horticulture

Expert Reactions | Published: 01 August 2024

The Government has confirmed it will review the regulations around how agricultural and horticultural products are given the green tick […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 19 September 202220 September 2022

The Government has released a National Policy Statement for Highly Productive Land (NPS-HPL), with the aim of improving how we protect […]

In the News | Published: 22 February 2019

Three fruit flies have been found in Auckland within the past week, prompting the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) to […]

Expert Q&A | Published: 20 February 201921 February 2019

Two different species of exotic fruit flies have been found in Auckland in the past week. Both pose a risk […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 18 May 201603 May 2017

Genetically engineered crops are safe, but new regulations are needed as the definition of GE organisms becomes blurred, say US academies. […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 03 December 201504 December 2015

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) Director General has issued a statement warning of a potential Hepatitis A risk associated with […]

In the News | Published: 28 September 201528 March 2016

Why do wines taste different? A new New Zealand study shows that a wine’s terroir – the unique combination of […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 24 February 201528 March 2016

Containment at early stages is critical, say experts commenting on the detection of Queensland fruit flies in Auckland. The flies, […]

In the News | Published: 19 February 201519 February 2015

The discovery of solitary male Queensland fruit fly in the Grey Lynn area of Auckland has biosecurity authorities on high […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 14 July 201428 March 2016

In contrast to earlier research, a new study has found that organic crops may have measurable health benefits: they appear to be […]