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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.

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

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has responded to questions and concerns from growers surrounding COVID-19.

Large areas of North Canterbury and South Marlborough – affected by the 2016 Kaikoura Earthquakes – offer wide potential for horticulture.

New Zealand’s Young Horticulturist of the Year is once again a viticulturist.

New Zealand olive yields can be more than doubled by using fruit tree management techniques instead of more traditional methods.

RSE workers from Malaysia unable to leave their country because of a coronavirus lockdown there has led to a labour shortage for Seeka.

The average Kiwi pantry and dinner table will evolve in the new decade with a focus on fresh, fast, fit and fair, says United Fresh.

Kiwifruit marketer Zespri says some key markets will soon be able to enjoy red kiwifruit following a recent decision by its board to commercialise a red variety for New Zealand growers.

All of the three Ahuwhenua Trophy finalists have had remarkable pathways to success with all three having been converted from their original use.