Annette Richardson Wins 2023 Kiwifruit Innovation Award
Plant And Food research scientist Dr Annette Richardson was recognised for her extensive work on bud break, a crucial stage in the growth cycle…
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Tackling Labour Shortages in NZ Horticulture
To help make picking lighter work, the University of Waikato has developed an electronic fruit bin that assists in the harvesting of kiwifruit. The…
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Kiwifruit Forecast Downgraded
Leading kiwifruit marketer Zespri has downgraded its forecast returns for growers due to fruit quality issues. This year’s warm and wet winter and late…
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Zespri Offers Special Access to Gold Licences
After disappointing returns in recent years, and with rising orchard costs, Kiwifruit marketer Zespri will set aside 200 hectares of its next limited growing…
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Zespri Raises $41k for RSE Workers
A sports day and charity auction at Te Puke has raised more than $41,000 to support Recognised Seasonal Employers scheme (RSE) workers and their…
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Zespri Welcomes EU FTA Announcement
Zespri has welcomed the signing of New Zealand’s free trade agreement with the European Union, noting the significant benefits it delivers to business, consumers,…
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Kiwifruit Harvest Complete Despite Labour Shortage
The harvest of New Zealand’s largest horticultural produce is now largely complete, despite a labour shortage caused by closed borders and Covid infection rates….
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Record Year for Kiwifruit Marketer
A record crop, ongoing investment in brand-led demand creation, and the industry’s ability to respond and leverage its scale and structure have helped Zespri…
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Kiwifruit Leaves NZ, Bound for Japan
Bound for Kobe and Tokyo in Japan and marking the start of Zespri’s 2022 shipping programme, the first 4100 tonnes of this season’s Zespri…
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2022 Kiwifruit Harvest Kicks Off
New Zealand’s 2022 kiwifruit harvest has kicked off with the first crop being picked in Te Puke and more kiwifruit to be picked around…
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