Horticulture

Queen bumble bees in Tasmania fitted with tiny cameras and transmitters to find out what they bring to crop pollination.

Restrictions follow red alert about weedkillers containing chemical, and ban in US.

Country needs a plan that balances food production and environmental needs.

Wānaka’s Lavender Farm turns 10 this year. Co-founder Tim Zeestraten shares how they turned a tiny plot of land into one of New Zealand’s most photographed farms.

Feasibility study launched to gauge greener shipping corridor between New Zealand and Belgian ports.

Silt mitigation efforts by farmers after the cyclone paid off, study shows.

Thirty years with horticultural company have taken him from field to C suite.

HortNZ urges govt to include the sector in its second Emissions Reduction Plan.

Further acquisitions anticipated in coming months as part of growth strategy.

New Zealand producers have much to lose if their GMO-free status comes under threat, says Hawke’s Bay’s Scott Lawson.

Horticulture New Zealand’s highest honour goes to LeaderBrand sustainability manager.

Capturing market share hinges on more northern hemisphere hectares to keep up supply during NZ’s off season, says Zespri chair Nathan Flowerday.

Despite the challenges, NZ’s humble spud is poised for future international growth.

The past four years have tested farmers and growers as much as any in the previous decades and probably more, says outgoing HortNZ CEO.

Nuffield scholar hailed as strong and effective leader and practical problem solver.

Flower-growing operation thrives on innovation and diversification.

Biosecurity New Zealand acts on discovery of tomato brown rugose fruit virus in South Australia.

Company handled 44% more kiwifruit in the NZ autumn harvest, boosting earnings.

Record levels for certain varietals in the mix for second half of 2024-25 season.

Focus is on stories, ideas and inspiration aligned with the Aotearoa Horticulture Action Plan.

HortNZ initiative urges Kiwis to ‘taste the Yakka’ in their fresh food.

Company sets out road map towards a billion-dollar cider sector in NZ.

Group swells to 19 future stars of the sector ready to be trained in leadership skills.

Impact of Gabrielle reduces Hawke’s Bay apple volumes and bruises financial results.

Advice on managing intellectual property rights and innovations in breeding techniques shared.

Nitrogen budgeting tool has been created for vegetable farming.

Bayer’s head of vegetable research and development urges country to unlock opportunities for seed growers.

Irrigation water from the new Waimea Community Dam started flowing just in time for Vailima Orchards.

Squash is looking fat, happy and affordable as season picks up after rough period.

OIO approval pending, corporation agrees to sell two Hawke’s Bay orchards to Craigmore Sustainables.

Region’s growers need at least $410m more to restore orchards, report says.

Prized market of Indonesia will no longer require fumigation in terms of deal struck in Auckland.

An updated code of practice helped reopen the Australian market, but good grower returns are not a given.

Joint multinational paper underscores dire shortage of skilled professionals in the field.

NZ orchard developer funded by private European capital predicts it will have $700m in assets in the next two years.

Eight contestants ready to vie for the title of Bay of Plenty Young Grower.