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

As New Zealand marks International Day of Rural Women today, women from across the horticulture sector are calling atten...
15/10/2025

As New Zealand marks International Day of Rural Women today, women from across the horticulture sector are calling attention to the crucial role they play in building a more sustainable, inclusive and climate-resilient industry.

On International Day of Rural Women, Aotearoa celebrates women leading sustainability, innovation, and resilience across the horticulture sector.

To mark International Rural Women's Day on 15 October, Women in Horticulture (WiH) and United Fresh New Zealand Inc. are...
12/10/2025

To mark International Rural Women's Day on 15 October, Women in Horticulture (WiH) and United Fresh New Zealand Inc. are sponsoring the Inspiring Wāhine Conference 2025.

Rural women take the spotlight this International Rural Women’s Day at the Inspiring Wāhine Conference 2025.

If there was a silver lining in the tragedy that was Cyclone Gabrielle, for New Zealand Young Grower of the Year, Grace ...
09/10/2025

If there was a silver lining in the tragedy that was Cyclone Gabrielle, for New Zealand Young Grower of the Year, Grace Fulford, it was the tremendous sense of community and seeing first-hand what good leadership looks like.

Article from Rural News.

Grace Fulford, NZ Young Grower of the Year, shares lessons in leadership, community, and resilience during Cyclone Gabrielle in Hawke’s Bay.

Harvesting ripe field-grown tomatoes is all about timing: Too early, there is too much green fruit; too late, there is t...
09/10/2025

Harvesting ripe field-grown tomatoes is all about timing: Too early, there is too much green fruit; too late, there is too much damage.

MTS Sandei launches the THR1000 tomato harvester, lifting two rows at a time and harvesting up to 110 tonnes per hour for field-grown tomatoes.

Case IH has unveiled a new 3-metre centre set-up for the the Optum tractor range, designed to meet the needs of growers ...
08/10/2025

Case IH has unveiled a new 3-metre centre set-up for the the Optum tractor range, designed to meet the needs of growers operating under Controlled Traffic Farming (CTF) practices.

Case IH unveils a 3-metre centre set-up for Optum tractors, designed for Controlled Traffic Farming to reduce soil compaction and improve productivity...

Spinach is NZ's favourite leafy green, according to the Department of Statistics.
08/10/2025

Spinach is NZ's favourite leafy green, according to the Department of Statistics.

Spinach is now New Zealand’s favorite leafy green, with sales up 8% and LeaderBrand reporting almost 700,000 bags sold in the past year.

The heart wants what the heart wants - and River Foster knew that he wanted to be working outdoors, not in cardiology.
08/10/2025

The heart wants what the heart wants - and River Foster knew that he wanted to be working outdoors, not in cardiology.

River Foster left a career in cardiology to pursue his passion for amenity horticulture, completing his apprenticeship in Wellington in just two years...

Over 240 growers, industry leaders and guests from across the country gathered in Gisborne last month to attend the inau...
08/10/2025

Over 240 growers, industry leaders and guests from across the country gathered in Gisborne last month to attend the inaugural Citrus New Zealand Awards dinner celebrating excellence in the sector.

Over 140 guests gathered recently in Gisborne to recognise excellence in NZ’s citrus industry at the Citrus New Zealand Awards 2025.

Tomato growers are facing a challenge like never before over the rising cost of energy and the uncertainty of supply.
08/10/2025

Tomato growers are facing a challenge like never before over the rising cost of energy and the uncertainty of supply.

New Zealand tomato growers struggle with soaring energy costs and gas price spikes, with energy accounting for a third of production expenses.

It's been a fantastic season so far. That’s the message from Colin Bond, chief executive of New Zealand Kiwifruit Grower...
08/10/2025

It's been a fantastic season so far. That’s the message from Colin Bond, chief executive of New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Inc (NZKGI) – the organisation that represents the nation’s kiwifruit growers.

Article from Rural News.

Colin Bond of NZKGI says it’s been a great kiwifruit season, with Europe booming and growers preparing for a strong 2026 crop.

OPINION: It’s a tough time for Kiwi households.
25/09/2025

OPINION: It’s a tough time for Kiwi households.

OPINION:It’s a tough time for Kiwi households. Stats NZ figures show food prices are up around 7% year-on-year, with fresh fruit and vegetables some o...

OPINION: Last week, Education Minister Erica Stanford sent a clear, but troubling message to New Zealand’s students: if ...
24/09/2025

OPINION: Last week, Education Minister Erica Stanford sent a clear, but troubling message to New Zealand’s students: if you’re academically ambitious, agriculture might not be for you.

Article from Rural News.

Standalone agricultural studies in NZ schools ensure future scientists, agribusiness leaders, and innovators. Curriculum changes risk narrowing opport...

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