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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.

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

Last year (2016) was one of growth for horticulture.

A level playing field is what Horticulture NZ, Federated Farmers and other primary organisations want from a judicial review of Waikato’s ‘healthy rivers’ plan change.