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 […]
Our next AvoGreen training in the Far North will be held on Wednesday 26 November 2025. Training is held at Seeka Kerikeri 153 Waipapa Road, Kerikeri 2095. 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 […]
NZ Avocado invites you to join us at the John and Jeni Eveleens’ Little River Orchard. Excess soil moisture has been a challenge in the past and pruning is current focus for John and Jeni. Updates will be provided on Mirid insect, fruit quality and productivity research with an emphasis on management to maximise financial […]
NZ Avocado invites you to join us at the Ivan Stanisich and Ian Fulton’s Uncle Joe’s orchard. The orchard was planted in 2021 and had the first commercial harvest in 2024-25. Updates will be provided on Mirid insect, fruit quality and productivity research with an emphasis on management to maximise financial returns. Wednesday, 18 February 2026 from […]
NZ Avocado invites you to join us at Steve and Sheryl Badger’s orchard 1616 State Highway 14, Maungatapere, Whangarei from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Thursday 19 February. Avocado growing continues to be challenging and we would like to bring growers together to compare notes and discuss actions that can help. NZ Avocado CEO, Brad […]
NZ Avocado invites you to join us at the John and Mary Bowen’s Orchard. John and Mary have been staunch supporters of the industry and have put a huge amount of love, care and thought into their orchard on Prestige Rd, Katikati. They have been active instigators of grower groups to share and learn and […]
NZ Avocado invites you to join us for an engaging session on understanding your numbers. The webinar will share practical, real-world insights to help you better interpret orchard financial performance, build realistic budgets and cashflow plans, and ask the right questions when making business decisions. Come along for the presentation and stay for the Q&A […]
Help shape practical improvements to China OAP requirements Join Brad Siebert and Glenys Parton as they discuss opportunities and seek feedback on practical improvements to our industry’s market access requirements. MPI is currently consolidating all Official Assurance Programmes (OAPs) into sector-based documents, with the China, Australia and Thailand requirements now sitting as sub-sections within a […]
Planning for the World Avocado Congress 2027 is now underway. The congress will be hosted and organised by the South African Avocado Growers' Association (SAAGA), the country's national grower organisation. The programme will feature scientific, technical, and commercial sessions, alongside technical tours that include visits to commercial avocado nurseries, orchards, and packhouses—offering attendees valuable practical […]