Alistair Young

Alistair Young is the chairman of the New Zealand Avocado Growers Association (NZAGA) and an experienced orchardist known for his advocacy within the avocado industry. Recently, he highlighted the significant impact of severe weather on avocado orchards in the Bay of Plenty, particularly noting that some growers experienced a drop in export pack-out rates due to high winds. Young is actively involved in assessing the damage to orchards and communicating with the Ministry for Primary Industries regarding potential support for affected growers.