The CountryCultivating future farmers: Programme empowers young women'The next generation plays a critical role in sustaining our economy.'17 Jun 11:12 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNutritional benefits of avocados: Are they actually good for you?NY Times: Great on toast, salads and burgers. Plus, they're healthy - but how healthy?17 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryPurple patch after theft: Bay Blueberries bounces back with industry security adviceEvents and workshops will attract growers, exporters and suppliers.16 Jun 11:58 PM
The Country'We think we need to double the amount of RSE workers' - PM Chris LuxonThe RSE scheme brings in workers from nine Pacific countries, including Papua New Guinea.16 Jun 09:05 PM
The CountryGrowing hops in the 1800sPastures Past: "The hop culture industry is about to be established in Wellington."15 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryKem Ormond's top tips for growing garlic - not rustOpinion: I want to grow a good crop of garlic, but I seem to grow a good crop of rust!14 Jun 05:00 PM
The Country'Disappointed': Northlanders not impressed with EPA decision on continued use of Hi-CaneNorthlanders respond to EPA decision to allow Hi-Cane spray in kiwifruit orchards.13 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryWairoa horticulture graduates a milestone in trust's plans for economic growthTātau Tātau o Te Wairoa announces its first five horticulture cadet graduates.13 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryWhy apples could be in short supplyNZ Apples and Pears said the exportable crop was 11 per cent lower than estimated.12 Jun 11:11 PM
The CountryMPI reports forecast dip in primary industry export revenueMPI released Situation and Outlook for the Primary Industries report at Fieldays.12 Jun 09:31 PM
The CountryFar North kiwifruit crop up by half to 3.3 million traysKerikeri kiwifruit growers produce bumper crop worth $35.5m12 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryTrial growing of papaya in TairāwhitiTai Kupenga Ltd involved in trial growing of Papaya for leaves and fruit12 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryRecord harvest: Local growers can claim the 'best-tasting kiwifruit in the country'Gisborne kiwifruit part of a record national season and they were the tastiest12 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryRecord 2024 kiwifruit harvest follows meagre 2023Good weather and labour availability major contributors to record crop11 Jun 04:00 AM
The Country'My life changed in one second': Kiwifruit worker hit by forklift loses lower leg'Everyday tasks like dressing, showering, and walking have become challenging.'11 Jun 01:10 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryApple doesn't fall far from the tree for Young Grower of the Year'I grew up in horticulture on my family’s orchards.'10 Jun 06:00 PM
The Country'Really tough': Poor avocado season puts pressure on growersMany growers have had two seasons in a row without making any profit.10 Jun 02:00 AM
The Country'A new and most attractive fruit' in 1928"The Chinese gooseberry could very easily be cultivated commercially."08 Jun 05:05 PM
The CountryBumper kiwifruit crop for 2024 seasonNew Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Inc says a record 193 million trays have been submitted.06 Jun 10:59 PM
The CountryWhat do art, charity and unusually shaped fruit have in common?Do you have weirdly shaped fruit? Wonky Box wants to hear from you.06 Jun 08:45 PM
The CountryArohena ‘kid’ to head ZespriYoung leader from Waikato rises through the ranks to head Zespri organisation.06 Jun 12:30 AM
The CountryGrower urges others to vote on HortNZ levy referendum'We need HortNZ to be out there advocating for and supporting our needs.'04 Jun 11:29 PM
The Country25-year business sprouts from bathtub experimentThe McGraths started testing sprout-growing techniques in their garage bathtub.31 May 05:00 PM
The CountryInsider wins Zespri CEO jobJason Te Brake succeeds outgoing CEO Dan Mathieson.29 May 10:36 PM
The CountryHortNZ urges growers to comment on levy continuationDeadline for comment is June 1428 May 04:00 AM
The CountryEPA says hydrogen cyanamide 'safe to use' but growers face new rulesKiwifruit growers are relieved they can keep using the controversial agri-chemical.24 May 03:24 AM
The CountryKiwifruit growers paid record prices despite Zespri profit dipGreen kiwifruit growers paid $9.55 a tray, up from $5.78 for the 2022-23 season.22 May 09:07 PM
The CountryZespri net profit has hard landingIt was a tough growing season, but better fruit quality has created some optimism.22 May 09:07 PM
The CountryEye in the sky to seek out wild kiwifruit around Te PukeEarly winter, when leaves turn yellow, is the best time to detect wild kiwifruit22 May 03:41 AM
The Country'Utterly inexplicable:' Prominent Kiwi winegrower fined $15k for smuggling vine cuttings'His knowledge of the risk would have been far greater than the average New Zealander.'21 May 06:52 AM
The Country'Phenomenal’ season results in cheaper broccoliThis time a year ago, fresh produce was at the mercy of extreme weather events.19 May 11:47 PM
The Country‘F***ing lies’: TV star Noel Edmonds rejects claims he sacked Kiwi winery staffUK celeb Noel Edmonds rejects claims he sacked 17 Kiwi winery staff with a day's notice.17 May 06:51 PM
The CountryUK TV star accused of blindsiding Kiwi vineyard staff with winter closureOne day's notice of job cuts for 17 staff at Noel Edmonds' South Island winery.17 May 01:27 AM
The CountryOver a million trays of kiwifruit to be destroyed after mice found on shipValue of fruit plus costs associated with reprocessing and disposal is estimated at $34m.15 May 10:03 PM
