Opinion
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…Little Govt understanding of hort
OPINION: One frustration voiced more than others was how little the Government understands our industry.A world of opportunities
The horticulture sector aims for a $20 billion increase in export earnings by 2030.Agribusiness
Record forecast for Zespri growers
Zespri has released its November forecast for the 2023/24 season, with Green, Organic Green and RubyRed per tray returns forecast…'Ugly' vegetables company on a steady path
With more Kiwis tightening their belts as necessities such as fruit and vegetables becoming harder to source at an affordable…Apple growers urged to join together on data collection
The horticultural sector has much to gain from harnessing digital technology, machine learning and artificial intelligence to transform food production…Scales keeps loss in balance
Scales Corp has recorded a 43.5% fall in underlying net profit after tax (NPAT) for the six months ending June…Greenhouse builder sells minority stake
New Zealand and Australia’s largest commercial greenhouse construction company, Apex Greenhouses, has agreed to sell a minority stake to Dutch…Management
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.
Tech not a one-stop shop
PICMI could be described.as a one-stop shop for seasonal recruitment.
Smart tech reduces fungicide use
A demonstration onion farm in Pukekohe is combining modern disease forecasting tools with old school knowledge to show that onions can be grown effectively with fewer chemical sprays.