The CountryRecord export highs picked for primary sectorLatest Situation and Outlook report shows sustained high export growth set to continue.16 Dec 12:15 AM
The CountryLocal hapu angry at not being consulted on water take consentReplacement water take consent near Poroti Springs granted without public notification13 Dec 02:00 AM
The CountryAvocado investment in an iwi's futureNgaiTakoto has begun a major avocado orchard development.11 Dec 07:36 PM
The CountryDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Is organic food 'better' for the environment?Comment: Some believe organic production systems are better for the environment.10 Dec 12:15 AM
The CountryLevin strawberry farm pillaged by thievesIt was the first time in 38 years they had been targeted by thieves.07 Dec 02:23 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryGareth Carter: Growing your own avocados is rewardingAvocados are a hot commodity in the shops but can be grown at home with a bit of effort.06 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryImported insect predator to help beesBeekeepers awaiting arrival of Californian insect which preys on the giant willow aphid.06 Dec 01:45 AM
The CountryOrchardists confident as cherry season begins"The weather's been a bit windy and a bit damp, but everything is OK."05 Dec 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryGrowers welcome release of red kiwifruit by ZespriRed kiwifruit is being commercialised by Zespri and expected to hit the shelves next year.05 Dec 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryGrowers fight devastating feijoa diseaseResearchers are tackling a fungus that is devastating Kerikeri feijoa orchards.05 Dec 02:00 AM
The CountryInquiries so far fruitless after dozens of Bay avocado trees strippedAbout 50 trees on a Bay View property were stripped of their avocados over the weekend.03 Dec 12:38 AM
The CountryTomato thief still on the looseNo arrests two weeks on from brazen theft of about 400kg of tomatoes from Kakanui grower.02 Dec 10:45 PM
The CountryThe good oil on increasing NZ's olive yieldExperts suggested applying the methods that work for stone fruit crops to the olive trees.27 Nov 10:00 PM
The CountrySpreading the biopesticide messageBiopesticides are giving growers more options says Foundation for Arable Research.26 Nov 11:15 PM
The CountryReport says orchard turbine noise unreasonableReport commissioned after complaints from residents living near frost fans in Letts Gully.26 Nov 09:15 PM
The CountryPicking season looms for Southland's only blueberry farmOtautau's Blueberry Country farm is gearing up for another season of hand-picked fun.25 Nov 11:45 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryThe secret to planting a good kūmara?Kaharoa School held a planting day for their tamariki to reconnect with Papatūānuku.25 Nov 10:33 PM
The CountryMcArthur's Berry Farm goes beyond ice creamFarm continues to sell ice creams as "we would have a mutiny on our hands if we stopped".25 Nov 02:00 AM
The CountryHail damage devastates Canterbury vegetable cropsThe extent of damage from the storm has raised the prospect of higher vegetable prices.22 Nov 03:15 AM
The CountryFamily's secrets of organic wine successCentral Otago has been revealed as the leading organic wine region in New Zealand.20 Nov 10:15 PM
The CountryResearch uncovering the pathway to wine's acidityLatest discovery may lead to winemakers being able to manipulate the acidity of wines.20 Nov 09:00 PM
The CountrySurvey shows promising signs for NZ milling wheat self-sufficiencyLatest Arable Industry Marketing Initiative survey shows good signs for self-sufficiency.20 Nov 04:30 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFran O'Sullivan: Zespri plans legal action over IP theftLitigation pending after up to 2500ha of illegal plantings propagated from prime plants.19 Nov 06:00 AM
The CountryGrowers 'horrified' by tomato theftOwner believes group of "professionals" likely cased property before they targeted it.19 Nov 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryApple industry changes spur some growers to eco-friendly plastic waste disposalBostock New Zealand has pulled out 80km of plastic irrigation pipes this winter.18 Nov 05:00 PM
The CountryMan dies at Otago orchardThe death has been referred to WorkSafe and the Coroner.18 Nov 01:41 AM
The CountryOff like a Rockit: A Hawke's Bay apple's success storyRockit apples are now returning about $150,000 per hectare to growers.17 Nov 11:12 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryGreen light: Company gets approval to grow medicinal cannabisMedical cannabis firm based in Katikati gets two Medsafe cultivation licences.14 Nov 09:28 PM
The CountrySmashed avo: The cheapest price in yearsThe beloved avocado is finally down to a reasonable price.13 Nov 06:17 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryExpanding pipfruit industry struggles with workforceAn industry that was on its knees just a few years ago is now expanding at a rapid rate.06 Nov 10:10 PM
The CountryNursery owners meet with MPI over seized fruit tree cutting importsProblem began 16 months ago with MPI's seizure of 48,000 fruit tree cuttings.06 Nov 09:45 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'I still can't believe it': Kiwifruit pioneer dies in holiday tragedyA Bay of Plenty identity has drowned during a boating trip in the United Kingdom.31 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBoom times: Bay of Plenty kiwifruit growers reap $1.4 billion in a yearKiwifruit has pumped $1.4 billion into Bay of Plenty economy in one year, figures show.26 Oct 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryGood as gold: Kiwifruit orchards jump $100,000 per hectareGold orchard prices have jumped $100,000 per hectare in 12 months agents say.25 Oct 04:00 PM
