PremiumPremiumThe CountrySubscribers weigh in on bland tasting Zespri kiwifruitOPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.26 Aug 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMāori priced out of developing orchards, Zespri reviewing its licence process"A high licence price takes away opportunity for Māori land development which is a shame."26 Aug 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryJudges declare Rockit the best exporter"Taking a small apple to the globe in record numbers is not an easy task."25 Aug 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNo quick fix for export kiwifruit quality woes, but Zespri confident of resolutionZespri confident industry players are uniting to tackle the costly quality challenge.25 Aug 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryZespri grower earnings dip, alarm over fruit quality issuesFruit loss and quality claims expected to keep tracking above normal averages.25 Aug 12:47 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWorst quality export kiwifruit in decades, NZ brand being hurt: Zespri CEOTough-talk as Zespri calls for industry-wide approach.24 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryTaranaki gardener gets behind native speciesA Taranaki gardener has changed career paths and is now helping native species.23 Aug 11:37 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryPsa variant found on two kiwifruit orchards: Decimating disease continuously evolvingGrowers say Psa is the biggest risk to the industry,23 Aug 06:00 PM
The CountryCourt rules SunGold kiwifruit licences can be included in property RVTribunal ruled licence "not an improvement to the land or for the benefit of the land".22 Aug 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'A perfect storm': Kiwifruit review underway as huge number of fruit rejectedKiwifruit harvest was impacted by a 30 per cent seasonal worker shortfall.19 Aug 07:00 PM
The Country'Fantastic cultural experience': Young winegrowers heading to Burgundy"With the New Zealand borders now open, our winegrowers are keen to get travelling again."19 Aug 05:30 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHigh supermarket prices prompt more Northlanders to grow their own tropical fruitMore Northlanders are trying their hands at growing tropical fruit as the climate warms.19 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhy Zespri's new US market could help grow China exportsNext week's grower vote result also an important pointer to Zespri's future.18 Aug 06:28 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySeeka's wild ride through a stormy horticulture half yearSeeka's resilience severely tested in first half of 2022.17 Aug 10:33 PM
The CountryKiwi-made electric tractor delivered to Mt Pisa cherry orchardThe tractor was delivered this week, towed by a Tesla, on a fossil fuel-free road trip.16 Aug 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhy this season's kiwifruit quality is causing export alarmMore than one quality problem in this season's harvest.16 Aug 05:42 AM
The CountryAvocado exporter targets Asia after disappointing returns in AustraliaOversupply in NZ's biggest export market Australia means lower prices for Kiwi growers.15 Aug 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhy kiwifruit earnings won't be so juicy this yearFruit loss significantly above forecast, and returns heading south of June predictions.15 Aug 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHow moving uni year could help Hawke's Bay growersCould this be an answer to worker shortages on orchards and vineyards?14 Aug 02:10 AM
The CountryOnline course tailored for horticulture and viticulture workersRhythms of the seasons taken into account in new online course which is run at night.13 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryTwo HortNZ Environmental Awards received this yearEntries for HortNZ Environmental Award were so high the board awarded two this year.05 Aug 09:50 PM
The CountryKerikeri kiwifruit company loses challenge in Employment CourtTrainee orchard manager's dismissal before 90 days wrong, ERA rules.04 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryKiwifruit growers to vote on year-round supply for SunGoldZespri wants to increase overseas plantings to ensure it has SunGold to sell year-round.29 Jul 01:31 AM
The CountryFungi: The fabulous food sourceMushroom growing can be a low-cost way of adding a powerhouse food to the menu.27 Jul 07:30 PM
The CountryLaura is the cream of the cropContestants demonstrate what great talent there is in the horticulture industry.26 Jul 11:00 PM
The CountryCouple selling produce operation after 40-plus yearsThe Preedys grew an alphabet of produce, from apples to zucchinis, over the years.25 Jul 05:00 PM
The Country'Great talent': Bay of Plenty Young Grower for 2022 named'It sets the bar for other young talent coming through our industry'20 Jul 08:51 PM
The CountryExotic Orchids show an early bloomerThe flowers grow around the world, with the number of species exceeded only by grasses.20 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountrySouthland aims to be New Zealand's main oat milk producerNZ Functional Foods' dream is that all Kiwis drink only oat milk produced in Southland.12 Jul 01:45 AM
The CountryPeople at the core of award-winning orchard businessTraditional Māori knowledge provides a foundation to the team's approach03 Jul 10:00 PM
The CountrySeasonal workers gain confidence through cooking courseRSE workers served 16 guests, including Central Otago District Mayor Tim Cadogan.01 Jul 05:00 PM
The Country'Fairly gutted': Dairy, red meat sectors unhappy with EU trade dealB+LNZ and DCANZ disappointed but Trade Minister Damien O'Connor optimistic about deal.01 Jul 02:00 AM
The CountryNational: FTA with EU a 'step forward' but agriculture 'missed opportunity'National's trade spokesman Todd McClay gave the deal a '6 out of 10'.01 Jul 12:30 AM
The CountryZespri welcomes signing of free trade agreement with European UnionThe deal announced today includes the removal of tariffs on NZ kiwifruit exports.30 Jun 09:02 PM