The CountryZespri upbeat as Asia markets navigate tough seasonRecord sales in China’s mid‑autumn festival buoyed confidence for growers.08 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryYoung Horticulturist of the Year: Canterbury’s big winThe 29-year-old nursery manager also claimed two top specialist awards. 06 Nov 10:05 PM
HorticultureScholarships open for students pursuing careers in horticulture'Incredibly diverse' range of career opportunities across the sector, says HortNZ chief.06 Nov 09:41 PM
The CountryLarge service station development planned on some of NZ's best growing land'This proposal is a non-complying activity, which means it must meet a very high bar.'05 Nov 02:14 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'It doesn’t just blow over': Storm recovery continues for avocado growersFacing a fourth year of financial loss, Katikati orchardist eyes switch to kiwifruit.26 Oct 05:02 PM
PremiumThe Country'We've got to deliver': Rockit apple chief on what it got wrong and plans to fix it22 Oct 04:00 PM
The Country'Size of a ping-pong ball': World's largest blueberry to be grown in NZThe genetically-enhanced Eterna blueberries are to be grown in Kerikeri and Waikato.19 Oct 10:25 PM
The CountryBay grower's 50-year avocado gamble pays off in wild spring windsDoug Brown planted hundreds of pine trees to shield his orchard from the wind.17 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryVeteran grower 'gobsmacked' to win Horticulture Bledisloe CupAndrew Fenton has spent 50 years growing kiwifruit and avocados in Te Puke.17 Oct 03:00 AM
The CountryBarker's $60m factory expansion nearly completeIconic South Canterbury fruit company's expansion will come to fruition later this year.16 Oct 10:25 PM
The Country‘A difficult time’: Wattie’s trims key fruit and vegetable supplyMinistry is probing claims Chinese imports are undercutting local producers.15 Oct 06:33 AM
The CountryApple grower Scales upgrades 2025 earnings guidance Apple and logistics firm Scales has upgraded its earnings prospects. 14 Oct 08:41 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryRockit apple grower enters voluntary administrationChair Tony Hawken said low returns and high costs forced the administration.13 Oct 11:15 PM
The Country'Peaceful and relaxing': Growing veges at Suncakes GardensDavid Ruan has spent over 10 years cultivating spray-free vegetables.13 Oct 08:29 PM
The CountryZespri targets 'world's healthiest fruit brand'Kiwifruit marketer Zespri has lofty goals for the next decade.10 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryLoan fallout: Govt among biggest losers in Cherri Global collapseThe company owes just under $43m to creditors - most of which is related-party lending.10 Oct 12:00 AM
The CountryIndustry leaders challenge Luxon’s labour claimsYummy Fruit boss Paul Paynter says his orchards aren’t short of staff right now.06 Oct 08:00 PM
The CountryMāori kiwifruit growers expand into UAE marketMāori growers group represents more than 70 orchards.06 Oct 05:00 PM
The CountrySoggy paddocks to thriving wetlands: BoP team wins sustainability awardWetlands are called the 'kidneys of the landscape' for good reason.06 Oct 01:00 AM
The CountryCore blimey: Apple grower's 'TikTok Tuesdays' take off'The real highlight was seeing the good vibes it brought into the team.'04 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryGo bananas!: Small-scale growers urged to tap tropical demandTallyman Bananas in Whangārei says people should look into growing the in-demand crops.04 Oct 03:00 AM
The Country‘A powerful tool’: New tech helps growers save fruit and labourTrials of the Tagga showed labour time dropped 35%, saving 44 hours on a 1ha block.03 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryCan hybrid grapes solve the climate change dilemma for winemakers?New York Times: Growers in the US, France, Germany and NZ are experimenting with hybrids.03 Oct 05:00 AM
The Country'Once in a generation': NZ vintage delivers bumper but unprocessed cropUS sales fell 4% to $762m, dragging the overall export value down slightly.30 Sep 08:18 PM
The Country'She's bang on every time': Pup Indie has a nose for trufflesThe 7-month-old springer spaniel has just finished her first season at the truffiere. 28 Sep 09:48 PM
The CountryAvocado orchards donate tonnes fallen fruit after 'devastating winds'About 85 bins of avocados have already been rescued from four orchards.25 Sep 10:33 PM
The CountrySouth Auckland woman who supplied pickers to growers sentenced over $1.5m tax evasion Haitelenisia Kaumavae admitted income tax files were not submitted to IR for four years.24 Sep 02:04 AM
HorticultureBerry exciting! Julians marks 50 years with global crewPaul and Monica Julian take stock at their Whakatāne berry farm.24 Sep 01:17 AM
The Country'Really sweet': New partnership to grow berry production from minnow to majorNgāpuhi and T&G Fresh have joined to grow strawberries and blueberries in the Far North.22 Sep 12:00 AM
The Country'Golden visa': Kiwifruit woos wealthy foreigners with new fundWealthy investors must commit at least $4.8m to secure a pathway to residency. 18 Sep 11:39 PM
The Country'The ministry got it wrong': Govt's switch on ag in school changesBackdown on agriculture, horticulture and agribusiness has been welcomed in the sector.18 Sep 03:07 AM
