Horticulture News
'Not a great situation': Marlborough growers face tough wine season
Wine makers ask growers to leave some grapes unpicked in Marlborough.
NZ blueberries ripe for expansion
New Zealand produced about 4000 tonnes of blueberries in 2023/2024 on 1000 hectares.
$42m debt owed by major cherry grower in liquidation
Across the three registered companies, the business owes roughly $42 million.
First overseas kiwifruit shipment loaded at Gisborne’s Eastland Port
First of five ships took away 980 pallets of kiwifruit.
'All we knew was avocado on toast': City couple's orchard adventure
Couple flipped their lives from corporate city dwellers to hands-on avocado orchardists.
Top gong for Te Puke kiwifruit growers at BOP Farm Environment Awards
Kiwifruit orchards were developed while leaving much of the natural environment untouched.
Pan Pac's rising electricity bill continuing to cause headaches
Pan Pac claims its main competitors in Canada have seen far lower price hikes.
Apples that can grow in 40C, dragon fruit for NZ - scientists preparing our fruit for a warm future
Both projects are finalists for the Science New Zealand Awards 2025 in March.
Why is New Zealand garlic so expensive?
Why does a head of home-grown garlic cost an arm and a leg, compared to imported garlic?
Far North could be industrial hemp stronghold if drug law changes
The Far North is ideal for a burgeoning hemp industry, but a law change is needed first.
Gene technology bill: Hawke’s Bay apple CEO says it’s needed, but critics remain
'The only way we are going to continue to compete globally is through innovation.'
T&G Global posts 128% profit growth despite $9.9m net loss
Apples the 'engine room for growth' for T&G Global.
$19b boost: Agri sector set to carry NZ economy this year
Infometrics’ latest look at regional economies shows signs of recovery in rural areas.
Govt accepts plan to cut approval times for products ‘absolutely critical’ to Kiwis
Halving approval times could have a massive economic benefit.
Spreading joy: Sunflower field offers free blooms and happiness
Local businesses donated seeds and skills to support the community project.
'Out of this world': Humongous fungus find in BoP
A BoP woman stumbled upon two giant mushrooms while on her daily walk.
NZ at risk of losing locally grown veges: industry leader
Vegetables NZ says the system is broken and growers are being put out of business.
Green light for industrial hemp regulation review
'People’s attitudes to industrial hemp have changed.'
‘Biggest threat’: Northland fears Gene Technology Bill may erode GMO-free protections
Local councils want to keep decision-making powers over gene technology.
Flower growers have thorn in their side over proposed import changes
Flower growers worry the change could introduce new pests.
Revealed: Map shows areas with strict fruit, vege rules after fruit fly find
If the species is found to have become established there would be 'major economic costs'.
And the Supreme Freshie goes to ... the Holdens
First Fresh top gong for Patutahi lemon and lime growers after challenging season.
Restrictions in place after Oriental fruit fly discovered on North Shore
Legal restrictions are in place on the movement of fruit and vegetables out of the area.
Agribusiness told to pay nearly $450,000 after worker crushed to death
WorkSafe found Turley Farms had no plan in place for managing farm traffic indoors.
How geothermal water changes could impact Bay of Plenty growers
Geothermal water use in the Bay of Plenty is currently under review.
Pretty with a purpose: How sunflowers are helping bring back the goodness to cyclone-hit soils
The crop will never be harvested, but it serves a very important purpose.
Zespri delivers on tall sales order for Asia-Pacific market
Achievement included record deliveries to Japan.
'Pukekos love it': Growing wasabi in Canterbury
Growing wasabi started as a hobby for Fenton Wood; now it's a fully-fledged business.
The robots that could replace fungicides
UV-C light targets mildew at night, preventing pathogen regeneration.
Fake kiwifruit crackdown: Zespri imposters in China get jail time, fines
The sentences were over counterfeit Zespri labels.
'All bananas are not created equal': Northland growers embrace variety
Bananas from Northland's Tippu Farm include Misi Luki and Hua Moa varieties.
Pesticides and illegal drains: Wetland suffers damage to an area the size of 54 rugby fields
Pesticides were sprayed, and 600m of drains illegally installed.
Ten years of giving back to the community
A Paengaroa orchard company is giving back to the Te Puke community.
Tūpuna inspire Parihaka potatoes for Te Matatini
The 1.65 tonnes of Agria will be served at the festival pōwhiri and to feed performers.
Di-vine: Seaside BoP property with orchard hits market
The property spans 18.2ha with stunning sea views near Waihī and Katikati.