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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…

COVID-19: Hort sector’s impressive response

HortNZ chair Barry O’Neill is impressed with the way the horticulture sector has worked collectively and positively on all the…

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…

NZ blackcurrant sales surge

A UK-based company, believed to be the single biggest exporter of New Zealand blackcurrant product, has seen “very strong” sales…

Cautious optimism over apple exports

NZ Apples and Pears says while it’s early days yet, apple export volumes for this year are only slightly behind…

National

NZ’s top young Māori growers

The finalists in the inaugural Ahuwhenua Young Māori Grower Award have just been announced.

Mandarin harvest underway

More than 12 million mandarins will soon be available across New Zealand, as the season gets underway in Northland.

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.

Hort sector adapts to new normal

The Government moving from level 2 to 3, and then to 4 in quick succession sent shockwaves through horticulture's labour…

Horticulture sector offers work during COVID-19 crisis

More New Zealanders are taking up the chance to work in horticulture amid the COVID-19 lockdown.

Agribusiness

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

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.