Fruit Growers
Record crops for fruit growers amid picker shortage
16 Feb 2022
Richard Clarkson, pipfruit general manager at Birdhurst Orchards in Motueka and president of the Motueka Fruit Growers Association, talks to Jesse about the ongoing labour shortage. Audio
Bleak outlook for apple and pear season
19 Mar 2021
The forecast for apple and pear growers for 2021 is looking bleak. The updated estimate is the gross national crop to be down by 14 percent - or around 3million dollars. Audio
Acid, sand and lots of water: West Coast cranberries
23 Jul 2018
Growers Kevin and Kate think there’s massive potential for cranberries on the West Coast, and have some recipes to share including Chocolate, Apricot and Cranberry brownies. Audio, Gallery