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A season of fatigue!
It's been a hard and stressful year or the country's summerfruit growers.Less blight for potatoes and tomatoes
A new fungicide has recently been approved for use in New Zealand, subject to conditions.Fruitful career for Pasifika youth
A new programme has been launched to introduce Pacific youth to careers in New Zealand's horticulture sector.Aiming for homegrown NZ gin
Despite a plethora of new gins appearing all over NZ, the country is yet to grow local juniper berries at…National
International avocado alumni coming to NZ!
In early April next year, the world's leading avocado specialists will descend on New Zealand for the 10th World Avocado…
New variety attracts new customers
According to Zespri, it will be supplying RubyRed to consumers in New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, Taiwan and China.Zespri's challenging year ahead
Zespri is expecting this year to be one of its most challenging seasons it has faced, thanks to the impact…Just the juice for family of orchardists
In a Covid-constrained season, where many horticulturists are struggling with the lack of labour, family-run Mill Orchard - at Loburn,…Don't reinvent the wheel!
Horticulture NZ is one of the primary sector parties involved in the industry-wide initiative He Waka Eke Noa, to provide…Opinion
A world of opportunities
The horticulture sector aims for a $20 billion increase in export earnings by 2030.Agribusiness
Optimism for apple and pear exporter
Ideal pre-season conditions and growing markets are buoying JR's Orchards (JR's) pear and apple exports, against challenges of the global…
Future peachy for NZ kiwifruit
A recent global report says the outlook for the NZ kiwifruit sector remains strong due to expanding kiwifruit consumption in…How the pandemic has shaped future fruit production
Global fruit production has not only perservered in the face of a worldwide health crisis, it has also continued to…Kiwifruit's new gold
Gold kiwifruit continues to dominate fruit exports in an otherwise challenging market, according to recent Stats NZ figures.Going nuts in Northland
That old saying about peanuts and monkeys may be turned on its head in Northland, where a government-backed project has…Management
Digging the dirt on avocados
Finding what common soil characteristics define a high-yielding avocado orchard could help increase production by creating a benchmark for growers. Delwyn Dickey reports.
Changing climates affecting global fruit production
Climate change has been affecting many different regions around the globe for decades and the shift in weather is impacting fruit production.
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.
The history of growing fruit
The fruit industry has dramatically changed over the last 20 years.
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.
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
Planting bulbs on a grand scale
It's often said the ingenuity of farmers and growers knows no bounds.
JD establishes new hort JV
John Deere claims a joint venture between it and California-based technology company GUSS will assist horticulture producers achieve greater on-farm…World-beating agritech
Like many Kiwis in agritech, Don Sandbrook grew up on a farm.Driverless and low emissions tractor in development for NZ use
An innovative low emission, driver-less tractor able to perform up to three tasks at once is on the cards for…Mulchers set the standard
Orizzonti is well known in the viticulture and orchard sectors for its specialised range of mowers and mulchers.» The RNG Weather Report
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Say what?
OPINION: This old mutt almost choked while chewing his bone when he happened upon the latest politically-correct advice that’s been…
Why bother?
OPINION: A mate of the Hound’s recently applied for membership with Ashburton-based farm supply co-operative Ruralco.
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