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Is Red the new Gold?

Zespri chief executive Dan Mathieson with the new Red Kiwifruit variety at this year’s National Fieldays.

Kiwifruit marketer Zespri says some key markets will soon be able to enjoy red kiwifruit.

Published in General News

37 years well spent

Mention the name Andy Frost to wine industry members in New Zealand and they will comment on what a resolute scientist and researcher he is.

Published in Profiles

Cellar Door of the Year

The importance of cellar doors can never be underestimated.

Published in General News

Innovation and passion acknowledged

John Forrest who turned his back on neurophysiology in 1988 to become a winemaker, has been acknowledged by the Marlborough Wine industry.

Published in Profiles

Scott Henry trellising, the way forward?

With Scott Henry trellising the fruit is more exposed to light.

For 40 years Dr Richard Smart has been cajoling New Zealand grape growers to look past Vertical Shoot Positioning (VSP) trellising, in favour of Scott Henry (SH).

Published in Industry

Rabobank lifts milk price forecast by 45c

Rabobank has lifted its forecast milk price for this season by 45c to $7.60/kgMS.

Published in General News

Hot cows affect reproduction

Heat stress has a big effect on reproduction, explains Greg Jarratt, vet and director of Matamata Veterinary Services.

Published in Farm Health

Shed upgrade cuts milking time

Matamata goat farmers Wiebe and Piety Smitstra have retrofitted their goat milking shed with a GEA WestfaliaSurge low line double-up herringbone system.

Published in Management