
No secret to being Top of the Crops
Grower says there's nothing special about how he grows his veges, except for one wee tip.
Grower says there's nothing special about how he grows his veges, except for one wee tip.
The export success of NZ's horticultural sectors has resulted in strong cash returns.
Concerns about ongoing urban and lifestyle block expansion into prime growing land.
South Canterbury's two big apple growers have experienced mixed seasons.
Initial forecasts for the 2019-2020 season look promising.
Countdown sells more than five million of the popular apples each year.
Growing, preserving and storing our own food takes time and energy but can be satisfying.
JD.com has partnered with two New Zealand horticulture firms.
Researchers identified several produce traceability issues, which they intended to address
Demand from China accounts for 24 per cent of New Zealand's exports.
Two new exotic insects in NZ weren't known about even in their native countries.
Accommodation 'crisis' comes as council clamps down on freedom camping.
Pansies are perfect anywhere, says Springvale Garden Centre general manager Gareth Carter.
Bay farmers and orchardists have welcomed much-needed rainfall, writes Darryl Jensen.
New plant boosts Seeka's Kerikeri capacity from 1.4m to 4m trays of kiwifruit a year.
Vineyard owners and workers have had long days picking and long nights frost-fighting.
The shortage now of more than 1400 is expected to rise to 3800 in peak season.
"It's about being smarter with agriculture and integrating technology and robotics."
Ancient grain is "easy to grow and a challenge to harvest," says Methven farmer.
High oleic sunflower oil is looking like a highly viable rotation crop.
In a world first, T&G orchard are harvesting some of their apples using a robot.
Wild Earth Wines' enjoyed success at the Royal Easter Show Wine Awards.
One cup of leafy green vegetables a day may aid muscle strength and mobility into old age.
Dear people of Auckland, your beloved avocado on toast could be in the firing line.
Scientists convert agriculture and timber harvesting plant waste into aviation fuel.
First charter vessel heading to China and Japan following season's early start to harvest.
Kiwifruit packhouses pump $108 million into new infrastructure in Bay since 2014.
Project to help farmers make the most of One Billion Trees Fund generates interest.
Pasture mix trial includes sunflowers as a method of soil regeneration.
Twenty years of development finally comes to fruition.