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Cherries catching up on dwarfing rootstock

19 September 2024

Selections of Gisela® cherry dwarfing rootstocks have recently been licensed for the New Zealand orchard industry and will become more widely available to growers from 2026.

Horticulture New Zealand backs pause on freshwater farm plan rollout

13 September 2024

Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) supports the Government’s decision to pause the freshwater farm plan rollout.

Challenges remain in Pukekohe

13 September 2024

Being elected as the president of the Pukekohe Vegetable Growers’ Association (PVGA) earlier in the year was an especially memorable occasion for Simon Wilcox.

Horticulture New Zealand calls for sector to be included in Emissions Reduction Plan

5 September 2024

HortNZ is urging the Government to incorporate the horticulture sector into its second Emissions Reduction Plan.

Horticulture New Zealand honours industry stalwarts and community support

30 August 2024

HortNZ has honoured the huge contribution to the sector of three industry leaders at its annual awards presentation.

New CEO at Horticulture New Zealand

26 August 2024

Kate Scott has been appointed chief executive officer of HortNZ.

Annual RSE and Horticulture Conferences kick off in the Bay of Plenty this month

19 August 2024

More than 600 people from across New Zealand’s horticulture sector are expected in Mount Maunganui later this month for the annual Horticulture and Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Conferences.

RSE conference a valuable vehicle for making connections

15 August 2024

Rachael Trimble, HR manager for DMS Progrowers, is looking forward to hearing the Government’s update on the Recognised Seasonal Employer Scheme at HortNZ’s RSE conference in Mount Maunganui.

Campaign launched to encourage New Zealanders to show their support for growers

15 August 2024

Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) has launched an awareness campaign urging New Zealanders to show their support for fruit and vegetable growers.

Horticulture New Zealand supports changes to RSE scheme

14 August 2024

The Government’s changes to the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme will go a long way to supporting the horticulture industry.