Displaying items by tag: HORTICULTURE NEW ZEALAND

Monday, 17 July 2017 12:35

Global demand for fruits, veges up

There is significant potential for New Zealand to export more fruit and vegetables, says a visiting US fruit and vegetable expert.

Published in General News

In 2015 horticulture’s combined domestic supply and exports, excluding wine, were worth $5 billion.

Published in Opinion
Saturday, 10 June 2017 07:55

Houses squeezing out farms

If too many houses replace vegetable growing operations, we may have to look at alternatives such as vertical farming, says Horticulture NZ chief executive Mike Chapman.

Published in General News
Friday, 09 June 2017 11:55

Aussies cool with CoOL

Horticulture New Zealand's chief executive Mike Chapman is impressed by the level of enthusiasm for country of origin labelling (CoOL) seen in Australian government, business and consumer circles.

Published in General News
Thursday, 23 March 2017 11:55

Food security policy must be a priority

Election year is the time to pitch for policies that will enable the continued growth and prosperity of New Zealand.

Published in Opinion
Wednesday, 08 March 2017 07:55

Healthy Rivers plan hits rough waters

Horticulture NZ was reluctantly preparing for an injunction on the Waikato Healthy Rivers Plan Change submissions last week, after attempts to reach agreement with the council failed.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 01 March 2017 11:55

Submissions on river plans set to close

Submissions on Waikato Regional Council’s plan to lift river water quality close next week but there’s little chance for an extension.

Published in General News

Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) welcomes the New Zealand Horticulture Export Authority (HEA) Amendment Bill passed late yesterday, says chief executive Mike Chapman.

Published in General News

Horticulture and viticulture are, together, New Zealand’s fourth-largest export industry.

Published in General News
Friday, 11 November 2016 12:22

Young grower ‘an inspiration’

Pukekohe grower Andrew Hutchinson was named Young Horticulturalist of the Year at last night’s awards dinner in Auckland.

Published in General News
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