Join NZ Avocado at David French's orchard in Glenbrook for an afternoon of practical insights and industry connection. This field day will include a look at David’s trellis growing system and a discussion on the pruning approach being used and how aspects might translate to more conventional growing systems. The day will also feature on-orchard […]
Join NZ Avocado at Ross and Lesley Mutton's orchard in Houhora for an afternoon of practical insights and industry connection. This field day will feature on-orchard updates from our research team, covering the latest findings on mirid insects, fruit quality, and production systems — all with a focus on management strategies that maximise your financial […]
Join NZ Avocado at Sharron and Richard Booth's orchard for an afternoon of practical insights and industry connection. This field day will feature on-orchard updates from our research team, covering the latest findings on mirid insects, fruit quality, and production systems — all with a focus on management strategies that maximise your financial returns. When: […]
Join NZ Avocado at Linda Flegg's orchard in Katikati for an afternoon of practical insights and industry connection. This field day will feature on-orchard updates from our research team, covering the latest findings on mirid insects, fruit quality, and production systems — all with a focus on management strategies that maximise your financial returns. When: […]
The 45th Annual General Meeting of the NZ Avocado Growers’ Association Inc. will be held at 2.30pm on Tuesday 25 August, 2026. 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 Club Mount 45-47 Kawaka Street, Mount Maunganui 3116. For those […]
Following a number of requests, NZ Avocado is organising mirid monitoring training sessions in Northland and the Bay of Plenty on the following dates: Far North: 30 September Date: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 Time: 1:00 pm Orchard: Rising Sun Orchards Limited Address: 3271 State Highway 1, Pukenui Whangarei: 1 October Date: Thursday, 1 October 2026 […]
Our next AvoGreen training in Katikati will be held on Wednesday 7 October 2026 at 294 Wharawhara road, Katikati. 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. Beginning at 9am and finishing 2.30 […]
NZ Avocado invites you to join us for a field day at Lynwood nursery. Updates will be provided on Mirid research, fruit quality and costs associated with different orchard production systems. There will be an emphasis on management to maximise financial returns. Tuesday, 13 October 2026 from 1.00pm – 3.00pm at 701 State Highway 14, Maunu, Whangarei. Feel […]
Our next AvoGreen training in the Far North will be held on Wednesday 14 October 2026. Location to be confirmed. 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. Beginning at 10am and finishing […]
NZ Avocado invites you to join us at the Stuart and Mariette Stevens KayCeeJay Orchard. Updates will be provided on Mirid research, fruit quality and costs associated with different orchard production systems. There will be an emphasis on management to maximise financial returns. Stuart and Mariette’s orchard has hosted two seasons of mirid spray trials […]
Join us for a casual gathering with NZAGA Board member Paul Skipper on Wednesday 14 October at 5.30pm at Mr Henry, 17 Patumahoe Road, Patumahoe 2679. This is an opportunity to reconnect local growers with the NZAGA Board, learn more about Paul's role and representation on the Board, and discuss the issues, opportunities, and priorities […]
NZAGA is launching a pilot series of informal grower coffee mornings in Katikati—a chance to connect with other growers, swap orchard experiences and talk through local challenges. The concept is: regular, welcoming catch-ups combining practical topics, open discussion and occasional guest speakers, with growers helping shape what comes next. Our opening topic: “El nino on […]