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Avocado growers appoint first woman president
The New Zealand Avocado Growers’ Association (NZAGA) announced their new chair will be Linda Flegg.Ahuwhenua Trophy's inaugural hort winner
The winner of the inaugural Ahuwhenua Trophy Excellence in Māori Horticulture Award 2020 is Te Kaha 15B Hineora Orchard.Mayors give government plan to ease seasonal worker shortage
Hastings District Council has given the government a plan to address the seasonal labour shortage faced by the horticulture and…Last of 2020 kiwifruit crop shipped to markets
The last of New Zealand kiwifruit industry’s 2020 crop has been shipped overseas, capping another strong season.National
Trust and transparency key to hort’s future success
Australia and New Zealand’s fresh produce industry needs supply chains that have high levels of trust and transparency for it…
Excellent produce needs excellence in irrigation
Irrigation is essential in growing high yielding quality produce.All-year round strawberries
Local horticulture company T&G Fresh has teamed up with one of the world’s leading strawberry breeding companies to provide New…Historic day for Māori hort
A crowd of more than 150 people turned out at a recent field day at Ngai Tukairangi Trust’s kiwifruit orchard at…NZ kiwifruit sector on alert for mysterious Italian disease
New Zealand's kiwifruit industry is on alert following reports of a mystery disease that is sweeping through Italian orchards.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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Action, please!
The Hound notes that despite the new government having been elected for well over a month, there seems to a…
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