The CountryAuckland checkpoints could impact flow of produceSome market gardens split between the Auckland-Waikato border.17 Aug 08:34 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryTootie fruity never stop picking meWouldn't it be great to be able to eat off the land and know what goes into your food?14 Aug 04:00 PM
The CountryThirty-three avocado trees stolen, family dream smashedFamily's hopes smashed after avocado theft at a property in Ohauiti.14 Aug 02:44 AM
The CountryGlobal kiwifruit demand to rise to 300 million trays by 2028Kiwifruit industry urged to "ramp up" capital planning to boost production capacity.13 Aug 01:15 AM
The CountrySupport needed to keep thermometer risingBuilding a horticulture centre in Katikati will benefit the community and wider industry.13 Aug 01:08 AM
The CountryAuckland greengrocers left out of trading in level 3 againHorticulture NZ frustrated that independent greengrocers are being forced to close.12 Aug 09:18 PM
The CountryThe RSE worker who gave birth in Hawke's Bay"We provided whatever she needed. The baby has lots of uncles and aunties."10 Aug 11:28 PM
The CountryHawke's Bay man denies assault of seasonal workerA man accused of assaulting seasonal worker denies charge.10 Aug 10:40 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHow Tauranga export companies have sparked multimillion-dollar expansionExpansions are afoot at Newnham Park Innovation Centre in Te Puna.08 Aug 10:48 PM
The CountryVirus testing of grapevines recognised as a specialised serviceVine Testing Laboratory acquisition will expand wine industry services.07 Aug 07:10 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryGareth Carter: Sow seeds now to save money laterIt's time to start indoor sowing of seeds for summer-growing vegetable and flower plants.07 Aug 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryApple and pears on target to be billion-dollar industry for NZ by 2022A billion-dollar target by 2022 was set seven years ago. It's bang-on the pace.05 Aug 10:52 PM
The CountryRagged lemon trees given new lease of lifeHelpers sought for pruning session05 Aug 02:14 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySpecial provisions for Horowhenua growers confirmedThe Government will be working with councils and relevant iwi and hāpu to achieve this.05 Aug 06:01 AM
The CountryBBC Technologies building R&D centre of excellenceThe firm is a global leader in sorting and packing machines for small fruits.04 Aug 08:00 AM
The CountryKiwi company developing survey to help uncover worker exploitation"We think NZ can lead the way," says Havelock North company Ask Your Team.02 Aug 09:19 PM
The CountryLegal action begins as kiwifruit plantings in China soarIllegal plantings of Sun Gold kiwifruit have almost doubled in past six months in China.02 Aug 09:02 PM
The CountryCentral Otago cherry growers 'excited' by airport planCentral Otago cherry growers expect to benefit from new international airport at Tarras.30 Jul 11:04 PM
The CountryBBC Technologies' research drive goes turboCovid-19 fails to rein in on BBC Technologies' vibrant growth.29 Jul 10:37 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhat the world still needs and we can provideFor decades agriculture and horticulture has been the back bone of our economy28 Jul 05:00 PM
The Country$50 million reforms to stop migrant worker exploitationNew visa one of a raft of changes to tackle migrant worker exploitation.27 Jul 09:34 PM
The CountryMan convicted of human trafficking and slavery to be sentencedA man who promised his workers a better life but beat them will be sentenced today.26 Jul 08:56 PM
The CountryWine judges sniff, swirl, sip and spit their way through entriesThey discussed what they thought deserved gold, silver and bronze24 Jul 05:47 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryGareth Carter: Microgreens and sprouts - easy to grow and so tastyGrowing microgreens from seed is relatively straight forward.24 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryKiwifruit growers allowed to lodge PSA appeal with Court of AppealGroup of growers, which unsuccessfully sued govt over PSA, has been thrown a lifeline.23 Jul 12:09 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryOpportunity of a lifetime in huge Kerikeri orchard28ha first stage of three-year conversion planted last year with G3 gold kiwifruit.22 Jul 11:00 PM
The CountryAgritech support plan to establish horticultural robotics academyMore support is on the way for New Zealand's agritech industries.21 Jul 10:58 PM
The CountryGovt announces 'ambitious' agritech plansPhil Twyford and Damien O'Connor are at Zespri's head office in Tauranga.21 Jul 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryPHB apologies to RSE staffPick Hawke's Bay executive team apologises over ill-treatment of RSE workers.19 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWant a job? Kiwifruit industry is hiringWant a job? The kiwifruit industry is hiring now in the Bay of Plenty.17 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryGareth Carter: Pruning deciduous fruit trees and rosesThe timing of pruning is part of the success - as well as making the right cuts.17 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryCovid-19: Stranded fruit pickers fly back to Pacific homesPacific fruit workers who arrived here before Covid broke out are finally going home.16 Jul 10:19 PM
The CountryPost-Covid horticulture strategy aims to tackle harvesters' challengesCovid Recovery Strategy for Horticulture was launched in Tasman yesterday.16 Jul 08:35 PM
The CountryHarvesters fear for industry as temporary workers' visa expiration loomsHort industry warns it may cut back on harvest, if Govt doesn't head-off labour shortage.16 Jul 02:15 AM
