At this time of year, many fruit or veg producers will have casual labourers, often backpackers, on their property to help with harvesting activities. (more…)
Tag: horticulture
Bledisloe Cup won by Gisborne horticulture leader, Bill Thorpe
The Bledisloe Cup for 2019 has been won by Gisborne horticulture leader, Bill Thorpe. (more…)
Sam Tietjen wins 2019 Gisborne-Tairāwhiti Young Fruitgrower of the Year
Sam Tietjen has won the Gisborne-Tairāwhiti Young Fruitgrower of the Year for 2019. (more…)
Winner of Nelson Young Fruitgrower for 2019 announced
Jono Sutton has won the Nelson Young Fruitgrower of the Year for 2019. (more…)
Kurow orchardist takes home Central Otago Young Grower title
The competition saw six of the region’s top young orchardists engage in a series of challenges designed to test the skills needed to successfully run a thriving fruit-growing business. Events included irrigation, pest and disease identification, tractor maintenance, and first aid. (more…)
Central Otago Young Fruit Grower starts
Six of Central Otago’s young fruit growers will face off in the Central Otago Young Fruit Grower of the Year competition in Cromwell on Friday, 24 May 2019. (more…)