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More expensive fruit and vegetables boost food prices in 2020
Fruit and vegetable prices increased almost 9% in the year ending December 2020, boosting overall food price inflation to 2.9%,…Kiwifruit Vine Health chief executive steps down
Kiwifruit Vine Health (KVH) chief executive Stu Hutchings has announced he will leave the organisation in April to take up…Cherry crop takes a beating
Central Otago cherry growers have been dealt another blow, with heavy rain earlier this month causing major damage to matured…Envy becomes the apple of global eye
T&G Global are predicting that their Envy apple will become a billion-dollar brand by 2025.National
Strawberry prices down as exports drop
Strawberry prices fell 43% in November 2020 as Covid-19 border restrictions reduced exports, Stats NZ said.
LeaderBrand firms down Pukekohe roots
Horticulture business LeaderBrand has bought the remaining 50% of South Auckland-based Sutherland Produce.Summerfruit industry thanks New Zealand
Summerfruit NZ is thanking New Zealand for its response to the call for help with this season’s harvest.Former kiwifruit labour contractor fined $276,000
A former Bay of Plenty kiwifruit labour contractor and its former owner have been ordered to pay $276,000 by the…Partnership to produce distinctive summerfruits
New Zealand horticultural specialist Hortinvest and Ardgour Station have established a limited partnership to produce apricots and cherries for export…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.
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Kubota tractors give garlic grower strong performance
New Zealand’s largest garlic and shallot producer is finding success with Kubota tractors.» The RNG Weather Report
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