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New Zealand's largest citrus grower, T&G Fresh, says it is underway with harvesting the first of this season's satsuma mandarins.Packer's good year despite challenges
Eastpack Limited, the country's largest grower-owned post-harvest kiwifruit supplier announced a net profit after tax of $12.9 million for the…Next level for blueberries
A family business growing blueberries for more than 40 years is taking its health food offering to the next level.'Envy Army' helps get apples to market
A team of 45 office-based staff from T&G – known as the ‘Envy Army’ – have been working part-time shifts…National
Sustainable is more than just one word
Sustainability is a word much bandied about. It means different things to different people or organisations. One company that has…
Housing eats into NZ's veggie patch
Much of New Zealand’s best vegetable growing soils are being eaten away by housing and lifestyle blocks, which will increase…The lure of kiwifruit helps with conflicting passions
Robbie Ellison describes himself as a fisherman with a kiwifruit orcharding habit.Fruitful 10 years for avocado boss
New Zealand Avocado chief executive Jen Scoular has overseen the industry almost treble in value during the past 10 years.Northland is going nuts
Pic's Peanut Butter has kicked off a project to look at the feasibility of growing peanuts commercially in Northland.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
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.Blowing life into apple harvest
Probably better known in the viticulture sector, Tractor Repairs and Spares (TRS) is now expanding into the horticulture area -…Smart Sprayer saves time and costs
Claimed to have some of the most revolutionary spray technology to enter the Australasian market, the BA Smart Sprayer is…» The RNG Weather Report
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The Hound
Bad company
The Hound is among many in the agriculture sector, including many of our top scientists, who are somewhat cynical claims…
Quitters?
OPINION: This old mutt wonders what it is about tall, balding, ex-Fonterra executives and their (non) ability to handle life…
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