We would like to congratulate Jeffrey Clarke on his appointment as Chief Executive Officer for Bragato Research Institute.
Welcome to Freddie Kennedy, NZ Winegrowers
Marlborough Pruning Field Day
New Zealand Wine Futures Fund is open
The Bragato Research Institute is accepting expressions of interest for this new fund created for the benefit of the New Zealand wine industry. This fund was developed to bring new ideas, approaches and capability to our wine research ecosystem. Application guidelines, including assessment criteria, are attached. A few things to note:
NZ Wine Centre Roof Shout
The June MCEA Awards Field Day heads to Pinoli Premium Pine Nuts
Mark Tuesday 29 June into your diary.
It's not often that we get the chance to see behind the scenes at Pinoli Premium Pine Nuts. As a Cawthron Marlborough Environment Awards winner the company is opening its doors to the public, so please come and see how their premium pine nuts grow - participate in the full tour from harvesting the cone to sampling the nut. Bookings with Bev Doole by 25 June essential.
The NZDFI Develops Sustainable Regional Hardwood Industries
NZDFI has identified 12 potential regional industry catchments and is working with partners in priority regions to identify future processing sites and annual planting targets.
Paul Millen, NZDFI Project Manager, forecasts that these forests and woodlots will supply a small-to-medium sized processing operation. Read more of what this means for the regions.