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Tutti apple: Hawke's Bay planting begins for export market
T&G says Tutti was bred with Kiwi genetics for tougher growing conditions.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
‘Boomer start’ to asparagus season, despite rising costs
New Zealand's short asparagus season is underway, but rising costs are squeezing growers.
Overseas investor buys five Hawke’s Bay apple orchards after Kiwi Crunch collapse
The sale is subject to usual conditions, including Overseas Investment Office consent.
Rise of GLP-1 good news for New Zealand farmers and growers
GLP-1 drugs drive demand for New Zealand protein and premium fruit.
Living off the land in Tauranga: Couple enjoy the good life
A former Melbourne chef swapped kitchens for cows, crops and a family farm in Welcome Bay.
'It’s been a very good life': Reflecting on a lifetime in horticulture
Peter Reynolds was this year's recipient of the Horticulture Bledisloe Cup.
Drier Gisborne summer forecast, but farmers and vintners welcome warmer weather
Wrights has planted 3000 vines better suited to a warmer climate.
NZ helps to grow Indian apple orchards
Kiwi growers share expertise under free-trade deal commitment.
Record kiwifruit crop: Zespri sends final charter load to China
Zespri’s 57th charter helped move a record crop of about 225 million trays.
From struggling sheep farm to global orchid business
Taranaki grower Eric Lander exports orchids to florists around the world.
El Niño: Waikato growers prepare for heat, wind and drought
Strawberry, vegetable and organic growers share ways to protect crops.
El Niño: What growers need to know
OPINION: Forecaster says growers should prepare for a season of more weather variability.
Chinese G3 challenges Zespri's premium kiwifruit brand in China
Zespri is weighing late-season upgrades and a China supply model.
Company breeds apples to cope with hotter growing conditions
Adore is a family of apples bred to thrive in warmer growing conditions.
Zespri branded 'fat and lazy', as apple titan dips toe into sector
A Hawke's Bay fruit grower says Zespri has become 'fat and lazy' and a shake-up is needed.
'Life-changing consequences' after orchard worker's cherry picker plummets 9m
The man was left with broken bones, a split liver and a permanent limp.
Police called over frost helicopters
The temperature dipped, and orchardists were busy overnight.
Avocado outlook bright despite frost damage
NZ Avocado chief Brad Siebert says export demand remains strong.
East Coast crews tackle five fires across three nights
Gisborne firefighters attended incidents overnight.
How Matakana Island's warmer climate helps grow avocados
The orchard has about 800 avocado trees beside 10 papakāinga homes.
Farm confidence: Horticulturists lead optimism rankings
Farmers remain confident, but rising fuel and fertiliser costs are a concern.
Vegetable growers warn supermarket shake-up could push up prices
'If growers cannot make a responsible profit, they will go out of business.'
Underpaid kiwifruit workers win payout from former employers
NZ Dream was found to have underpaid the men and unlawfully deducted wages.
'Don’t see us stopping': Farmers with young kids caravan across the countryside
'We have had to turn down more work than we have been able to accept.'
New NZ apple variety makes world debut
T&G Apples' managing director said the new variety was designed specifically for sharing.
Guac star economy? Growers target rise in avocado consumption
Growers hope changing habits will lift demand for New Zealand avocados.