The stakes are high for the five finalists in the Young Horticulturist of the Year awards, who met last week for an orientation day in the lead-up to the finals. The competition aims to encourage young people in horticulture to develop their skills and knowledge further and build connections with...

Pictured: Fruitfed Supplies Technical Horticultural Representative, Blair Deaker, assesses potential fruit drop in the cherries with Tim Paulin, Managing Director of 3 Kings Cherries near Dunstan, Central Otago. The 'Three Kings' rock formations sit on the mountains above the Clutha River and...

Several desirable Bay of Plenty kiwifruit properties have listed for sale recently and are set to change hands for a combined value that could exceed $100 million. Stan Robb and Dave McLaren of PGG Wrightson Real Estate, Te Puke have listed 10 orchards between them this month. Comprising some 67...