The CountryGood potential in sunflower cropsHigh oleic sunflower oil is looking like a highly viable rotation crop.27 Mar 10:15 PM
The CountryAutomation comes to Hawke's Bay's apple industryIn a world first, T&G orchard are harvesting some of their apples using a robot.26 Mar 08:17 PM
The CountryWin proves Central Otago wines can age gracefullyWild Earth Wines' enjoyed success at the Royal Easter Show Wine Awards.25 Mar 11:12 PM
The CountryLeafy greens key to maintaining muscles - ResearchOne cup of leafy green vegetables a day may aid muscle strength and mobility into old age.25 Mar 09:30 PM
The CountryAvocado at risk with dangerous beetle in NZDear people of Auckland, your beloved avocado on toast could be in the firing line.25 Mar 06:14 AM
The CountryHow plant waste could power planesScientists convert agriculture and timber harvesting plant waste into aviation fuel.24 Mar 11:15 PM
The CountryFirst ship carrying local kiwifruit sets sail for AsiaFirst charter vessel heading to China and Japan following season's early start to harvest.24 Mar 07:17 PM
The CountryKiwifruit industry gears up for bumper seasonKiwifruit packhouses pump $108 million into new infrastructure in Bay since 2014.21 Mar 05:30 PM
The Country'Farms, Trees and Carbon' workshop popularProject to help farmers make the most of One Billion Trees Fund generates interest.20 Mar 03:10 AM
The CountryDairy farmer uses sunflowers to regenerate soilPasture mix trial includes sunflowers as a method of soil regeneration.20 Mar 02:45 AM
The CountrySweet Posy apple aimed at Asian marketTwenty years of development finally comes to fruition.15 Mar 05:00 PM
The CountryFruit fly zone expanded after Northcote discoveryThe discovery of two further male fruit flies brings the total to six.14 Mar 08:12 PM
The CountryRed kiwifruit trial successful so farZespri's chairman Bruce Cameron explains the appeal of the red kiwifruit.14 Mar 03:00 AM
The CountryKiwifruit pick startsBusiness news: Kiwifruit pick is underway and entries open for building apprentice contest13 Mar 12:03 AM
The CountryRed kiwifruit to go on trialRed kiwifruit on limited sale as Zespri tests a new offering on consumers.12 Mar 05:00 PM
The CountryGold (and green) rush is under wayThe 2019 kiwifruit harvest has officially kicked off.11 Mar 11:55 PM
The CountryHawke's Bay growers unite in hybrid squash dealHawke's Bay squash growers have developed a new squash hybrid.11 Mar 10:00 PM
The CountryGardening: When the growing gets tough…As long as we water our gardens, things are growing well08 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryWomen quick to learn ropes of wine industryViticulture industry is almost unrecognisable compared to 30 years ago.07 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryJen Scoular: Spotlight on quality avocadoAvocado season is over - now its time to focus on quality exports.07 Mar 02:00 AM
The CountryGood start to grape harvest in Central OtagoRecent dry conditions are having barely any effect on Central Otago's grape harvest.06 Mar 10:30 PM
The CountryGuide for kiwifruit pickers released by New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers IncNew Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Inc has published a guide to the industry.06 Mar 07:00 PM
The Country10 tonnes of fruit destroyed in fruit fly responseDespite new findings of fruit flies this week, a breeding population has not set in.06 Mar 12:27 AM
The CountryMassive avocado orchard for saleOne of Northland's biggest avocado orchards is up for sale.05 Mar 10:30 PM
The CountrySwine flu outbreak: 'Concern' as more Hawke's Bay orchard workers struck down by flu-like symptomsDoctors concerned as flu pushes already stretched fruit picking workforce to the edge.05 Mar 03:42 AM
The CountryNo-one turned up to Flaxmere fruit picker job meetingNobody turned up to a Flaxmere meeting for employing fruit pickers.05 Mar 02:44 AM
The CountryJoint effort to tackle harvest worker shortageHastings District Council, MSD and New Zealand Apples & Pears join forces on issue.04 Mar 03:11 AM
The CountryGrape harvest begins in Central OtagoVineyard staff were put to work on Friday on Quartz Reef's 30ha of fields in Bendigo.03 Mar 10:30 PM
The CountryEnterprising family's teamwork bears fruit in WaitakiThe Watts family have worked hard to keep Waitaki Orchards growing strong.03 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryYields variable despite great harvesting weatherCrop yields had been affected by the extremely wet spring and lack of sunshine.01 Mar 01:21 AM
The CountryWairarapa winning the pea weevil battleNo weevils have been found anywhere in the region in the 2018/19 season.01 Mar 12:45 AM
The CountryKiwifruit packhouse announces living wageA packhouse has announced it will pay a living wage.28 Feb 07:33 PM
The CountryKiwi wine company teams up with Sarah Jessica ParkerSex in the City star has penned a deal to create wine with a Waikato-based producer.27 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryOnions NZ to explore sustainable productionOnions NZ will investigate to reduce the use of agrichemicals within the onion industry.27 Feb 01:34 AM
