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HORTICULTURE

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

But in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, the industry needed a little help.
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?

The former squash champion 'handled packing like a champ'.
The pea harvest underway at Barrhill in Canterbury.
Horticulture

Longest pea harvest in the world underway in Canterbury

38,000 tonnes are harvested each year.

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

No signs of Queensland fruit fly breeding

New Zealand has once again been declared free of the serious pest species.
There have been several thefts recently.
Horticulture

Theft of thousands of dollars of fruit angers growers

"It's silly people, doing stupid things."
The programme helped to teach the kids the importance of biosecurity.
Horticulture

Kiwi kids learn how to keep pests out

A new interactive programme has been rolled out over summer.
A shortage of the fruit has meant high prices.
Horticulture

$46 watermelon shocks Kiwis

However, there is good news ahead for lovers of the fruit.

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

Avocado growers prepared in case of summer drought

The top three-quarters of the country is drying out.

Prices for the small green citrus fruit have shot up this summer.
Horticulture

Why are limes so freakishly expensive in New Zealand?

Prices for the small green citrus fruit have shot up this summer.