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GIA – Government Industry Agreements for Biosecurity Readiness and ResponseFriday 10 Sep 2010This is a key initiative being developed by Government and is something that all Growers need to be aware of as MAF BNZ work through this process with |
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Flower Pruning Survey ResultsThursday 12 Aug 2010Over the past season the AIC surveyed growers that had both flower pruned and non-pruned areas within their orchards for comparative purposes. There was |
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New AIC Accountant appointedMonday 9 Aug 2010Born and bred in Namibia, Karin started her career in Cape Town where she worked for a large retail company as an internal auditor and then as finance manager |
AGA rep Elections 2010Monday 9 Aug 2010Nominations for AGA Regional Grower Represenatives have closed. All growers have been sent voting forms for this election - please have |
Fruit Growers Vote No On HortNZ Levy IncreaseFriday 6 Aug 2010Commercial fruit growers have voted to reject an increase to the levy they pay to Horticulture New Zealand. The vote was taken at HortNZ's annual general |
Expressions of Interest Call – Maluma Hass & Carmen Hass Pre-commercial TrialsWednesday 14 Jul 2010The AIC is seeking expressions of interest from growers willing to participate in pre-commercial trails evaluating the performance of two of the new fruiting |
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Outreach Coordinator AppointedMonday 28 Jun 2010The AIC is delighted to announce the appointment of Paul Brookbanks to the position of Outreach Coordinator. To those of you who don't know my |
Call for RemitsWednesday 16 Jun 20101. No remit can be transacted at the AGM other than those that have been circulated to the members in advance. So that remits can be circulated to members |
Call for Nominations to the AGA Executive CommitteeWednesday 16 Jun 2010At this 2010 AGM the term of office is completed for five representatives, and following this Rule change, which is now adopted, four vacancies exist. For |
Rule change ballot resultsWednesday 2 Jun 2010Click here for results |
HortNZ Proposed Fruit Levy IncreaseWednesday 2 Jun 2010All fruit growers should have received a letter from Horticulture New Zealand about the proposal to increase the levy paid to HortNZ by fruit growers from |
Rule Change Ballot: Voting form due 5:00pm Friday 21 May 2010.Thursday 6 May 2010By now you should have received Ballot forms in the post as the final stage of the proposed restructure of the AGA & AIC Boards. If you have not received |
Changes to Tax rules for Horticultural + Viticultural industriesWednesday 7 Apr 2010Click here to view the Inland Revenue Department information sheet on the changes. |
2010 NZ Avocado Awards: Nominations openWednesday 24 Mar 2010The Avocado Growers’ Association (AGA) would like to call for nominations from all members of the AGA for the following awards, to be presented at the AGM, |
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Hort Leadership: Nominations openWednesday 24 Mar 2010Do you know of a Potential Leader in the Horticulture Industry? Someone who could benefit by learning more about leadership? Then nominate them now to have |
AvoGreen® Trainers SoughtWednesday 10 Mar 2010A feature of the new AvoGreen® system is the introduction of Accredited AvoGreen® Trainers, who will be approved to train and accredit monitors. |
Changes to Recognised Product Group makeupWednesday 10 Mar 2010Alistair Young has resigned as AVEC AIC Director effective 1 March 2010. Andrew Darling has now been appointed the AIC Director respresenting exporters and |
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Grower Survey 2010Wednesday 24 Feb 2010You will have received by now a survey from the AIC – if you do not receive one please contact us as we may need to update your address details – similarly if |
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Enrol now for Introduction to Avocado Production courseTuesday 23 Feb 2010Developed by former AIC Scientist Jonathan Dixon in conjunction with BOP Polytech horticulture staff, the Introduction to Avocado Production course has |
Leafroller control on new season's fruitMonday 15 Feb 2010Leafroller caterpillars are the most common and damaging pest of avocados in New Zealand. Fruit damage occurs at any time but is more common at this time of |
2010 Quality Standards - Call For SubmissionsWednesday 10 Feb 2010The Quality Standards committee is due to meet on Tuesday the 23rd of March 2010. This is a consultative committee with representation from growers, packers |
Drought relief from GovernmentMonday 25 Jan 2010Government help is available for farmers affected by drought in New Zealand. If you are in need of financial or other assistance please follow this link |
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Golden opportunity beckons for AIC ScientistMonday 18 Jan 2010Dr Jonathan Dixon has accepted the role of Research Program Director for the Californian Avocado Commission, and consequently has tendered his resignation |
EMS Submissions due 18 JanuaryMonday 11 Jan 2010The Avocado Industry’s Export Marketing Strategy (EMS) is up for annual review. The review process involves calling for Grower submissions, which are |
Green w Basil - Best Guacamole in KatikatiSaturday 9 Jan 2010The 2010 Katikati Avocado Food and Wine Fest held 9 January was host to the first "Best Guacamole in Katikati Competition". Four contestants made their own |
Spray & Fertiliser Diary Enhancements for 2009/10 seasonTuesday 15 Dec 2009In response to feedback from users the following changes have been included in the last spray diary upgrade. Contact the AIC if you need help with any of the |
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Flower Pruning survey: Participants soughtThursday 3 Dec 2009In 2008 the AIC held a number of field days to introduce a “Tree Management, Phenology and Flowering” growers’ guide. A flower pruning technique was |
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Rural Recycling ProgrammeMonday 30 Nov 2009Stop burning and dumping plastics or risk damaging New Zealand’s “100% pure” image is the message the Agrecovery programme managers have for growers. The |
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New HEA Board Member from Avocado IndustryThursday 19 Nov 2009Hugh Moore, AGA Life Member and former industry Chairman, has been appointed to the Horticultural Export Authority (HEA) Board as the Fruit Sector |
Improving Spray Application in NZ AvocadosThursday 12 Nov 2009Following a three year research project on improving spray application in NZ avocados (a project funded by AIC and the MAF Sustainable Farming Fund) a set of |
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‘Add an Avo this Summer’ Australian promotion campaign hitting consumers this monthThursday 5 Nov 2009The Avocado Industry Council (AIC) has negotiated the use of Avocados Australia’s (AAL) ‘Add an Avo’ marketing material for use in the Australian market this |
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Minister Congratulates IndustryMonday 2 Nov 2009The Hon. David Carter, Minister of Agriculture, Biosecurity and Forestry congratulated the avocado industry at an event held in Wellington last Thursday (29 |
New Features for Spray DiaryWednesday 26 Aug 2009The electronic spray diary is being updated this week with a number of new features especially for packers. Many growers will appreciate the forgotten |
Six Spotted MiteWednesday 26 Aug 2009Six Spotted Mite (SSM) numbers continue to be high especially in the Bay of Plenty. NOW is the time to monitor SSM numbers in your orchard and apply |
Renewed Memorandum of Understanding signedWednesday 29 Jul 2009The New Zealand Avocado Growers' Association (AGA) and Avocados Australia Limited (AAL) have renewed their vows to work together for the benefit of both |
New Polytech Course for Avocado GrowersMonday 20 Apr 2009NEW START DATE - 6 JULY 2009 Introduction to Avocado Production is a new course being offered by the Bay of Plenty Polytechnic. This course has been |
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Avocado Festival brings out 'Avo Fans'Saturday 10 Jan 2009An early morning downpour gave way to an overcast yet delightfully warm day for the 2009 Avocado Food and Wine Festival, held at the Uretara Domain in |
