Displaying items by tag: kiwifruit

Tuesday, 04 November 2014 00:00

Record returns forecast

ZESPRI SAYS its forecast per hectare returns have broken $50,000 for the first time, predicting orchard gate returns per hectare of $51,047.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 22 October 2014 09:01

Taste critical in Kiwifruit growers quest for profit

How growers can produce top-tasting kiwifruit and make top dollar was the theme of a recent Zespri field day in Hawkes Bay.  This is a critical time for growers as decisions made now will determine the size and value of their crop. 

Published in General News
Wednesday, 22 October 2014 08:57

Growing revolution fired by Psa disease

CAMPBELL TACON, who manages John Ericksen’s orchard, has worked there for eight years and before that in the apple industry. Tacon is highly regarded by other growers for his ideas and the way he manages this operation.

Published in General News
Monday, 20 October 2014 10:54

Tractors ease orchard’s disease management

TWO GOLDONI Quasar 90 tractors (85hp) are helping ease the load of Psa management on a Hawkes Bay orchard, says the tractor supplier.

Published in Machinery & Products
Wednesday, 08 October 2014 08:47

Post-harvest operators oppose Kiwifruit Claim

ELEVEN POST-HARVEST operators including one representing five companies have written an open letter to the Prime Minister opposing the $885 million 'The Kiwifruit Claim' class action.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 10 September 2014 11:03

Nominations for Hayward Medal

NOMINATIONS ARE open for the kiwifruit industry's Fresh Carriers Hayward Medal.

Published in General News
Friday, 25 July 2014 08:42

Shanghai water fight marks new Gold release

IN A MARKETING success for Zespri, more than 1000 people took part in an Zespri 'Juicy Water Fight' in Shanghai to celebrate the launch of Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit in China this season.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 23 July 2014 08:36

Plans for more seasonal workers welcomed

GOVERNMENT'S PLANS to get more Kiwis into seasonal work and increase the annual Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) cap to 9000 are welcomed by the New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated (NZKGI).

Published in General News
Thursday, 10 July 2014 13:36

Zespri’ s graduate recruitment scheme

ZESPRI IS launching a new graduate recruitment scheme to attract top young talent into the kiwifruit industry.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 17 June 2014 10:55

Fellowship for Psa research

UNIVERSITY OF Waikato PhD candidate Rasika Subasinghe has been awarded a Zespri Innovation Fellowship for her research into the host cell wall degrading strategies of the Psa bacteria in kiwifruit.

Published in General News
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