The CountryNew Zespri scholarship at MasseyZespri Science Scholarships aimed at students considering career in kiwifruit industry.24 Oct 11:13 PM
The CountryNuts hold 'significant' promiseA report suggests nut trees could be the next big thing in Rotorua.23 Oct 09:50 PM
The CountryAvocados: Pruning flowers boosts productionGrowers can use new technique to improve crop.23 Oct 09:46 PM
The CountryGood news and bad news for organic farmingUK scientists look into impacts of switching to organic farming on emissions.22 Oct 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'A bit temperamental': One Hawke's Bay man's mission to grow his own bananasClimate change means NZ's fruit bowl is now ripe for growing bananas, gardener says.21 Oct 10:27 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryYou say tomatoe, I say tomato...How do you like your tomatoes?18 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryHawke's Bay orchard worker electrocuted by overhead power lineInvestigation includes how the worker came into contact with line known as "Awatoto tie".17 Oct 10:04 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNorthland avocado nursery expands into ChinaNorthland business setting up NZ's first joint venture avocado nursery operation in China.16 Oct 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHow Horticulture is blossoming along with investment dollarsHorticulture full steam ahead with land conversions and major investment.16 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryCountdown says customers moving to plant-based proteinsSupermarket chain says sales of dairy-free milk risen 14 per cent in the past six months.14 Oct 10:10 PM
The CountrySpring frost 'unrelenting', say winegrowersWinegrowers in some regions reporting a turbulent start to the new grape growing season.13 Oct 10:15 PM
The CountrySignpost points to Hawke's Bay as the centre of the world's wine regionsSign post marks Hawke's Bay as the centre of the wine regions of the world.09 Oct 12:54 AM
The CountryJersey benne seed spud shortage strikes DunedinHome gardeners may struggle to grow own supplies for the festive table this Christmas.08 Oct 10:45 PM
The CountryFreshwater proposals won't increase veg prices - David ParkerGrowers worried plans to tighten land intensification controls will increase vege prices.08 Oct 08:00 PM
The CountryVege prices could rise nearly 60 per cent by 2043 - reportHortNZ report suggests price increase would have a negative impact on Kiwis' health.07 Oct 02:45 AM
The CountryChardonnay crop takes a hit from Hawke's Bay hailstormHawke's Bay chardonnay volumes will be down this season in wake of last week's hail storm.06 Oct 11:55 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryAvocado toast, meet gene editingNew York Times: Scientists aiming to help the fruit survive the effects of climate change.04 Oct 02:11 AM
The CountryYoung Vegetable Grower of the Year 2019 announcedAt only 18, Austin Singh Purewal has achieved a lot in his horticulture career already.03 Oct 11:00 PM
The CountryYoung Grower of the Year 2019 announcedJono Sutton overwhelmed to "win one of hort's highest achievements for a young person".03 Oct 10:32 PM
The CountryPioneer of Central Otago winemaking still in the businessAlan Brady saw viticultural possibilities in the Central Otago region in the 70s and 80s.02 Oct 03:00 AM
The CountryThe woman who championed kiwifruit in AmericaHow do you sell a fruit that Americans have never tasted, let alone heard of?30 Sep 08:47 PM
The CountryResearch project aims to control ryegrass floweringFlowering ryegrass is not as nutritious for the livestock feeding on it.29 Sep 09:30 PM
The CountryHawke's Bay apple company nominated for top national awardThe company is the only Hawke's Bay finalist named in the run-up to the awards.29 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryImmigration NZ probes corruption complaint against workerConcerns have been raised about the high number of RSE workers allocated to Hawke's Bay.28 Sep 11:51 PM
The CountryNew Zealand wins right to host avocado congressNZ to be the next host for World Avocado Congress.27 Sep 09:55 PM
The CountryCorruption complaint at Immigration NZ being investigatedA staff member is being investigated and other people have been stood down.27 Sep 08:52 PM
The CountryMore Pacific RSE workers needed says Horticulture NZGovt moving in right direction but more RSE workers needed to support industry growth.26 Sep 03:00 AM
The CountryGovt too slow for growers on migrant workers decisionGrowers say their crops will be left to rot yet again while Govt decides.18 Sep 11:15 PM
The CountryWork visa changes praised by primary sectorFederated Farmers and Horticulture NZ praise Govt's temporary work visa changes.17 Sep 04:45 AM
The CountryCouncil's turbine rules 'the real problem' says familyThe Hills have complained to the council repeatedly about the noise from orchard turbines.16 Sep 03:26 AM
The CountryWeather wreaks havoc on vegetable growersNew Zealand vegetable growers are struggling financially after a disastrous winter.09 Sep 12:00 AM
The CountryHortNZ welcomes Govt's freshwater proposalsHorticulture NZ CEO says freshwater is the "backbone of our economy".05 Sep 03:45 AM
The CountryFirst 7500 cherry trees planted in Central Otago projectThe Lindis River is one of three major HortInvest cherry projects in Central Otago.04 Sep 11:26 PM
