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Positive first year for ZAG fund
As it enters its second year, Zespri says the first year of the Zespri Innovation Fund (ZAG), has been “really…HortNZ course gives confidence to lead
Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) Leadership scholar Taurion Colquhoun says the lessons from the programme have been “eye opening” for him…Maori-owned orchards bounce back from cyclone damage
A large Māori-owned kiwifruit business that was badly damaged by Cyclone Gabrielle has bounced back with a vengeance.Eating more fruit and veg 'helps the economy'
A new international study serves as a stark warning for New Zealanders: our health and wellbeing are in our hands,…National
Bumper season for top apple exporter
The chair of New Zealand's biggest grower, packer and exporter of apples says it's been a bumper season.
Export prices set to remain elevated
Horticultural prices are set to remain elevated this year, reflecting the balance between demand in key export markets and an…First ever biofuel kiwifruit charter completed
Fresh Carriers Co. Ltd (FCC) and Zespri have completed the first ever kiwifruit charter powered by a low-emissions fuel.Call for action ahead of International Women's Day
This International Women's Day, there are calls to address a reported gender disparity gap between men women New Zealand's horticulture…Zespri on track to top $4.5 billion sales
Zespri’s final forecast for the 2024/25 season suggests the kiwifruit marketer is on track to meet its $4.5 billion global…Opinion
Potato growers eye innovation, growth
OPINION: As we look back on the past year, I am proud to reflect on the remarkable progress and achievements…
Consider a career in hort
OPINION: As the fourth generation of my family working in horticulture, I’m proud to be continuing the legacy and honoured…Pipfruit sector's huge economic impact
OPINION: When we set out to document the economic impact of New Zealand's apple and pear industry, we expected to…More food from less!
OPINION: It's the stuff of science fiction – vertical gardens growing enough food to support communities – and it’s coming…One, united voice vital!
OPINION: Last month's welcome announcement by the Government that the RSE cap for 2022-2023 would increase to 19,000 came after…Agribusiness
Apricot brand makes a summer splash
Apricots from New Zealand’s largest Summer series exporter, Ardgour Valley Orchards, burst onto the world stage and domestic supermarket shelves…
Lavender farm bags tourism award
Lavender Hill, a sustainable lavender farm in Auckland’s Riverhead, has been awarded a Silver Qualmark rating and 4-star recognition for…An industry that 'knows its onions'
Some smart planning by NZ’s onion growers has enabled them to quickly cash in on the Free Trade Agreement between…Kiwifruit season off to a flying start
Touch wood, to date the kiwifruit season has generally been good. That’s the view of Colin Bond, chief executive of…Scales purchases Bostock assets
Scales Corporation is acquiring a number of orchard assets from Bostock Group.Management
Trials show promise for regenerative farming
Regenerative farming trials in Gisborne, in partnership with Woolworths, LeaderBrand, and Plant & Food Research, are uncovering promising opportunities for sustainable vegetable farming in New Zealand.
N-boost popular among China spud growers
A New Zealand developed and manufactured nitrogen efficiency booster is growing in popularity in China where it is used to improve potato crop production.
Award-winning growers keep adapting and improving
South Auckland kiwifruit grower, Brett Wheeler, jokes that some of the companion plants in his 13-hectare effective Glenbrook orchards are so large he has to take to them with a chainsaw.
Bio clips go global
A research partnership with Scion is bearing fruit for a Christchurch company set to export biodegradable vine clips for the first time.
Paper pots lead the way
Paper-based growing is being adopted by nurseries for seedling and cutting production.
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Mineral offers many benefits
Gypsum is a highly available calcium source that provides immediately available sulphate sulphur, according to Lindsay Head - an independent…Machinery & Products
Yamaha acquires Robotics Plus
New Zealand based company Robotics Plus, a specialist in agricultural automation, has announced an agreement for it to be acquired…
Ecorobotix announces NZ dealership
Swiss-based Ecorobotix has announced its entry into the New Zealand market through a strategic partnership with Canterbury-based New Zealand Tractors.Sorting unwashed potatoes made easy
Downs, a leader in potato reception, automated sorting, and storage, has introduced its new high-throughput optical sorter for unwashed potatoes…Jumbo X saves time and money
A winner of a prestigious ‘Technical Innovations 2024’ award by FederUnacoma at the EIMA show in Italy, the Maschio Jumbo…NH unveils specialty tractor
New Holland recently showcased its new-generation T4.120 F specialty tractor, giving New Zealand customers a closer look at the winner…» Latest Print Issues Online
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Risky business
OPINION: In the same way that even a stopped clock is right twice a day, economists sometimes get it right.
Should've waited
OPINION: The proposed RMA reforms took a while to drop but were well signaled after the election.
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