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A group of emerging Australian cherry industry leaders visited Central Otago, New Zealand, in August to examine orchard management, cultivation technologies, and fruit quality practices.<\/p>\n

The two-day study tour included visits to Suncrest Orchard, 45 South Cherries, Electric Cherries, Panmure Orchard, Darlings Orchard, and Fairview Orchard across Cromwell, Clyde, Alexandra, and Roxburgh.<\/p>\n

Participants examined orchard systems, labor-saving technologies, cultivation methods, and fruit quality management. Discussions with local growers covered operational challenges and approaches to improving orchard productivity.<\/p>\n

The delegation also visited the CentralPac packhouse to observe post-harvest handling, packing, quality assurance, and export preparation. At the Bioeconomy Science Institute in Clyde, participants received information on research and development projects involving stone fruit cultivation.<\/p>\n

The visit included a networking dinner in Queenstown and a curling activity with local growers following the CentralPac visit.<\/p>\n

On the final day, participants attended a Summerfruit New Zealand workshop, where they discussed cultivation issues with young growers from the New Zealand cherry industry.<\/p>\n

The study tour was supported by participating orchard businesses and Summerfruit New Zealand, which facilitated connections between the Australian delegation and Central Otago’s cherry sector.<\/p>\n


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