Displaying items by tag: horticulture

FMR Group has turned its attention to the orchard industry with its new O-Series.

Horticulture's biggest challenge is the lack of people prepared to work in the industry, says Ben James, the president of Hawkes Bay Fruit Growers Association.

A new horticulture recruitment and training cooperative has started in Te Puke, aiming to smooth the supply of workers to orchards.

MyFarm has bought a 96ha property in Central Otago for its first cherry development.

While horticultural exports rise in value, there are concerns that this growth is being impeded by a mix of tariff and non-tariff barriers.

Young people wanting a diverse job and good career prospects should look into horticulture.

More labourers from the Pacific Islands are coming to work on New Zealand orchards.

Ross Beaton and Sally Gallagher have a simple and compelling business objective: making apple juice great again, or as they say, making the apple the hero.

A huge shift has occurred in the marketing sophistication of the horticulture industry, says Plant & Food Research chief executive David Hughes.

The New Zealand apricot industry is hoping for a shot in the arm from new varieties soon to enter production.