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PATRICK MALLEY from Northland was the big winner at last night's Young Horticulturist of the Year awards, taking home the top prize and three other awards.

KIWIFRUIT GROWERS Paul Heywood and Leo Mangos have picked up the 2014 Fresh Carriers Hayward Medal for their achievements in the late 1980s.

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

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. 

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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).