At the recent RSE Conference in Nelson, the Minister of Immigration, Kris Faafoi, repeated the Government’s commitment to the scheme, and recognised the important role thousands of Pacific Island workers play across the vital seasonal tasks for the horticulture and wine industries.

La Niña came and went in early 2021, but it felt like it never completely went away.

Despite struggling to find workers, fresh produce grower and trader T&G is still forging ahead with growth plans.

The apple and pear sector is sitting on a knife edge waiting to see how the latest Covid outbreak will play out in the coming months.

Bentonite has "a significant effect" on calcium concentrates in Sauvignon Blanc wines, according to a new student research project.

Grape growers around New Zealand will be able to dip into fresh research, best practice and industry feedback at the Spray Days events being held around the country in August and early September.

Nelson grower Julian Raine says the Government's decision to allow seasonal workers from some Pacific nations, without going through the standard two-week managed isolation, is a great move.

There's a bit of glass half full in New Zealand Winegrowers' 2021 vintage report, with "superb" quality wines and abundance of global demand.

A warm and settled autumn has given way to winter.

Kiwifruit exporter Zespri has reported a record 2020-21 season, with bumper tray returns across all categories.