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Bay of Plenty Regional Council staff are encouraging open dialogue between kiwifruit growers and their neighbours as the kiwifruit spray season starts this month.

Kiwifruit exports rose $105 million (47%) in the year to June 2016 to reach $331 million, Statistics New Zealand says.

Zespri brand kiwifruit has become a symbol of status and wealth in China.

Kiwifruit, not pills, is set to be offered as a cure for people with gastro and laxation problems.

Seeka Kiwifruit has handled record volumes in the packing season, with more than 30 million trays handled in New Zealand for the first time.

Major farming sector lender ANZ is closely watching the rising price of farmland.

Primary Industries Minister, Nathan Guy has approved the application for NZ KiwiBerry Growers Inc (NZKBG) to join the GIA partnership.

Despite a record breaking 2015-16 season for kiwifruit, there is room for improvement and greater growth, says Zespri chairman Peter McBride.

Gold kiwifruit has transformed the industry in the last 15 years, says Zespri chief operating officer Simon Limmer.

Three or four years ago Zespri found the business environment in China challenging.