PremiumPremiumThe CountryBerry bonanza: Mega glasshouse the size of three football fields prepares to openThe huge development was carried out by a Japanese-owned company.21 Nov 11:00 PM
The CountryCrunch time: Kane Williamson takes slice of HB apple company RockitThe NZ skipper’s cricket ties have helped Rockit break into the Indian market.21 Nov 01:48 AM
The CountryEye-watering prices: NZ in the midst of great onion shortageKiwis may have to go without a summer BBQ staple this summer.19 Nov 06:19 AM
The CountryShipping disruption, quality issues challenge kiwifruit exports - ZespriZespri looking at supply chain to ensure less export fruit is spoiled next season.15 Nov 07:54 PM
The CountryHeavy rain takes the shine off T&G’s Envy apples, sees lossA poor apple harvest will probably drive T&G to a loss.15 Nov 04:13 AM
The CountryMike Casey to talk about his 'electric orchard' at NZ Agricultural ShowMike Casey owns the world’s first zero fossil fuel orchard.08 Nov 09:43 PM
The CountryTears of frustration after fruit trees stolenThieves cleaned out the remaining trees at the weekend.07 Nov 06:53 PM
The Country'Just toasted': Bay of Plenty Kiwifruit vines devastated by frost"It looks like we've just finished winter pruning."30 Oct 08:57 PM
The CountryPlantings of gold kiwifruit to be limited again to ease concerns over qualityPoor quality fruit and labour shortages forcing Zespri to limit gold fruit plantings.26 Oct 09:48 PM
The CountryNZ orchard robot a cut above the rest at US agri tech eventTauranga-based Robotics Plus debuted its hybrid vehicle at the FIRA event in California.25 Oct 07:49 PM
The CountryGold kiwifruit licence access relief for squeezed green fruit growersZespri gold fruit licence release for 2023 at lower end of range.19 Oct 09:01 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Catastrophic' frost worries kiwifruit growers but total damage unknown'Devastating': Trevelyan Pack & Cool estimates 10 per cent kiwifruit loss due to frost.12 Oct 05:00 PM
The CountryNew venture brings pride, jobs and strawberriesIwi-council venture aims to get strawberries into shops weeks ahead of the competition.07 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryPolar blast: Fruit growers counting the costRecord low temperatures from pockets of Antarctic air defy frost-fighting wind machines.06 Oct 05:39 PM
The CountryPolar blast: Record lows, snow to sea levelChill hitting the south will sweep north, bringing a biting low fresh from the Antarctic.04 Oct 06:50 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryKiwifruit sector marshals resources against export fruit quality downturnKiwifruit industry was 6000 workers short this season.03 Oct 04:20 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBusiness digest: Kiwifruit award winner, new lifestyle centre, farm awards openGot business news? Email carmen.hall@nzme.co.nz or zoe.hunter@nzme.co.nz01 Oct 11:05 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryGardening: Go for gold this tomato planting seasonGareth Carter has all the gen on growing a great tomato crop.30 Sep 04:00 PM
The CountryTe Mata Mushrooms selling its home of 55 yearsThe longstanding business is selling its property on the outskirts of Havelock North.30 Sep 04:32 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Lot of pressure off': What increase in RSE workers means for Hawke's Bay'RSE workers can't pick everything but it has definitely come at a great time.'29 Sep 02:27 AM
The CountryUnion says employers should be shut out of RSE scheme if they break rulesWorker advocates warn employers mustn't be allowed to exploit next wave of RSE workers.28 Sep 04:20 AM
The CountryMeryn Whitehead is the 2022 Young Grower of the YearVailima Orchards' supervisor said the competition reaffirmed her love of growing.27 Sep 03:59 PM
The CountryThe only way is up for vertical strawberry farm26 Seasons aims to scale up and produce a million punnets of strawberries a year.26 Sep 09:30 PM
The Country'Haven't seen anything like it': Nets save fruit trees from freak Hawke's Bay hail stormBulging nets of hail over fruit trees tell the story - and more wild weather's coming.21 Sep 11:32 PM
The Country$5 million accommodation for vital seasonal workersSalaries up for workers and new accommodation aimed at securing them comfortably21 Sep 10:06 PM
The CountryAsparagus growers hoping to overcome flooding woes before harvestSome growers' fields are still partly underwater from recent flooding.21 Sep 08:15 PM
The Country'Carved up': Government moves to protect Hawke's Bay growing landMinister makes announcement in Hawke's Bay orchard.18 Sep 05:12 AM
The CountryGovt set to announce new policy to protect prime horticultural land"In principle as growers we would support it but the devil is always in the detail."14 Sep 04:00 AM
The CountryTastier, juicier and brighter - new apricot varieties launchingApricots developed in Central Otago over the past 20 years due to hit market in summer.06 Sep 01:00 AM
The CountryKiwifruit growers give Zespri offshore expansion plans thumbs-downZespri proposals lose second producer vote on the trot.31 Aug 09:49 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryIn the red: Where to now for green kiwifruit growers?Even the most uninformed observer can see it isn't easy being green right now.31 Aug 05:27 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryAgribusiness and Trade: Horticulture set for growthNew technologies will ensure NZ continues supplying the world with sustainable food.30 Aug 04:59 PM
The CountryTomato growers face skyrocketing energy costs, labour shortagesIndustry group getting feedback from growers to create a living document of information.29 Aug 10:00 PM
The CountryKiwifruit growers to appeal SunGold licences being included in property RVNZKGI, which represents growers, said it was disappointed with the High Court's judgement.28 Aug 08:45 PM
