Grace Fulford won the 2024 Young Grower of the Year award.

OPINION: As the fourth generation of my family working in horticulture, I’m proud to be continuing the legacy and honoured to do so carrying the current title of the Young Grower of the Year 2024.

Karen Morrish

OPINION: When we set out to document the economic impact of New Zealand's apple and pear industry, we expected to see a trickle-down effect somewhere along the way.

Helen Darling believes new innovations will continue to challenge traditional farming and growing practices.

OPINION: It's the stuff of science fiction – vertical gardens growing enough food to support communities – and it’s coming to a neighbourhood near you.

Nadine Tunley

OPINION: Last month's welcome announcement by the Government that the RSE cap for 2022-2023 would increase to 19,000 came after weeks of discussions, where it was obvious that all of horticulture is different.

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