Thank you for your interest in joining the drone discussion. The November meetings in the Far North and Bay of Plenty were well attended. Following those meetings, a webinar is scheduled to further the discussion and provide updates. NZ Avocado invites you to join us to discuss drone technology and its potential role within the […]

Our next AvoGreen training in Tauranga will be held on Wednesday 26 March 2025. Training is held at Omanawa Hall, 560 Omanawa Road, Omanawa 3171. AvoGreen is a registered training programme for pest monitoring under the Ministry for Primary Industry, managed by NZ Avocado. This will be a theory session followed by a practical session. […]

Federated Farmers & Brightstar proudly present the Primary Industries New Zealand Summit & Awards. This event continues to bring together influential stakeholders and leaders from across the primary sectors of New Zealand. It’s an opportunity to hear strategic insights and celebrate our most successful and innovative primary industry producers and businesses. Connect & Network: Join […]

NZ Avocado will host a pruning webinar on Tuesday 24 June from 3:00pm - 4:00pm. Topics covered will help growers develop their own plan about what will work for them while maximizing orchard yields. This will include: Tree spacing Basic principles of pruning How to fit pruning with your tree phenology Some specific orchard examples We will […]

Brad Siebert will host consultation sessions with growers across the growing sessions to answer questions and hear feedback on the proposed constitution and structure of NZAGA. A grower meeting will be held in Katikati on 26 June between 1.30-2.30 at Debrief Cafe 603 State Highway 2, Tahawai 3170. Consultation is now open on two major […]

Brad Siebert will host consultation sessions with growers across the growing sessions to answer questions and hear feedback on the proposed constitution and structure of NZAGA. A grower meeting will be held in Whangarei on 30 June between 2.30-5.00 at Whangarei City library, in the May Bain room. 5 Rust Avenue, Whangārei 0110 Consultation is […]

NZ Avocado invites you to join us at the NZ Avocado geneblock lease on the Bailey’s orchard. We’ll be discussing fundamental and practical pruning tips alongside the trellis growing trial we have in the block. Emphasis will be put on management to maximise financial returns and fruit quality. Thursday, 10 July 2025 from 1.00pm – 3.00pm […]

NZ Avocado invites you to join us at Millpara orchard in the Far North. We’ll be discussing fundamental and practical pruning tips alongside discussing the earth works on the property to manage drainage. Emphasis will be put on management to maximise financial returns and fruit quality. Wednesday, 16 July 2025 from 1.00pm – 3.00pm at […]

NZ Avocado invites you to join us at Kathy and Ross’s orchard, 59 Crawford Rd, Whangarei. We’ll be discussing fundamental and practical pruning tips alongside efforts to increase fruit set in low set years. Emphasis will be put on management to maximise financial returns and fruit quality. Thursday, 17 July 2025 from 1.00pm – 3.00pm […]

NZ Avocado invites you to join us on Craig and Tamzin Ramsay’s orchard to discuss several aspects of pruning and canopy management. We’ll be discussing fundamental and practical pruning tips with an emphasis on management to maximise financial returns and fruit quality. Friday, 18 July 2025 from 1.00pm – 3.00pm at 46 Prestidge Rd, Katikati. Other […]

NZ Avocado will host a tree health webinar on Wednesday 6 August from 2:00pm - 3:00pm. Tree health requires holistic management and is essential for trees to produce high yields of quality fruit. We have a webinar next week on tree health covering the following: How tree health delivers high production and efficiency How good […]