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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Please register your attendance using the form below This event is for contract harvesters only.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
NZ Avocado invites you to join us at a soil moisture management workshop in Katikati at Chris and Jennifer Smallwood’s orchard on Friday 4 December 2020 from 2.00pm - 4.00pm at the 78A Lockington Road, Katikati. The work shop will cover aspects of soil moisture management including: How to understand your soil texture and profile […]
Primary Purpose is the independent consultancy facilitating the current industry structure review. As part of this process, we invite you to an online workshop to discuss the findings from the review to date. Date: Monday 7th December 2020 Time: 5pm - 6pm Venue: Online via zoom. Click here for the zoom link. It is important […]