Research for the second Labour Needs Analysis report which looks at the 2018 calendar year has begun. The 2017 report has been critical in understanding the industry labour requirements and in discussions with Government. The 2018 survey will include both seasonal and permanent labour requirements and we need participation from as many employers as possible to strengthen the data. NZKGI is looking
Continue readingMPI’s deadline to register for the Food Act is 28 February, 2019. If you are NOT registered for Food Act by this date, but are still trading, your business will be operating illegally. Both NZGAP and GLOBALG.A.P. offer a pathway for growers that fit under National Programme 1 to be Food Act registered and audited through the existing certification programme. To ensure
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The Citrus Levy Order will expire in February 2020, and Citrus New Zealand (CNZ) will consult with industry to support renewing the levy order. In the next few weeks, all known citrus growers will be receiving more information about the consultation and referendum process and dates for meetings to enable you to provide feedback. A discussion paper is being developed,
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Written by Nigel Malthus, Rural News Horticulture is in a growth phase and has ambitious goals, says the director of the HortNZ Leadership Programme, Sue Pickering. Many people who have been a long time in the industry are now looking towards retirement, she says. “The whole realm of succession, and people with skills and leadership qualities, has become high on
Continue readingBuilding on the momentum achieved in 2018, Women & Leadership Australia is administering a national initiative to support the development of women leaders across New Zealand’s horticulture sector. The campaign is providing women with grants of between $3,000 and $7,000 to enable participation in a range of leadership development programmes. The scholarship funding is provided with the specific intent of providing
Continue readingWritten by Eric Frykberg, Radio NZ Seven major agricultural organisations are urging the government to use forums like the meeting of global trade and business leaders in Davos, Switzerland, to try to rescue the World Trade Organisation (WTO). Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been at the World Economic Forum in Davos, and spoke about issues like climate change and New
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All growers and packers of fruit and vegetables must be registered for Food Act by 28 February 2019. For more information on how the Food Act applies for your business (or to find out if you are exempt), follow the ‘Where do I Fit?’ tool on the MPI website. NZGAP certification meets the requirements of National Programme Level 1 (NP1), so
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Download application criteria and information for the Bruce Stowel Work Exchange Scholarship here.
Continue readingHorticulture export revenues are forecast to rise 12 percent for the year ending June 2019 to $6.0 billion. Kiwifruit revenue is forecast to rise 21 percent over this period, driven by a large kiwifruit harvest in 2018 and rising kiwifruit prices. Wine revenue is forecast to rise 3.3 percent due to continued strong demand in North America, and apple and
Continue readingT&G’s Bruce Beaton, Kristen Nash and Maurice Windle were recognised with a “Highly Commended” at the Primary Industry Awards at NZ Parliament this month. Read the full story here.
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