by Editor | Feb 27, 2023 | Opinion
The slash devastation in Tairāwhiti reflects poor decisions to clear native forest off steep, erodible hill country in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, which was also encouraged by the government of the day. It’s time to change that approach, writes David...
by Editor | Feb 15, 2023 | News
The release today of the monthly Food Price Index showing a 16 percent increase in the cost of fruit and vegetables around Aotearoa compared with January 2022 is unsurprising for the horticulture industry. United Fresh President, Jerry Prendergast, says the raft of...
by Editor | Dec 16, 2022 | News
Apisalome Movono, Massey University; Leilani Faaiuaso, and Regina Scheyvens, Massey University The economic impact of COVID on Pacific Island states, combined with major labour shortages in Australia and New Zealand, has created a perfect storm. A mass exodus means...
by Editor | Sep 29, 2022 | News
This week saw some major changes around the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme, which since 2007 has allowed the horticulture and viticulture industries to recruit workers from overseas for seasonal work when there are not enough New Zealand workers. This week...
by Editor | Aug 8, 2022 | News
The conference was cancelled, but the horticulture industry awards continue to roll out. Horticulture New Zealand has awarded two Environmental Awards this year, one to Robin Oakley, a fifth-generation grower from Canterbury, and the other was presented to Market...
