Displaying items by tag: horticulture

HortNZ chair Barry O’Neill is impressed with the way the horticulture sector has worked collectively and positively on all the issues it has faced.

Published in General News

One of New Zealand’s very few quinoa growers is calling on his colleagues to band together to help market their product.

Published in Management
Thursday, 07 May 2020 10:02

NZ blackcurrant sales surge

A UK-based company, believed to be the single biggest exporter of New Zealand blackcurrant product, has seen “very strong” sales as consumers in the grip of the COVID-19 pandemic seek healthy dietary supplements.

Published in General News
Friday, 17 April 2020 13:54

Mandarin harvest underway

More than 12 million mandarins will soon be available across New Zealand, as the season gets underway in Northland.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 15 April 2020 10:20

Eye-watering export deal for NZ onions

Onion growers are celebrating being able to export to Indonesia again after clarification of its new import rules.

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More New Zealanders are taking up the chance to work in horticulture amid the COVID-19 lockdown.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 01 April 2020 10:04

Seeka seeking workers

Anyone in the Te Puke area who is fit to work and wants a job can probably have one tomorrow, says Seeka chief executive Michael Franks.

Published in General News
Monday, 30 March 2020 14:24

COVID-19: Vegetable growers adapting quickly

Pukekohe vegetable growers are adapting quickly to the new COVID-19 restrictions, says Pukekohe Vegetable Growers Association president Kylie Faulkner.

Published in General News

The biggest threat to the primary sector – right now – is if COVID-19 gets into a processing plant, says Mike Petersen, former special trade envoy and Beef + Lamb chair.

Published in General News

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) will be visiting packhouses and other horticultural operations across the country from today.

Published in General News
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