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Vegetable growing at risk
Horticulture New Zealand says the country’s ability to provide fresh, healthy vegetables is at risk unless the Government makes growing…New Zealand kiwifruit harvest kicks off
New Zealand’s 2025 kiwifruit harvest has started with the first fruit picked in the Bay of Plenty, marking the earliest…Corn makes Christmas hit
Gisborne's record hot dry summer weather has produced rewards for one of the country's largest commercial growers based in the…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…National
Cherry on top – exports reach record levels
New Zealand cherry exports may be headed for a record year in terms of volume, says Summerfruit NZ chief executive…
Inconsistent rules 'stifling productivity'
Productivity in the horticulture sector is being thwarted by different regions in the country having different rules for commercial growers…Apples start strong in Hawke’s Bay
Just on two years ago Cyclone Gabrielle wreaked havoc in Hawke's Bay causing massive damage to NZ's largest apple growing…Massive bounce back
The Director General of MPI, Ray Smith, says the growth in the kiwifruit sector is a massive bounce back.$8b export milestone
Horticulture Minister Nicola Grigg says she takes her hat off to all NZ growers for the hard yards they have…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
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.Mixed season for summerfruit
It has been another mixed season for the country's summerfruit growers.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.
Farm Health
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
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…Combining track and tyre
While the last fifty years has seen massive evolution and development of the humble tractor tyre, the last two decades…» Latest Print Issues Online
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Ruth reckons
OPINION: Ruth Richardson, architect of the 1991 ‘Mother of all Budgets’ and the economic reforms dubbed ‘Ruthanasia’, added her two…
Veg, no meat?
OPINION: Why do vegans and others opposed to eating meat try to convince others that a plant based diet is…
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