The CountryLake Hawea hemp grower promotes industrial uses of cannabis plantA Lake Hawea man is promoting farming the "industrial hemp" version of the cannabis plant.23 Aug 11:00 PM
The CountryHigh Court judge urges MPI and fruit growers to co-operateHigh Court judge suggests MPI and growers cooperate on biosecurity risk.23 Aug 10:38 PM
The CountryPlant & Food Research study backs use of biopesticidesPesticides offer significant health and environmental gains, so why the bad rap?23 Aug 03:00 AM
The CountryTauranga woman named NZ's top young grower in horticulture competitionIt's the second year running a Bay of Plenty woman has won the title.22 Aug 06:33 PM
The CountryNew Central Otago apricot co-operative sets up for businessA new grower co-operative company is being set up to manage the release of a new apricot.21 Aug 06:00 PM
The CountryClimbing the ladder at Puketapu's T&G Orchard32-year-old Ryan May is finding the apple-growing industry a great choice of career.21 Aug 06:00 PM
The CountryBusiness owner to pay $120K for exploiting workersDeclaring bankruptcy will not enable the business owner to escape his responsibilities.20 Aug 11:11 PM
The CountryWeaker kiwi raising NZ commodity prices in local termsThe weaker New Zealand dollar is boosting New Zealand commodity prices in local terms.19 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryEIT student boosts orchard workers' fitness levelsAn EIT student is doing more than educating seasonal workers about fruit.19 Aug 07:00 AM
The CountryGareth Carter: Much to do in the vegetable gardenIt's spud season! Gareth Carter looks at the best varieties.17 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountrySmoke from rural areas not causing Napier and Hastings pollutionRegional Council ready to fine errant growers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.16 Aug 09:00 PM
The CountryFoodbank benefits from council gardenA foodbank benefits from a garden in Whangārei's Laurie Hall Park planted with veges.14 Aug 11:00 PM
The CountryCall to restart Central Otago Young Growers GroupGrant McKay wants to re-establish the Central Otago Young Growers Group.14 Aug 08:00 PM
The CountryCentral Otago grower's dedication to fruit industry recognisedEarnscy Weaver has been made a life member of Horticulture New Zealand.14 Aug 06:00 PM
The CountryLettuce rockets as veggie prices surgeConsumers are paying a bit extra for the crunch in their salad.13 Aug 01:30 AM
The CountryOtago plantings being destroyed; court challengeImported plants at the centre of a national biosecurity scare will be to be destroyed.12 Aug 10:00 PM
The CountryYoung growers to vie for NZ title in NapierNZ's top young growers will compete for the title of Young Grower of the Year in Napier12 Aug 07:00 PM
The CountryGareth Carter: August is a good month to start sowing seeds of summer vegetables and flowersAugust is a good month to start sowing seeds of summer vegetables and flowers.10 Aug 11:00 PM
The CountryApple industry needs to find hundreds of staffHuge 100-job-a-year horticulture recruitment drive starts today.09 Aug 06:00 PM
The CountryMPI fruit plant destruction order challenged in courtApple and stonefruit group says the decision-making by MPI is "flawed".08 Aug 11:20 PM
The CountryNational show puts Taranaki camellias in the spotlightThe National Camellia Show is coming to Taranaki.07 Aug 11:30 PM
The CountryCentral Otago horticultural land to be mappedCentral Otago's horticultural landscape is being mapped as a tool for district planning.07 Aug 09:00 PM
The CountryCamellia Show a success despite blightWhangārei Camellia Show a success, despite petal blight06 Aug 11:00 PM
The CountryKiwifruit industry body predicts severe labour shortagesThis season's labour shortage hit harder and earlier than expected02 Aug 06:11 PM
The CountryCedenco takes top prize at Export AwardsGisborne business takes top exporter award in first year it could enter.02 Aug 06:00 PM
The CountryEight Central Otago orchards affected by biosecurity scareEight Central Otago stonefruit orchardists have been affected by a biosecurity scare.02 Aug 06:00 AM
The CountryWorms deal to industrial waste in TaupōWorm farms are a cost-effective way of dealing with domestic and industrial waste.01 Aug 09:00 PM
The CountryWai Ariki Food Forest Onerahi-rahi turns 3Onerahi forest garden celebrates three years of feeding the community30 Jul 08:30 PM
The CountryRetractable roof a NZ first for Central orchardShed will be first of its kind in NZ, and just second in the world for growing cherries.30 Jul 04:34 AM
The CountryWho will pick the fruit after Brexit?Agriculture has depended on seasonal workers from elsewhere in the EU.30 Jul 01:11 AM
The Country$18m investment in Kerikeri fruit industryTe Puke-based firm invests in packing machines, shed and cool stores in Kerikeri.29 Jul 10:00 PM
The CountryPipfruit trailblazers recognised with awardPipfruit industry pioneers have been acknowledged for their outstanding service.29 Jul 05:50 AM
