Kate's update
As the summerfruit season comes to an end within the next few weeks, there will hopefully soon be a chance to rest and reflect on the season.
Grower feedback needed by Friday – FOPS survey
A new research project to support the future growth of the summerfruit industry is underway.
Employee & Employer Workforce Surveys – look out for these this month.
For Summerfruit NZ to assist with the seasonal labour requirements over the next year, we need accurate data on its labour force that got us through this past season.
New grower education fund applications due soon
The MG Marketing Charitable Trust has created an education fund to support current growers and/or their employees.
HortNZ Industry Trainee Scholarships available
HortNZ is offering 30 $500 scholarships to industry trainees active in the industry who are studying towards a certificate or diploma.
Primary Industries Good Employer Awards
Ministry for Primary Industries and AGMARDT have opened entries for the 2022 Primary Industries Good Employer Awards.
Covid Announcement: Horticulture businesses must register as a ‘critical service’
Important COVID-19 announcement Summerfruit packhouse and orchards should now register online as a critical service here via Business Connect: Close Contact Exemption Scheme registration portal (external link).
Kate's update
Summerfruit NZ 2022 conference has been cancelled The Summerfruit NZ Board has made the tough decision to cancel this year’s planned Summerfruit NZ conference due to the on-going disruption and uncertainty…
Summerfruit NZ team news
Anna Clark, Summerfruit NZ’s administrator, is finishing in her role this Friday 11 February.
FOPS Project Field Walk
Growers are invited to a field walk on pruning techniques for cherry and apricot FOPS as part of the SFF Futures FOPS project.