The Country'Invasion of privacy': Residents annoyed by vineyard lasersResidents angry at bird-scaring lasers lighting up their living rooms like a dance party.19 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryWorker shortage doesn't hinder Central Otago wine harvestGrowers and winemakers look likely to harvest all of their fruit for the 2022 vintage.19 Apr 02:30 AM
The CountryTrial cannabis crop in Mataura does 'incredibly well'A medical cannabis crop planted near Gore has performed above expectations.19 Apr 02:00 AM
The CountryHawke's Bay almond-growing trial could be extended to Central OtagoAlmonds have grown wild in Central Otago for many years.18 Apr 11:30 PM
The CountryKiwi clothing brand keen to find locally grown hemp fibreHemprino sells knitwear made from a single blend of New Zealand merino and hemp.13 Apr 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDraft legislation needs to go further, says anti-slavery advocateProposed anti-slavery legislation is positive but could fall just short, an advocate says.10 Apr 11:22 PM
The CountryPolice still searching for answers after death of seasonal workerThe 56-year-old was found deceased at Eden's Road Fruit orchard last month.07 Apr 08:48 PM
The CountryAlmond crops study gauges industry potentialStudy considering whether almonds can be grown sustainably in Hawke's Bay05 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country$2 million a hectare: Gold kiwifruit orchards set new price recordBut caution advised as economic headwinds threaten.28 Mar 04:34 AM
The CountryIllegal plantings of NZ gold kiwifruit continue to soar in ChinaZespri has said legal action would be taken where possible.24 Mar 09:30 PM
The CountryRoxburgh orchardist hopes feijoa trial proves fruitfulMal Dhillon hopes feijoas will be commercially viable for his land and for Roxburgh.24 Mar 07:00 PM
The Country'Major impact': Omicron causing staff shortages as apple picking season peaksHawke's Bay & Nelson-Tasman orchardists say Covid running rampant through harvest fields.23 Mar 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Please help': Kiwifruit leader's SOS as Omicron hits workforceMore than a shift's worth of kiwifruit workers not at one packhouse due to Omicron.23 Mar 06:00 PM
The CountryLabour shortage pressure for kiwifruit as first shipment leavesThe first 4,100 tonnes of this season's Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit has left Tauranga.17 Mar 11:09 PM
The CountryNZ farmers may plant more milling wheat to combat global shortageUkraine is a major global producer of wheat but banned exports after Russia's invasion.17 Mar 08:45 PM
The CountryVegetable prices tipped to go higher as growers reach crisis point"Input costs have soared over the past 12 months, not the least being the cost of fuel."16 Mar 02:00 AM
The CountryChallenging harvest for Canterbury arable farmersCanterbury's soggy harvest is shaping up to be a game of two halves for arable farmers.15 Mar 09:00 PM
The CountrySouthland farmer's best wheat crop in 48 yearsMike Solari still "very happy" with result, despite not winning a Guinness World Record.14 Mar 10:30 PM
The CountryHard work bears fruit for Central Otago orchardistHard work ensures the harvesting season runs smoothly at Jackson Orchards in Cromwell.14 Mar 10:15 PM
The CountryPerennial labour shortages still an issue in Central OtagoEconomic pulse of horticulture, viticulture sectors still strong despite worker shortages.14 Mar 09:00 PM
The Country'More beautiful than a tractor': Horse and plough prove worth at vineyardClydesdale Gordon is in training for the autumn ploughing season13 Mar 08:00 PM
The CountryNelson homicide victim identified, police investigatingA 56-year-old man was found deceased at Eden's Road Fruit orchard in Hope.11 Mar 12:46 AM
The Country'Very sad situation': Increasing costs putting strain on NZ growersSome vegetable growers are considering hanging up their tools.10 Mar 10:00 PM
The CountryFeijoa growers relying on domestic marketProduce staying in New Zealand due to extremely high freight costs.08 Mar 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'We hope they will come': Kiwifruit employers on RSE workers'I miss my family so much': We talk to RSE workers who have not been home since 2020.06 Mar 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryKiwifruit workers earning up to $40 an hour as sector battles labour shortageSome seasonal kiwifruit workers are choosing the days and hours they want to work.05 Mar 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryThe worker shortage that will be everyone's problemDesperate employers want Kiwis to come home rather than go as the borders reopen.04 Mar 04:35 AM
The CountryCanterbury's walnut industry keen for more growersCanterbury's walnut growers making a living off nut trees now they are fully grown.02 Mar 10:30 PM
The CountryCauliflower selling for nearly $15Consumers have taken to social media expressing outrage.01 Mar 09:28 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHawke's Bay winemakers to benefit from free trade deal with UKA free trade deal has been announced which comes as a boost for Hawke's Bay exporters.01 Mar 12:57 AM
The CountryNorth Canterbury wine region facing 'toughest season ever'North Canterbury is NZ's fourth-largest wine region, employing over 600 people.28 Feb 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHundreds more RSE workers for Hawke's Bay - but is it enoughHawke's Bay poised for more RSE workers27 Feb 07:38 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryTech startup helping labour-starved horticulture eyes new marketsTech in the field for beginners aims to lift horticulture productivity.27 Feb 04:00 PM
