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Nearly half of Northland's kiwifruit exported from Northport
Kiwifruit exports to Australia and Singapore increases out of Northport.
'Massive' potential for hop-growing in Southland
Southland farming family believes there's great potential for hops in the area.
Fruit-harvesting machine could be a game changer
Hollandia Orchard manager Murray Booth is sold on the Tecnofruit CF-105.
Central Otago 'pumpkin king' harvests over 80 tonnes
Darryl Peirce battled aphids, drought, hail and rabbits to harvest his pumpkins.
A genetic solution to ensure sorghum stands firm
Sorghum lodging and falling down affects 10 per cent of crops each year.
Gardening: Autumn's a good time to plant a range of fruit
Gareth Carter has some advice on which varieties are best for Whanganui conditions.
Mayor calls on government to give MIQ spots to RSE workers
"I've seen growers brought to tears by fear & frustration for apple-picking season ahead."
Retirees take over Hawke's Bay grape picking as labour shortage hits
"The biggest reason it works is the quality of the job they do."
Growers gather to discuss Cosmic Crisp apples
The WA 38 tree is very productive with medium/large fruit
Millions of South Canterbury sunflowers heading for bottling plant
By next month the sunflower seeds will be processed into cooking oil.
'Pure madness': Seymour blames Govt for strawberry farm's closure
'There's a win-win available' by opening borders to Pacific workers, Act leader says.
Zespri exports first red kiwifruit shipment to China
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Sweet revenge: NZ couple get last laugh with pineapple harvest
"Because it's never been done before here ... people thought it could never be done."
Steven Joyce: GDP figures show the true cost of Fortress NZ
Shrinking economy won't be turned around until we open our doors to the world.
Native plants can boost crop yields, new study shows
Growers can utilise native bush to increase yields & protect plants from pests - research.
Wellbeing support package unveiled for horticulture sector
Package would boost funding and resources to support affected growers and their staff.
First shipment of record kiwifruit crop sets sail from Tauranga
The fruit is aboard the MV Kakariki, the second of three new specialised reefer vessels.
Kiwifruit sector braces for record harvest amid staff shortage
Northland kiwifruit growers are bracing for an "extra challenging" harvest.
Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: The downside of 8 cent tomatoes
Opinion: Low prices are an ill wind that blows nobody any good.
Growers demand pathway to get through labour shortage
Sector leaders ask ministers for answers at food and fibre leaders' forum in Hawke's Bay.
Getting Kiwis into kiwifruit jobs
MPI & NZ Kiwifruit Growers Inc working together to promote jobs for kiwifruit harvest.
Can an orchard army of students save fruit-picking season?
If Jacinda Ardern can't solve Hawke's Bay's labour shortage, perhaps students can.
Bay of Plenty's kiwifruit harvest begins
There is a forecasted record crop on the horizon.
What a steal! Where you can buy tomatoes for 9c/kg
Unheard-of tomatoes price is not likely to be replicated around NZ, Tomatoes NZ says.
Hawke's Bay apple growers face picking crisis
Severe labour shortages force some smaller growers to pick their fruit once a week.
Taking a bite: Ngāi Tahu buys into apple business
A 6 per cent stake in the grower exporter has sold for an undisclosed sum.
Why this Aussie supermarket was stripped bare of fresh produce
Shelves of a Sydney store are empty – but it's not because of panic buying.
Gene genie: Why technology vital in climate proofing crops - Research
GE needed to climate-proof future crops to protect global food supplies.
Central Otago grape harvest gets under way
Pinot noir grapes were being harvested yesterday, with chardonnay soon to follow.
New entrants in 137th Woodville Horticultural Show
Welcome new entrants in 137th Woodville Horticultural Show.
Berry farm jobs a game-changer for Ngāpuhi and Mid North
The 20 staff hired yesterday to kickstart a berry venture could grow to 200 in a year.