4th December 2023 HorticultureEl Nino has arrived in New Zealand and its impacts, including drought, are likely to become stronger and last into 2024, according to Horticulture NZ.
23rd November 2023 Horticulture / VegetablesA well-established Ruapehu commercial hydroponic watercress operation has been put up for sale by its retiring owners Carey and Ernie Wenn.
20th October 2023 HorticultureHorticulture New Zealand is urging Prime Minister-elect Chris Luxon to appoint a minister of Horticulture to cabinet.
16th October 2023 Horticulture / United FreshNew Zealand’s horticulture exports slimmed down to $4.65bn in the year to June 2023, according to a revamped Fresh Facts 2023, although kiwifruit and apples still lead the charge.
9th October 2023 Awards / HorticultureTaylor Leabourn has won the 2023 Young Grower national title.
30th August 2023 Horticulture / IndiaProgressing primary sector partnerships will form part of taking the India-NZ relationship to the next level, according to Trade and Export Growth and Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor.
24th July 2023 Horticulture / InnovationAll systems are go to establish a fully operational Horticulture Technology Catalyst by 2024.
17th May 2023 Horticulture / HortNZThe Hawke’s Bay and Tairawhiti horticulture industries urgently need more government direction and support, says Horticulture New Zealand.
26th April 2023 HorticultureCyclone Gabrielle has cost Hawke’s Bay horticulture an estimated $1.5bn.
20th April 2023 Government / HorticultureThe government is accused of an “impression of responsiveness” as cyclone-hit businesses struggle to recover.
9th February 2023 Horticulture / OpinionThe progress and resilience of NZ’s horticulture sector shined bright, writes Horticulture NZ CEO Nadine Tunley.
2nd February 2023 Exports / HorticultureThe sector plans to double the farmgate value of production as part of a new government and industry strategy.
11th November 2022 Awards / HorticultureTwenty-six-year-old Regan Judd has taken out the title of 2022 Young Horticulturist of the Year.
25th October 2022 Awards / HorticultureThe 2023 Ahuwhenua Trophy for excellence in Māori horticulture and the Ahuwhenua Young Māori Grower awards are open for entry.
20th September 2022 HorticultureThe National Policy Statement for Highly Productive Land will provide protection for the country’s best land and soil so it can be used to produce food, according to HortNZ.
19th September 2022 Horticulture / RegulationThe government moves to secure the availability of NZ’s most favourable soils for food production.
22nd July 2022 Awards / HorticultureLaura Schultz has won the 2022 Bay of Plenty’s Young Grower Competition.
16th June 2022 HorticultureConsultation on the horticulture action plan being developed by industry and government finishes this Friday 17 June.
30th May 2022 Awards / HorticultureMaatu Akonga, assistant manager at T&G Global, took out the title of 2022 Hawke’s Bay Young Fruit Grower of the Year.
17th May 2022 HorticultureFruit and vege co-operative MG Marketing has been established a contestable fund which aims to contribute towards the general improvement, capability and profile of the horticulture industry in New Zealand.
29th April 2022 Horticulture / HortNZThe HortNZ board has decided to not hold a Horticulture Conference in 2022, with regional events set to replace the fixture this year.
17th March 2022 Horticulture / PricesVegetable prices will continue to surge ahead if the government doesn’t help growers find ways to lower costs, according to Horticulture New Zealand.
8th March 2022 Employment / HorticultureA number of pop-up information sessions aiming to plug the fruit harvest labour shortage have kicked-off in Hastings.
24th February 2022 Awards / HorticultureViticulturist Rhys Hall has been named the 2021 Young Horticulturist of the Year.
16th February 2022 Agriculture / HorticultureThree weeks of heavy rain has caused widespread damage to arable crops – with some farmers calling it the “worst harvest season in living memory.”
10th February 2022 Horticulture / InvestmentA major horticulture project is underway in northern Hawke’s Bay to lift the productivity of Maori-owned land.
29th October 2021 Horticulture / RSEThe horticulture and wine grape industries have welcomed the evolution of quarantine-free travel following a trial for Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme workers from the Pacific.
22nd October 2021 Awards / HorticultureThe 25-year-old is an avocado grower services representative at Apata Group, based in the Bay of Plenty.
28th May 2021 Events / HorticultureAnnual trade show and conference confirmed for 7-9 June despite Victoria lockdown.
28th April 2021 Horticulture / PeopleFive horticulture heavyweight’s have thrown their name in the ring for two existing vacancies on the Horticulture New Zealand board.
16th April 2021 HorticultureThe Government must act now to retain remaining highly productive land for fruit and vegetables.
18th March 2021 Horticulture / PoliticsThe Government is failing to support New Zealand’s horticulture sector as it faces a worker shortage crisis, according to the National Party.
15th March 2021 Awards / HorticultureRetired Plant & Food Research molecular geneticist Sue Gardiner has been recognised for her contribution to global horticultural science.
25th February 2021 Horticulture / PeopleThe vacancies came as two directors will retire by rotation this year.
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17th February 2021 HorticultureHorticulture New Zealand is calling on the Government to establish protection for highly productive land.
7th December 2020 HorticultureGrowers in Northland and Waikato have also been invited to enter.
3rd December 2020 HorticultureIndependent auditors will be evaluating growers to ensure they are treating their staff fairly.
2nd December 2020 HorticultureAn assessment on the region’s land and climate has identified around 207,000 hectares which could be used.
1st December 2020 Horticulture / SeasonalUp to $200 a week for accommodation costs is on offer, plus a $1000 payment for some.
30th November 2020 Horticulture / ViticultureGrowers are relieved by the government’s announcement that a cohort of Registered Seasonal Employer workers will arrive in the New Year.
27th November 2020 Horticulture / RSEHorticulture and wine growers across the country will see labour shortages ease.
27th November 2020 HorticultureShe is the first woman in the position in the organisation’s 40-years.
26th November 2020 HorticultureHawke’s Bay horticulture and viticulture sectors worked together on a plan delivered to government last week.
18th November 2020 HorticultureBay of Plenty-based Fruition Horticulture has announced the new diploma.
18th November 2020 HorticultureExtra funding has been given to the Kerikeri Gateway Horticulture Schools Programme.
12th November 2020 HorticultureHorticulture New Zealand says it is keen to work constructively with the new Government, including minister Damien O’Conner who has been given the new trade and export growth portfolio.
6th November 2020 HorticultureIt’s been added to the list for reassessment.
2nd November 2020 HorticultureA new water storage reservoir in Northland could see horticulture opportunities in the region grow.
2nd November 2020 Horticulture / PGFTairāwhiti’s Wi Pere Trust is receiving a PDU loan from the latest round of Provincial Growth Funding.
30th October 2020 HorticultureA new online job service is encouraging Kiwis to take on a working holiday over the summer.
28th October 2020 HorticultureA new role has been created, and an appointment made, to help develop careers in New Zealand’s horticulture industry.
23rd October 2020 Horticulture / PGFThe horticulture sector will benefit from the latest Provincial Growth Fund drop.
