The CountryHorticulture: New social practice standard on its wayNZ Good Agricultural Practice quality assurance programme a 'positive step forward.'05 Feb 03:00 AM
The CountryMt Difficulty Wines sale approved by OIOFoley Family Wines has purchased Mt Difficulty Wines Ltd for $52 million.04 Feb 08:45 PM
The CountryHow climate change is affecting NZ's largest wine regionClimate change now poses a significant threat to this country's wine industry.01 Feb 04:01 PM
The CountryFed farmers wants biosecurity warning videos on inbound flightsFarming lobby wants regulations to force airlines into broadcasting pest control warnings.30 Jan 08:03 PM
The CountryFirst stage of $18m packhouse upgrade nearly doneInvestment will more than double packing capacity from 1.6m to 4m trays a season.29 Jan 11:30 PM
The Country$15m Central Otago cherry project announcedHortinvest seeking investors for $15.5million orchard project at Mt Pisa, near Cromwell.29 Jan 10:15 PM
The CountryCorn harvest sweet as so farAnnual processed sweetcorn harvest is reaping yields above expectations so far.29 Jan 05:30 PM
The CountryOrchards brace for shortage of apple pickersFruit growers say Government's approach is an ambulance at the bottom of the cliff.29 Jan 05:00 PM
The CountryHow Brexit could cut fruit & vege consumptionBrexit could lead to thousands of extra heart disease and stroke deaths, warn researchers.29 Jan 01:00 AM
The CountryCentral Otago cherry season par for courseLocal cherry growers remain happy with their numbers as the season winds down.27 Jan 11:15 PM
The CountryCromwell vineyards subject of bookAlexandra writer launches second book in his trilogy about Central Otago vineyards.24 Jan 01:00 AM
The CountryFuture looks rosy for NZ wine exportersA good future for exporters, but it's a different story for domestic winemakers.21 Jan 07:34 PM
The CountryRain puts damper on Hawke's Bay berry cropBerry growers have experienced a fairly wet summer.20 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBig Read: Down on the cannabis farm at RuatoriaHemp giving small Māori community of Ruatoria a chance to redefine itself.19 Jan 07:35 AM
The CountryShade in demand at Katikati Avocado Food and Wine FestivalThe heat at the Avocado Food and Wine Festival left shade in hot demand on Saturday.16 Jan 09:00 PM
The CountrySmashed avo a winner for The Lighthouse on Lockington CafeSmashed Avo was the winner on the day for a Katikati cafe.16 Jan 08:00 PM
The Country$20 million Central Otago cherry orchards planMillions will be invested in Central Otago cherries thanks to My Farm Investments.15 Jan 07:30 PM
The CountryWaitaki Valley raspberry grower takes delight in ripening cropWaitaki Valley is seeing a blast of raspberries thanks to weather in the region.15 Jan 06:30 PM
The Country'Plain stupid': Manuka honey explosion leaves bees 'starving'Beekeeper says those trying to get on gravy train are turning bee life into hunger games.15 Jan 05:00 PM
The CountryComment: Will climate change affect the taste of our wine?What impact will our changing climate have on viticulture?15 Jan 04:00 PM
The Country'Madness': Ponsonby supermarket runs out of vegetablesSome shoppers have found empty shelves at supermarkets around the country.09 Jan 09:45 PM
The CountryAvocado Food and Wine Festival family friendly and funThe Avocado Food and Wine Festival is returning to Katikati.09 Jan 09:00 PM
The Country'Perfect storm': Big crop, worker shortage for Bay growersFruit will be left hanging on Hawke's Bay trees if seasonal worker shortage not solved.08 Jan 11:50 PM
The CountryCould gene editing give us spicy tomatoes?Tomato's genes could potentially allow it to be grown to produce capsaicanoids.08 Jan 07:58 PM
The CountryCentral Otago fruit growers back call for govt helpLabour shortages in the fruit growing industry have predicated calls for change.07 Jan 05:00 PM
The CountryHBRC warns of stinky surprises after bugs found in mail packageThe HBRC and the MPI are asking residents to watch for strange insects in mail packages.01 Jan 05:19 PM
The CountryWhy good wine goes 'bad'Research identifies some potential sources of unpleasant odour in some aged wines.22 Dec 08:00 PM
The CountryGisborne club goes from rowing to hoeing"We want school leavers to know there are opportunities out there."20 Dec 12:30 AM
The CountryFarmers, growers welcome immigration proposalsFed Farmers, Horticulture NZ and DairyNZ praise proposed changed to immigration system.18 Dec 03:15 AM
The CountryAuckland woman faked EU wine export papersWoman falsified cases of wine for sales events and promotions in Ireland.17 Dec 03:47 AM
The CountryRecord-high primary sector exports forecastMPI's Situation and Outlook report forecast a 3.8 per cent increase for export earning.12 Dec 09:15 PM
The CountryWoman arrested for needle-in-strawberry lie'Anyone making false reports in matters like this will be held to account,' police said.12 Dec 03:26 AM
The CountryGolden harvest for kiwifruit growersNorthland kiwifruit crop earned growers more than $50 million in exports this year.11 Dec 11:30 PM
The CountryNorth Otago Jersey Benne potato harvest beginsNew potatoes are being harvested in North Otago.11 Dec 11:00 PM
