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New blueberry varieties available
NZ blueberry growers now have access to new varieties with large, tasty fruit ideal for export.Avocado sector continues to grow
New Zealand's avocado industry value eclipsed $227m in the 2020-21 season.Move from cutting hair to pruning apples proves fruitful
Saffron Wilson thought she wanted to be a hairdresser, but soon realised that working outdoors was her passion.Rockit launches in Gisborne region
Apple company Rockit (RGL) is expanding into Gisborne, planting 20 hectares of its miniature apple variety and creating at least…National
New boss sets priorities
Labour issues will be the key focus for Summerfruit NZ's new chief executive Kate Hellstrom during the coming 12 months.
Robots show their stuff at Mystery Creek
Three high-tech horticultural robots made their appearance at this year's National Fieldays at Mystery Creek.Sector needs to tackle challenges
Summerfruit NZ's immediate past president Tim Jones says the sector needs to own up to the fact that it's built…Brilliance of the humble bumble
The life of a bumble bee may be relatively short in comparison to a honey bee, but its contribution to…Sweet taste of success for local pineapple grower
When Owen Schafli and his family - wife Linda and son Colin - decided to grow pineapples in Parua Bay,…Opinion
A world of opportunities
The horticulture sector aims for a $20 billion increase in export earnings by 2030.Agribusiness
Italian innovation helps Zespri
Italian kiwifruit packhouses' experience in dealing with COVID-19 has helped New Zealand to fast-track innovation in its own packhouses to…
Is Red the new Green for Zespri?
Kiwifruit marketer Zespri says some key markets will soon be able to enjoy red kiwifruit following a recent decision by…Management
FePs at a glance
Farm Environment Plans (FEPs) are now recognised in legislation as a way for growers to assess their environmental risks, act where required and demonstrate progress on environmental objectives.
Quinoa growers urged to band together and take on the world
One of New Zealand’s very few quinoa growers is calling on his colleagues to band together to help market their product.
Mealybug warnings
As mealybugs gain a foothold in Central Otago, grapegrowers are being urged to be vigilant for signs of Grapevine Leafroll-associated Virus Type 3 (leafroll 3) in vines.
Farm Health
Mineral offers many benefits
Gypsum is a highly available calcium source that provides immediately available sulphate sulphur, according to Lindsay Head - an independent…Machinery & Products
Smart way to bumper crops
With kiwifruit being the "go to" good food of the 21st century, it was inevitable that orchard prices would skyrocket.
Dutch manufacturer takes over Italian orchard tractor maker
Belgium based company Keestrack, a manufacturer in the mining, recycling and construction equipment sector, has purchased Italian company Goldoni.Taking spud harvest to next level
With more than 40 years of two and four-row self-propelled harvester production behind them, the latest Dewulf harvester - imported…Robots coming to a paddock near you
While global player John Deere and German manufacturer Horsch are believed to be well down the track with autonomous field…Italian stallions hit the spot
Having got throught the ravages of PSA, kiwifruit production has bounced back delivering record harvests and record prices for orchards.» The RNG Weather Report
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