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Conference – Early Bird Registrations Opening Shortly

Planning is well underway for Conference 2023, registration will open in early 2023, keep an eye on the www.summerfruitnz.co.nz website for conference and programme updates.

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Kate's Update

The season is underway

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A Casual Reminder This Summer…

With the growing season in full swing, you’ll no doubt be expanding your workforce, whether it’s pickers, packers, or other seasonal workers that you need.

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New Regulations To Keep Dams Safe – What Dam Owners Need To Know

In May 2022, the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment (MBIE) announced new regulations on dam safety.

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Most Unwanted Poster Published

Summerfruit's most unwanted pests and diseases feature on a poster recently sent out to help people identify these nasties that lurk beyond New Zealand's borders.

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Kate's Update

With the harvest season now underway, I wish you all the best during this busy time.

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FOPS Field Walk

Growers were able to learn more about the future orchard production systems(FOPS) project at a field walk in Roxburgh that took place in early November.

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Find-A-Pest App

If you or someone you know discovers a pest on-orchard that seems unusual or concerning, you can use the Find-A-Pest app to help quickly identify it.The app allows you to...

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Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Awareness Campaign

Biosecurity New Zealand is ramping up a public awareness campaign to encourage people to report possible sightings of brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) – a major threat to Aotearoa New...

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Handpicked Crew Rewards Cards Available

The Handpicked Crew rewards programme has been set up to offer incentives to seasonal workers in Central Otago to support local businesses.

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