Cut with care
OPINION: The new government has clearly signalled big cuts across the public service.
New Zealand's food security needs to be addressed by the incoming government, says Horticulture NZ’s chief executive Mike Chapman.
Vegetable growers will be taking a hit from lost production this year because of the wet weather, says Horticulture NZ’s chief executive Mike Chapman.
In the months leading up to this year’s election, HortNZ has worked with our members to develop an election manifesto.
Reacting to Labour statement on freshwater, and in the absence of any detailed policy to go with that, Horticulture New Zealand says "let’s not do this".
Government funding for a nationwide project to better protect waterways, by measuring and managing nitrogen on cropping farms, has been welcomed by Horticulture New Zealand.
If too many houses replace vegetable growing operations, we may have to look at alternatives such as vertical farming, says Horticulture NZ chief executive Mike Chapman.
Horticulture New Zealand's chief executive Mike Chapman is impressed by the level of enthusiasm for country of origin labelling (CoOL) seen in Australian government, business and consumer circles.
Giving consumers what they want ensures at least two things: that they’ll pay a premium for the product, and that it will sell out.
OPINION: The new government has clearly signalled big cuts across the public service.
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