OpinionGlenn DwightThe great feijoa divide: NZ's enduring love/hate relationshipOpinion: Like it or loathe it, the feijoa is here — and it’s not going anywhere.17 Apr 05:01 PM
The CountryGisborne grape harvest at an endThe last grapes have come off the vines for this Gisborne wine vintage. 17 Apr 12:44 AM
The CountryGrape growers take steps to minimise carbon footprintThe report looked at soil, water, waste, climate change, plant protection and people.16 Apr 03:55 AM
The CountryVietnam ‘a real star’ for three NZ fruits - which ones are next?New Zealand earned $172m from horticultural exports to Vietnam in 2024.15 Apr 04:30 AM
The CountryTaranaki organic dairy farmer weathering the droughtJanet Fleming milks 320 cows once daily and has diversified by growing botanicals.13 Apr 10:13 PM
The CountryOn The Up - ‘Fresh produce is now a luxury’: Northlanders tackle food crisisNorthlanders help families become self-reliant by growing their own vegetables.11 Apr 07:00 PM
The CountryFeijoas and the global snub: why the world just doesn’t get itWhy haven't feijoas gone global like kiwifruit? A look at NZ's favourite fruit obsession.10 Apr 11:00 PM
The Country4-year-old goes one better in winning giant pumpkin contestAbout 90 visitors raised nearly $2000 for the Northland Rescue Helicopter.09 Apr 03:10 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryPink pineapples, cancer and farming: Liberal new genetics laws on the way for NZAll you need to know about the Gene Technology Bill that is before Parliament.08 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryAre carrots threatened by climate change?Researchers say even a small temperature rise can significantly impact seed production.06 Apr 11:17 PM
The CountryCanterbury farmers ask MPs to cut red tapeMinister Nicola Grigg acknowledged that farmers were 'burdened' by paperwork.06 Apr 11:06 PM
The CountryHazelnut growers call for more research to crack open opportunitiesNew Zealand produces only 10-15% of the hazelnuts it consumes annually.06 Apr 09:06 PM
The CountryBlueberry growers thrive with bumper cropPackhouse director Patrick Malley points to exciting future for Northland horticulture.04 Apr 04:00 PM
The CountryNorthland set to lose $70m tomato project to WaikatoGlasshouse will relocate to Waikato for a new CO2 supply after Marsden Point closure.02 Apr 09:57 PM
The CountryGrower says industrial hemp should be an ‘agricultural crop’ - not a ‘drug’Government plans to review regulations on industrial hemp.01 Apr 09:01 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryOlivado liquidation: Seeka boss explains why they bought the companyNew boss hopes to keep jobs, liquidator says claims still coming in.31 Mar 02:00 AM
OpinionKem OrmondGarden tips: The dwarf v standard fruit tree dilemmaOPINION: Kem Ormond on the benefits of both varieties and which is best for your garden.29 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryNZ’s fruit wins in competitive Vietnamese produce marketVietnam is now the fastest-growing economy in Southeast Asia.28 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryThe Country: Horticulture update with Kate ScottKate Scott, Sir David Fagan, Sam Owen, Chris Brandolino, Rachel Shearer, and Barry Soper.28 Mar 01:11 AM
The Country'Record year' for cherry exportsInformetrics data shows it's the first time exports have been valued at more than $100m.26 Mar 09:34 PM
The CountryTo bee, or not to bee: Looking after the littlest livestock'Bees are not as easy to look after as many people think.'25 Mar 04:00 PM
The Country‘We are world-leading’: Zespri’s compostable label innovationZespri says other fruit companies use home-compostable labels, but not in all markets.25 Mar 12:21 AM
The Country‘Strong sense of confidence’: Kiwifruit industry eyes record harvestThe kiwifruit industry picked up last year and things are looking good for 2025.23 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryPeter and Michelle Pan Auckland Farm Environment Awards winnersHealthy and Fresh specialises in leafy greens and melons, cultivating 30 varieties.20 Mar 09:07 PM
The Country'Not a great situation': Marlborough growers face tough wine seasonWine makers ask growers to leave some grapes unpicked in Marlborough.19 Mar 11:30 PM
The CountryNZ blueberries ripe for expansionNew Zealand produced about 4000 tonnes of blueberries in 2023/2024 on 1000 hectares.17 Mar 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country$42m debt owed by major cherry grower in liquidationAcross the three registered companies, the business owes roughly $42 million.16 Mar 11:57 PM
The CountryFirst overseas kiwifruit shipment loaded at Gisborne’s Eastland PortFirst of five ships took away 980 pallets of kiwifruit.16 Mar 10:36 PM
The Country'All we knew was avocado on toast': City couple's orchard adventureCouple flipped their lives from corporate city dwellers to hands-on avocado orchardists.15 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryTop gong for Te Puke kiwifruit growers at BOP Farm Environment AwardsKiwifruit orchards were developed while leaving much of the natural environment untouched.14 Mar 03:17 AM
The CountryGrape expectations: Quality promising after challenging start to growing seasonPinot gris variety of particularly good quality, chardonnay outstanding.13 Mar 09:44 PM
The Country'Short and sharp': Early feijoa harvest hits Gisborne, Hawke's BayGrowers report good fruit size, but heavy crops have struggled due to wet conditions.11 Mar 08:19 PM
The CountryPan Pac's rising electricity bill continuing to cause headachesPan Pac claims its main competitors in Canada have seen far lower price hikes.09 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryApples that can grow in 40C, dragon fruit for NZ - scientists preparing our fruit for a warm futureBoth projects are finalists for the Science New Zealand Awards 2025 in March.08 Mar 05:00 PM
