail - Peter Wood, PFR Havelock North

Mental health - Lon Anderson, Rural Support Trust 

Along with an informal discussion for growers to ask questions and share their experiences.

 

Time: 9am to midday

Date: Tuesday, 15 October 2019.

Location: Mt Erin Fruit Services Packhouse, 61 Longlands Road East, Hastings. 

 

Health & safety – Mt Erin have requested that people attending take care when entering and exiting the packhouse. 

Parking – there is plenty of parking available on the left-hand side of the entrance. 

 

If you have any questions regarding this meeting, please don't hesitate to contact Richard Mills on 021 632 559.