An increase of 260% in the number of brown marmorated stink bugs found at New Zealand’s borders has heightened the billion-dollar risk to the economy of the Bay of Plenty. Read the full story here.
Continue readingAccording to Government forecasts, horticulture, led by continuingly high kiwifruit sales, is expected to be New Zealand’s fastest-growing primary export sector in the year ahead. Read the full story here.
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In the last year, Turners and Growers in Hawke’s Bay have employed 204 workers from the Ministry of Social Development’s books. See the story here on 1 News.
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New Zealand food prices eased in September, led by cheaper fruit and vegetables, including a 45 percent fall in lettuce prices. Read the latest information from NZ Statistics on fruit & vegetable prices here.
Continue readingApplications are now open for scholarships from the John R Templin Scholarship Trust – closing 31st October, 2018. The award is available for research, higher studies, or practical experience in engineering or horticulture at Ohio State University, Columbus, or at any other institution in the United States or Canada approved by the Trustee and Selection Committee. The scholarships cover tuition
Continue readingC B Norwood Distributors Ltd is one of New Zealand’s largest tractor and machinery distribution groups, bringing global farming technology to farmers and growers across the country. Supporting ambitious and enthusiastic students wishing to undertake a career in agriculture and horticulture is part of Norwood’s wider initiative to support New Zealand’s rural community, and is what motivated the establishment of
Continue readingSpring has brought the district favourable weather conditions after wet start. Read the full story in the Gisborne Herald here.
Continue readingThe district’s summer and autumn croppers have started to get sweetcorn, maize and squash plants in the ground, and a start will be made shortly on tomatoes. Read the full story in the Gisborne Herald.
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A viticulture and winemaking programme is set to resume at EIT Tairāwhiti next year, thanks to collaboration between the institute and the wine industry. Read more here.
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