T&G assessing cyclone damage
One of the country’s largest apple packer and exporter, T&G Global is assessing damage to its facilities in Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne.
Hot, sunny weather in Hawke’s Bay is budding well for another high quality apple crop as the trees reach full bloom.
One of New Zealand’s largest apple growers, Bostock New Zealand is expecting a solid season in 2017.
Bostock New Zealand Owner John Bostock says the outlook is positive thanks to mild weather and few frosts.
“Warm, dry conditions are ideal when trees are in bloom - we have had some really hot days in Hawke’s Bay, with temperatures reaching the mid 20s and indications show it’s a strong bud,” Bostock says..
“When the sun is shining, bees are out doing their bit to pollinate the blossoming orchards – then it’s up to our team to do everything possible to see a high quality crop through to export.”
It’s an exciting time for Bostock New Zealand as new varieties will start to produce fruit with higher colour and sweeter taste, geared towards consumers in Asian markets.
Bostock New Zealand planted up big in new varieties during the winter months, replacing old apple varieties.
“We planted about 4000 trees a day during the winter and these trees are now starting to take off with the warmer weather.”
The new apple tree varieties include Premier Star, TCL3 and Kingsbeer Red.
“We will be getting the first samples of these new crops this coming season, so we are excited to meet the international consumer demand with bright red, sweet, juicy apples,” says Bostock.
“Organic apples are seeing consistent growth in export markets and we are actively focused on keeping the quality of the fruit high.”
An educational programme, set up by Beef + Land New Zealand, to connect farmers virtually with primary and intermediate school students has reported the successful completion of its second year.
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has welcomed a resolution adopted by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly to declare 2026 International Year of the Woman Farmer.
Waikato herd health veterinarian Katrina Roberts is the 2024 Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year.
Trade Minister Todd McClay says New Zealand has no intention of backing down in a trade dispute with Canada over dairy products.
There have been leadership changes at the Hamilton-based Dairy Goat Co-operative, which has been struggling financially in recent years.
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