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Hort News Hort News is a new national publication serving the needs of New Zealand's booming horticulture sector.

Distributed with the leading national farming publication Rural News, Hort News is delivered to all key horticulture regions nationwide.

A fundraising initiative, backed by local businesses, has been organised at ANZ Morrinsville branch to raise funds for t...
21/08/2025

A fundraising initiative, backed by local businesses, has been organised at ANZ Morrinsville branch to raise funds for the Cancer Society.

Article from Rural News.

A fundraising initiative, backed by local businesses, has been organised at the ANZ Morrinsville branch to raise funds for the Cancer Society.

The Innovation Awards at June's National Fieldays showcased several new ideas, alongside previous entries that had reach...
14/08/2025

The Innovation Awards at June's National Fieldays showcased several new ideas, alongside previous entries that had reached commercial reality.

St Paul’s Collegiate students win Fieldays 2025 Young Innovators Award for KiwiPrune, a tool improving kiwifruit clip removal efficiency.

To assist the flower industry in reducing waste and drive up demand, Wonky Box has partnered with Burwood to create Wonk...
14/08/2025

To assist the flower industry in reducing waste and drive up demand, Wonky Box has partnered with Burwood to create Wonky Flowers.

Wonky Box partners with Burwood to launch Wonky Flowers, a direct-to-consumer service helping New Zealand flower growers reduce waste.

Three new directors are joining Horticulture New Zealand’s board from this month.
13/08/2025

Three new directors are joining Horticulture New Zealand’s board from this month.

Horticulture New Zealand has appointed Simon Cook, Dermott Malley, and Shaun Vickers to its board following the August AGM.

New Zealand Apples and Pears annual conference was a success with delegates and exhibitors alike making the most of thre...
13/08/2025

New Zealand Apples and Pears annual conference was a success with delegates and exhibitors alike making the most of three days of exhibitions, tours, insightful discussions, valuable networking and thoughtful presentations.

The NZ Apples and Pears Conference 2025 in Nelson drew 300+ attendees for three days of exhibitions, tours, and discussions.

New Zealand avocado growers have received a major boost by securing a collective FernMark Licence for their exports.Arti...
12/08/2025

New Zealand avocado growers have received a major boost by securing a collective FernMark Licence for their exports.

Article from Rural News.

NZ avocado exporters unite under FernMark licence, boosting global trust in sustainable, premium-quality produce from Aotearoa.

Fresh produce grower and exporter T&G Global has overturned last year’s dismal performance by reporting a half year net ...
08/08/2025

Fresh produce grower and exporter T&G Global has overturned last year’s dismal performance by reporting a half year net profit of $1.7 million.

T&G Global posts $1.7m half-year profit in 2025, driven by strong apple sales, global demand, and cost efficiency improvements.

Keep up with innovation and e-commerce in China or risk losing market share. That was the message delivered at the China...
29/07/2025

Keep up with innovation and e-commerce in China or risk losing market share. That was the message delivered at the China Business Summit in Auckland this month.

Article from Rural News.

NZ agribusiness leaders warn that falling behind in China’s fast-paced e-commerce and innovation space could cost Kiwi exporters valuable market share...

With adverse weather set to rain down on the Top of the South, the Bay of Plenty and parts of Northland, Agriculture Min...
29/07/2025

With adverse weather set to rain down on the Top of the South, the Bay of Plenty and parts of Northland, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says farmers, foresters, and growers need to prepare for possible challenges.

Article from Rural News.

With heavy rain warnings issued, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay urges rural communities to prepare for slips, flooding, and livestock relocation.

Based out of Cromwell in Otago, Electric Cherries has 9,300 cherry trees across 6 hectares and hundreds of workers at pe...
18/07/2025

Based out of Cromwell in Otago, Electric Cherries has 9,300 cherry trees across 6 hectares and hundreds of workers at peak season, producing around 80 tonnes of cherries per year.

Article from Rural News.

Based in Cromwell, Otago, Electric Cherries runs 9,300 cherry trees with all-electric machinery, including a self-converted Hilux and electric frost f...

Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) and the Government will provide support to growers in the Nelson-Tasman region as they...
16/07/2025

Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) and the Government will provide support to growers in the Nelson-Tasman region as they recover from a second round of severe flooding in two weeks.

HortNZ and the NZ Government are providing $100,000 to support horticulture flood recovery in Nelson-Tasman, alongside additional rural sector funding...

HortNZ's CEO, Kate Scott says they are starting to see the substantial cumulative effects on their members of the two di...
15/07/2025

HortNZ's CEO, Kate Scott says they are starting to see the substantial cumulative effects on their members of the two disastrous flood events in the Nelson Tasman region.

HortNZ CEO Kate Scott says the cumulative impact of two major floods in the Nelson Tasman region is devastating for growers.

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