Observations from the field – Carpophilus beetle
During a recent visit to a Hawkes Bay summerfruit orchard (29 Oct), I was alerted to the presence of significant numbers of Carpophilus beetles in the traps (as shown below)...
Summerfruit NZ signs Biosecurity Business Pledge
Summerfruit NZ has signed the Biosecurity Business Pledge as a support organisation under the ‘This Is Us – Biosecurity 2025’ programme.
Did you know?
Did you know the new Summerfruit NZ Biosecurity Manual also includes editable templates including a best practice checklist, visitor's register and pest monitoring data sheet.
Free carbon footprint calculator
Knowing your carbon footprint will be a standard requirement at some point in the future. Do you have any idea what your footprint is now and what you might need...
Export access to Russia
Access to Russia remains closed due to the requirement to certify over two seasons that the produce is originated from a Brown rot-free production site.
Wheat bug notification in NZ exports to Australia
Australia has notified MPI that they have been detecting wheat bug (Nysius huttoni) in fruit exported from New Zealand. Wheat bug is a quarantine pest for Australia, USA and Korea.
Thoughts from the field for Hawkes Bay growers
I have been talking to a few people over the last couple of weeks following the hail event and now 100 odd mm of rain.
Venues for Employment Agreements Workshops in Central Otago
Venues are now confirmed for the upcoming Employment Agreement Workshops in Central Otago, have you RSVP'd yet?
Commodity Levy Renewal Ballot Update
The ballot paper for the upcoming summerfruit commodity levy renewal is now in the hands of our independent Returning Officer at Electionz.
Summerfruit NZ Biosecurity Manual Released
Have you seen our newest biosecurity resource for growers?