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More fruit and veg eaten
New research shows that more New Zealanders than ever are eating the recommended daily intake of fruit and vegetables.Sustainability a top priority for grower
For one of the country’s largest vegetable growers, sustainable farming has always been a priority.Hort earnings tip Scales' half-year results
Scales Corporation, the owners of the country’s largest apple packing and marketing business, has reported an improved half year result.'Squashing' good milk
A plant 'milk' made from New Zealand-grown kabocha buttercup squash is now hitting supermarket shelves in Asia.National
Marketing blast for Rockit
Gaining momentum from the global roll-out of its new brand in July, NZ fruit company Rockit has recently launched its…
New JV kiwifruit breeding centre to open in October
October 1 is confirmed as the start date for Plant & Food Research and Zespri's new 50/50 joint venture Kiwifruit…More apples to come, but no one to pick them
The apple and pear sector is sitting on a knife edge waiting to see how the latest Covid outbreak will…Zespri celebrates in style
The contribution of NZ's kiwifruit industry came in for some high praise at a special function at Parliament, just before…Keeping NZ kids healthy!
New Zealand's fresh fruit and vegetable sector has signed a new two-year deal with the Government to continue supplying produce…Opinion
A world of opportunities
The horticulture sector aims for a $20 billion increase in export earnings by 2030.Agribusiness
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…
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
High quality data helps with better water management
Irrigation for horticulture has traditionally been used to supplement natural rainfall to ensure adequate growth and productivity from their crops.
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
New onion windrower has all the right moves
Grimme, the manufacturer of specialist potato, beet and vegetable machinery for cultivation, planting and harvesting has released a new series…
