The CountryFarmer forced to carry sheep through flood waters to safetyMatt Forlong had to swim sheep to safety after 200 stranded in rising flood water.19 Jul 11:15 PM
The CountryCentral Otago Young Viticulturist of the Year namedKatrina Jackson of Chard Farm is Central Otago Young Viticulturist of the Year.19 Jul 02:00 AM
The CountryHorticulture sector to investigate impact of tile drains on water qualityNew project in Hawke's Bay investigating impacts of tile drains on horticultural land.18 Jul 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryRecord kiwifruit crop in Northland harvests $76 millionNorthland's $76 million kiwifruit crop a new record yield.18 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryGisborne Young Grower of the Year announcedOrchard hand at Illawarra Farms said he was "stoked" to win.11 Jul 06:30 PM
The CountryEmma Boase named Emerging Leader at Primary Industries AwardsBoase recognised for her efforts in attracting new talent to the horticulture sector.09 Jul 02:00 AM
The CountryWorker shortage's 'brutal' effect on the kiwifruit industry"We simply don't have enough people."09 Jul 01:45 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryGold rush: Kiwifruit licences hit record highs with backlog of orchard buyersG3 kiwifruit licences have sold for a median average of $550,000 per canopy hectare.08 Jul 06:00 PM
The CountryCraig Muckle named Wheat Grower of the YearUnited Wheat Growers Bayer wheat grower of the year award08 Jul 02:00 AM
The CountryJonathan Bates wins Nelson Young Grower competitionBates said he was "still in shock," as he "totally didn't expect to win".06 Jul 11:00 PM
The CountryZespri's failed bid for China SunGold trial draws mixed viewsZespri believes there are at least 5500ha of unauthorised SunGold plantings in China.05 Jul 03:30 AM
The CountryKiwifruit season a success, but not without issues say growersIndustry reached end of harvest with a record crop now headed for overseas markets.01 Jul 04:30 AM
The CountryWairarapa durum wheat trial aims to supply NZ bakersHopes durum wheat trial will help supply flour for NZ's growing appetite for pasta.30 Jun 04:00 AM
The CountryWinter crop contest raises $64,500Over 100 farmers entered winter crops from Shannon to Clarendon.29 Jun 10:45 PM
The CountryFears despite boost to grape harvest2021 vintage "exceptional" although smaller than the industry had hoped for.28 Jun 04:45 PM
The CountryTomato disease halts NZ exports to six countriesPepino mosaci virus found in Auckland greenhouse, spread to three other commercial sites.27 Jun 10:30 PM
The CountryThe new tool helping Hawke's Bay orchardists"They are good at growing things. We are good at developing software."27 Jun 04:20 AM
The CountryCampaign aims to keep horticulture workers between harvestsOperation Cromwell Harvest encourages locals to offer odd jobs to horticulture workers.21 Jun 03:30 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryAcclaimed film director James Cameron laments NZ's worker shortageThe filmmaker was unable to expand his vegetable growing business due to staff shortages.17 Jun 05:32 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHorticulture has 'wall of work coming' and dwindling staffOne of NZ's fastest growing food sectors on a labour starvation diet.16 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryGrape harvest drops but winegrowers remain optimisticOnly 370,000 tonnes of grapes were harvested during the 2021 vintage.15 Jun 03:00 AM
The CountryAvocado industry smashes recordsThe value of sales lifted more than 40 per cent on the year prior.11 Jun 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryApples boss ready to move on with $1 billion export goal in sightThe goal was $1 billion in export earnings by 2022. Now it's $2 billion by 2030.08 Jun 01:01 AM
The CountryHawke's Bay coolstores awash with fruit as exporters struggle to get it onto ships"We've got full coolstores and we're having to stop or pack product we know we can ship."07 Jun 09:14 PM
The CountryRegan Judd, champion fruitgrowerThe 25-year-old T&G Global orchard foreman also won the 2019 edition of the competition.06 Jun 01:02 AM
The CountryChickpea gene research could lead to drop in fertiliser usageChickpeas are the second most important pulse crop grown worldwide.02 Jun 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryLasers, robots, AI ... and apples: A packhouse, but not as you know it"I'm inspired by what people have brought to life."01 Jun 03:52 AM
The CountryWatch: Repairing roads main priority for flood-stricken Canterbury - PMAgriculture Minister Damien O'Connor allocated $500,000 in funding for farmers and growers01 Jun 01:26 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryZespri posts sweet export sales records for kiwifruitTotal global revenue from fruit sales was $3.58b, up 14 per cent on the previous year.28 May 05:15 AM
The CountryWaikawa Glen Olive Oil wins gold in New YorkThe competition had a record 1100 entries from 28 countries.27 May 07:30 PM
The CountryZespri marks record 2020/2021 kiwifruit seasonAnd the Zespri chief executive expects another record-breaking crop this year.27 May 06:03 AM
The CountryPutting on the Horti at national field days in the BayCancelled last year because of Covid-19, the 2021 show returns bigger than ever.26 May 03:53 AM
The CountryPromising peanut trials extend across NorthlandCrop yields of 6-7 tonnes per hectare (4500 jars) make peanuts more profitable than maize.25 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHawke's Bay horticultural supplier: The idea that overseas labour is cheap is wrongNash said low pay and poor working conditions are to blame for lack of Kiwi workers.25 May 12:58 AM