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Hawke's Bay's Hugh Ritchie (pictured) will be a newcomer to the board.
Two new grower board members have been elected to the Horticulture New Zealand board.
Northland kiwifruit grower David Kelly has been re-elected for what will be his third and final term.
Hawke's Bay's Hugh Ritchie will be a newcomer to the board. Hugh is managing director of Drumpeel Farms. He grows various crops including cereals, seed, and process vegetables.
They have each been appointed to serve for a three year term, beginning on August 4.
"I am thrilled with both appointments and I believe both Dave and Hugh will make substantial contributions," HortNZ president Julian Raine says.
"Between them they have extensive governance skills, and a good understanding of what the growers want and need. Dave has a very sound understanding of how HortNZ operates, and Hugh will bring an infusion of new blood, which is always valuable."
Pukekohe tomato grower Lex Dillon was the unsuccessful third candidate in this year's election.
"We thank Lex for his enthusiasm and commitment to the election process," Raine says.
Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) and the Government will provide support to growers in the Nelson-Tasman region as they recover from a second round of severe flooding in two weeks.
HortNZ's CEO, Kate Scott says they are starting to see the substantial cumulative effects on their members of the two disastrous flood events in the Nelson Tasman region.
Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) says that commercial fruit and vegetable growers are getting ahead of freshwater farm plan regulations through its Growing Change project.
Nominations are open for three positions on the Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) board.
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