The CountryNZ's success in horticulture pays offThe export success of NZ's horticultural sectors has resulted in strong cash returns.30 Apr 10:00 PM
The CountryCall to protect versatile landConcerns about ongoing urban and lifestyle block expansion into prime growing land.29 Apr 11:11 PM
The CountryMixed season for South Canterbury apple growersSouth Canterbury's two big apple growers have experienced mixed seasons.23 Apr 11:30 PM
BDBDThe CountryZespri flags upside for grower paymentsInitial forecasts for the 2019-2020 season look promising.23 Apr 02:39 AM
The CountryCountdown to refuse to sell braeburn apples that aren't organicCountdown sells more than five million of the popular apples each year.22 Apr 11:21 PM
The CountryConservation Comment: Hoard that harvest haulGrowing, preserving and storing our own food takes time and energy but can be satisfying.22 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryChinese e-commerce giant JD.com partners with NZ horticulture firmsJD.com has partnered with two New Zealand horticulture firms.22 Apr 04:00 AM
The CountryThe problem with tracking our fruit and vegetablesResearchers identified several produce traceability issues, which they intended to address19 Apr 08:00 PM
The CountryCouple's 'freakish' garden produces mammoth kūmara, cricket ball-sized strawberriesCrops include 9-feet sunflowers and strawberries the size of cricket balls.19 Apr 07:56 PM
The CountryCalling all gin lovers - have you seen this plant?A new initiative calls for gin lovers to hunt down New Zealand-grown juniper.18 Apr 03:30 AM
The CountryChina's strong demand for NZ beef, lamb and applesDemand from China accounts for 24 per cent of New Zealand's exports.16 Apr 11:15 PM
The CountryNZ may be home to more exotic insects than we thinkTwo new exotic insects in NZ weren't known about even in their native countries.14 Apr 11:30 PM
The CountryKiwifruit workers scramble for accommodation amid housing 'crisis'Accommodation 'crisis' comes as council clamps down on freedom camping.13 Apr 10:00 PM
HorticultureGardening: Pansy or viola?Pansies are perfect anywhere, says Springvale Garden Centre general manager Gareth Carter.12 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryOpinion: Rain lifts farmers', orchardists' spiritsBay farmers and orchardists have welcomed much-needed rainfall, writes Darryl Jensen.11 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountrySeeka pumps $18m into fruit packing facilityNew plant boosts Seeka's Kerikeri capacity from 1.4m to 4m trays of kiwifruit a year.10 Apr 11:00 PM
The CountryFruit picking and frost-fighting in Central OtagoVineyard owners and workers have had long days picking and long nights frost-fighting.08 Apr 11:17 PM
The CountryPeak kiwifruit labour shortage predicted to be twice as large as last year'sThe shortage now of more than 1400 is expected to rise to 3800 in peak season.05 Apr 08:00 PM
The CountryResearch centre to focus on robotics in agriculture"It's about being smarter with agriculture and integrating technology and robotics."02 Apr 02:00 AM
The CountryLifetime working with seeds and grainLindsay Green remembers when the industry relied on people's knowledge and not technology.02 Apr 12:00 AM
The CountryQue Syrah Syrah: Hawke's Bay's red wine harvest begins"We're picking when we actually want to."01 Apr 12:51 AM
The CountryGrowing quinoa a challengeAncient grain is "easy to grow and a challenge to harvest," says Methven farmer.28 Mar 02:30 AM
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
