2023 top grafting workshops
(change existing macadamia varieties and seedling shelters to productive varieties)
When?
April – Easter Sunday: 10am to 3pm
November: Date/s will be confirmed in September.
Where?
2026 State Highway 35, Torere, Opotiki
Cost to attend?
$50 per person ($40 for NZMS members) – numbers limited to 6 participants per Workshop. Book early and pre-pay registration to ensure acceptance.
What does the cost cover?
Hands-on training, use of grafting tools & equipment, practice & ‘real’ graft-wood, rows of trees for top-grafting.
What’s involved on the day?
10.00am – 12.00pm Introduction to and preparation of grafting equipment and practice preparing scion wood.
12.00pm – 1.00pm Lunch (BYO), drinks supplied; view existing top grafted trees and rows allocated for top-grafting.
1.00pm – 3.00pm Prepare trees for top-grafting, prepare and apply ‘real’ scion wood, complete taping and waxing; photo’s of individuals grafting work.
3.00pm Review results and share feedback over afternoon tea.
Rod top-grafting row of PA39 variety to A4
Who do I contact to attend?
To attend please fill in the form below, or get in touch with Vanessa by phone or txt on 0274 687588. If you have confirmed attendance but can’t make it, please phone or txt Vanessa to let her know.