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
T&G Global returns to profitability
Fresh produce grower and exporter T&G Global has overturned last year’s dismal performance by reporting a half year net profit…HortNZ Board Election 2025: Growers urged to vote before 10 July deadline
Commercial fruit and vegetable growers are being encouraged to cast their votes in the Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) board directors'…Rockit Global appoints COO
Rockit Global has appointed Ivan Angland as its new chief operating officer as it continues its growth strategy into 2025.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…Management
Greencollar NZ & Agri Automation trial UV light to sustainably tackle powdery mildew on grape vines
Sustainably managing powdery mildew on grape vines has taken another step forward, with Hawke's Bay company Greencollar NZ collaborating with Agri Automation to trial an ultraviolet light prototype unit on its table grape vineyard.
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.