The University of Western Australia has launched a four-year research mission to make table grapes one of the most valuable fruit crops in Northern Australia. The research team aims to […]
Horticulture
Final call for Agricultural Production Census
– deadline extended to 23 December 2022 It’s not too late to take part in the 2022 Agricultural Production Census. The deadline for the nationwide census of agriculture has been […]
Review Exposes Untapped Benefits of Clover Honeys
The unique isoflavonoids found in clover honeys – particularly honey produced from some common Trifolium annual species – could have significant untapped benefits to the pharmaceutical and apiculture industries. Researchers […]
Government’s farm emissions plan – say goodbye small town New Zealand
The greenhouse gas reduction plan released by the government this morning will rip the guts out of small town New Zealand, putting trees where farms used to be. The plan […]
3000 more RSE workers to ease workforce pressures
Over 3000 additional places to bring further relief to horticulture sector Largest increase to the RSE Scheme in over a decade RSE workers to receive access to sick leave Employers […]
Meryn Whitehead wins 2022 Young Grower of the Year final
Meryn Whitehead, a 28-year-old supervisor at Vailima Orchards, has won the national title of 2022 Young Grower of the Year, held in Nelson. “It is a real privilege to be […]
Boost for agricultural and horticultural science in schools
More young minds eyeing food and fibre careers is the aim of new Government support for agricultural and horticultural science teachers in secondary schools, Agriculture and Rural Communities Minister Damien […]
Spray tool helps farmers comply with air quality plans
A free online tool that helps farmers and growers manage spray use on their land has been upgraded with a mapping system to identify environmentally sensitive areas. Developed by New […]
New digital tool helps growers identify when aphids are reproducing
A new digital tool has been launched to help growers make decisions around aphid management and when to act to prevent damage to their crops. Developed through a partnership between […]
Owners of unproductive land encouraged to grow ‘black diamonds’
Media release - Ministry for Primary Industries A Bay of Plenty truffle company is sharing the secrets of the industry in a bid to get landowners growing ‘black diamonds’ across […]
