
NZ Apples and Pears
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NZ Apples and Pears
@nzapples
New Zealand : the best place in the world to grow apples






$300 a day for fruit picking? Potential goldmine for Hawke's Bay workers as growers up wages #HeraldPremium nzherald.co.nz/business/300-a…




Aotearoa Horticulture Immersion Program (AHIP) is on the road! We are traveling NZ with 15 students who are outstanding in their field 🧅🥦🥕 visiting an innovative range of Hort 🍅🥝 operations. Follow facebook.com/hipsnz to keep in the loop and hear their insights!











Exports of NZ Apples & Pears reached a record $870m for the FY, up $500m in just 8 years. Of note - 85% of the $500m increase is VALUE rather than volume. An impressive performance on the track to a $1b industry scoop.co.nz/stories/BU2008…



Do you know some garden insects could impact commercial orchards because of the long distance they travel? Our scientists have engaged #HawkesBay residents in search for smarter, greener ways to protect the horticulture industries. @ProfSuckling @nzapples bit.ly/2DTT8SF

All parts of NZ’s diverse horticulture sector have worked with key govt departments to develop an industry-led, govt-enabled strategy. Great to see @DamienOConnorMP at the launch today in Nelson. hortnz.co.nz/news-events-an…