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Zespri: Bay kiwifruit growers reap $1.55 billion in returns

Business leaders say kiwifruit returns will bolster Bay of Plenty economy and confidence.

Inquiries launched into poor accommodation accusations

The facility allegedly failed to comply with aspects of the building code requirements.

Growers relish in Green Party's agriculture policy, but National opposes

Green Party agriculture policy given the green thumb by organic growers.

Kiwifruit knockout: Record orchard prices make it tough for young growers

Demand is outstripping supply for kiwifruit orchards.

Visa extensions: Horticulture concerned, dairy reassured

Mixed feelings in the primary sector about border exceptions announced this week.

Holy guacamole! Putting a future avocado apocalypse on ice

World-first research created healthy plants from cryopreserved avocado shoots.

Horticultural industry pushes for extended visas for workers

Hort sector calling for guest workers to be next in line to have visa restrictions eased.

Orchardists should stump up for new water supplies if school bores run dry, ministry says

Education Ministry calls for closer monitoring of groundwater at three Far North schools.

Five tonnes of Whangārei citrus brings winter cheer to South Islanders

Five tonnes of citrus from Whangārei has been distributed around the South Island.

Crash tragedy: Seasonal worker dies days before return to Samoa

Vaetasi Asiata was to return home to Samoa on Friday when he died in a crash on Sunday.

Local dairy farmers moving from cows to kiwifruit

Jarrod and Holly Murdoch are keen to diversify their farming ventures.

Community fruit harvesting from urban gardens

Urban fruit trees ripe for the picking.

Building next step for centre of excellence

With funds secured it's time for plans to be drawn for Katikati's horticulture centre.

Food for thought in Kaipara Kai

Kaipara district's research highlights different land use possibilities.

Fruit and veges now given to community

Collecting fruit and veges for stock, becomes a delivery for needy during lockdown.

Illegal planting of NZ gold kiwifruit in China rising: Zespri

China's unlawful growing of NZ gold fruit a shadow on Zespri's first online AGM.