Displaying items by tag: horticulture

Monday, 16 September 2019 09:15

Consumers rule growers’ business

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

Published in General News
Monday, 16 September 2019 09:10

Growers urged to keep track of ‘messy middle’

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.

Published in General News
Friday, 13 September 2019 12:02

Consumer trust key for future success

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

Published in General News
Friday, 13 September 2019 11:58

Blackcurrants recovery benefits

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

Published in General News
Friday, 13 September 2019 11:37

Scheme a benefit all round

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).

Published in General News
Friday, 13 September 2019 11:34

Chipping away at convenience

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

Published in General News
Friday, 13 September 2019 11:20

Fruit of the future?

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

Published in General News
Friday, 13 September 2019 11:20

Grower’s contribution recognised

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

Published in General News
Thursday, 12 September 2019 13:25

No more houses!

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

Published in General News
Tuesday, 27 August 2019 14:55

A busy retirement!

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.

Published in General News
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