PremiumThe CountryBerry farm jobs a game-changer for Ngāpuhi and Mid North2 Mar, 2021 05:00 PM6 minutes to read
The Country'Spectacular' HB chardonnay harvest also one of earliest2 Mar, 2021 02:01 AM2 minutes to read"You'd have to go right back to 1989 to find a harvest similar."
PremiumThe CountryBay economy to reap rewards off record kiwifruit harvest28 Feb, 2021 03:00 AM5 minutes to readThe upcoming kiwifruit season is expected to set another record.
PremiumThe Country23,000 jobs: Lowest kiwifruit rate jumps to $22.10 an hour27 Feb, 2021 11:00 PM6 minutes to readThe Bay of Plenty will need about 20,000 seasonal kiwifruit workers.
The CountryBranching Out initiative explores avocado26 Feb, 2021 09:28 PM3 minutes to read10 to 12 high potential ventures will be identified and analysed for their feasibility.
The CountryLasers used as bird deterrent at Central Otago vineyard26 Feb, 2021 03:30 AM3 minutes to readLasers at Ewing Stevens' vineyard to replace labour intensive and expensive bird netting.
PremiumThe CountryFruitful future: Helen Clark's optimism for Hawke's Bay amid a global crunch26 Feb, 2021 12:05 AM4 minutes to read"Hawke's Bay can feel really good with where it sits in the country and with the world."
PremiumThe CountryFruit growers feel pain of labour shortage22 Feb, 2021 05:00 PM5 minutes to readKaipara kumara grower has to recruit pickers from Whangārei as labour shortage bites.
The CountryLocal Focus: Export plan for Bay cherries20 Feb, 2021 09:24 PM3 minutes to readHawke's Bay cherries may be heading overseas. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
PremiumThe CountryOrigin Capital buys kiwifruit orchards after raising $69m15 Feb, 2021 01:45 AM3 minutes to readOrigin Capital has raised $69m to invest in kiwifruit orchards.
The CountryKiwifruit growers' PSA case: Govt agrees to pay sector $40 million15 Feb, 2021 12:30 AM3 minutes to readCrown and kiwifruit sector reach out of court settlement to the long-running litigation.
The CountryRural contractors say red tape obstructing access to overseas workers12 Feb, 2021 12:30 AM3 minutes to readBureaucratic issues meant some workers hadn't been allowed to move to another employer.
The CountryPotato exports plummet in December amid dumping claims11 Feb, 2021 02:00 AM2 minutes to read
The CountryHawke's Bay apple growers face peak picking season crisis11 Feb, 2021 12:45 AM3 minutes to read
The CountryCalls for Govt to protect productive land10 Feb, 2021 02:30 AM2 minutes to read"Let's ensure we grow vegetables and fruit as well as houses near our main centres."
PremiumThe CountryHundreds in Hawke's Bay jump off benefits and into fruit picking10 Feb, 2021 01:56 AM4 minutes to readThe rush for work among the Bay's unemployed has "exceeded government targets".
PremiumThe CountryEarly grape harvest for Elephant Hill9 Feb, 2021 10:10 PM3 minutes to readHawke's Bay's grape harvest has steadily shifted forward over the past 10 years.
The CountryGrowing numbers come to learn more about oats9 Feb, 2021 09:00 PM2 minutes to read"I see oats as being complementary to other farming types rather than in competition."
PremiumThe Country$300 a day for fruit picking? Potential goldmine for Kiwi workers9 Feb, 2021 05:07 PM3 minutes to readPicking contractors are offering big prices to lure in orchard workers this season.
The CountrySocial media could be boosting sales of exotic kiwano fruit from Te Puke9 Feb, 2021 01:15 AM3 minutes to readUS buyers can't get enough of the bizarre-looking fruit.
The CountryFlower show to showcase a variety of plants2 Feb, 2021 07:01 PM2 minutes to readA range of horticulture will be on display at the show.
The CountryBumper barley harvest from former Tinwald saleyards site2 Feb, 2021 07:00 PMQuick ReadThe Tinwald saleyards closed in December 2016 after 138 years of operation.
The CountrySecond Pick the Bay event to be held next week1 Feb, 2021 08:56 PM3 minutes to readThe last event in November drew more than 500 people
The CountryRSE workers arrive in Hawke's Bay1 Feb, 2021 01:45 AM2 minutes to readOver 150 RSE workers from Samoa will start picking apples in Hawke's Bay this week.
The CountryExcellence of fruitgrowers celebrated at awards night30 Jan, 2021 08:51 PM3 minutes to readService to the industry, innovation and graduating horticulture students celebrated.
The Country65 new seasonal jobs in Hawke's Bay28 Jan, 2021 02:00 AM3 minutes to readCedenco want seasonal workers from March to October at their expanded Hastings factory.
The CountryZespri plan to partner with Chinese growers off the table, for now27 Jan, 2021 10:45 PM2 minutes to readZespri's hope to partner with Chinese growers illegally growing gold kiwifruit is on hold.
The CountryKiwifruit growers build their own village in Hawke's Bay26 Jan, 2021 09:23 PM5 minutes to readJohn and Wendy recognised the importance of accommodation for their workers.
The CountryLemons in short supply in New Zealand this summer26 Jan, 2021 07:30 PM2 minutes to readThe global pandemic is partly to blame for a tighter than normal squeeze on supply.
The Country'Tough situation': Government aid sought after hail damaged Tasman crop25 Jan, 2021 10:50 PM4 minutes to readTasman orchardists call on govt for financial help following severe hail on Boxing Day.
The CountryCrunch time for struggling Otago orchards25 Jan, 2021 08:00 PM4 minutes to readSome Central Otago orchards say this season's crop is a write off.
The CountryHui planned for marae-based project teaching Kaipara residents to grow kai21 Jan, 2021 12:45 AM3 minutes to readEducational hui aims to teach people how to transform their backyards into food bowls.
PremiumThe CountrySmall is beautiful for Kerikeri blueberry growers20 Jan, 2021 04:00 PM5 minutes to readKerikeri blueberry growers are right at the height of their picking season.
The CountryPositive start to New Zealand export onion season19 Jan, 2021 12:45 AM2 minutes to readThe 2021 export onion season off to an early and positive start, despite Covid-19.
The CountryPacific pickers arrive in quarantine18 Jan, 2021 02:42 AM3 minutes to read"We're going to keep plugging away, because if we don't, we won't pick the crop."
The CountryPacific seasonal workers start to arrive in NZ18 Jan, 2021 12:34 AM3 minutes to readUp to 2000 seasonal workers from the Pacific are due to arrive in New Zealand.
The CountryHeavy rain no dampener for Central Otago winemakers17 Jan, 2021 11:15 PM2 minutes to readNew Year's deluge of torrential rain has been welcomed by winemakers.
The CountryRoxburgh drowning: Malaysian student was working at cherry orchard17 Jan, 2021 09:36 PM2 minutes to readEhsan Bin Zakaria Muhammad died at a popular Roxburgh swimming spot.