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The lack of backpackers is putting a strain on the apple picking industry.
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A total of 155 million trays of kiwifruit are expected to be picked this year.
Coronavirus: Thai kiwifruit workers, 40, in self-isolation in Bay of Plenty
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Napier court: Samoan chief guilty of slavery and trafficking
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Thousands of positions to fill amid a labour shortage and the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Coronavirus: Further strain on fruit picking labour shortages
Impact on overseas backpackers, who usually made up about 25 per cent of the workforce.
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Younger consumers affect NZ's largest wine export market
Wine consumption growth is slowing in New Zealand's largest export market.
Good expectations for Central Otago wine after cooler summer
The 2020 Central Otago wine vintage is shaping up to be one to toast.
Covid-19 to create hurdles for bumper kiwifruit harvest
Covid-19 and dry weather could create problems for the kiwifruit industry.
'One out of the bag': Early pick of Hawke's Bay chardonnay exceptional
"The fruit quality is incredible."
The race to save the banana from extinction
Bananas are the fourth most important food crop globally.
New attraction: Te Puke's kiwifruit slices now in place
New kiwifruit-themed attraction for Te Puke
New legislation to boost organics
Organics Product Bill will boost consumer confidence and help grow an innovative sector.
Northern winegrowers loving the drought
Northland winegrowers are savouring exceptional season
Kakanui gardener's ideas set for world stage
Jim O'Gorman has only 1.5 acres, but he could be about to have a global impact on farming.
Dry summer good news for North Canterbury arable farmers
"Two weeks should be enough and we will be good, and then it can rain all it likes."
Farmers need to speed up adaptation to changing climate - report
Possible impact of climate change on pastoral,arable & horticultural farm systems studied.
Hemp farm opens gates to promote 'wonder crop'
The Brothers Green hold open day to showcase farmers and businesses utilising the crop.
Avocado growers win in the High Court
High Court rejects appeal against resource consents granted to mainly avocado growers.
Wine without water? Irrigation experiment in Central Otago
Robin Dicey can't turn water into wine, but he is turning grapes into wine without water.
Top wine accolade for Te Awanga's Rod McDonald
Bay winemaker makes top 100 on international Master Winemaker list.
Central Otago orchard to pay sacked worker $15K
Orchard company alleged former employee had sexually harassed a colleague.
Hastings expansion plan? Future of the east-side
New council plan will identify best ways to unlock potential in traditional Karamū area.
Horticulture mission grows emerging leaders
Inaugural Executive International Horticultural Immersion Programme a success.
Villa Maria winery trials native plants as alternative to herbicides
Hawke's Bay winery trials show plants have not affected vine vegetative growth so far.
Strict rules hampering vege growers
Woodhaven Gardens has reduced nitrogen losses by nearly half.
Expert evidence in seasonal work slavery trial
New Zealand's first slavery and human trafficking trial continues in Napier.
SH2 roadworks sparks ire ahead of kiwifruit season
"There's nothing worse when you have 45 people standing around waiting for the truck..."