The CountryPlans revealed for $18m new apple orchard in NapierA new apple orchard has been planted on the outskirts of Napier to grow a popular brand.24 Oct 09:50 PM
The Country10 pc of Central Otago-grown fruit going to waste - reportMany reasons fruit might not make it to market, including labour shortages.20 Oct 08:00 PM
The CountryHoly guacamole: Hastings supermarket selling avocados for nine cents'Perfect storm' has flooded the wholesale market in the North Island.20 Oct 07:21 PM
The CountryLittle berries a big passion for organic black currant growersTrusting their instincts has paid off for blackcurrant growers Tony and Afsaneh Howey.19 Oct 01:00 AM
The CountryT&G Global lowers full year profit expectationsT&G Global now forecasting earnings of between $4 - $10m compared to $16.6m a year ago.18 Oct 02:45 AM
The CountrySam Neill selling his 'beautiful' original Gibbston vineyardTwo Paddocks "expanding and diversifying, and rationalising some aspects of what we do".15 Oct 10:21 PM
The CountryAvocado prices tumble: 'Everyone's going to run at a loss this year'Avocado growers are having a tough run this season.15 Oct 05:00 PM
The CountryRubyRed: Zespri Red kiwifruit gets a new nameThe new name is aimed at better embodying the essence of the fruit.14 Oct 11:04 PM
The CountryKiwifruit growers take Gisborne District Council to High Court over land valuation methodGisborne growers say rate hikes are "absurd" and inequitable.14 Oct 08:00 PM
The CountryEfforts ramp up to attract workers to vineyardsChallenge of finding skilled staff has been intensified by Covid-19 border restrictions.13 Oct 09:30 PM
The CountryStudy monitors noisy bird scaring 'boomers' in rural areasWhakatāne District Council studies audible bird scaring devices after complaints.13 Oct 09:00 PM
The CountryOlive groves in Kāpiti take out top awardsKāpiti Olives and Totara Tunnel Olives have won major awards at the NZ EVOO Awards.13 Oct 01:42 AM
The CountrySunflowers a rotational crop option for NZ growersHigh-oleic varieties of sunflowers identified as a promising crop.12 Oct 02:00 AM
The CountryRSE workers arrive in Central OtagoWorkers will make a "big difference" to Central Otago horticulture & viticulture sectors.12 Oct 12:15 AM
The Country'Covid cannot cancel the tulips flowering'"Regardless of what level we are in, the paddocks are going to be beautiful."11 Oct 10:05 PM
The CountryShortage of NZ wine in the UKThe UK is New Zealand's second-largest export market for wine.10 Oct 07:45 PM
The CountryDemand for Asian greens up by nearly 400 pc in recent years - GrowerLevin vegetable grower Jay Clarke puts demand down to Kiwis trying new foods.08 Oct 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryControversial kiwifruit spray likely to be bannedKerikeri's John Levers has been fighting for a Hi-Cane ban for years. He's almost got it.05 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryKiwifruit growers warn spray ban could make some orchards uneconomicEPA considering phasing out the use of hydrogen cyanamide over the next five years.05 Oct 12:30 AM
The CountryZespri says no sign of another Covid fruit scare in ChinaZespri expects a short-term consumer impact.27 Sep 04:28 AM
The CountryZespri on full alert as China finds Covid on a fruit sampleZespri taking matter "extremely seriously".24 Sep 05:34 AM
The CountryAupōuri Aquifer consent decision to be appealed by DoCControversial consent to take water from Far North aquifer being appealed by DoC22 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryDemand for NZ apples in India continues to growApple exporter says efforts to grow demand in India are proving fruitful.22 Sep 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryManawatū family starts home-grown microgreens businessSarah Stevens has made Microtrition after experimenting with microgreens for 12 months.21 Sep 05:00 PM
The Country'Bumper crop' of kumara selling at low pricesKumara prices are sitting at low levels not seen for nearly a decade.15 Sep 11:45 PM
The CountryFork yeah! Drive-through vaccination staff greeted by unusual sightBOP drive-through vaccinating clinic greeted with an unusual sight.14 Sep 09:45 PM
The CountryHorticulture making a comeback in TaranakiAvocado and kiwifruit orchards are being planted in numbers not seen since 1988.14 Sep 09:00 PM
The CountryHawke's Bay farmers check climate through new online 'tool'Farmers get a new app to help plan for droughts.14 Sep 01:47 AM
The CountryFamily chips in with spuds for communityThe Collins clan dropped off 10kg bag of potatoes to every Pareora household in Level 3.12 Sep 09:30 PM
The CountryInvercargill flower farmer's mind on struggles up north"I feel sorry they are losing all their stock, and it's being turned to pretty compost."12 Sep 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryVaccinated RSE workers to skip MIQ, but Hawke's Bay apple growers say it's not enoughVaccinated seasonal workers from Samoa, Tonga, and Vanuatu will begin arriving next month.09 Sep 11:28 PM
The CountrySpear tackler: Robotic 'game changer' for asparagus industryRobotics will help address ongoing labour shortages tap into high-value export markets.09 Sep 05:00 PM
The Country'You don't make money at Level 3': Grower glad for return of farmers marketsDunedin grower says no farmers markets at level 3 was "frustrating".09 Sep 12:00 AM
The CountryPartnership builds dedicated pathway into horticultureHorticultural centre of excellence for Katikati College08 Sep 11:24 PM
