NZPPI NEWS

Our 2023 Young Plant Producer Lydia O'Dowd recounts her international work travels

Lydia used her YPP and Young Hort winnings to visit overseas plant production operations and build on her horticultural knowledge.

Weekly NZPPI Disease Management emails achieving positive results for participating nurseries

Users of weekly disease risk forecast service, developed by NZPPI and HortPlus, are reporting significant benefits.

When the going gets tough 'Get Through' with Farmstrong

Farmstrong now offers new online hub with mental wellbeing tools and resources designed to help farmers and growers deal with the stress of adverse weather events

New Food and Fibre employer toolkit now available

The Food and Fibre CoVE has launched a new resource for employers, managers, and supervisors in the primary industries.

GIA is 10 years old: NZPPI is still committed

In this op-ed, NZPPI Chief Executive Matt Dolan reflects on the vital role of the Government Industry Agreement (GIA) in uniting New Zealand's primary industries to tackle biosecurity risks. He highlights the significance of NZPPI’s 2021 GIA Deed signing, which secures plant producers a seat at the decision-making table alongside government, councils and other industries.

Our Young Plant Producer of the Year, Anna England, is the 2024 Young Horticulturist of the Year

Our Young Plant Producer of the Year, Anna England, was named the 2024 Young Horticulturist of the Year at the event dinner in Auckland last night (Oct 31)

EECA-supported video showcases NZPPI Sustainable Futures Award winner

A new video, supported by EECA as part of its sponsorship of the NZPPI Sustainable Futures Award 2024, showcases the innovative sustainability practices of Van Lier Nurseries

National Gardening Week Celebrated with new online only Spring Edition of Go Gardening

Go Gardening has launched a special digital-only Spring Edition to mark National Gardening Week from 21 to 28 October.

NZPPI Board Member Nick Hoskins Recognised as Winegrowers Fellow

NZPPI board member Nick Hoskins of Riversun has been honoured as a 2024 New Zealand Winegrowers Fellow.

Owners of Ormonds Nurseries honoured for lifetime contribution to Marlborough wine industry

Ben and Frances Wickham have been recognised with a prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award.

Girls Who Grow: Cultivating Future Leaders at Akura Nursery

As part of the "Girls Who Grow" programme, Rachel Scanlan, nursery manager at Akura Nursery in Masterton, is connecting young women with the plant production sector.

Govt apprentice boost payment to continue for plant producer employers

A recent Government announcement has confirmed that plant producers employers can still benefit from the Apprenticeship Boost initiative in 2025 but only for first year apprentices.

Free HortNZ managing risk workshops

HortNZ is offering free Introduction to Managing Risk in Horticulture workshops, designed to equip managers and owners with essential health and safety tools.

NZPPI Condemns Breach of Biosecurity Regulations

NZPPI has expressed disappointment following the recent conviction of Jeff Elliott, director of Elliott Wholesale Nursery, for a serious breach of New Zealand’s biosecurity regulations.

Case Study: Tharfield Nursery's Transition to Plant Trolleys

Tharfield Nursery, New Zealand's largest specialist edible plant nursery, has streamlined its operations and improved efficiency by transitioning to the NZPPI plant trolley scheme for transporting its 400,000 plants nationwide.

NZPPI submission on MPI Proposal to suspend nursery stock genera

NZPPI has made a formal submission in response to MPI's proposal to suspend import pathways for 1,467 plant genera that have not been imported in the past 11 years.

Government champions women in horticulture with new support initiatives

An initiative that supports networking and career progression of women in horticulture has received state funding.

NZPPI Annual Report 2024 Now Available

We are pleased to announce the release of our Annual Report for 2024, covering the period from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024

Meeting climate targets requires consistent investment

The Government's recently released climate change strategy highlights that New Zealand is off track to meet its climate targets.

Stay ahead of plant diseases with NZPPI weekly updates

New NZPPI weekly updates can help you manage myrtle rust, downy mildew and black spot