Access for Summerfruit to overseas markets - updated August 2022
Importing country phytosanitary requirements (ICPR) documents issued by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) have been reviewed to identify access conditions for New Zealand summerfruit (cherries, apricots, peaches, nectarines, plums,…
Kate’s update
We held the 28th Annual General Meeting of Summerfruit New Zealand on Friday 5 August. Thanks to all the members who were able to attend.
Matt Whiting webinar
Matt Whiting, a researcher and extension officer at Washington State University, met online with Summerfruit NZ members on Tuesday 26 July 2022.
Export registration opens on 1 September
Growers, packhouses and exporters can register for export via the secure portal’s online registration system, from 1 September until 31 October.
SummerGreen field days in late August
Ronald Vermeulen Visits Summerfruit NZ is arranging a series of orchard visits by Ronald Vermeulen, a technical horticultural consultant, based in the Netherlands, who has worked in many places around the…
Phytosanitary Inspector Training
REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN Course facilitators: Stephen Ogden and Peter Ensor (Market Access Solutionz) Venue: Church Lounge, Alexandra Community House, 14-20 Centennial Avenue, Alexandra Date: Wednesday, 2 November 2022 Start Time: 9.…
Pre-season 2022-23 Update
The export season is fast approaching. What follows is an updated list of issues that exporters need to be aware of ahead of the new export season.
Labour Webinars
A reminder that Handpicked Crew has released some more webinars examining the labour challenges facing the horticulture sector, and some tips on how to better attract and retain staff.
Up skill your team for spraying this season
NZ Apples & Pears is running practical Skill Up days around the country for orchard teams to fine-tune their knowledge on spraying.
Agroecology Webinars
The latest webinars from our partners at A-Lighter-Touch are ready for watching.