New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated (NZKGI) Chief Executive Officer Nikki Johnson says Poverty Bay leads the charge because the crop matures more quickly there than the rest of the country. “Over March, orchards in the Bay of Plenty, Northland, Counties-Manukau, Waikato, Hawke’s Bay, the lower North Island and Tasman will follow suit – it’s going to be a bumper crop.”
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Bostock New Zealand and Leaderbrand have partnered for the first time to exclusively grow a new, superior tasting squash variety called Marron d’Or. Read the full story here.
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EIT relaunched the Viticulture and winemaking programme this year @ EIT Tairawhiti. Read the full story in NZ Winegrower’s magazine here.
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The Citrus Levy Order will expire in February 2020, and Citrus New Zealand (CNZ) will consult with industry to support renewing the levy order. In the next few weeks, all known citrus growers will be receiving more information about the consultation and referendum process and dates for meetings to enable you to provide feedback. A discussion paper is being developed,
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Tim Egan co-owns a 39-hectare orchard near Gisborne producing apples, gold kiwifruit and grapes. He says, the key to being successful in horticulture is growing high-value crops that overseas markets want, and planting the right crop for the region you live in. Listen or read Tim’s interview on Radio NZ here.
Continue readingGisborne fruitgrower Matt Gomm has secured sponsorship to help him attend the Citrus Australia technical forum to be held in Adelaide in March and he is very grateful for it. Read the full story in the Gisborne Herald.
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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UP AND RUNNING: A horticulture labour planning website to provide a hub for growers, contractors or post-harvest facilities wanting to find staff, and local jobseekers looking for opportunities and support has been launched. Read the full story in the Gisborne Herald.
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