The CountryOrcharding family celebrates centennialThe Paulin family has been a stalwart of the orchard industry for generations.15 Dec 02:00 AM
The CountryStudent Job Search helps fill vacancies in agriculture, fishing and forestrySJS is coming to the rescue of farmers and growers crying out for skilled workers.14 Dec 11:45 PM
The CountryMonte Christo Raspberries and Cafe owners moving onIt's Graeme and Estelle Blanchard's final season at Monte Christo Raspberries and Cafe.12 Dec 10:15 PM
The Country'Everything went wrong': Student's 'disaster' wine still wins trophyJohnny Valencia's chardonnay went wrong in every way possible, except for the result.12 Dec 09:15 PM
The CountryResearch aims to develop more resilient sauvignon blanc vinesSauvignon blanc comprises 87 per cent of New Zealand's wine exports.12 Dec 08:00 PM
The CountryEfforts to entice workers to orchard jobs ramp upTransport, social events, flexible working hours and bonuses are all on offer.10 Dec 01:15 AM
The CountryWhy Kiwis are eating less kaleKale has fallen out of favour with New Zealand consumers.08 Dec 11:15 PM
The CountryNew kiwifruit initiative gives back to communityAt the same time, it aims to address the labour shortage in the kiwifruit industry.08 Dec 08:00 PM
The CountryThe days when produce was grown on Dunedin's doorstepAlmost a century ago 24 Chinese market gardens flourished on the fertile Taieri plains.01 Dec 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryIs kiwifruit's golden run over? Sector battles low pollination, worker shortageZespri halves the number of new Sungold licences and hectares being released next year.29 Nov 04:01 PM
The CountryTrial crops planted as part of Māori agribusiness projectKūmara, taewa, edamame beans and peanuts crop trials planted in eastern Bay of Plenty.28 Nov 11:00 PM
The CountryCentral Otago cherry-picking season about to beginOrchardists are quite confident they will have enough workers to pick the crop.25 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryOnline job expo hopes to entice seasonal workers for picking seasonSuper Summer Jobs goes online this year.22 Nov 08:15 PM
The CountryMPI backing for hemp seed processing plantLevin-based company Hemp Connect's two-year pilot project gets MPI backing.18 Nov 02:00 AM
The Country'The phone ain't ringing': Staff shortage worrying Otago cherry orchardistsOtago cherry growers are scrambling for staff to pick a bumper crop.17 Nov 03:00 AM
The CountryWhanganui gardeners warming to bananasBackyard banana growers in Whanganui are increasing14 Nov 09:50 PM
The CountryAsparagus farmers face 'terrible, devastating' seasonMore than 100 hectares of asparagus are being left unpicked this season.11 Nov 08:30 PM
The CountryCentral Otago orchards concerned they won't have enough staff this seasonSome orchards scrambling to find enough staff with less than a month until harvest.10 Nov 03:15 AM
The CountryWhy this horticulture business is moving undercoverFlooding in Gisborne last week highlights the need for change, Leaderboard chief says.10 Nov 02:00 AM
The Country'A fun family outing': Wanaka couple's pick-your-own strawberry farmFarmers Ben and Rebecca Trotter have pivoted from bulls to berries.09 Nov 03:59 PM
The CountryWine exports up despite smaller harvestNew Zealand wine exports reached $599 million in the September quarter.09 Nov 02:00 AM
The CountryCentral Otago vineyard facing challenges of pandemicMisha's Vineyard owner still has a positive outlook despite a drop in sales.08 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryLandscaper helping farmers with riparian plantingTammy Taylor runs an all-women landscaping team specialising mostly in riparian planting08 Nov 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Game changer': New kiwifruit block on school groundsIt is hoped the initiative will "supercharge" students' interests in horticulture early.02 Nov 08:00 PM
The CountryYoung avocado worker celebrates awardShe says she was up against a strong bunch of contestants.01 Nov 05:05 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryT&G sells prime site for $80mA big sale in Whakatū has seen a prime piece of land and facilities change ownership.31 Oct 11:07 PM
The CountryNew jobs expected as tulip firm's land-buy approvedHorizon Flowers NZ Ltd has taken ownership of a 41ha block in Mabel Bush.31 Oct 10:15 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryGardening: Protect apple trees from codling moth nowGareth Carter has advice for your garden on beans, corn, potatoes and apples29 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryTomato exports to eight countries still off the table due to plant diseaseIn April, Pepino Mosaic Virus was found in a greenhouse in Auckland.28 Oct 08:00 PM
The CountryGiving the Kiwi onion a makeoverGovernment and Onions New Zealand jointly invest $6.02 million in six-year programme.28 Oct 03:00 AM
The CountrySupport for growth of NZ medicinal cannabis industryNew R&D programme aimed at accelerating NZ's medicinal cannabis industry.28 Oct 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryKiwifruit picker convicted in foreign worker visa breachA Bay of Plenty fruit picker has been convicted for her role in a visitors' visa scam.27 Oct 07:00 PM
The CountryVanuatu seasonal pickers at work on orchardsVanuatu workers will pick fruit under the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme.27 Oct 02:00 AM
The CountryPlantMe app encourages Kiwis to grow their own vegesPlantMe is a one-stop digital platform for Kiwis keen to grow their own vegetable gardens.26 Oct 03:00 PM
