The CountryDamages reduced to $12m against grower who smuggled kiwifruit into ChinaBillions of dollars of future exports at risk by the actions of a Bay of Plenty grower.08 Sep 05:25 AM
The Country'Financially soul destroying': Restrictions force flower farmers to bin harvest"This is all just going to go in the compost heap."06 Sep 11:30 PM
The CountryGrape shortage to hit winegrowers in pocket"It's not about the demand. It's all about our inability to supply unfortunately."06 Sep 10:30 PM
The CountryFarms split by alert level changesBoundary south of Auckland sits in middle of some vegetable growing operations & farms.30 Aug 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryTomato crop fed to cows as farmers' markets forced to closeOther Northland growers have been lucky with the Delta outbreak coming between harvests.29 Aug 01:00 AM
The CountryProduce being thrown away as lockdown sets inA week into lockdown, there had been nowhere for the produce to go.25 Aug 08:51 PM
The CountryGrower says crops will be left to rot due to closed fruit and vege storesUnder level 4 green grocers can provide contactless delivery but can't open for customers.19 Aug 03:00 AM
The CountryFarm dream began over 100 years ago on a bullock wagonThe Lawrence family have farmed the same land in North Otago for over 100 years.18 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMPI's $95K helps launch new pumpkin 'milk alternative'NZ is one of the largest exporters of kabocha, a type of squash, to parts of Asia.15 Aug 11:57 PM
PremiumPremiumHorticulture'It's not over': Napier Port's inland port at Whakatū on hold"The soil in that area is pristine, it belongs. The containers don't."12 Aug 08:09 PM
The CountryNew kiwifruit breeding centre confirmed for Te PukeThe centre will start operating from October 1 this year.11 Aug 10:42 PM
The CountryMike Chapman wins Bledisloe Cup for horticultureFormer HortNZ CEO wins for significant services to horticulture for more than 20 years.10 Aug 02:15 AM
HorticultureSix invasive New Zealand weedsA coordinated national research project aims to tackle six of New Zealand's most invasive weeds through biocontrol. Photos / Supplied09 Aug 12:00 PM
The CountryScientists using gamer technology help horticulture industryScientists using technology familiar to computer gamers to help horticulture industry.09 Aug 04:30 AM
The CountrySea of plastic needed to stop orchard pestThe brown marmorated stink bug would have a wide economic and environmental impact09 Aug 12:56 AM
The CountryHorticulture boss convicted of slavery loses appeal, cops new minimum termJoseph Auga Matamata was the first in NZ convicted of slavery.08 Aug 11:59 PM
The CountryAuckland nursery dealing with mystery disease affecting cucumber plantsGellert Nursery has made the tough decision to stop growing cucumbers after 30 years.06 Aug 02:00 AM
The CountryClimate change will increase crop disease risk - studyResearch finds climate change could make crops - and plant pathogens - more productive.05 Aug 11:00 PM
The CountryResearcher finds chemical-free pest killer to save tomatoesA PhD student has come up with a solution to deal with tomato potato psyllid.05 Aug 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryThe forgotten Pacific talent: RSE workers on life in a Hawke's Bay winterIn the August depths, a small group RSE workers shoulder a burden, and make a discovery.05 Aug 02:50 AM
The CountryHuge Far North water verdict looms as avocados boomMajor concerns among some locals about what water plan will mean for the environment.04 Aug 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHow much would you pay for a tomato? Prices climb, approach all-time highLoose tomatoes were on sale for $14.99 a kilo at one supermarket.03 Aug 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Fantastic' news - kiwifruit growers welcome Pacific workersWorkers from Covid-free Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu to ease orchard labour shortage.03 Aug 06:00 PM
The CountryPrisoners grow plants for Department of ConservationWaikeria prison horticulture trainees donate 7000 plants to DoC for Whangamarino wetland.02 Aug 11:13 PM
The CountryGrowers hope for a 'few thousand' seasonal workers under new RSE measuresHort & wine industries want detail on numbers allowed in under new government measures.02 Aug 10:00 PM
The CountrySeasonal workers allowed into NZ, growers 'delighted'Seasonal workers from Sāmoa, Tonga and Vanuatu can enter NZ from September.02 Aug 06:21 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryApple giant to create 150 new permanent rolesDespite hiring close to a 1000 Kiwis in place of RSE workers, they were still 300 short.02 Aug 01:46 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHawke's Bay grower and mayors weigh in on draft Commerce Commission reportCompetition in the grocery retail sector not good for consumers, what is the alternative?29 Jul 02:20 AM
The CountryMPI continues effort to control tomato diseasePepino mosaic virus can affect the yield of crops and delay fruit growth.26 Jul 11:30 PM
The CountryNorthlander Dani McBride is finalist in the Young Horticulturist competitionYoung Northlander makes Young Horticulturist finals25 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryHawke's Bay produce price-pinch loomingSeasonal and other factors combine to produce fruit and vege price hike.25 Jul 12:10 AM
The CountryApata on hunt for 200ha for red and green kiwifruit plantingsBay of Plenty company to increase land it owns in Whanganui for major kiwifruit operation.22 Jul 08:33 PM
The CountryLocal Focus: Access denied through public land planted in kiwifruitHastings District Council has many peppercorn agreements to use public land.21 Jul 11:13 PM
The CountrySouthern seed sector set to growSeed Grower of the Year says seed industry is big and getting bigger.21 Jul 02:00 AM
