Horticulture
The seemingly unsolvable fruit picking shortage
It's the annual story - orchardists can't get fruit pickers at harvest time. Now with no immigrant workers the situation is even more dire. But there's a reason unemployed New Zealanders won't take up… Audio
The seemingly unsolvable fruit picking shortage
It's the annual story - orchardists can't get fruit pickers at harvest time. Now with no immigrant workers the situation is even more dire. But there's a reason unemployed New Zealanders won't take up…
AudioHort Hub for Katikati
Construction of a new 'centre of excellence' for horticulture is expected to begin in Katikati early next year. The education hub will be based at Katikati College and will bring together training… Audio
Hort Hub for Katikati
Construction of a new 'centre of excellence' for horticulture is expected to begin in Katikati early next year. The education hub will be based at Katikati College and will bring together training…
AudioBuilding up potential of bumblebees
Plant and Food Research would like to empower the development of a much larger bumblebee industry in New Zealand. It has developed the technology to successfully breed bumblebees, now it wants… Audio
Building up potential of bumblebees
Plant and Food Research would like to empower the development of a much larger bumblebee industry in New Zealand. It has developed the technology to successfully breed bumblebees, now it wants…
AudioBoosting crops using UV light: Jason Wargent
Plant biologist Professor Jason Wargent studies how plants respond to UV light. From strawberries to medical marijuana, his research is showing that exposing seeds or seedlings to artificial UV rays… Audio
Will Auckland's water woes affect Waikato food producers
Waikato farmers and horticulturalists fear Auckland's water shortage will ultimately divert resources away from their operations and affect food supplies. The Government has fast-tracked Watercare… Audio
Easing horticulture labour shortages with robots
The widespread shortage of horticultural labour throughout the regions could be eased in future by fruit picking robots and automonous vehicles to spray crops. Audio
How gardening creates a time warp
Gardening is more than a relaxing hobby. It's good for your health, whatever age you are. Dr Harriet Gross is a psychology professor at Lincoln University in the United Kingdom. She explains why… Audio
Chinese demand drives Otago cherry planting
Wanaka couple Sharon and Ross Kirk are going for the cherry on the top of the cake as far as New Zealand's production is concerned. They're hoping to equal the country's entire cherry output in a… Audio, Gallery
Expert sees apple varieties blossom and fade over time
John Wilton starts each day with an apple. And he knows which ones to choose. John's been a horticultural consultant for 57 years and was MAF's national pipfruit and summer fruit specialist for 15… Audio
Expert sees apple varieties blossom and fade over time
John Wilton starts each day with an apple. And he knows which ones to choose. John's been a horticultural consultant for 57 years and was MAF's national pipfruit and summer fruit specialist for 15…
AudioOff Like a Rockit
New Zealand's tiny Rockit apples are proving a real hit with both consumers and growers. They're returning more than any other apple variety and demand is sky-rocketing in Asia. Audio, Gallery
Off Like a Rockit
New Zealand's tiny Rockit apples are proving a real hit with both consumers and growers. They're returning more than any other apple variety and demand is sky-rocketing in Asia.
AudioDo It Yourself: Growing champion super hot chillies
In our Do It Yourself segment we're talking about how to grow your own chillies... The League of Fire is the first ever league table dedicated to Chilli Eating Contests and 32 year old Justin Rummell… Audio
Preparing for the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Professor Max Suckling has been to Italy to see the devastation in crops caused by the brown marmorated stink bug. He's been looking at ways of trapping the bug and other controls that could help… Audio
Preparing for the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Professor Max Suckling has been to Italy to see the devastation in crops caused by the brown marmorated stink bug. He's been looking at ways of trapping the bug and other controls that could help…
AudioRural Innovation Lab - Solutions to Farming's Big Challenges
Manawatu's Rural Innovation Lab will soon select and inject funding into three projects that could transform the primary sector. Audio
Rural Innovation Lab - Solutions to Farming's Big Challenges
Manawatu's Rural Innovation Lab will soon select and inject funding into three projects that could transform the primary sector.
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