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2024 ZGS PRODUCER VOTE / Resources to Support Growers in Making a More Informed Decision

Resources to Support Growers in Making a More Informed Decision

There are several types of information that NZKGI has made available to growers to help them make a more informed decision on the ZGS Producer Vote.

  1. NZKGI report on the information provided by NZKGI for representatives to make an informed decision
  2. Podcasts and videos of expert presentations on the topic

 

NZKGI report

NZKGI has produced a report to explain the process the organization has gone through to inform Forum members on the ZGS Producer Vote so that they can make the best informed decision when taking a position. This involved assessing the risks, mitigants of the risks and rewards that Zespri has communicated to growers. The report can be read here.

 

Growing kiwifruit in Greece

This video, filmed a short time ago in the Agrinio region, shows Italy-based consultant, Callum Kay on a kiwifruit orchard in the mid-north of Greece. Callum gives an honest reflection, talking about what it’s like to grow kiwifruit in this region, as part of a wider view of what is happening in Europe.

 

Podcasts and videos of expert presentations on the topic

An online session was held for Forum members in October to present expert information so that they could make an informed decision on the position to take on the ZGS Producer vote. As some growers want independent analysis so that they can also make an informed decision, extracts from this forum meeting are provided for these growers below as follows:

 

Kiwifruit New Zealand – Geoff Morgan, CEO

In this video, Geoff explains the Role of KNZ in this ZGS Producer Vote, particularly around ensuring that producers are fully informed of the proposed activities, the voting process meets the regulatory requirements as well as to monitor and enforce the results of the Producer Vote.

Listen to the audio version here.

 

International Speaker on Global Food and Drink Industry Issues – Professor David Hughes

In this video, David talks about the Advantages/disadvantages of 12-month supply. David talks about other industry’s undertaking 12-month supply and the necessity of it to compete in markets.

Listen to the audio version here.

 

Kiwifruit Breeding Centre – Dr Matt Glenn, KBC CEO

In this PDF, Dr Matt Glenn answers the question, “Can we develop cultivars that supply the markets year-round from New Zealand?” The document gives an explanation of KBC and explains their role in delivering the right type of kiwifruit, and the process this takes. Read the PDF here.

 

Start Afresh – David Tanner, Joint Managing Director

In this video, Dave answers the question, “Could a NZ supply chain, particularly Coolstore technology allow for 12-month supply to be produced from NZ?” Dave looks at storage potential and the use of science and technologies to extend out the supply window.

Listen to the audio version here.

 

NZKGI Te Puke Representative – Brigid Crawford

In this video, Brigid gives an overview of her insights of her recent visit to Europe including her impressions of the ZGS quality criteria, the power of the Zespri brand, the Zespri employee culture and competitors.

Listen to the audio version here.