Displaying items by tag: onions

Thursday, 13 April 2023 10:25

Teachers getting to know their onions

Teachers from around the Auckland, Waikato, Hauraki Plains and Coromandel areas recently got a chance to really know their onions on a mid-March Teachers' Day Out.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 17 January 2023 10:25

Onion price leaves consumers teary eyed

A tough onion growing season in New Zealand is causing ripples both here and abroad.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 02 August 2022 09:25

Export returns mask profitability

Onion export returns may look good for NZ, but the actual earnings for growers is far from great.

Published in General News
Thursday, 28 October 2021 14:13

'Humble' onion to undergo extreme makeover

The onion is set to undergo an extreme makeover, with the Government investing $2.83 million in a programme to enhance the competitive advantage of New Zealand’s onion industry, Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor has announced.

Published in General News
Friday, 30 October 2020 11:47

Lighter touch

Bragato Research Institute has signed an agreement on behalf of the wine industry to participate in the $27 million Lighter Touch Programme, alongside other industries including kiwifruit, onions and citrus.

Published in Industry
Wednesday, 15 April 2020 10:20

Eye-watering export deal for NZ onions

Onion growers are celebrating being able to export to Indonesia again after clarification of its new import rules.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 15 January 2020 11:18

Retail kiwifruit prices hit all-time high

If you think you paid too much for kiwifruit last Christmas, you aren’t wrong!

Published in General News
Thursday, 08 March 2018 13:55

New onion facility a ‘terrific’ asset

A new $2 million Seminis Onion Breeding Station in Pukekohe is “a terrific asset to have in that district in particular,” says Onions NZ chief executive Michael Ahern.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 18 April 2017 11:55

Wet and cold hits onion harvest

The worst season for 70 years, is how one onion grower in Horowhenua, Chris Pescini, describes the year from hell that has struck his operation.

Published in General News
Monday, 16 May 2016 13:51

Onion returns up 50%

Onions New Zealand Inc says with 75% of this season's crop shipped, the industry is pleased with the direction it's heading in.

Published in General News
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