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More Than Home Orchards

The New Zealand Tree Crops Association (NZTCA) is a voluntary organisation that promotes interest in useful tree crops: fruit, nuts, timber, fuel, livestock fodder, bee forage and other productive crops. We research and share knowledge about the many and varied types of trees we might grow in New Zealand to produce a useful crop, be it for people, animals or protecting our environment. We are for home gardeners, small-block holders, horticulturists, farmers, scientists and all who are interested in growing productive trees.

Membership Benefits

Fascinating Field Days

Visit other properties, learn how to propagate and manage crops, taste new and unusual varieties and source plant material. Whenever we gather, we talk about new ideas, our problems and our successes, with like-minded people.

Workshops & Seminars

Learn a range of skills from our most knowledgeable and experienced tree croppers, including grafting, pruning and orchard management. Keep up to date with the latest research on new crops and innovative growing techniques.

Treecropper Magazine

Members receive our quarterly magazine TreeCropper with articles reflecting our interest in new or unusual tree crops as well as updates on research trials. Members also receive branch newsletters with information specific to their region.

Annual Conference

Each year we gather in a different region for a national conference with speakers, workshops and field visits. Learn about new crops, hear from industry experts and share knowledge with fellow tree croppers.

Tree Sales

Many of our branches host annual tree sales for members and the public to purchase trees and other plants at great prices. Many of the trees sold are propagated and grown by our members who also offer advice on planting and pruning.

Members-Only Website Content

Members have access to a wealth of information in the members-only section of our website. Download back issues of the TreeCropper magazine, branch newsletters, crop fact sheets and share knowledge in our members only discussion spaces.

Tree Crops Annual Conference 2026
hosted by Waikato branch
27-29 March

More details here >>

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