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Recent heat helping, but damage from wet start to spring remains, southern growers say

A waterlogged crop in Knapdale. Photo: Nick Hishon

Shawn McAvinueReporter

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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HorticultureSeptember 14

New apple variety grown in Canterbury launched in Vietnam

Grower T&G has launched its newest premium apple variety, the Joli, in Vietnam, ramping up its push into the lucrative Asian export market.

New apple variety grown in Canterbury launched in Vietnam

New apple variety grown in Canterbury launched in Vietnam

HorticultureAugust 26

Industrial hemp sector wants more seed in the ground across NZ

New Zealanders might start seeing what looks like illegal cannabis growing more in people's backyards or lifestyle blocks, as the industrial hemp industry expands access to seeds for aspiring growers.

Industrial hemp sector wants more seed in the ground across NZ

Industrial hemp sector wants more seed in the ground across NZ

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BusinessJuly 28

Inflation pressures potential dampener on horticulture’s fast-paced export growth

Horticulture is heading towards being a $9.5 billion business over the next year as one of the fastest growing primary industries despite serious headwinds.

Tim Cronshaw

Inflation pressures potential dampener on horticulture’s fast-paced export growth

Inflation pressures potential dampener on horticulture’s fast-paced export growth

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HorticultureJuly 22

Southern growers get a strong voice and a more direct link to advocacy and practical support

Growers have a “strong voice” in the South.

Shawn McAvinue

Southern growers get a strong voice and a more direct link to advocacy and practical support

Southern growers get a strong voice and a more direct link to advocacy and practical support