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'Incredibly diverse' range of career opportunities across the sector, says HortNZ chief.

'This proposal is a non-complying activity, which means it must meet a very high bar.'

Facing a fourth year of financial loss, Katikati orchardist eyes switch to kiwifruit.

The Dodds' Te Puke block includes a truffière and 3.5ha of protected native bush.

The case centred on unauthorised Gold3 kiwifruit grown in Hubei Province.

Rockit plans a three-year reset after supply outpaced demand post-Cyclone Gabrielle.

At a Pukekohe demo farm, no aphids were found despite ideal conditions.

The genetically-enhanced Eterna blueberries are to be grown in Kerikeri and Waikato.

Doug Brown planted hundreds of pine trees to shield his orchard from the wind.

Andrew Fenton has spent 50 years growing kiwifruit and avocados in Te Puke.

Iconic South Canterbury fruit company's expansion will come to fruition later this year.

Ministry is probing claims Chinese imports are undercutting local producers.

Apple and logistics firm Scales has upgraded its earnings prospects.

Chair Tony Hawken said low returns and high costs forced the administration.

David Ruan has spent over 10 years cultivating spray-free vegetables.

Kiwifruit marketer Zespri has lofty goals for the next decade.

The company owes just under $43m to creditors - most of which is related-party lending.

Yummy Fruit boss Paul Paynter says his orchards aren’t short of staff right now.

Māori growers group represents more than 70 orchards.

Wetlands are called the 'kidneys of the landscape' for good reason.

'The real highlight was seeing the good vibes it brought into the team.'

Tallyman Bananas in Whangārei says people should look into growing the in-demand crops.

Trials of the Tagga showed labour time dropped 35%, saving 44 hours on a 1ha block.

New York Times: Growers in the US, France, Germany and NZ are experimenting with hybrids.

US sales fell 4% to $762m, dragging the overall export value down slightly.

The 7-month-old springer spaniel has just finished her first season at the truffiere.

About 85 bins of avocados have already been rescued from four orchards.

Haitelenisia Kaumavae admitted income tax files were not submitted to IR for four years.

Paul and Monica Julian take stock at their Whakatāne berry farm.