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Stepping on the scales

28 April 2022

Jamiee Burns, the operations director of J R’s Orchards, likens working out their annual agricultural greenhouse gas emissions number to stepping on the scales.

Freshwater Farm Plans from a grower’s perspective

28 April 2022

As the government works on the direction of the national Freshwater Farm Plan regulations, Pierre Gargiulo has been working through his plan to show how the EMS add-on to GAP can do the job.

Regional events replace this year’s Horticulture Conference

28 April 2022

The HortNZ Board has decided to not hold a Horticulture Conference in 2022.

Flattening the curve – horticulture style

13 April 2022

If a new plant pest enters the country, everyone wants to get rid of it as fast as possible but sometimes eradication is not possible. What can growers do to help flatten an invasion curve?

Good season for kiwiberries despite challenges

13 April 2022

With the New Zealand kiwiberry season coming to a close, Helena O’Neill speaks with Paengaroa orchardist Geoff Oliver about the bite-sized fruit.

Keeping vigilant of pests to protect the industry

6 April 2022

Everyone, including growers, staff and public, have an important part to play in protecting New Zealand’s horticulture industry from unwanted pests and diseases. Here are some tips and reminders.

Super growth for Supie

6 April 2022

Online supermarket, Supie, has gone from strength to strength in the nine months since it was launched, and has even bigger plans for the future.

High hopes for a Kiwi classic

6 April 2022

Though some regions are facing challenges from pests and disease, there are hopes that New Zealand's much-loved feijoas will become a big part of the food processing sector. By Kristine Walsh.

TPP putting tamarillo growers under stress

6 April 2022

Hot, dry summers and mild winters are putting extra pressure on the country’s tamarillo growers as Tomato Potato Psyllid (TPP) populations thrive. Helena O’Neill talks with Robyn Wickenden.

Asha’s career – insects won out over birds

6 April 2022

Asha Chhagan was so intrigued by biology that when it came to deciding what to specialise in for her master’s degree, she couldn’t decide between birds or insects.