New Zealand Avocado

Field day: Far North - Houhora
2020-11-20 09:30 - 11:30 UTC | Ross Mutton & Lesleys Skill’s orchard, 86 Hukatere Road, Houhora, New Zealand
NZ Avocado invites you to join us at a field day in Houhora at Ross Mutton and Lesley Skill’s orchard. The event will be held on Friday 20 November 2020 from 9.30am – 11.30am at 86 Hukatere Rd, Houhora.
The field day will cover the topic of fruit size, and information will be shared about the management practices which have supported good fruit size this season. Irrigation, crop load management and tree health all influence fruit size and the aim of the day will be for growers to compare notes on what has worked and what hasn’t this season. Irrigation is of particular interest so we invite you to share your irrigation management practices, and what your fruit size profile is looking like (good, bad, or otherwise), so we can collectively learn to assist with improving fruit size profiles in future.
NZ Avocado will share industry data and observations from the Bay of Plenty and Mid North for comparison.
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BOP avocado growers' forum
2020-11-17 09:00 - 16:30 UTC | Club Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St, Mt Maunganui, Tauranga, New Zealand
The 2020 BOP Avocado Growers’ Forum will take place on Tuesday 17 November 2020.
9.00am – 4.30pm on Tuesday 17 November 2020
Club Mount Maunganui, 45 Kawaka Street, Mount Maunganui.
The Growers’ Forum is an opportunity to hear from NZ Avocado about the latest activities undertaken with your levy investment. Topics include avocado quality, orchard productivity and promotions.
We will also have an on the couch Q&A session with the region’s top avocado growers, where you will have the opportunity to ask about key areas of their orchard management.
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Whangarei grower forum
2020-10-22 08:30 - 16:30 UTC | Semenoff Stadium, 51 Okara Drive, Whangarei, New Zealand
Whangarei grower forum – new date announced
NZ Avocado are hosting the 2020 Whangarei grower forum on Thursday 22 October 2020.
8.30am – 4.30pm on Thursday 22 October 2020Semenoff Stadium, Level 2 lounge, Okara Drive, Whangarei
The grower forum is an opportunity to hear from NZ Avocado about the latest activities undertaken with your levy investment.
We will also have an on the couch Q&A session with New Zealand’s top avocado growers.
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Whangarei field day
2020-10-21 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Booth Orchard, 406 Whatitiri Road, Whangarei, New Zealand
NZ Avocado invites you to join us at a field day in Whangarei at the Booth’s orchard on Wednesday 21 October 2020 from 2.00pm – 4.00pm at the Booth’s orchard, 406 Whatitiri Road, Whangarei
The field day will cover the topic of fruit size, the important management practises relating to fruit size, and the establishment of new trees. Irrigation, crop load management and tree health all influence fruit size so these topics will also be discussed. NZ Avocado will share some practical tips that growers can take to maximise fruit size. Growers are encouraged to share their own experiences of fruit size this season, and what you think is positively or negatively having an impact.
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Whangarei grower discussion group
2020-10-07 17:30 - 19:00 UTC | Barge showgrounds, 74 Maunu Road, Maunu, Whangarei 0179, New Zealand
NZ Avocado invites you to a grower discussion group on Wednesday the 7th of October from 5.30pm to 7pm.
We are keen to hear from you about what topics you would like covered so please use the form below to suggest topic areas for discussion. In the absence of any suggestions we will update you about fruit staining and the influence irrigation and crop load management can have on fruit size as a conversation starter. We are keen to hear your thoughts and observations from your own orchard this season.
Wednesday 7 October at 5.30pm – 7.00pm
Barge Showgrounds, 74 Maunu Road, Maunu, Whangarei
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Katikati field day
2020-09-30 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | John & Mary Bowens orchard, 80 Prestidge Road, Katikati, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
NZ Avocado invites you to join us for a field day on 30 September 2020 from 2.00pm – 4.00pm at John and Mary Bowen’s orchard, 80 Prestidge Road, Katikati.
An industry update will be provided by the NZ Avocado team, followed by an orchard walk where growers can ask questions and discuss technical information relevant to this time of year.
Fruit size, plus the role that crop load and soil moisture can play in fruit size, will be discussed. NZ Avocado will also share some practical steps that growers can take to maximise fruit size. Growers will be encouraged to share their own experiences of fruit size this season, and what you think is positively or negatively having an impact.
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Contract harvester pre-season meeting
2020-07-30 09:30 - 11:30 UTC | Katikati Community Centre, 45 Beach Road, Katikati, 3129, New Zealand
Contract harvesters are invited to a pre-season meeting to discuss and seek feedback on:

Review of the 2019-20 season
Health & safety
Grower/harvester relationship
Notification of food safety requirements moving forward

For any questions please contact Sarah Sorensen – sarah.sorensen@nzavocado.co.nz
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This event is for contract harvesters only.

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Pruning and canopy management webinar
2020-06-04 15:00 - 16:00 UTC | Zoom, New Zealand
NZ Avocado will host a pruning webinar on Thursday 4 June running 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

We will also provide links to useful resources on the NZ Avocado website. These resources include videos of successful growers talking about – and showing – their own approach to canopy management making them well worth checking out. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions via the chat function.
Registrations for this online event are now at capacity. Keep an eye out for future online events.

New grower online event
2020-05-06 15:00 - 16:30 UTC | Zoom, New Zealand
NZ Avocado invites anyone new to avocados, recently registered avocado growers and those interested in growing avocados, to our annual new grower information webinar.
When: Wednesday 6 May from 3pm – 4.30pm
Where: Online Zoom meeting
This will be a great opportunity to:
• Learn more about the avocado industry
• Establish an understanding behind the requirements for exporting avocados from New Zealand
• Understand where you can find grower educational resources and technical information
• Hear about the NZ Avocado Growers Association Inc and learn about the NZ Avocado team
Registrations are now closed for this event. If you have registered to attend, please check your emails for the zoom link for the event.

NZ Avocado Sustainability webinar workshop - Far North
2020-04-29 15:30 - 16:15 (Pacific/Auckland) | ZOOM, New Zealand
NZ Avocado is working with wider industry to develop a sustainability strategy for avocados from New Zealand.
In order to ensure this strategy focuses on what is most important for growers, regional communities, industry stakeholders and consumers we are seeking your input and feedback via a series of workshops in avocado growing regions.
The event will be held online via ZOOM on 29 April at 3:30 pm.
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NZ Avocado Sustainability webinar workshop - Eastern regions, Opotiki, Gisborne, Whakatane, Hawkes Bay
2020-04-29 14:00 - 14:45 (Pacific/Auckland) | ZOOM, New Zealand
NZ Avocado is working with wider industry to develop a sustainability strategy for avocados from New Zealand.
In order to ensure this strategy focuses on what is most important for growers, regional communities, industry stakeholders and consumers we are seeking your input and feedback via a series of workshops in avocado growing regions.
The event will be held online via ZOOM on 29 April at 2:00 pm.
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NZ Avocado Sustainability webinar workshop - Bay of Plenty
2020-04-23 15:00 - 15:45 (Pacific/Auckland) | ZOOM, New Zealand
NZ Avocado is working with wider industry to develop a sustainability strategy for avocados from New Zealand.
In order to ensure this strategy focuses on what is most important for growers, regional communities, industry stakeholders and consumers we are seeking your input and feedback via a series of workshops in avocado growing regions.
The event will be held online via ZOOM on 23 April at 3:00 pm.
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NZ Avocado Sustainability webinar workshop, 16 April 2020
2020-04-16 14:00 - 15:45 UTC | ZOOM, New Zealand
NZ Avocado is working with wider industry to develop a sustainability strategy for avocados from New Zealand.
In order to ensure this strategy focuses on what is most important for growers, regional communities, industry stakeholders and consumers we are seeking your input and feedback via a series of workshops in avocado growing regions.
The event will be held online via ZOOM on 16 April 2020 at 2:00pm – 2:45pm and 3pm – 3:45pm.
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NZ Avocado sustainability workshop: Opotiki, 6 April 2020 - Cancelled
2020-04-06 16:00 - 18:00 UTC
Update: To ensure the health & safety of avocado stakeholders this event has been cancelled.

Field day: Whangarei orchard, 3 April 2020 - Cancelled
2020-04-03 10:00 - 12:00 UTC

NZ Avocado sustainability workshop: Whangarei, 2 April 2020 - Cancelled
2020-04-02 16:00 - 18:00 UTC

NZ Avocado sustainability workshop: Te Puna, 30 March 2020 - Cancelled
2020-03-30 14:00 - 16:00 UTC

Avocado industry tour of Western Australia
2020-03-23 - 2020-04-03 | Western Australia, Australia
Farm to Farm International Tours are hosting a Avocado Industry Tour of Western Australia.
Join fellow New Zealand avocado growers on this week long technical tour to Western Australia and view the Southern Forests avocado region. Network with growers who supply the global market at a similar time as the New Zealand industry.

Gain an understanding of the growing WA Avocado region
Visit leading Avocado producers, graders and packers
Meet key producers and compare production systems
Enjoy visits to Cape Leeuwin, Lake Cave and Boranup Forest
See the beautiful Margaret River region renowned for its wine
Explore Perth including Canning Vale wholesale market
Return international flights included

For more information visit their website here

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NZ Avocado sustainability workshop: South Auckland, 9 March
2020-03-09 16:00 - 18:00 UTC | Waiau Pa Community Hall, McKenzie Road & Waiau Pa Road, Clarks Beach, New Zealand
NZ Avocado is working with wider industry to develop a sustainability strategy for avocados from New Zealand.
In order to ensure this strategy focuses on what is most important for growers, regional communities, industry stakeholders and consumers we are seeking your input and feedback via a series of workshops in avocado growing regions.
The event will be held at Waiau Pa Community Hall from 4:00pm – 6:00pm.
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Field day: Katikati orchard, 6 March 2020
2020-03-06 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Ludemann Orchard, 54C Chard Road, Katikati, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
NZ Avocado invites you to join us at Ludemann Orchard in Katikati for an autumn field day.
An industry update will be provided followed by an orchard walk to ask questions of the NZ Avocado team and discuss technical information relevant to this time of year. Topics will focus on enhancing tree health including the benefits of pruning and ways of limiting phytophthora damage.
Plant and Food Research Scientist, Dr Philip Elmer will also give a presentation on the SFF Avovantage trial. Dr Elmer is lead scientist for the trial which began in July 2019 with an aim to reduce the percentage of unsound fruit as well as further develop best practice guidelines for the management of fruit rots on orchard. For more information on the trial, please click here.
Drinks and snacks will be provided towards the end of the field day to provide an opportunity to talk with other growers and continue discussions with the NZ Avocado team.
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Field day: Te Puke orchard, 6 March 2020
2020-03-06 09:30 - 11:30 UTC | Kakariki Orchard, 92 Gridley Road, Te Puke, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
NZ Avocado invites you to join us at Kakariki Orchard in Te Puke for an autumn field day.
An industry update will be provided followed by an orchard walk to ask questions of the NZ Avocado team and discuss technical information relevant to this time of year. Topics will focus on enhancing tree health including the benefits of pruning and ways of limiting phytophthora damage.
Plant and Food Research Scientist, Dr Philip Elmer will also give a presentation on the SFF Avovantage trial. Dr Elmer is lead scientist for the trial which began in July 2019 with an aim to reduce the percentage of unsound fruit as well as further develop best practice guidelines for the management of fruit rots on orchard. For more information on the trial, please click here.
Drinks and snacks will be provided towards the end of the field day to provide an opportunity to talk with other growers and continue discussions with the NZ Avocado team.
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NZ Avocado sustainability workshop: Te Puke, 4 March 2020
2020-03-04 16:00 - 18:00 UTC | The Orchard Church, 20 MacLoughlin Drive, Te Puke, New Zealand
NZ Avocado is working with wider industry to develop a sustainability strategy for avocados from New Zealand.
In order to ensure this strategy focuses on what is most important for growers, regional communities, industry stakeholders and consumers we are seeking your input and feedback via a series of workshops in avocado growing regions.
The event will be held at The Orchard Church in Te Puke from 4:00pm – 6:00pm.
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NZ Avocado sustainability workshop: Katikati, 26 February 2020
2020-02-26 16:00 - 18:00 UTC | St Pauls Presbyterian Hall, 1 Mulgan St, Katikati, 1 Mulgan St, Katikati, New Zealand
NZ Avocado is working with wider industry to develop a sustainability strategy for avocados from New Zealand.
In order to ensure this strategy focuses on what is most important for growers, regional communities, industry stakeholders and consumers we are seeking your input and feedback via a series of workshops in avocado growing regions.
The event will be held at St Paul’s Presbyterian Hall in Katikati from 4:00pm – 6:00pm.
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Fertco Organic growers workshop
2020-02-26 09:00 - 14:30 UTC | Fairview Golf Club, 34 Sharp Road, Aongatete, New Zealand
A must attend event for those growing organically or converting .

About this Event

Come and join us at the Fertco Organic Growers Workshop. Bringing together four highly respected soil and fertiliser professionals, this event will advance attendees knowledge of establishing and maintaining superior soil physical, chemical and biological health under an organic regime. Trade stands displaying associated products and services will also be available to view at the event.
Speakers:
Graham Shepherd: BSc, MSc, Waikato University (Earth Sciences). Graham Shepherd will be doing a practical soil health demonstration at a Bobs Orchard and will talk about Visual Soil Assement.
Dr. Gordan Rajendram: Soil Scientist PhD. Dr. Gordon Rajendram will be presenting on the latest soil testing, the benefits of hot water Nitrogen and Carbon test and organic matter tests.
Cherryle Prew: Owner and Manager of Soil Foodweb NZ. Cherryle Prew will be presenting on the Biological World beneath our feet and its importance to crop production.
Mike Spears: BSc, M Dip.PL. Sci. (40 years’ experience). Mike will be presenting on composts and vermicast products, why do we use composts, how composts are made and what composts do.
Thanks to sponsors:

Apata Organics
Toi-Ohomai Insitute of Technology
Eurofins – Agri Testing
Biogro

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Far North grower meeting: 4 February 2020
2020-02-04 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Houhora Big Game & Sports Fishing Club, 4126 Far North Road, Pukenui, Northland, New Zealand
NZ Avocado CEO, Jen Scoular will be visiting some Far North orchards in early February.
As part of the visit, Jen would like to invite growers to an early evening event in Houhora on Tuesday 4 February 2020.
Come along to hear industry news and we’ll make sure there’s plenty of time for questions.
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NZ Avocado board roadshow: Katikati, 10 December 2019
2019-12-10 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | St Pauls Presbyterian Hall, 1 Mulgan St, Katikati, 1 Mulgan St, Katikati, New Zealand
Come along and join us for an industry update and to share your views on the challenges and opportunities facing avocado growers in the Bay of Plenty.
The roadshow will take place on Tuesday 10 December at the St. Pauls Presbytarian Hall in Katikati.
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Management of fungal diseases with Dr Liz Dann - Katikati, 28th November, 2019
2019-11-28 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | St Pauls Presbyterian Hall, 1 Mulgan St, Katikati, 1 Mulgan St, Katikati, New Zealand
NZ Avocado invites you to an information session with Associate Professor Dr Elizabeth Dann, Australian plant pathologist from The University of Queensland.
Dr Elizabeth (Liz) Dann is a plant pathologist based at the University of Queensland. Her research aims to increase the productivity and quality of tropical and sub-tropical crops through improved management of diseases. Dr Dann has broad expertise in the discipline of plant pathology. Her research is very focused on delivering improved quality and productivity to horticultural industries through optimised disease management.
Date: Thursday 28th November, 2019
Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Location: St Pauls Presbyterian Hall, 1 Mulgan St, Katikati
This meeting is to provide an opportunity to share and discuss:

Liz Dann’s experience with management practices for fungal disease control on orchard in Australia
The importance of integrated Phytophthora management, in particular the use of phosphonate

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Management of fungal disease with Dr Liz Dann - Whangarei, 26th November, 2019
2019-11-26 17:00 - 18:30 UTC | Cafler Suite, Forum North, 7 Rust Avenue, Whangarei, Northland, 0140, New Zealand
NZ Avocado invites you to an information evening with Associate Professor Dr Elizabeth Dann, Australian plant pathologist from The University of Queensland, and Mark Braithwaite, Plant Diagnostician and Researcher, Plant Diagnostics Ltd.
Date: Tuesday 26th November, 2019
Time: 5.00 – 6.30pm
Location: Cafler Suite, Forum North, 7 Rust Avenue, Whangarei
This meeting is to provide an opportunity to share and discuss:

Liz Dann’s experience with management practices for fungal disease control on orchard in Australia and the importance of integrated Phytophthora management, in particular the use of phosphonate.
An update by Mark Braithwaite, Plant Diagnostics Ltd about the work he has been doing for NZ Avocado identifying the causal agent of fruit staining.

Dr Elizabeth (Liz) Dann is a plant pathologist based at the University of Queensland. Her research aims to increase the productivity and quality of tropical and sub-tropical crops through improved management of diseases. Dr Dann has broad expertise in the discipline of plant pathology. Her research is very focused on delivering improved quality and productivity to horticultural industries through optimised disease management.
Mark Braithwaite jointly owns and runs Plant Diagnostics Limited, a commercial business focusing on plant disease diagnostic services, disease management advice, crop disease assessments, and contract research projects including fungicide and biocontrol efficacy testing, and fungicide resistance testing.
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Field day: Lower Kaimai orchard, 15th November 2019
2019-11-15 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | 629 Omanawa Road, Omanawa, 629 Omanawa Road, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, 3171, New Zealand
NZ Avocado invites you to join us at Franz and Sandy Imlig’s orchard in the Lower Kaimai’s, Bay of Plenty.
An industry update will be provided followed by an orchard walk to ask questions of the NZ Avocado team and discuss technical information relevant to this time of year.
Lynwood Nursery will share tips on new tree planting and pruning young trees and NZ Avocado research staff will talk about how crop load management and pollination optimisation can improve the chances of consistently achieving high yields.
Drinks and snacks will be provided towards the end of the field day to provide an opportunity to talk with other growers and continue discussions with the NZ Avocado team.
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Northland grower meeting: Whangarei, 23rd October 2019
2019-10-23 17:30 - 20:00 UTC | No.8 Restaurant & Bar, 8 Quayside, Town Basin, Whangarei, Northland, 0110, New Zealand
Please join members of the NZ Avocado Board on Wednesday 23rd October at No.8 Restaurant & Bar in Whangarei. The board is visiting local orchards during the day and is keen to meet as many of you as they can for a chat and drink afterwards at the riverside location.
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