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Fruit exporters boost wholesale trade

Fruit exporters helped boost wholesale trade sales in the June 2016 quarter, Statistics NZ says.

‘Clean and green’ not so important – expert

Rabobank vegetable analyst Cindy van Rijswick.

Consumers will buy New Zealand produce based on taste, price and convenience; the ‘clean, green’ image may not be so much a factor, says a visiting European expert.

Experiment with produce – foodie

Food producers and growers should try out new lines of produce, says Nadia Lim, co-founder for My Food Bag.

Steering NZ through political winds of change

Success for the New Zealand primary sector depends on exporting higher-value products to the world’s most affluent consumers.

Always looking to improve

New Zealand's kiwifruit industry is lauded these days for its recovery from Psa. This innovative, well-organised industry has orchardists, scientists, marketers and distributors working well together.

Bee and agrichemical industry join to promote bee safety

Agcarm and Apiculture New Zealand have announced the release of a campaign to increase awareness of the importance of keeping bees safe by using agrichemicals responsibly.

Promoting agri careers together

Careers New Zealand chief executive Keith Marshall.

NZ Young Farmers and Careers New Zealand formally document their relationship and commitment to promoting careers in the primary industry.

DWN fills gaps for rural women

Dairy Women's Network executive Zelda de Villiers.

Many rural women feel isolated and that they are often wasting their skills and education in the farm environment, says a study.

Kiwifruit industry on a high as Zespri records highest ever returns

Zespri's total sales revenue for the 2015/16 season grew to hit a record high of $1.9 billion, up 22% from the previous season.

Health Rivers Wai Ora committee recommends proposed plan change for rivers

A committee made up of river iwi governors and Waikato regional councillors has agreed to recommend a proposed plan change for the Waikato and Waipa rivers to the regional council for consideration.