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Horticulture
Poor weather has meant a tough season for Central Otago growers
Coronavirus

Coronavirus expected to impact on NZ cherry exports
There have been several thefts recently.
Horticulture

Theft of thousands of dollars of fruit angers growers

The programme helped to teach the kids the importance of biosecurity.
Horticulture

Kiwi kids learn how to keep pests out
A severe storm has brought another problem to fire-ravaged Australia.
Opinion
Australia bushfires

Opinion: Lessons from the Australian bush fires
It's been a mixed season for watermelons.
Food and Beverage

Is this NZ's most expensive watermelon?
Horticulture
Food and Drink

Kiwifruit prices hit record high
A shortage of the fruit has meant high prices.
Horticulture

$46 watermelon shocks Kiwis

Watch: Black market avocado poachers have left some growers thousands of dollars out of pocket.
Horticulture

Avocado growers prepared in case of summer drought
Prices for the small green citrus fruit have shot up this summer.
Horticulture

Why are limes so freakishly expensive in New Zealand?
Queensland grower Tibby Dixon developed the new variety.
Horticulture

First seedless Lychee fruit produced in Australia after 19 years of work
Watch: Peter Malloy from Ye Olde Berry Farm, spoke to Newshub last summer about the issue.
Horticulture

Dishonest pickers threaten pick your own berry tradition
Horticulture
Hawke's Bay

'Looks funny, still yummy': Hawke's Bay fruit growers use Kiwi ingenuity to soften blow of financial losses
New Zealanders are paying top dollar for their Christmas strawberries.
Horticulture

Revealed: Why strawberry prices skyrocket at Christmas time
Mike Chapman, left, said the current laws were "a blunt instrument".
Horticulture

'A blunt instrument': Horticulture boss calls for rethink on minimum wage law
The disease was detected during a routine border check.
Horticulture

Queensland melon imports suspended after unwanted disease found

Growers are being reminded about good management practices.
Horticulture

'Stark reminder': Orchard worker's electrocution brings call for better safety
The purchase deal includes three market sites and distribution services throughout New Zealand.
Agribusiness

Produce company T&G announces $30 million purchase of Freshmax
Frost-fighting efforts preserved the buds of millions of dollars worth of fruit this year.
Horticulture

Record central Otago cherry crop predicted
The damaged fruit doesn't conform to expected nectarine appearances but is perfectly healthy to eat.
Horticulture

Fruit lovers asked to support 'ugly' Hawke's Bay nectarines
Jess Daniell from Jess's Underground Kitchen spoke to The AM Show with some tips for perfecting Christmas dinner.
Horticulture

Why topping the Christmas pavlova could cost more this year

Kiwis bought an extra one million punnets of blueberries last summer compared to the year before, up almost 20 percent.
Horticulture

NZ blueberry industry expanding to cope with record demand

Production will increase in New Zealand over the next couple of years.
Agribusiness

Berry-tinged red kiwifruit to hit supermarket shelves
Watch: Police shut down alternative healer claiming to help Samoan measles victims with water.
Horticulture

Samoan measles crisis impacts NZ's seasonal horticulture industry

Container ship APL Denver transporting the final shipment of kiwifruit for the season from Port of Tauranga.
Horticulture

Last of season's kiwifruit crop leaves for global markets

The storm some Canterbury farmers and vegetable growers hard.
Horticulture

Consumers asked to support vegetable growers devastated by Canterbury hailstorm
The New Zealand summerfruit market is worth $127 million a year.
Horticulture

'Overwhelming' support for industry levy from summerfruit growers
A new app is reducing food waste and turning it into discounted food.
Horticulture

Study suggests new market for bent, ugly and wonky produce
Amanda Morrall discussed the trade deal on The AM Show.
Horticulture

Onion growers welcome progress on new Asia-Pacific trade deal
Watch: The kiwifruit industry produced a video in an effort to recruit workers.

Kiwifruit export values take a September breather
A Hawke's Bay orchard become the first in the world to use a robotic harvester for a commercial apple harvest.

Report calls for more action on AI in agriculture sector
Watch: Ancient life on Mars - Curiosity finds the best evidence yet.

Vegetable growing possible on Mars and the Moon - study
Watch: The kiwifruit industry produced a video in an effort to recruit workers.

Significant growth opportunities for NZ kiwifruit in US - analyst

The incident happened in an area of horticulture blocks in Meeanee.

Police name man killed on Hawke's Bay orchard
The workplace accident happened in a horticultural area of Napier.

One dead after workplace accident in rural Hawke's Bay
The summer fruit market is worth $127 million each year to New Zealand

Summer fruit growers to vote on industry levy
Biosecurity measures were beefed up after 26 of the bugs were discovered in a box of imported shoes, bought by an eBay customer in Oamaru.

Rugby World Cup travellers urged to look out for sneaky stink bug pest

An avocado shortage in May saw thieves target orchards.

Holy guacamole! Vege store claims lowest NZ avocado price at 29 cents
The Government recently revealed plans to protect prime food-growing land.

Minister rejects claim vegetable prices will skyrocket under proposed policies

The Government recently revealed plans recently to protect prime food-growing land.

Vegetable prices to skyrocket under proposed policies - report
Jono Sutton was announced as the winner at a gala event in Tauranga.

Nelson man takes NZ Young Grower of the Year title
A Northland couple recently launched a website to help connect employers with New Zealanders looking for seasonal work.

Strawberry grower says lift in overseas worker numbers welcome, but not enough
Bee Aware Month raises awareness of the importance of bees to New Zealand's ecosystems, food chain and economy.

Students' bee-inspired beats grab first place in national competition
Jess from Jess' Underground Kitchen spoke to Duncan Garner about tips for cooking asparagus

The 'viagra of vegetables': Health benefits of asparagus promoted as harvest kicks off
The world's first robotic apple harvest took place recently in Hawke's Bay.

Robotic harvester gets thumbs up from asparagus industry
Growers and farmers have concerns about the Government's freshwater proposals.

Horowhenua vegetable growers get behind farm environment plans
Watch: While the apple industry is thriving, a shortage of labour is a challenge for many growers.

Campaign for New Zealand 'mini' apple wins major Asian marketing award
Kiwifruit exports saw strong gains on the previous year's sales.

Bumper fruit exports boost wholesale trade figures
The stink bug is considered a serious biosecurity risk.

Kiwis urged to be vigilant as stink bug season ramps up
Watch: The review follows Mitch McCann's investigation to the use of the chemical Hi-Cane.

Authorities to consider review of popular kiwifruit spray after health concerns
The Government has given itself until 2020 to create new rules to stop the "degradation of fresh water".
Opinion

Where is the water?