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Immigration

Apple industry calls for holiday visas to be extended through harvest
Richard Gaddum says the view has changed for the worse over the years on his Havelock North farm.
Hawke's Bay

Farmers warn 'cancerous' urban spread could destroy productive growing land
Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway announced more changes to visa rules on Wednesday.
Immigration

'We need these people': Visa rules relaxed for stranded seasonal workers, farm employees
New Zealand exports cherries, peaches, nectarines and apricots to 19 countries around the world.
Horticulture

Summerfruit growers forced to change tactics in wake of COVID-19
The Government has announced a 10-year roadmap for the primary sector.
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Coronavirus

The ambitious new plan to boost primary sector earnings by $44 billion
It follows a number of similar incidents in 2018.
Australia

'Deliberate acts': Needles found in strawberries, avocados in Australian supermarket
The orchards belong to the Aupouri Aquifer Water User Group.
Northland

Northland orchards accuse council of 'dragging its heels' on consent, say delays will cost jobs
The problem arises when gold kiwifruit are taken out of temporary cold storage.
Horticulture

The sticky problem with New Zealand's kiwifruit
Marlene Busby with the juniper tree she planted in her Egmont Village garden 30 years ago.
Horticulture

'There's an opportunity there': Local juniper berries could be game-changer for NZ gin makers
A tomato covered in the red spider mites.
Horticulture

Tomato red spider mite pest discovered in New Zealand for first time
The money will go to developing an 18.8 hectare blueberry orchard.
Whakatane

Whakatāne horticulture project promises dozens of jobs for Māori food producers
Te Rarawa is developing a water storage facility near Kaitaia, which is expected to create much-needed jobs and sustainable economic development for the region.
Horticulture

Far North iwi Te Rarawa turns soil on water storage facility
COVID-19 highlighted weaknesses in the country's food supply and security.
Agriculture

Feeding New Zealand: Food security will be 'a critical issue' without Govt help

The industry is worth around $600 million.
Food and Drink

'We've got to move': Lack of regulation on organic farming holding back export potential
Vanuatu workers stuck in New Zealand.
Coronavirus

'A huge undertaking': Defence Force called in to repatriate stranded Vanuatuan seasonal workers
Tony Gibbs photographed in 2004.
Horticulture

Horticultural businessman Tony Gibbs dies
Many people are heading to Hawke's Bay in the belief they will be able to find horticultural work.
Hawke's Bay

Seasonal workers flocking to Hawke's Bay ' not sustainable' - Civil Defence
Some South Island growers said they faced oblivion through record-high carbon charges.
Agriculture

High carbon charges could lead to winter tomato shortage
Courses will start next month.
Horticulture

'We're not wasting any time': Govt fast-tracks kiwifruit training in bid to meet urgent demand
Each year Zespri releases new gold licences, and this year 700 hectares was up for grabs.
Horticulture

Prices for kiwfruit licenses skyrocket
The results were described as a "growing wave of warmth" for farmers.
Coronavirus

Farmers more popular than ever in wake of COVID-19
Months of below-normal rainfall, coupled with warm dry days and cool nights, have been perfect growing conditions for winegrowers.
Horticulture

Winegrowers say 2020 vintage best in decades after low rainfall
It is estimated that the primary sector will need around 50,000 more people post-COVID-19.
Horticulture

Is this New Zealand's most famous kiwfruit worker?
Watch: There are 50,000 extra jobs in the primary industries up for grabs in the post-COVID world.
Budget

The sector where 50,000 jobs are going begging
The facility will process all seed types, including cereals, vegetables and pulses.
Wairarapa

Reopening of Wairarapa seed plant 'absolutely brilliant news'
Watch: Kiwi fast-food fans waited in massive queues to get their takeaway fix when New Zealand moved into level 3.
Opinion
Opinion

Opinion: Food supply and security, and McDonald’s lack of lettuce
Related: MPs, Police Commissioner in fiery clash over COVID-19 community roadblocks.
Coronavirus

Community roadblocks turn people away for not having 'travel permit' from iwi
The findings may help limit the use of insecticides.
Environment

Common garden plant could help protect broccoli, cauliflower - research
The restriction of overseas workers has serious implications for growers.
Coronavirus

COVID-19 horticultural labour shortage could mean food shortage, industry warns
Christchurch veggie grower Allen Lim is donating his crop to help foodbanks.
Coronavirus

Christchurch veggie grower donating crop to foodbanks struggling with demand
Watch: Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield updates the number of cases in New Zealand on Thursday.
Coronavirus

Te Puke kiwifruit workers test negative for COVID-19
The kiwifruit industry is expecting a record harvest.
Agribusiness

Kiwifruit gives March exports a golden glow despite COVID-19
Many growers have had to dump their crops because most of the retailers they supply have been closed.
Coronavirus

Lack of market access still a concern for growers in COVID-19 level 3

One Hawke's Bay grower fears apples will be left to rot on trees because of a slowdown in production.
Coronavirus

Hawke's Bay food producers targets people unemployed due to COVID-19

Listen: Onions New Zealand chief executive, James Kuperus talks about the resumption of trade with Indonesia.
Agribusiness

New Zealand onion growers celebrate multimillion-dollar export success
Losses are estimated at more than half a billion dollars
Agribusiness

Kiwifruit growers denied compensation for PSA disease
Watch: Tuesday's report on the latest cases.
Coronavirus

The industry that’s desperate for more workers amid COVID-19 economic downturn
Growers say the lockdown means they're having to dump their crops
Coronavirus

Surplus fresh produce could benefit food charities under COVID-19 lockdown
It's shaping up to be a bumper season.
Food and Drink

Feijoa crop volumes rise despite drought
The lockdown has come at harvest time for many horticulture businesses.
Coronavirus

Apple, pear harvesting continues during COVID-19 with strict rules
The investigation showed employment law breaches in respect of more than 300 employees.
Agribusiness

Waikato berry grower to pay $76K for labour law breaches
The nationwide lockdown has come right in the middle of the harvest season.
Coronavirus

Fruit industry 'fighting for survival' due to COVID-19 harvest restrictions

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