Displaying items by tag: APPLE AND PEARS NZ

Scientists from Plant & Food Research have been collecting data from apple orchards in Hawke’s Bay to better understand the impact of Cyclone Gabrielle on plant and soil health and support grower’s management decisions.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 15 March 2023 10:25

A real crunch time for badly hit apple sector

Chair of Apples and Pears NZ Richard Punter says there are different views on whether orchards that are impacted by water and silt can be repaired and apples planted in the same ground.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 05 July 2022 10:25

Apple industry in the wars

The 2021/22 apple season is being described as probably the most disrupted season since WWII.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 29 June 2021 06:55

No idea!

Apple and pear growers around the country have slammed the Government's handling of the overseas workers who pick a substantial amount of NZ's apple crop each year.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 03 December 2019 12:55

Govt policy will cost $80m

NZ's apple sector is facing a potential $80 million loss in the coming season because of a looming labour shortage.

Published in General News

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