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Horticulture
Industry groups say New Zealand growers produce more than enough fresh fruit and vegetables to feed the nation.
Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Demand expected to rise for fresh produce
Zespri is on track to supply over 80 million trays of sungold and around 70 million trays of green kiwifruit this year.
Agribusiness

First season's shipment of Zespri kiwifruit sets sail for Japan

More than 20,000 seasonal workers are needed to pick and pack kiwifruit.
Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Jobless invited to join kiwifruit harvest
The visits were part of a proactive programme to check compliance in the horticulture sector.
Agribusiness

'A very disappointing outcome': Employment breaches uncovered in hort sector
Watch: Jacinda Ardern spoke to The Am Show about travel restrictions in place to help curb the spread of coronavirus.
Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Further strain on fruit picking labour shortages
The tall plant in an Auckland family's garden.
Auckland

Auckland family 'shocked' at 11-foot flower in garden
Watch: How the coronavirus is impacting on the New Zealand economy.
Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Garlic shortage likely as virus boosts demand
The milk is made in Hawke's Bay.
Food and Drink

Kiwi avocado milk hits US market, wins global innovation award

The current drought crippling Northland is having a dramatic impact on farms, businesses and residents.
Opinion
Opinion

Opinion: Where's the water infrastructure?
Hail the size of eggs pummelled parts of Canterbury.
Canterbury

South Canterbury hailstorm cost exceeds $83m
The WorldHortiCentre is an innovation centre in the world of commercial horticulture
Agribusiness

International hort mission looks at global trends and innovations
Robotics Plus is a start-up that designs machines to help fruit growers facing a labour shortage.
Agribusiness

NZ robotics company named in global top 50 AgTech list
Shane Jones announced the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) investment for the facility at Raukokere.
Agribusiness

Government invests $10.6m in Bay of Plenty water storage project
The pest threatened to put a major dent in our $130 million pea industry.
Environment

'A massive achievement': NZ manages world's first eradication of pea weevil
The High Court awarded Zespri $15 million in damages
Agribusiness

Zespri hails court victory against grower who took plants to China
The kiwifruit marketer has announced a range of sustainability commitments.
Environment

Zespri plans 100 percent recyclable, reusable or compostable packaging by 2025
The pea harvest underway at Barrhill in Canterbury.
Horticulture

Longest pea harvest in the world underway in Canterbury
Watch: Economist Cameron Bagrie spoke to The AM Show about the economic impacts of coronavirus.
Coronavirus

Coronavirus creates demand for NZ organic apples
Myrtle rust poses a serious threat to some native trees.
Environment

Myrtle rust is having sex - what it means for New Zealand
The company employs 230 people in Waikato and Hawke's Bay.
Agribusiness

Fruit company goes into voluntary administration

Watch: A new promotional video to support Zespri's new branding.
Agribusiness

Revealed: Bold new look for kiwifruit marketer Zespri
The discovery of fruit flies sparked a major biosecurity operation on Auckland's North Shore
Horticulture

No signs of Queensland fruit fly breeding
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