Horticulture

The EPA needs to ensure sustainable growth by streamlining crop protection approvals, writes HortNZ.

Apata Group trainee orchard manager clinches top title on third try.

Local fresh produce co-operative will focus its attention at home after selling its stake in Australian venture.

Robo pruners and blueberry shakers aim to take on some back-breaking horticultural work.

Global demand is forecast to grow, creating opportunities for NZ production that is expected to triple by 2031.

Six more years of advocating for horticulturalists after levy vote.

Company continues to trade as incorrect liquidation announcement is corrected.

Offering to be complemented with bulk and retail centre on the same site next year.

New vehicle being promoted as one of NZ’s largest kiwifruit investment entities.

Orchards are increasingly being established in non-traditional growing regions such as Waikato.

CEO moving to global berry producer Driscoll’s after two decades with kiwifruit company.

Organic product employs chitin to block microorganisms.

Not long left to influence the future of the sector through the HortNZ levy referendum.

The huge Mpac kiwifruit packing operation is the pick of the bunch in terms of efficiency and innovation.

A passion for the growing process has a Southland mushroom grower hooked.

Number of hectares are down but a bounce-back after a good season is predicted by industry experts.

Chief operating officer will succeed outgoing chief executive Daniel Mathieson.

Budbreak spray a vital tool for orchardists as they face increasingly warm winters.

Record low crop volumes from last year’s difficult growing season.

Innovative use of allium cinches Pukekohe title for Jamie Wells.

Effect of Cyclone Gabrielle still being felt in the size of the fruit this harvest.

HortNZ president Barry O’Neil encouraged growers to cast their vote and have their say on the organisation's work.

Values markedly down on last year’s auction prices as tender round closes.

About $34m worth of kiwifruit destined for biofuel after shipping holds were contaminated with mice.

Body seeks mandate to continue to work on behalf of New Zealand’s 4200-plus commercial fruit and vegetable growers.

Investment in water access and storage is critical to maintain a thriving horticulture sector.

Vegetables NZ to launch new campaign to get people to eat more of its produce.

Industry body digs deep to keep the mighty tuber on top.

Wilson’s Vege Stall in Southland is stocked with produce grown by the owners, and despite having to navigate bureaucracy and the supermarket duopoly, it’s going stronger than ever.

HortNZ board chair Barry O’Neil said the board is disappointed to see Tunley go.

Millions of kiwifruit from affected ship still at Zeebrügge.

Orchard profitability appears to be turning the corner, report says.

Possibility that season’s first shipment of SunGold to Europe will have to be written off after shipboard mouse infestation.

Labour supply, weather and crop quality all line up.

Protecting food production must be top of mind in making amendments to the Resource Management Act, says HortNZ.

Cannasouth calls in administrators after burning through cash reserves.