Horticulture News
![Inmate turns his life around through horticulture](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
Inmate turns his life around through horticulture
A horticultural labour supply company is giving prisoners a second chance.
![LeaderBrand chief executive Richard Burke leaving role at end of year](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
LeaderBrand chief executive Richard Burke leaving role at end of year
New leadership at horticultural business next year as McPhail brothers take over.
![Velvetleaf still poses a risk to farms - FAR](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Velvetleaf still poses a risk to farms - FAR
A wrap of the FAR projects taking place around the Waikato and Bay of Plenty.
!['Extremely infectious' tomato virus raises fears for NZ growers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Extremely infectious' tomato virus raises fears for NZ growers
Tomatoes NZ says the virus spreads easily and could spell up to 80% of crop losses here.
!['Consider alternatives': EPA issues red alert over weedkiller banned in US](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Consider alternatives': EPA issues red alert over weedkiller banned in US
The environment watchdog set up a working group to study how the herbicide is used in NZ.
![RSE changes support the horticulture industry: HortNZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
RSE changes support the horticulture industry: HortNZ
HortNZ believes Government changes to the RSE scheme benefit the industry.
!['Really pleased': Hawke's Bay growers welcome raft of RSE scheme changes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Really pleased': Hawke's Bay growers welcome raft of RSE scheme changes
An increase to the cap, changes to pay and accommodation costs are among the changes.
![It's a Gem - the new cool avocado kid on the block](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
It's a Gem - the new cool avocado kid on the block
There's a new avo in town - here's why it's good news for growers.
![Tātau Tātau o Te Wairoa showcases its horticulture development](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Tātau Tātau o Te Wairoa showcases its horticulture development
Tātau Tātau shows its Wairoa horticulture developments to the Government.
![NZ investigating weedkiller banned in US](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
NZ investigating weedkiller banned in US
Dacthal or DCPA herbicides are used to control annual grasses and broadleaf weeds.
!['We grow our people': First round of cadets celebrate graduation from course](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'We grow our people': First round of cadets celebrate graduation from course
The “earn as you learn” approach is empowering Wairoa's rangatahi.
![Weather challenges for citrus industry, AGM and conference in Gisborne next month](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Weather challenges for citrus industry, AGM and conference in Gisborne next month
The CitrusNZ AGM and conference will be held in Gisborne in September.
![Sally Gardiner aiming to be Zespri’s first female grower director](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Sally Gardiner aiming to be Zespri’s first female grower director
Sally also sits on NZKGI's executive committee.
![From poison apples to superfoods: The evolution of tomatoes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
From poison apples to superfoods: The evolution of tomatoes
New York Times: Tomatoes, once deemed toxic, are now considered a superfood.
![EastPack sets new trays-packed record, topping 50 million](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
EastPack sets new trays-packed record, topping 50 million
Landmark tray packed at Quarry Rd plant.
![HortNZ call for Tairāwhiti to be included in recovery work extension](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
HortNZ call for Tairāwhiti to be included in recovery work extension
HortNZ wants Tairāwhiti included in planning permission extension for recovery work.
![Vege tips: Don't pass up the versatile parsnip](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Vege tips: Don't pass up the versatile parsnip
Opinion: Do you say "pass" to parsnips or are they a fave?
![Farming sector 'red tape' review: Govt releases terms of reference](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Farming sector 'red tape' review: Govt releases terms of reference
'The current process is like being in the ice cream queue behind a family of 13.'
!['Dirty water': Kiwifruit orchard earthworks contaminate stream](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Dirty water': Kiwifruit orchard earthworks contaminate stream
Three Bay of Plenty companies have been fined for earthwork consent breaches.
![Bumper season for naked pumpkin seeds](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Bumper season for naked pumpkin seeds
'It’s definitely a labour-intensive operation but we love what we’re doing.'
![Two Hawke's Bay locals recognised for 'outstanding contributions' to respective industries](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Two Hawke's Bay locals recognised for 'outstanding contributions' to respective industries
Taylor and Harding honoured for industry contributions.
!['It worked really well': Kerikeri orchard trials alternatives to Hi Cane](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'It worked really well': Kerikeri orchard trials alternatives to Hi Cane
A Kerikeri orchard is having success using alternatives to controversial chemical spray.
![Experimental vineyard to help hone wine production](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Experimental vineyard to help hone wine production
The facility is the newest addition to the New Zealand Wine Centre.
![Pumpkin plenty sends price plummeting](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Pumpkin plenty sends price plummeting
A bountiful crop of pumpkins this year means prices have fallen.
![Agribusiness and Trade: Luxon dubbed NZ’s ‘salesman in chief’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Agribusiness and Trade: Luxon dubbed NZ’s ‘salesman in chief’
Business people accompanying Luxon in Tokyo called him 'chief marketing officer'.
![How exporters are pivoting amid global sustainability demands](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
How exporters are pivoting amid global sustainability demands
NZ exporters are now having to adapt to a new international trading environment.
![Agribusiness and Trade: ‘Expect great things from NZ food and fibre’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Agribusiness and Trade: ‘Expect great things from NZ food and fibre’
There are clear signs of momentum despite ‘pockets of challenge’ for the sector.
!['Suffering financially': Kiwifruit growers doing it tough](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Suffering financially': Kiwifruit growers doing it tough
'Increasing costs have been an issue for growers for quite some time'.