The CountryFoodstuff supermarkets face salad shortages as storm delivers 'logistical hit' Spinach, mesclun and other salad greens are currently in limited supply. 01 Jul 08:00 PM
The CountryZespri teams up with Dame Lisa CarringtonBay of Plenty-born Carrington calls Zespri role a great way to “connect back with home”.01 Jul 03:30 AM
The CountryCompliance concern: Growers oppose proposed geothermal water regulationsThe draft plan affects water used for irrigation and frost protection.01 Jul 12:00 AM
The CountryBob's small but mighty berry businessBob Teal's orchard thrives on just 1.68 hectares in Cambridge.28 Jun 05:05 PM
The CountryRemembering a strawberry pioneerBill Scott was ahead of the game in the berry-growing world.27 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryWhanganui author's new book for the ‘average’ gardener'People benefit both physically and mentally by immersing themselves in the garden.'27 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryGreystone’s Georgia Mehlhopt takes top viticulture prizeThe competition is open to contestants from Nelson, North Canterbury and Waitaki.27 Jun 03:30 AM
The CountryAmelia Marsden wins Nelson Young Grower titleAmelia Marsden is keen for other young people to consider a career in horticulture.27 Jun 02:30 AM
The CountryKaiaponi wetland area planted in nativesKaiaponi Farms Manutuke orchard sees native tree planting initiative in wetlands. 25 Jun 02:52 AM
The Country'Under pressure': NZ farms face succession challengesOver half of NZ's farm and orchard owners will reach pension age in the next decade.24 Jun 11:15 PM
The CountryCould spiders help NZ's farms?“I think it’s an approach we should be looking at in Aotearoa NZ.”23 Jun 09:42 PM
The CountryWhy rice is poised to survive better in a warming worldStudy suggests farmers will need to be more innovative to keep up with climate impacts.23 Jun 06:00 PM
The CountryHorticulture export revenue forecast to hit $8.5bHortNZ CEO Kate Scott says the forecast is great news for growers and the economy.12 Jun 04:35 AM
The CountryHow mites and wasps help berry orchard 'nail' pestsFlame Lily Orchard uses natural means to control pests 'as much as possible'.11 Jun 02:00 AM
The CountryHow wool could revolutionise sustainable horticulture in NZJacinta Penn won the Innovation Prototype award at Fieldays 2024 for her product.10 Jun 09:46 PM
The CountryUniversity's kiwifruit gripper built to help combat labour shortageThe University of Waikato entered two prototypes into the Fieldays Innovation Awards.10 Jun 02:45 AM
The CountrySam Carter wins Hawke's Bay Young Grower titleCarter's keen for others to give horticulture a go: “Once you try it, you can get hooked”.09 Jun 04:17 AM
The CountryRebecca Fisher wins lifetime achievement award for horticulture leadership'Her enthusiasm for the sector, tenacity, & ability to get stuff done is second to none.'09 Jun 03:28 AM
The CountryMPI to review controls for tomato virusTomato brown rugose fruit virus can reduce crop yields by 70%.09 Jun 02:30 AM
The CountryOrchard project nurtures fruit trees and peopleThe orchard is part of a plan to boost local food resilience and community support.07 Jun 04:59 PM
The CountryNick Putt reclaims Hawke's Bay Young Viticulturist title"I’m determined to do Hawke’s Bay proud in the nationals,” Putt said. 06 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryNative planting transforms farm stream's ecosystemMayflies, eels, and freshwater mussels were found, indicating good water quality.06 Jun 05:00 PM
HorticultureNative planting transforms farm stream's ecosystemA new project aims to create biodiversity corridors along Hunter’s Stream, on Steven Tallott’s family farm.Watch06 Jun 04:59 PM
The CountryAnna Kelland wins Marlborough Young Viticulturist title againKelland will compete in the national final on August 27 in Waipara.06 Jun 03:00 AM
The CountryCharity's kiwifruit rescue aids thousands in needThe food rescue charity redistributed 160 tonnes of kiwifruit in 2024.06 Jun 02:30 AM
The CountryHortNZ director steps down after six years of serviceDe Bruin said one of the best things about the experience was meeting growers across NZ.05 Jun 10:01 PM
The CountryTop drop: Hawke's Bay Merlot crowned best in world at global awardsNZ wineries won three out of nine international trophies at an annual wine contest.05 Jun 03:34 AM
The CountryThieves target Bay of Plenty orchards for scrap metalAlmost 40 burglaries have been reported since January, police say. 04 Jun 10:25 PM
The CountryCream of the crop: Jack Haddon wins Pukekohe Young Grower titleRegional winner oversees the cauliflower and cabbage operation for Balle Brothers.02 Jun 11:47 PM
The CountryStudents transform farm stream with native planting effort“I didn’t know how much life there could be in one stream."31 May 04:59 PM
HorticultureCust School planting day helps biodiversity projectCust School students planted over 350 native plants on Cust farmer Steve Tallott’s land.Watch30 May 04:13 AM
The CountryPrimary sector unimpressed by Govt's horticulture reformsThose in the primary sector say the new targets don’t go far enough.28 May 10:54 PM
The CountryCould catnip wine be NZ's next big export?'It’s a chance for New Zealand to do something fresh and unexpected - yet again.'27 May 02:30 AM
The CountryHow innovative land use could boost NZ's agricultural productivityLincoln University releases new report, The Future Use of Land and How to Fund It.26 May 08:41 PM
