Jo Raphael: Kiwifruit industry shows resilience in time of crisis
COMMENT: Horticulture just got on and hired workers from other industries.
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PM keen to create kiwifruit career pathways for Kiwis
Jacinda Ardern is keen to create kiwifruit career pathways for Kiwis who need jobs.
Ardern touches down in Te Puke for industry visit
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has touched down in Te Puke
Government supports kiwifruit jobs for Kiwis
Up to $200,000 is being invested to help people into work.
Bumper kiwifruit harvest as gold licence prices rocket
The kiwifruit harvest is coming to an end in the Bay of Plenty with another strong year.
The Covid comeback: Why kiwifruit sales are soaring in Europe
Consumers snap up New Zealand kiwifruit in quest for more Vitamin C.
From the chief executive: Innovation and upskilling key to recovery says NZ Avocado CEO
View from the top: Horticulture well-positioned to help lead NZ out of Covid-19.
From the chief executive: Zespri's Dan Mathieson answers key questions about business and our economic future
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Northland avocado growers smashed in perfect storm
Government help may be needed to facilitate air freight services to reach export markets.
Government backs $27m project to boost horticulture
Damien O'Connor says growers & producers play a critical role in NZ's economic recovery.
US billionaire backs new multi-million NZ project
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Orchardists support new horticulture facility
KIHT raising funds for a new facility to support students and careers in horticulture.
College students unearth giant kumara weighing more than 3kg
Te Awamutu College horticulture students have grown a giant kumara weighing over 3kg.
New name for local vegetable business
Cato's Potatoes and Garlic has a new name and more vegetables to offer.
Hydroponic Lettuce Supply keeps it in the family
The family-operated business hopes to "grow and grow".
Nearly 5000 find jobs via Work and Income in lockdown
While 40,000 Kiwis applied for the benefit during alert levels 3 and 4.
Vineyard overwhelmed by response to help with harvest
CharRees Vineyard owners put out a social media call for help to harvest during lockdown.
Growing citrus in Whanganui
How to get the best out of your citrus trees in Whanganui's climate and soils.
Cyclone-hit Vanuatu island to be rebuilt with Bay support
A Bay of Plenty charity is helping a cyclone-ravaged island in Vanuatu to rebuild.
Quiet streets, but orchard work continues in Central Otago
"We have everything in place now but the first couple of weeks were quite challenging".
Horticultural labour shortage could mean food shortage
Industry supports Covid-19 fight, but says no one should be blind to its real costs.
New Zealand fields first ploughed at Kerikeri 200 years ago
200 years of plough being used at Kerikeri for first time in NZ.
Go Local: Locked-out local workers pick of the crop
Heather Smith has never had a more "grateful" workforce.
World wants our food - but do we have workers to provide it?
Damien O'Connor says sector will need about 50,000 more people in a post-Covid-19 world.
Edible gardening in May
Gareth Carter shares top tips for autumn soil preparation and plantings.
Some McDonald's stores run out of lettuce post-lockdown
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Edible garden more useful than ever
Gardening: Autumn is well known as the best time of the year for planting.
Orchard housing: Hastings council votes to free up rules
One apple grower says it's a good change, but the timing is "tenuous".
Sexy kumara emerge from hot beds of North
Dry season means kumara are less gnarly in shape, a definite attraction for consumers.
Local Focus: Apple orchards' big leap
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Waikato berry farm company fined $120,000 for employment breaches
The Matangi Berry Farm and its owner have been ordered to pay more than $120,000.
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Lack of market access at level 3 still a concern for growers
Fruit and vegetable growers say many consumers still won't be able to get their greens.