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A new international study serves as a stark warning for New Zealanders: our health and wellbeing are in our hands, and increasing our intake of fruit and vegetables is a key step to reducing the pressure on our healthcare system.

Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) says access to reliable irrigation water is essential for a thriving horticultural sector.

Horticulture New Zealand has welcomed the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council’s decision to advance plans for a new water storage facility on the Heretaunga Plains.

Now in its 20th year, the Fruit in Schools (FIS) programme is playing an increasingly vital role in supporting children facing hunger.

This International Women's Day, there are calls to address a reported gender disparity gap between men women New Zealand's horticulture industry leadership.

Productivity in the horticulture sector is being thwarted by different regions in the country having different rules for commercial growers and orchardists.

For the primary sector, 2024 would go down as one of the toughest years on record. Peter Burke reports.

Non-tariff trade measures (NTM) remain a problem for NZ exporters, according to Horticulture Export Authority (HEA) chief executive Simon Hegarty.

While NZ Avocado is not directly involved in selling fruit, it does have a significant role in supporting exporters to develop and grow markets.

After two challenging years, the country’s avocado growers are quietly optimistic that a good year is in the making.