Business Central July 2021

| 67 HORTICULTURE Olives New Zeraland Olives New Zealand runs regular regional field trips, such as here at Kakariki Olive Grove in Nelson, to share latest best practice, local learnings and to facilitate trouble shooting. Equipping NZ’s olive growers for optimal results Olive grove and orchardist equipment • 100% KIWI OWNED AND OPERATED The Grove Supply Co. is New Zealand’s premium supplier of olive grove equipment. Owned and managed by Chris and Linda Smith at their own grove in Mangawhai, they supply groves and hobby orchardists around New Zealand. “We provide anything that a small to medium olive grower would need, from harvesting equipment, brilliant de-leafers, nets, rakes and bins, a huge range of fustis and stainless-steel tanks, taps, filters and cappers,” says Linda. “We also have equipment for orchardists to crush and press other fruits.” The Grove Supply Co has grown since Chris and Linda purchased the business in 2017. They have added a wider range of core items to cater for most aspects of picking, processing and storage of New Zealand’s extra virgin olive oils and other fruit juices and oils. They currently import from Italy, Greece, Slovenia and Spain, and continually search for lines that will help improve the profitability of New Zealand growers. Their top of the line options for the coming harvest season include the Mambo Karbonium Evo AL300K from Zanon of Italy. Perfect for use on bigger groves, it is able to run all day, every day and strips olives o‘ the trees at a phenomenal rate. The ATRAX 4 new lightweight fast and e•cient electric harvester from Spacesonic in Greece is another great option, suitable for groves from 50 to 2000 trees. “If you have harvested by hand, it’s a wonderful experience to use one of these electric units! We also have a new net cart in our catalogue from Spacesonic that we think is going to be really useful for people using electric harvesters and we’ve got various other options for catching olives too.” Items in stock to make grove and orchard management easier, faster and more e‘ective include a new mulcher/grass cutter imported from Italy. With the revolutionary side cutter, this Zanon mulcher cuts the grass and weeds around the trees at the same time, keeping the orchard looking tidy and removing the need for harmful chemical weed sprays. Chris and Linda will be at Fieldays 2021, Mystery Creek in June and will have videos of the mulcher on display, along with other tools and machines. “We are excited to be showcasing a new small battery-operated pruning saw from Zanon, which is so light it can be used with one hand,” says Linda. To view the full range, including special o‘ers, go to their website grovesupply.co.nz . “If you have any special requests, or would like more information please get in touch with us or visit us at Fieldays 2021.” 09 945 0890 | info@grovesupply.co.nz | grovesupply.co.nz TIGER SV-38 Pruner from Zanon The Tiger SV-38, from Zanon, is ideal for smaller olive trees, and for your fruit trees, grape vines, etc. This is an incredible tool you must try to believe. It comes with a small Li-ion battery that weighs around 1kg and straps to your belt. You will be amazed at how enjoyable pruning can be. Pruning can be fun... with the right tools.