Displaying items by tag: horticulture

Consumer trust has never been more valuable to the New Zealand food industry and will play a major role in its future success.

A new study by Plant & Food Research has found that an extract from New Zealand blackcurrants could help active people.

The worker scheme known as Recognised Seasonal Employers (RSE) last year benefitted the Pacific Islands by at least $50 million, says Horticulture New Zealand (HNZ).

The term convenience store has taken on a whole new meaning, says the globe trotting, food trend superstar Professor David Hughes.

Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor wants the horticulture sector to look at developing the feijoa into a “fruit of the future”.

Horticulture's Bledisloe Cup for 2019 was won by Gisborne horticulture leader Bill Thorpe.

Farmer groups are backing Government proposals to prevent productive land from falling to housing development. Horticultural land is especially in view.

South Canterbury grower Tony Howey and his wife Afsaneh plan to build up their ViBERi brand blackcurrant business on their 70ha certified organic farm on the outskirts of Pleasant Point.

The rise and rise of horticulture is prompting MPI to reconfigure its operations.

Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor has urged growers to pay people better.