Horticulture News
Young Grower final looms for Pip
Young horticulturist Pip Terekia set to line up in the national Young Grower final.
Ideal spring for crop planting so far
Maize croppers report great start to planting and bud burst going well for grape growers.
From city life to microgreens: How Mama Kali's Farm sprouted
Mama Kali’s microgreens farm now sends 2000 packs weekly to 30 supermarkets nationwide.
Generation after generation – 90 years of Wattie's in Hawke's Bay celebrated
'Who else loves their job like this after 22 years?'
Fresh vege surplus challenges asparagus growers as season begins
Asparagus Growers Council thinks prices will come down as production ramps up.
Why growers are moving production to Canterbury
FruitFed Supplies says there's a noticeable increase in horticulture in the region.
PM helped with the spinach harvest at 11ha undercover greenhouse in Gisborne
The Prime Minister toured LeaderBrand's Gisborne operation when he was here this week.
LeaderBrand sustainability manager wins highest honour in NZ horticulture industry
Stuart Davis has been awarded the Bledisloe Cup for 2024.
Guidelines tabled as Waihī residents irked by ‘un-pheasant’ sounds
Loud bangs are used to scare birds away from crops in rural areas.
HortNZ calls on Kiwis to support local growers
Horticulture NZ has launched an awareness campaign called "Taste the Yakka".
LeaderBrand chief executive Richard Burke leaving role at end of year
New leadership at horticultural business next year as McPhail brothers take over.
Do you really need to wash your fruit and vegetables?
"For goodness' sake, you don’t wash your fruit and vegetables in dishwashers.”
German newcomer sees potential in Gisborne apples
A German-owned company is investing in Gisborne's apple industry with an orchard purchase.
Heritage seeds 'the key to our future'
Pair started collecting heritage fruit trees in the 1980s while living in Kaiwaka.
Te Puke celebrates 65 years since kiwifruit got its name
New town crier and citizen of the year revealed.
Schoolboys' orchard invention: 'There’s nothing out there like it'
Liam Fisher and his mates showed off the Ag Beam Lifter at Fieldays this year.
'It's indescribable, horrific': Police suspect truck tyre blowout, tearful survivor speaks
Among the three killed were two Samoan seasonal workers due to go home this week.
Velvetleaf still poses a risk to farms - FAR
A wrap of the FAR projects taking place around the Waikato and Bay of Plenty.
'Extremely infectious' tomato virus raises fears for NZ growers
Tomatoes NZ says the virus spreads easily and could spell up to 80% of crop losses here.
'Consider alternatives': EPA issues red alert over weedkiller banned in US
The environment watchdog set up a working group to study how the herbicide is used in NZ.
Earthworm research offers real potential
Research by Hill Labs of Hamilton into earthworm eDNA offers real potential to farming.
Zespri continues crackdown on illegal kiwifruit plantings in China
Chinese growers have been illegally planting Zespri's SunGold or G3 since 2016.
'Good property in a good location': Dutch firm buys 60ha orchard; two more orchards hit market
Another overseas company has bought an apple orchard in Hawke's Bay amid industry changes.
Charitable trust unlocking the power of fruit
Heritage Food Crops Research Trust looks into medicinal properties of plant-based food.
RSE changes support the horticulture industry: HortNZ
HortNZ believes Government changes to the RSE scheme benefit the industry.
'Really pleased': Hawke's Bay growers welcome raft of RSE scheme changes
An increase to the cap, changes to pay and accommodation costs are among the changes.
It's a Gem - the new cool avocado kid on the block
There's a new avo in town - here's why it's good news for growers.
Tātau Tātau o Te Wairoa showcases its horticulture development
Tātau Tātau shows its Wairoa horticulture developments to the Government.
NZ investigating weedkiller banned in US
Dacthal or DCPA herbicides are used to control annual grasses and broadleaf weeds.
'We grow our people': First round of cadets celebrate graduation from course
The “earn as you learn” approach is empowering Wairoa's rangatahi.
Weather challenges for citrus industry, AGM and conference in Gisborne next month
The CitrusNZ AGM and conference will be held in Gisborne in September.
Sally Gardiner aiming to be Zespri’s first female grower director
Sally also sits on NZKGI's executive committee.
From poison apples to superfoods: The evolution of tomatoes
New York Times: Tomatoes, once deemed toxic, are now considered a superfood.
EastPack sets new trays-packed record, topping 50 million
Landmark tray packed at Quarry Rd plant.