Welcome to the New Zealand Fresh Vegetable website
The Fresh Vegetable Product Group of Horticulture New Zealand represents the interests of growers of all fresh vegetable crops (other than potatoes, tomatoes, asparagus, and buttercup squash). It represents approximately 1,450 growers who produce over 50 crops with a farm gate value of $326 million per annum. It is the largest of the vegetable Product Groups, and with such a wide range of crops, it has the task of ensuring that the interests of all its member growers are appropriately represented.
This website is funded by the commodity levy paid by vegetable growers. The aim is to provide a range of information for growers and a timely resource on industry events and developments. Some sections of this website are password protected and only available to commodity levy payers and members. In order to view these pages you need to login or register (see panel above).
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Do You Wish To Learn More About Leadership?
23 march 2012
Then apply now for this unique opportunity offered by Horticulture New Zealand.
Who Can Apply?
Those people who have demonstrated a willingness to assume responsibility in the fruit or vegetable industry and have shown evidence of leadership. Please note that there is no age limit.
When and Where?
Phase 1 is a three-day residential programme at Lincoln University, from 23 to 26 August 2012, Phase 2 is independent work and Phase 3 is a three-day programme in Wellington from 24 to 26 October 2012.
Cost
For growers there is no fee the programme is being funded through HortNZ. For non-growers there will be a fee of $3200 + GST.
All participants will need to cover their travel costs to and from Lincoln University, Canterbury for Phase 1 and to and from Wellington for Phase 3.
What Will the Course Do for You?
At the end of the programme you will have:
Increased confidence to take the lead
Gained some ready to use leadership / business skills such as dealing with media, communication, and decision-making skills
Gained an awareness of the issues such as governance versus management and strategic thinking versus operational thinking
Identified your own personal style and your strengths and weaknesses
Gained a wider perspective on industry issues
Had the opportunity to network and develop relationships with other leaders
How to Apply?
For applications and nomination forms Click Here or contact Kirsty Mills, HortNZ Ph 04 472 3795, kirsty.mills@hortnz.co.nz or from www.hortnz.co.nz under activity areas/leadership. Applications close on 31 May 2012. Note that referees are required to provide information within the same timeframe.
Rinse, Return, Reward$
16 february 2012
Win one of ten $500 vouchers to spend at your preferred rural supplier!
Simply recycle your plastic containers with Agrecovery at one of 70 collection sites nationwide during March and April 2012.
Containers from 55+ supporting brand owners are FREE to recycle.
Agrecovery Competition Terms and Conditions apply.
Visit www.agrecovery.co.nz
Freephone 0800 AGRECOVERY.
HortNZ Farewells Long Serving Director
16 December 2011
This week the Horticulture New Zealand Board farewelled director Ru Collin, who has stood down from the Board as he no longer holds the required grower status to be a director.
Mr Collin was an inaugural member of the HortNZ Board in 2005 when it was formed out of the merger of the vegetable and fruit growers' federations. He was a member of the board of the New Zealand Fruitgrowers' Federation.
HortNZ president Andrew Fenton thanked Mr Collin for his dedication and enthusiasm.
"Ru has made an outstanding commitment to the horticulture industry ensuring our new organisation stayed true to the principles it was founded on six years ago.
"Both the directors and staff have enjoyed working with Ru and we wish him well. I know he will maintain his positive attitude about the future of the organisation and the industry.
"It is disappointing to lose a director of Ru's enormous experience, but all directors must retain their grower status throughout their term." In line with the HortNZ Constitution, the Board has co-opted a member to serve out the remainder of Mr Collin's term, which expires in 2014. The new co-opted director is Manawatu potato grower Terry Olsen. Mr Olsen is chair of Potatoes New Zealand. He has represented HortNZ on the industry training organisation (Hort ITO) board and he is a member of the selection panel for the HortNZ Leadership Programme. Mr Olsen stood for a place on the HortNZ Board in this year's election.
Holding it Together reports
13 SEPTEMBER 2011
Reports are out and can be viewed by following the below links:
Fresh Vegetable Product Group - Research Project "Holding it Together" 2008 - 2009
Better soil management practices to improve production and the environment. To read this report please click here.
Fresh Vegetable Product Group - Research Project "Holding it Together" 2009 - 2011
Better soil management practices to improve production and the environment. To read this report please click here.
Rinse, Return, Reward$
Win one of ten $500 vouchers to spend at your preferred rural supplier!
Simply recycle your plastic containers with Agrecovery at one of 70 collection sites nationwide during March and April 2012.
Containers from 55+ supporting brand owners are FREE to recycle.
Agrecovery Competition Terms and Conditions apply.
Visit www.agrecovery.co.nz or freephone 0800 AGRECOVERY.
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