We talk to a high-profile grower about cherry exports hitting a new milestone, surpassing 5000 tonnes. The previous volume record was slightly over 4200 tonnes set in the 2017/18 season, and last year, growers produced 3800 tonnes. This year’s exports fetched about $124 million for New Zealand, the first time exports have exceeded $100 million.

<p>We talk to a high-profile grower about cherry exports hitting a new milestone, surpassing 5000 tonnes. The previous volume record was slightly over 4200 tonnes set in the 2017/18 season, and last year, growers produced 3800 tonnes. This year&rsquo;s exports fetched about $124 million for New Zealand, the first time exports have exceeded $100 million.</p>

Jamie Mackay delivers your daily fix of everything going on in NZ's biggest industry, along with a generous side-serve of news, sports and politics. The Country from Newstalk ZB, Hokonui and Gold Sport.

<p>Jamie Mackay delivers your daily fix of everything going on in NZ's biggest industry, along with a generous side-serve of news, sports and politics. The Country from Newstalk ZB, Hokonui and Gold Sport.</p>

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The Country 31/03/25: Mike Casey talks to Jamie Mackay

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