New Zealand Winegrowers Appoints New CEO
New Zealand Winegrowers (NZW) has appointed Anishka Jelicich as its next Chief Executive Officer, commencing at the end of July 2026. Jelicich brings more…
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Australian Avocado Industry Launches In-Store Ripeness Scanner Trial
AUSTRALIA | The Australian avocado industry has launched an Australian-first trial of a retail ripeness scanner, addressing top frustrations for growers, consumers and retailers….
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Women in PR | Bethany Hughes, Fresh Activations
Bethany Hughes always wanted to work in an industry that felt meaningful and wholesome. According to Hughes, fresh produce touches everyone’s daily life, yet…
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Additional Support For Weather Affected Farmers
The Government has classified recent weather events in the Bay of Plenty, Gisborne/Tairāwhiti, and Canterbury as a medium-scale adverse event. This enables additional support…
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Government Awards Primary Sector Student Scholarships
Six tertiary students have been awarded scholarships as part of efforts to support farmers and growers on-the-ground. Agriculture Minister Todd McClay said that this…
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Scientists Trial New Pest Management Tech
Scientists at the Bioeconomy Science Institute Maiangi Taiao are trialling vibration-based technology that could shape how fruit and vegetable growers manage unwanted pests. Entomologists…
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Hemp Sector Reforms Announced
Regulation Minister David Seymour has announced reforms to the regulations governing the industrial hemp sector. He said that New Zealand’s hemp industry has been…
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RMA Replacement To Drive On-farm Growth
Farmers and growers will spend less time burdened with unnecessary paperwork and more time farming under New Zealand’s new planning system. The Government is…
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Farm Plastics Recycling Scheme Gets Green Light
As proud stewards of the land, New Zealand’s farmers and growers work hard to care for the environment. The Government has made this easier…
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Iconic NZ Apple Varieties Mark 40 Years
This spring marks 40 years since the introduction of two of New Zealand’s most successful apples, Scifresh and Scilate, marketed as JAZZ™ and ENVY™,…
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