Displaying items by tag: horticulture

Moves by the Government to protect highly productive land must focus on maintaining the productive capacity of that land, says HortNZ.

In an electronic world, getting teenagers interested in careers in agriculture or horticulture is an uphill struggle.

Māori farming organisations are increasing their investment in horticulture.

Horticulture is again the star in primary exports revenue growth, says MPI’s Situation and Outlook September update.

Globalisation is the only way to feed 9.6 billion people by 2050 with a healthy diet on a healthy planet, says a global food expert.

A landmark report reveals that without crop protection products, New Zealand’s economy would lose $7.5 to $11.4 billion.

South Canterbury organic blackcurrant grower Tony Howey wants to topple blueberries from being publicly perceived as the ‘king of antioxidants’.

A major research initiative in horticulture is underway in Bay of Plenty with the formation of the PlantTech Research Institute at Tauranga.

Consumers’ demands are driving the way Ohakune commercial vegetable growers Bruce and Stephanie Rollinson produce and package their Brussel sprouts and parsnips.

New Zealand and Australia have done “wonderful work” in their produce industries. 

But after it leaves the farm or orchard it can get into the “messy middle”, says Gary Loh, a Singapore blockchain entrepreneur.