Saving our soil

Saving our soil

Words by Charlotte Graham Soil, like air, is everywhere. We walk on it, build our homes on it, and most importantly, we grow our food in it. Yet like air, we take it for granted. Soil is essential for life on earth but until recently we have not valued it as a...
Protecting the right to grow food policies welcomed

Protecting the right to grow food policies welcomed

Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) has welcomed the National Party’s Primary Sector Growth Plan which includes provisions to make fruit and vegetable growing a permitted activity. HortNZ General Manager Strategy and Policy, Michelle Sands says it is vital for our...