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

A brilliant result and great news for growers and regional economies. That's how horticulture sector leaders are describ...
01/07/2025

A brilliant result and great news for growers and regional economies. That's how horticulture sector leaders are describing the news that sector exports for the year ended June 30 will reach $8.4 billion - an increase of 19% on last year and is forecast to hit close to $10 billion in 2029.

Article from Rural News.

NZ horticulture exports jump 19% to $8.4B, with forecasts hitting $10B by 2029. Growers praised for resilience after storms and economic challenges.

A technical lab manager for Apata, Phoebe Scherer, has won the Bay of Plenty 2025 Young Grower regional title.
30/06/2025

A technical lab manager for Apata, Phoebe Scherer, has won the Bay of Plenty 2025 Young Grower regional title.

Phoebe Scherer takes out the 2025 Bay of Plenty Young Grower title.

Nationwide rural wellbeing programme, Farmstrong recently celebrated its tenth birthday at Fieldays with an event attend...
26/06/2025

Nationwide rural wellbeing programme, Farmstrong recently celebrated its tenth birthday at Fieldays with an event attended by ambassador Sam Whitelock, Farmers Mutual Group (FMG), Farmstrong partners, and government Ministers.

Article from Rural News.

Farmstrong celebrates 10 years with FMG, partners and Sam Whitelock, renewing efforts to support farmer wellbeing across New Zealand.

Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard says there’s huge frustration from many about issues with local government...
18/06/2025

Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard says there’s huge frustration from many about issues with local government.

Article from Rural News.

OPINION: During my last recess break, I got around the country and met with many farmers and growers.

Chairman of Citrus NZ, Ian Albers, says a key challenge for NZ growers is competing with imported citrus, mainly from Au...
18/06/2025

Chairman of Citrus NZ, Ian Albers, says a key challenge for NZ growers is competing with imported citrus, mainly from Australia which arrive on the market at about the same time as local fruit.

Article from Rural News.

Citrus NZ chairman Ian Albers calls on Kiwis to support local growers, who face tough competition from imported citrus arriving at the same time as NZ...

Avocado growers are reporting a successful season, but some are struggling to keep their operations afloat following yea...
17/06/2025

Avocado growers are reporting a successful season, but some are struggling to keep their operations afloat following years of bad weather.

Article from Rural News.

Avocado growers report a solid export season to Australia, North America, and Asia, but some continue to struggle, says NZ Avocado CEO Brad Siebert.

It's time to start talking up science again, especially as a career for young people. That's one of the key messages fro...
17/06/2025

It's time to start talking up science again, especially as a career for young people. That's one of the key messages from the Prime Minister's new chief science advisor, Dr John Roche.

Article from Rural News.

Dr John Roche urges older scientists to promote science as a rewarding career for young people, highlighting the need to inspire the next generation.

Horticulture and commercial vegetable growers in particular stand to be major beneficiaries of radical proposals by gove...
17/06/2025

Horticulture and commercial vegetable growers in particular stand to be major beneficiaries of radical proposals by government to make sweeping changes to RMA regulations.

Article from Rural News.

New RMA reform proposals could give horticulture and vegetable growers greater flexibility, simplify consents, and improve water security.

A blockbuster year and an exciting performance: that's how Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) Director General, Ray S...
16/06/2025

A blockbuster year and an exciting performance: that's how Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) Director General, Ray Smith is describing the massive upsurge in the fortunes of the primary sector exports for the year ended June 2025.

Article from Rural News.

MPI director-general Ray Smith says 2025 is shaping up to be a blockbuster year for the agriculture sector.

NZ primary exports are set to reach almost $60 million in the year ended 30 June 2025.Article from Rural News.
11/06/2025

NZ primary exports are set to reach almost $60 million in the year ended 30 June 2025.

Article from Rural News.

NZ primary exports forecast to hit $60 billion by June 2025, according to MPI’s latest outlook.

Sam Carter, assistant manager for T&G's Pakowhai Sector, has been named the Hawke's Bay 2025 Young Grower of the Year.
08/06/2025

Sam Carter, assistant manager for T&G's Pakowhai Sector, has been named the Hawke's Bay 2025 Young Grower of the Year.

Sam Carter has won the Hawke’s Bay 2025 Young Grower regional title.

A tax advisory specialist is hailing a 20% tax deduction to spur business asset purchases as a golden opportunity for ag...
04/06/2025

A tax advisory specialist is hailing a 20% tax deduction to spur business asset purchases as a golden opportunity for agribusiness.

Article from Rural News.

A tax expert says the government's Investment Boost policy is a golden opportunity for agribusiness.

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