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A pilot scheme helping ex-prisoners and other offenders to find work in the horticulture industry is succeeding and will be expanded, says Corrections Minister Louise Upston.

Tar and concrete could spell the end of New Zealand growing leafy green vegetables such as lettuce and spinach if house building persists on productive land near urban areas.

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

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

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.

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.

Giving consumers what they want ensures at least two things: that they’ll pay a premium for the product, and that it will sell out.

Submissions are now open on the Consumers’ Right to Know (Country of Origin of Food) Bill until May 18 – with backing from NZ Pork and Horticulture NZ.

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

Mandatory labelling of fruits and vegetables is back on the public agenda.