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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.

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.

Commercial fruit and vegetable growers are being encouraged to cast their votes in the Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ)...
02/07/2025

Commercial fruit and vegetable growers are being encouraged to cast their votes in the Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) board directors' election.

Horticulture New Zealand urges eligible commercial fruit and vegetable growers to vote in the 2025 board election.

With further extreme weather on the way, ANZ Bank is encouraging farmers and business owners impacted by the recent extr...
01/07/2025

With further extreme weather on the way, ANZ Bank is encouraging farmers and business owners impacted by the recent extreme weather and flooding to seek support if they need it.

Article from Rural News.

ANZ provides financial relief options including loan deferrals for farmers and businesses impacted by recent flooding and severe weather events.

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.

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