President’s Report, March
March 21, 2024
Presidents Report Harvest is in full swing – the weather is giving us fine days and cool nights – near perfect conditions. A lot different than this time last year . . .
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Chief Executive update
March 21, 2024
Embracing change, overcoming challenges In these times of rapid change and challenge, the Hawke’s Bay Fruit Growers Association remains steadfast in its commitment to the well-being and prosperity of our . . .
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Commodity Levy Order Referendum starts April
March 21, 2024
Commodity Levy Order Referendum starts April As part of the consultative process for the renewal of the Commodity Levies (Apples and Pears) Order, NZAPI has been engaging with growers around . . .
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Apples – Crop load observations
March 21, 2024
Apples – Crop load observations. Crop load still appears to be the main factor influencing fruit size and quality. We know that there is a linear relationship between total harvested . . .
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EIT March update
March 21, 2024
Kia ora koutou, With harvest being well underway, this month is a time for us to spend clearing up our internal reporting, updating assessments and getting ready for the busy . . .
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February Weather Update
March 21, 2024
A dry February rounded out a summer that flipped flopped between wet and dry months. Only 50% of average February rainfall fell across the region but on the Heretaunga and . . .
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SaferMe’s – Safety Snap
March 21, 2024
Advertorial – What is Safety SNAP? SAFETY SNAP is a science based tool that helps businesses to understand the psychosocial issues affecting their team. It measures risk factors that are . . .
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Changes to Soil and Water and Climate
February 26, 2024
Changes to Soil and Water and Climate There have been a few field walks, meetings and presentations in the past month, which have not directly targeted stonefruit growers and are . . .
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President’s Report, February
February 22, 2024
Kia ora koutou, It is hard to believe that one year has passed since the devastating cyclone Gabrielle hit our region. This past week saw many Commemorations take place, official . . .
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Genesis strengthens their commitment to kiwi growers.
February 22, 2024
Advertorial – In the dynamic and competitive business of fruit tree nurseries, the journey to becoming a world-leading grower demands more than raising quality trees. It requires a strategic approach, . . .
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Commodity Levy Order for Apples and Pears
February 22, 2024
NZAPI will be engaging with growers around the country in March as part of the consultative process for the renewal of the Commodity Levies (Apples and Pears) Order. Every six . . .
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February Training Sector Update
February 22, 2024
Kia ora koutou, The Industry Awards Night was a fantastic celebration of students achievements, and we were proud to see EIT students at all levels gain scholarships, and graduate, as . . .
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Harvest Precision
February 16, 2024
As we are all aware harvest is the last time growers get to really maximise the results for the year. The fruit on the trees is what it is, but . . .
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Precision horticulture
December 22, 2023
Technology is developing at a rapid rate, especially in our horticultural industry. Over the last year I have been researching, testing and developing tools that will help growers farm with . . .
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President’s Report, December
December 22, 2023
Kia ora koutou, Christmas is upon us, the sun is shining, and there are some hot days ahead. Everything appears to be lined up for a good harvest, albeit I . . .
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