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Zespri sees India as key kiwifruit market as NZ trade deal backs growth
New Zealand wine faces a $112m economic hit from extra duties and tariffs.
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Rural confidence returns as farmers eye long-term growth
Food and fibre exports are forecast to reach $64.3b by June 2026.
From orchard to wealth: Bay growers face new decisions after record year
Zespri's record $3.56b payout marks the industry's strongest season yet.
'Landmark deal': India FTA opens doors for NZ fruit and wine growers
Tariffs will be cut or removed on 95% of New Zealand exports to India.
'Significant' opportunities: India trade pact could transform NZ’s food and fibre exports
OPINION: India’s US$7 trillion market offers big potential for New Zealand exporters.
How the India FTA could reshape NZ’s food and fibre exports
OPINION: A new Agriculture Productivity Partnership will drive joint farm innovation.
Tauranga could be 'number one' economic hub in a decade
Bay of Plenty exports grew at twice the national growth rate last year.
How Kiwi firms can tap India’s US$40 trillion growth blueprint
OPINION: India’s workforce will grow by 200m, creating demand for Kiwi education and tech.
'An exciting new chapter': Inside New Zealand’s landmark deal with India
OPINION: The agreement makes 82% of NZ exports tariff-free once fully in force.
India trade deal ripens Zespri’s fifth-biggest export market
Zespri expects its India sales to more than double within five years.
Kiwifruit co and director fined $135k for 'serious' migrant worker breaches
DHL has also had its credentials to work in the kiwifruit industry cancelled.
'Tug of war' between honey and pollination as demand rises
Kiwifruit growers need 150,000 hives across orchards as spring nears.
'Stronger protections will grow value': Ministers detail kiwifruit law plan
Zespri recently won $1.28m in damages over illegal Gold3 plantings in China.
Zespri wins top honour at China Business Awards
Apollo Foods, MitoQ and Whale Watch Kaikōura were among other winners.
'Risks are expected to build': MPI warns of Iran War ripple effects on NZ's food and fibre exports
The Iran war threatens to shave 1% off export earnings by 2026/27.
NZ science helps grow India’s kiwifruit industry
The five-year project will help India scale its green kiwifruit industry.
'Imbalance of power': Kiwifruit boss fined $40k for exploiting migrant staff
One worker paid $23,300 to secure a job at the Bay of Plenty kiwifruit business.
The $3m 'money mule' allegedly kidnapped in kiwifruit tax scam set to be deported
The minister declined to grant a visa to the alleged victim and whistleblower.
Stronger plant rights to back export growth
Around 80% of the country’s kiwifruit crop is grown in the Bay of Plenty.
Port of Tauranga capacity limits raise bottleneck fears for kiwifruit exports
'Around 95% of Zespri’s New Zealand fruit is exported through the Port of Tauranga.'
Middle East conflict fails to stall record kiwifruit crop and exports
Fruit is being shipped for Europe via the Panama Canal despite international tensions.
Yellow-legged hornet response ramps up ahead of pollination
Kiwifruit orchards typically host eight to 10 beehives per canopy hectare.
Antonia Watson: Now the hard work begins with the India-NZ FTA
OPINION: New Zealand pledges a $34b investment and 5000 work visas for Indians.
'Enormous opportunity': FTA opens door for more kiwifruit sales
The new trade deal with India will save kiwifruit growers millions.