Training Resources

These resources are designed to support contractors and their staff in performing their on-orchard activities. Use them together as a team before starting work or send to staff to use before they arrive on day one!

J003326 Harvesting Guides 2024 Updates CONTRACTOR Digital

The guide offers suggestions of good practices. It is not meant to replace practical experience or represent the only source of information on the kiwifruit harvest.

This podcast looks at hourly vs contract/ bin rates and looks to understand how selecting the right method can incentivise good practice, create a focus on quality, and rewards those that do the job well. 

Listen to this podcast on Harvest Supervision

Tips on communicating with your team

Tips for harvest & views on payment structures

Tips for training Supervisors & Pickers

Find out what you can do to help harvest quality fruit

Research Summary: Fruit Defects on G3 Kiwifruit

1. Orchard Basics for Orchard Workers

1.1 Orchard Basics for Orchard Workers (Punjabi Subtitles)

2. Picking                                                                   

2.1 Picking (Punjabi Subtitles)

2.2 Picking (Fijian Subtitles)

2.3 Picking (Tongan Subtitles)

2.4 Picking (Bislama Subtitles)

3. Health and Safety                                                  

3.1 Health and Safety
(Punjabi Subtitles)

3.2 Health and Safety
(Fijian Subtitles)

3.3 Health and Safety (Tongan Subtitles)                

3.4 Health and Safety (Bislama Subtitles)

4. Picking Gear                                                          

4.1 Picking Gear (Punjabi Subtitles)                        

4.2 Picking Gear (Fijian Subtitles)                           

4.3 Picking Gear (Tongan Subtitles)

4.4 Picking Gear (Bislama Subtitles)

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Research Summary: Gloves, Bags & NPFG