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The lesson out of the drought this year is that water storage is critical for the prosperity of New Zealand pastoral farms or fruit and vegetable businesses, says Horticulture NZ chief executive Mike Chapman.

While we're on the topic of a higher minimum wage, Horticulture NZ chief Mike Chapman is a clear thinker on this, cutting through the bulldust coming out of Wellington.

Vertical farming will not replace traditional fruit and vegetable growing in New Zealand, reveals research released today.

Your old mate is unsurprised at how much arrogance is taking over Government MPs – after only one year in power.

Setbacks or buffer strips between growing land and housing subdivisions are essential in any council plans and must be enforced, says Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) chief executive Mike Chapman.

Horticulture NZ chief executive Mike Chapman says urbanisation poses an enormous threat to Pukekohe, an important commercial growing region. 

Aucklanders face a $1.1 billion economic hit unless they curb their voracious appetite for building houses on top-quality, horticultural land.

Coming changes in labour relations law represent “a real crisis point” for all New Zealand businesses, says Horticulture NZ chief executive Mike Chapman.

Confusion reigns in the horticulture sector after Labour passed its Regional Fuel Tax (RFT) law this week.

Fruit and vegetable growers say the regional fuel tax legislation, as it stands, is likely to add costs for consumer.