Open letter to the Govenment
*This letter has been sent to the Government today due to concern about the delay in providing direction and announcing further support, and the impact this is having on cyclone-affected growers…
Grower Field Walk
Field Walk Date: 27 April 2023 12PM Location: Lake Terrace Cherries, 90 Smiths Way, Cromwell Growers’ post-harvest field walk on planar cherries as part of the Sustainable Food and Fibre Futures (SFFF) Future…
Hawkes Bay post-cyclone event for all growers
All fruit and vegetable growers in the Hawkes Bay are invited to a get-together at 3pm, Thursday 20 April at the Ellwood Function Centre.
Burning Wood Waste
Wood waste At the present time, you can burn dry wood waste as long as: Wind conditions are suitable (not too strong, but also not calm) There are no prohibited materials in the fire…
Kate’s update
Last week Summerfruit NZ Board members and some of the team (Raj Singh and me) visited a number of Hawke’s Bay growers who have been badly affected by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Summerfruit NZ Conference 2023 - Expanding Horizons. Book now for early bird rates.
The Summerfruit NZ Board and team is pleased to inform you that early bird registration for the Summerfruit New Zealand Conference 2023 is currently open!
Call for spray diaries
With the season now over, it’s time to collate spray diary information.
Climate Smart Agriculture Webinar – 6 April
A free webinar co-hosted by MPI and the California Department of Food and Agriculture, focusing on advancing agri-food for a sustainable farming future.
MBIE meeting on RSE policy review
MBIE is holding regional meetings and webinars on the RSE policy review. Next week, we have one in Alexandra on 12 April at 4. 30pm at Centennial Court.
Minimum wage increase as of 1 April 2023
An increase to the adult minimum wage took effect on 1 April 2023. Find out more about the increases, by clicking on the article below. Are you ready?