Category: Young-Buds: Kiwifruit Journal Articles

Fresh perspectives for future leaders

15 Nov 13

Some of the kiwifruit industry’s keenest young minds were treated to a unique visit to the Port of Tauranga recently, as part of NZKGI’s Future Leaders programme.

Researcher aids kiwifruit in Psa ‘arms race’

11 Sep 13

Researcher aids kiwifruit in Psa ‘arms race’

Dr Kee Hoon Sohn from Massey University is conducting research to improve the genetic quality of kiwifruit and develop crops resistant to Psa, a causal agent of bacterial canker disease in kiwifruit.

Young scientists take on kiwifruit challenges

08 Jul 13

Behind the scenes at The New Zealand Institute for Plant & Food Research (PFR) you’ll find emerging science leaders who will help shape the future of New Zealand horticulture.

Young guns take the reins

01 May 13

Aimee Curley and Chris Anstis work towards futures in kiwifruit

This edition’s Young Bud profile is shared across two rising young stars in the kiwifruit industry, working together in Opotiki.

Andrew packs his penotrometer for Europe

01 Mar 13

In 2012, Andrew Dawson represented the New Zealand kiwifruit industry in the Kellogg Rural Leadership programme.

Andrew, a grower and grower representative for Aongatete, had completed the HortNZ leadership programme in 2007 and saw the Kellogg Rural Leaders programme as an extension of that learning. He was keen for access to a wider primary industry view and the opportunity to forge cross-industry relationships with like-minded young leaders.

Bruce Stowell exchange: the opportunity of a lifetime

01 Jan 13

French horticulturalist Grégory Renaud

French orchard manager for GARLANPY, Grégory Renaud, timed his Bruce Stowell work exchange with the New Zealand spring. He felt spring offered the greatest learning opportunities; watching Psa progression and canopy development for the Zespri new varieties.