Te Puke orchardist Simon Cook reflects on Psa and future biosecurity risks
Cook, who was based near the Te Puke farm where Psa was first detected, was contracted by the…
Horticulture Industry Awards 2026: Five honoured for sector contributions
He is also recognised for sharing knowledge with fellow growers, providing leadership during regional challenges and supporting the…
New Zealand’s next economic hub: Bay of Plenty exports worth $7.56b, led by horticulture
About 80% of New Zealand’s kiwifruit was grown in Bay of Plenty and the report found the sector…
Kiwifruit company Dosanjh Horticulture Limited and director to pay $135k for labour breaches
What were the breaches? MBIE said the case involved a wage “banking” arrangement that resulted in the workers…
From beaches to big pay: What draws skilled workers north to Northland
She’s never looked back. “I live in the valley so it’s absolutely stunning, and I like the peace…
Nominations open for 2026 Horticulture Industry Awards
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Alan Dobbie of Wiroa Horticulture wins Northland Ballance Farm Environment Awards 2026
Judges praised the operation as a standout example of modern horticulture. “The team at Wiroa exemplify outstanding horticultural…
Horticulture AI start-up Hectre raises $12m, sees $1b valuation within five years
“As a New Zealander, I have seen how growers and producers seem to work the hardest and get…
Ginseng adulteration remains a significant concern
The new publication summarizes information on the authenticity of 910 commercial ginseng products reported in 48 peer-reviewed publications.…
MP brings fruit to Parliament to celebrate forecast of record exports
Before the fruit made its way to the Beehive, Wedd visited Berry Farms NZ, Riverside Cherries, Tatsumi NZ,…
HortNZ believes RMA reforms are a positive step
“Growers will be looking for clear signals that the changes recognise the national importance of food production and…
Post-harvest revolution: 3 tech mega-trends shaping NZ horticulture in 2026 – Chris Bray
The country’s food and fibre sector accounts for over 80% of goods exports, and the forecast export revenue…