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New Zealand pipfruit crop re-estimated after Cyclone Gabrielle

March 17, 2023 by Federated Farmers

The New Zealand pipfruit crop has been re-estimated after Cyclone Gabrielle affected parts of the East Coast of the North Island, according to Horticulture New Zealand. While Tairāwhiti Gisborne crop […]

Good quality and size a feature of 2023’s New Zealand export apple crop

February 1, 2023 by Federated Farmers

The New Zealand apple industry is expecting fruit of good quality and size as it heads into the 2023 export harvest season. ‘At the same time, we are estimating export […]

Table Grape Industry Ripe for Growth in Northern Australia

January 19, 2023 by Bronwyn Wilson

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 […]

Final call for Agricultural Production Census  

December 19, 2022 by Bronwyn Wilson

– 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

November 25, 2022 by Bronwyn Wilson

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

October 11, 2022 by Bronwyn Wilson

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

September 28, 2022 by Federated Farmers

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

September 27, 2022 by Federated Farmers

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

August 9, 2022 by Bronwyn Wilson

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

August 4, 2022 by Hamish Barwick

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 […]

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