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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
Opinion Mike Chapman says New Zealand's approach to climate change neglects food security and local food production.

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
Labour shortages are a big issue for the horticulture industry.

Horticulture worker scheme benefits Pacific Islands by $50 million

The discovery of fruit flies sparked a major biosecurity operation on Auckland's North Shore

Another fruit fly discovered in Auckland
Listen: Michael Ahern from Strawberry Growers NZ talked to Rural Today about a proposed new industry levy.

Strawberry growers vote in favour of commodity levy
Watch: The Vegebot has been developed by a team of researchers at the University of Cambridge in the UK.

Watch: Engineers develop lettuce-picking robot
Louis Houlbrooke said by giving one business a special favour, Shane Jones was effectively blowing raspberries at other growers who have to compete without taxpayer help.

Taxpayers' Union unhappy at Government loan for berry farm

Maungatapere Berries Director Patrick Malley pictured with Berryfruit Manager Aroha Heta.

Boost planned for high-tech hydroponic berry growing operation

Listen: NZ Avocado Chief Executive, Jen Scoular's reaction to the $12.50 price tag on some fruit in May.

Millennials rejoice!
Two other workers were killed in a separate crash near Te Puke., two weeks earlier.

Public appeal launched for families of kiwifruit workers killed in car crash
The new regulations would apply to this year's stink bug season, which starts on 1 September and runs until 30 April.

Biosecurity rules beefed up to keep stink bug pest out
Bostock Team inspecting their organic onions as they arrive in Europe. (From left to right) Kieran Halbert (Bostock Growing Team), Chris Zuiderwijk (Bostock Growing Manager), Wouter Snippe (We Grow Organics), Sam Reynolds (Bostock Organic Growing Manager), Arend Lijnema (We Grow Organics)

First New Zealand export organic onions arrive in Europe
Watch: Why some berry growers are reviewing the PYO system.

New study shows further health benefits of NZ blackcurrants
Opinion A worker shortage is one challenge facing the industry.

Opinion: Horticulture's report card
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Questions raised over authenticity of some NZ exotic mushrooms
A Hawke's Bay orchard recently became the first in the world to use a robotic harvester for a commercial apple harvest.

New global research centre to boost agri-robotics development
Horticulture

Black market avocado thieves leave local growers out of pocket
Symborg wanted to commercialise the fungus for crop development and growth products.

Environmental authority says no to import of fungus
A car carrying kiwifruit workers hit a train at the intersection with Pongakawa School Road.

Kiwifruit community in shock after workers killed in car crash
Attracting and managing labour is a big issue for the horticulture industry.

Tractor accident inspires award-winning business concept
Watch: Why some strawberry growers are reviewing the PYO system.

Strawberry growers vote on levy proposal
Opinion The horticulture industry is embracing new technology and innovation , including the use of robotics.

Opinion: Celebrating sustainability in horticulture
A lack of workers is one of the challenges facing the horticulture sector.

New director appointed at Horticulture NZ
A lack of workers has been a challenge for apple growers.

NZ apple grower launches compostable ID stickers
The monster avocados are going for $23AUD each

'Holy guacamole!': Australian grower breeds giant avocado
Listen: NZ Avocado Chief Executive, Jen Scoular's reaction to the $12.50 price tag on some fruit.

Thieves target avocado orchards, as prices sky-rocket
Watch: The new inflight biosecurity video produced by MPI.

New in-flight video to educate visitors about biosecurity threats
Watch: A Hawke's Bay orchard recently became the first in the world to use a robotic harvester for a commercial apple harvest.

New report shows booming horticulture sector
The kiwifruit industry launched a campaign to attract more workers, as international demand for the fruit continues to grow.

Zespri reports record revenue, as global kiwifruit sales boom
There are worker shortages across the horticulture sector including the kiwifruit industry, which produced a video to recruit workers.

$1m Government funding announced to get Kiwis into horticulture
Executive Officer for Olives New Zealand, Gayle Sheridan talked to Rural Exchange about the wins at the New York International Olive Oil Competition.

New Zealand olive oils shine in international awards
An Auckland couple have made it their mission to rescue and re-home bees across the city's rooftops.

Celebrating World Bee Day: Fun facts about the honey bee

Watch: The kiwifruit industry recently produced a video to help recruit workers for the harvest.

Government to invest in Eastern Bay of Plenty horticulture project
Listen: Mike Chapman spoke to Rural Today's Dominic George about the competition.

Lightning strikes twice - dual winners again for Young Vegetable Grower contest
Listen: Mike Chapman talks to Rural Today's Dominic George about the competition.

Young vegetable growers vie for national title
Opinion A recent Royal Commission report was critical of Australian banks

Opinion: How much capital is enough?
Listen: NZ Avocado Chief Executive, Jen Scoular's reaction to the $12.50 price tag on some fruit.

Why the price of an avocado has soared past $12
Watch: New Zealand Avocado Industry CEO Jen Scoular talks to Rural Exchange.

'Avocado price blowout': Extra orchards planted to cope with demand
Watch: How the robotic farm produces leafy greens.

Robot-reared vegetables to hit US market