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.
A research partnership with Scion is bearing fruit for a Christchurch company set to export biodegradable vine clips for the first time.
Paper-based growing is being adopted by nurseries for seedling and cutting production.
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.
The humble broccoli, a NZ family favourite, is currently being thrown away in staggering amounts.
Commercial vegetable growers now have access to a new tech tool designed to support decision making and better management of common New Zealand plant diseases, including Downy Mildew.
A former dairy farm in a secluded valley on the fringe of Nelson Lakes National Park is set to become New Zealand's biggest hop garden.
A new online storehouse of maps and data aims to provide a wider variety of land use options for New Zealand’s regions.
Pukekohe potato growers have been told that adopting integrated pest management (IPM) practices will mean financial as well as environmental benefits.
Waterlogging in soil occurs when the root zone becomes saturated, and the air between the soil particles is replaced with water.
Mike Casey, owner of the world’s first zero fossil fuel orchard, shared his journey to fully electrify his six-hectare orchard at the New Zealand Agricultural Show in Christchurch in November.
'More, better and faster' is the ethos of the relatively new Kiwifruit Breeding Centre (KBC). Peter Burke was in Te Puke recently, where he spoke with Dr Bart Challis, KBC's chief commercial officer.
In an industry estimated to be worth up to US$9 billion a year, offering the highest quality flowers possible is at the forefront of any operation.
By now you have probably seen the headlines regarding issues with fruit quality and the forecast cost to growers.
Mac Hops director, Brent McGlashen, is a fifth-generation farmer on his family farm in Nelson.
A new pesticide to combat parasitic worms in carrots, kumara, parsnips, and potatoes has been approved for use in New Zealand.
A peanut growing industry may be established in New Zealand if current trials are successful.
Nutrient loss from agricultural systems can reduce waterway quality through eutrophication.
A new fungicide has recently been approved for use in New Zealand, subject to conditions.
Finding what common soil characteristics define a high-yielding avocado orchard could help increase production by creating a benchmark for growers. Delwyn Dickey reports.
Climate change has been affecting many different regions around the globe for decades and the shift in weather is impacting fruit production.
Irrigation for horticulture has traditionally been used to supplement natural rainfall to ensure adequate growth and productivity from their crops.
The fruit industry has dramatically changed over the last 20 years.
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