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Horticulture
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?
Watch: Sharon and Wayne George joined the AM Show to talk about life on the road.

Seasonal work website helping Kiwis 'live the dream'
The cherry industry is booming in Central Otago

First plantings completed at Central Otago cherry development
Watch: An Auckland couple have made it their mission to rescue and re-home bees across the city's rooftops.

'Love our Bees': Annual bee awareness month kicks off
A Hawke's Bay orchard recently became the first in the world to use a robotic harvester for a commercial apple harvest.

Rise in seasonal worker numbers in Hastings could lead to housing policy change
Rockit Global have outgrown their current Havelock North premises, as worldwide demand for the mini apples continues.

Hawke's Bay apple company unveils plans for new state-of-the-art facility
Listen: Wayne and Sharon George explain why they launched the new website.

Seasonal work website helps Kiwis escape the rat race
Watch: Waste expert Nic Turner gave The Project five tips on how to handle recyclable waste.

Rural recycling event for Gisborne

The mop-top virus was first discovered in potato crops in Canterbury.

Potato virus widespread, eradication ruled out
Pictured in the 2700sq metre cool store are Eastland Port general manager Andrew Gaddum, NZ Fruits director Trevor Lupton, managing director David Fox, chief financial officer Kent McGregor, and Eastland Port contracts project manager Mark Richards.

Container export of kiwifruit a step closer for Gisborne
The proposal would see the country's most fertile land protected.

Government announces plan to protect food-producing land
Researchers said the findings were significant.

NZ blackcurrant's 'superfood' reputation boosted by new research
WATCH: The kiwifruit industry produced a video as part of a major recruitment campaign.

Groundbreaking kiwifruit study discovers sex determining gene
Mike Chapman says New Zealand's approach to climate change neglects food security and local food production.
Opinion

Opinion: 'Let them eat bark'
Some Kerikeri residents claim an agrichemical spray, is not being contained and may be leading to serious health issues.

Horticultural spraying season brings safety reminder

Watch: A new inflight biosecurity video was launched recently to remind international visitors about the importance of protecting New Zealand from unwanted pests and diseases.

Officials slam traveller who tried to smuggle seeds into NZ
Watch: The kiwifruit industry produced a video to help recruit workers.

Kiwifruit export values take a breather

Bill Thorpe and wife Margaret with the Bledisloe Cup.

Gisborne horticulture leader honoured for 'outstanding contribution'

The big has the potential to devastate the New Zealand horticulture and viticulture sectors.

Warning to importers over potentially devastating stink bug pest
Listen: Newshub Rural talks to those involved in the 2019 horticulture conference.

Horticulture sector looks to the future at annual conference
The Government proposed merging the country's polytechnics as the New Zealand Institute of Skills & Technology in February this year.

Vocational training shakeup gets thumbs up from rural groups