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 […]
The 44th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the NZ Avocado Growers’ Association Inc. (NZAGA) will be held on Thursday 21 August 2025. The AGM will be a combination of a virtual and in-person event. For those attending in-person, the AGM will be held at the Barge showgrounds, 474 Maunu Road, Maunu, Whangārei 0179. For those […]
NZ Avocado will host a Spring activity webinar on Friday 12 September running from 1:00pm – 2:00pm. Topics covered will help growers understand flowering, pollination, hive management and fruit set on their orchard to maximise yield and keep your bee keeper happy. Maximising fruit quality will also be discussed. This will include: Avocado flowering basics […]
NZ Avocado invites BOP growers impacted by the recent weather event to attend a meeting in Katikati tomorrow afternoon. This will be a chance to ask questions, share the challenges you are facing and help the industry understand where support is most needed. Representatives from MPI’s On-Farm Support Service will join the session to provide […]
A further Grower meeting and BBQ will be held on Wednesday 24 September hosted by Rural Support Trust. The meeting is going ahead (in a classroom) despite the weather All growers are welcome – no cost to attend. Come along for a relaxed BBQ and a chance to connect with other growers who’ve been affected. […]
NZ Avocado invites you to join us at the Frank and Coryl Baggenstos’ Rivertide orchard. Rivertide has a 4-year average yield of 17t/ha and has consistently performed well. Frank has been innovating in the pruning and canopy management space for longer than anyone in the industry. Come along to have a look at his latest […]
NZ Avocado invites you to attend a Grower meeting and Industry update in Katikati on 29 October. Discussions will include the wind event, an update on the support available, and a wider industry update. MPI on Farm support and Rural Support Trust will be in attendance. This event is sponsored by Barfoot & Thompson. A […]