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Red tape 'blocking access to crop production products'
Outgoing chief executive of Horticulture New Zealand, Nadine Tunley has taken a swipe at government agencies for the “costly and…Don't forget to have your vegetables this winter
As the country hunkers down for winter there’s a reminder to add fresh New Zealand-grown vegetables to your day.Growers vote to continue supporting HortNZ
Fruit and vegetable growers have overwhelmingly voted to continue paying their Horticulture New Zealand levy.Zespri launches global healthy eating campaign in Japan
Zespri has launched a global campaign focused on encouraging people to eat better to help tackle health challenges and improve…National
Big jump in Seeka's kiwifruit production
One of the country’s largest kiwifruit growers has reported a 44% increase in production this season.
Kiwifruit growers produce record breaking crop
It’s official – the 2024 kiwifruit harvest is New Zealand’s largest ever crop having been picked.The misunderstood fruit ready to take off
Have you tried a persimmon? Chances are you haven’t. The Persimmon Industry Council believes many people haven’t tried the unique…Table grape grower eyes growth
With the first harvest of high-quality table grapes from 700 vines just completed, the attention of Japanese company Greencollar is…Precision ag helps garner award
A not-so-humble spud has won another feather in the cap for a family horticulture business based at Southbridge, near Christchurch,…Opinion
More food from less!
OPINION: It's the stuff of science fiction – vertical gardens growing enough food to support communities – and it’s coming…
One, united voice vital!
OPINION: Last month's welcome announcement by the Government that the RSE cap for 2022-2023 would increase to 19,000 came after…Little Govt understanding of hort
OPINION: One frustration voiced more than others was how little the Government understands our industry.A world of opportunities
The horticulture sector aims for a $20 billion increase in export earnings by 2030.Agribusiness
An industry that 'knows its onions'
Some smart planning by NZ’s onion growers has enabled them to quickly cash in on the Free Trade Agreement between…
Kiwifruit season off to a flying start
Touch wood, to date the kiwifruit season has generally been good. That’s the view of Colin Bond, chief executive of…Scales purchases Bostock assets
Scales Corporation is acquiring a number of orchard assets from Bostock Group.Mixed season for summerfruit
It has been another mixed season for the country's summerfruit growers.Crackdown on Chinese use of Zespri IP
Authorities in China have clamped down on companies in that country which have been packaging and selling their own local…Management
Award-winning growers keep adapting and improving
South Auckland kiwifruit grower, Brett Wheeler, jokes that some of the companion plants in his 13-hectare effective Glenbrook orchards are so large he has to take to them with a chainsaw.
Bio clips go global
A research partnership with Scion is bearing fruit for a Christchurch company set to export biodegradable vine clips for the first time.
Paper pots lead the way
Paper-based growing is being adopted by nurseries for seedling and cutting production.
Tech not a one-stop shop
PICMI could be described.as a one-stop shop for seasonal recruitment.
Smart tech reduces fungicide use
A demonstration onion farm in Pukekohe is combining modern disease forecasting tools with old school knowledge to show that onions can be grown effectively with fewer chemical sprays.
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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
Landini tractor range now available from Norwood
A well-known name is being showcased at Fieldays as Palmerston North-based Norwood takes over the distribution of the Landini tractor…
Success for Argo tractors
The judges at last year’s Agritechnica event picked the Italian-built Landini Rex 4-120GT Robo- Shift Dynamic as the Best of…Pollution into fertiliser
While the new government is sure to “tinker” with the previous administration’s emissions policy, a recent visit to New Zealand…Smart money backs smart machine
Marlborough-based start-up SmartMachine claims its new machine is one of the most significant operational step changes for viticulture since the…Robo packer hits a billion
New Zealand inventor and manufacturer Robotics Plus Limited’s fruit packing robot has hit a major milestone of one billion pieces…» Latest Print Issues Online
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Objection!
OPINION: In 2021 a group of prominent academics got ’cancelled’ for daring to oppose changes to the school curriculum that…
Under pressure
OPINION: On top of the rural banking inquiry, several as-yet-unnamed banks are facing a complaint to the Financial Markets Authority…
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