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Potatoes and TPP - An Update

Sat 05 May 2018
7:23

Increasing yield and reducing disease in potatoes with mesh covers
May 2018
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Leafcutting Bees and Lucerne

Sat 05 May 2018
6:43

The challenges of increasing the numbers of leafcutting bees, super-pollinators of lucerne and other crops
May 2018
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PlentyFlora

Sat 31 Mar 2018
6:20

Geothermal energy is harnessed to produce thousands of gerbera flowers each week at PlentyFlora
Mar 2018
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Robotics Research

Sat 30 Sep 2017
7:02

Developing automated solutions for primary sector needs at Waikato University
Sep 2017
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Wi Pere Trust

Sat 23 Sep 2017
6'08

The growth strategy of the Wi Pere Trust.
Sep 2017
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Bioforce Bugs

Sat 09 Sep 2017
6:42

Breeding beneficial bugs for biological controls at Bioforce
Sep 2017
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Sustainability at Riversun Nursery

Wed 26 Jul 2017
6:52

Committing to sustainability at Riversun Nursery
Jul 2017
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Dave Courtney, General Manager Grower and External Relations, Zespri

Mon 24 Jul 2017
10:51

Roger Bourne speaks with Zespri’s General Manager of Grower and External Relations, Dave Courtney, about what is driving the growth of our kiwifruit industry, that is projected to contribute $6.1 billion to New Zealand’s GDP by 2030.
Jul 2017
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Waimea Dam Update

Tue 18 Jul 2017
7:14

Ensuring a sustainable water supply to the communities and businesses on the Waimea Plains
Jul 2017
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NZ Plant Producers Incorporated

Sat 08 Jul 2017
6:47

A new organisation for New Zealand’s plant producers.
Jul 2017
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Delta Gardens

Sat 08 Jul 2017
6:54

A family flower production and retail business in Manawatu.
Jul 2017
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Feijoa Breeding

Sat 17 Jun 2017
6:42

The process of producing unique varieties of feijoa in Golden Bay
Jun 2017
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Frank's Trees

Sat 20 May 2017
6:37

Growing exotic trees and shrubs at Frank’s Trees in Nelson.
May 2017
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Mr Apple and Primary ITO

Thu 13 Apr 2017
6:57

Mr Apple is one of New Zealand’s largest pipfruit companies, exporting to over 50 countries. It is a vertically integrated operation that grows, packs, stores and exports pipfruit.
Apr 2017
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Heat Ranger

Thu 13 Apr 2017
6:46

A devastating series of frosts on a blackcurrant crop led to the design and development of a machine that blows heated air over vineyards and other low-growing crops, and is effective in preventing frost damage out to at least a 200m radius covering 12 – 20 ha.
Apr 2017
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Meadow Mushrooms

Sat 25 Mar 2017
6:27

Canterbury based Meadow Mushrooms is involved in all aspects of growing mushrooms – from making compost, through to packing and distribution. It supplies about 72 per cent of the New Zealand mushroom market, with 98 per cent of total production sold domestically.
Mar 2017
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Feijoa Research at Victoria University

Sat 19 Nov 2016
6:14

Searching for a novel anti-fungal agent produced by feijoas at Victoria University
Nov 2016
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Understanding the Guava Moth Pest

Sat 12 Nov 2016
6:28

A pest threatening the feijoa industry in being studied in Northland
Nov 2016
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Robotics Plus

Sat 05 Nov 2016
7:45

Technologies being developed for the horticulture sector
Nov 2016
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Mandarin Harvest in Northland

Sat 22 Oct 2016
6:06

Brad Davies is chair of the mandarin group at NZ Citrus Growers
Oct 2016
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Harbourside Macadamias

Sat 08 Oct 2016
7:07

A Katikati orchard is now growing and processing macadamia nuts
Oct 2016
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Avocado Pollination Research

Sat 01 Oct 2016
7:18

Research into avocado pollination to solve the problem of inconsistent fruit bearing
Oct 2016
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Mahinga Oranga

Sat 10 Sep 2016
6:33

An organic market garden has become a training ground for locals to begin their own gardens
Sep 2016
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Neudorf Mushrooms

Sat 03 Sep 2016
7:52

Growing and packing mushrooms for the farmer markets
Sep 2016
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Karl Noldan - Young Horticulturist

Sat 03 Sep 2016
7:26

Karl is curator of the main gardens at Wellington Botanic Garden
Sep 2016
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Seedling production at Nga Rakau Nurseries

Sat 13 Aug 2016
6:36

A specialist contract seedling producer of a wide variety of crops
Aug 2016
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Mamaku Blueberries

Sat 13 Aug 2016
6:34

A complete blueberry experience at Mamaku Blue
Aug 2016
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Peter Lines and NZ Hops

Sat 06 Aug 2016
6:33

Business is booming at this hop growing co-operative as craft beer grows in popularity
Aug 2016
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Southern Paprika

Sat 30 Jul 2016
6:28

The extensive glasshouse operation producing capsicums for export and the domestic market
Jul 2016
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Peckham's Traditional English Cider

Sat 23 Jul 2016
7:20

An English couple have brought their passion for traditional cider to New Zealand
Jul 2016
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Southern Belle Feijoas and Capsicums

Sat 16 Jul 2016
6:36

A family has become involved in artisan cheese production from the ground up
Jul 2016
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Taylor Corporation

Fri 01 Jul 2016
6:49

A family owned apple growing and marketing company with an eye on the Asian market
Jul 2016
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Improving Hop Cultivars

Fri 01 Jul 2016
6:22

Scientist Ron Beatson has been developing superior hop cultivars in New Zealand since 1984
Jul 2016
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Riverina Almonds

Wed 01 Jun 2016
6:52

A commercial almond orchard in Marlborough
Jun 2016
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Future Orchard Systems

Wed 01 Jun 2016
7:45

A pan-industry re-think of orchard production systems with Plant and Food Research
Jun 2016
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Windsong Orchard

Sun 01 May 2016
7:29

An organic orchard grows plums to sell at farmers markets in Marlborough and Nelson
May 2016
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NZ Lavender

Sun 01 May 2016
6:31

NZLavender
May 2016
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Cross Hills Garden and Nursery

Sun 01 May 2016
6:29

The Wilson Family have created a tourist attraction and a plant nursery at Cross Hills
May 2016
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Barkers and Blackcurrants

Fri 01 Apr 2016
6:50

The Geraldine based fruit processing company and its suppliers
Apr 2016
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The Village Press

Fri 01 Apr 2016
6:42

A business that's harvesting, pressing, bottling and selling olives and olive oil
Apr 2016