The CountryIwi leader helps out with Hawke's Bay's apple-picking crisisLabour shortage now "extreme" as Tasman region declares orchard worker shortage.08 Apr 04:00 AM
The CountryTe Mata Estate's vintage pickersPickers' mantra is, they don't care how long it takes, as long as it it done properly.08 Apr 02:28 AM
The CountryZespri to double sales to $4.5b by 2025The Bay of Plenty set to have 14,329 more kiwifruit jobs by 2030 as the industry booms.07 Apr 08:56 PM
The CountrySOLD: Gold kiwifruit orchard sets new benchmarkA Paengaroa gold kiwifruit orchard sells for $1.1m per canopy and sets new benchmark.07 Apr 06:34 AM
The Country'A losing battle' - myrtle rust spreads southMyrtle rust has spread south and an ecologist says its incursion is a hard lesson for NZ.06 Apr 03:47 AM
The CountryFarm built on vision and hard workCouple introduce blueberries grown in tunnel houses to make old avocado venture profitable05 Apr 02:30 AM
The CountryMoerewa kids get growing to feed communityLocals will be encouraged to help themselves to fresh veges from the community garden.05 Apr 01:00 AM
The CountryWestern Bay schools set to cultivate horticulture careersCultivate Your Career expo has kicked off in the Bay of Plenty.04 Apr 07:30 PM
The CountryPlanting seeds of community enterpriseAn idea started by murder victim Craig Rippon is taking root in Whanganui.04 Apr 02:00 AM
The CountryHigh avocado prices predicted to drop with big cropThe avocado industry is booming, with a two-year waiting list for nursery orchard trees.04 Apr 12:00 AM
The CountryKiwifruit crop could be pick of the bunchThe picking of Northland's multimillion-dollar kiwifruit crop has begun.03 Apr 07:00 PM
The CountryListen: Why South Korea has embraced the avocadoRowena Duncum on The Country talks to the market manager for NZ's largest avocado exporter03 Apr 05:30 AM
OpinionBill Dalton: Conference Centre lures Big AppleConference Centre hitting its straps.02 Apr 09:00 PM
The CountryENZAFoods sale safeguards jobs in HastingsSale expected to take effect on April 2001 Apr 03:51 AM
The CountryAre we running out of fresh food?Destructive cyclones and changing climate - how long can New Zealand provide fresh food?31 Mar 05:00 PM
The CountryHB Tourism joins call for more fruitpickersHawke's Bay Tourism is targeting backpackers to help fill a seasonal labour shortage.30 Mar 12:00 PM
The CountryZespri: Kiwifruit crop increase could lead to labour shortageKiwifruit crops are due to ripen faster than anticipated - and pickers are needed.29 Mar 09:35 PM
The CountryInside story: Seasoned crews behind the kiwifruit boomSeasonal work is a fun way to top up retired couple's income29 Mar 08:30 PM
The CountryTrevelyan packhouse manager role a good fitDougal Henderson has proven to be the best packhouse manager for Trevelyan.29 Mar 05:30 AM
The CountryKiwifruit rejects and analysis all in a day's work at TrevelyanRejected kiwifruit are inevitable at Trevelyan — and it's one man's job to find out why.29 Mar 04:30 AM
The CountrySeason's first kiwifruit shipment leaving Tauranga as harvest beginsZespri is expecting sales to top $2 billion this season.28 Mar 09:40 PM
The CountryCentral Otago apple growers welcome free trade agreementCentral Otago apple growers will welcome a new free trade agreement.27 Mar 11:00 PM
The CountryBay students learn about horticulture industryBay students have been given an insight into the jobs available in horticulture.27 Mar 10:50 PM
HorticulturePotter grows fabulous poppiesCeramic artist Carolyn Hodgson of Marton's fabulous red poppies adorn Te Papa walls.27 Mar 10:00 PM
The CountryMerivale garden nourishes a communityHelping out for 'the love, the aroha of other people'.27 Mar 06:20 PM
The CountryBay horticulture can get free recyclingRural recycling programme Agrecovery comes to Hawke's Bay.26 Mar 07:00 PM
The CountryKiwifruit sales to China, Japan set to hit $1 billionDemand for kiwifruit continues as sales to China and Japan are tracking at record pace.25 Mar 01:44 AM
The CountryHas M. bovis put people off buying dairy farms?GM of PGG Wrightson Real Estate Peter Newbold looks at M. bovis' effect on dairy sales.23 Mar 03:00 AM
The CountryWebsite to find workers praisedWork The Seasons website applauded by Horticulture New Zealand chief executive.20 Mar 10:30 PM
The CountryLocal workers and backpackers needed to pick up slackKiwifruit pack houses in the Bay are expecting volumes of fruit to be up on last season.20 Mar 09:00 PM
The CountrySunflowers add colour to Claremont farmBold sunflowers are brightening up Paul and Emma Carrol's South Canterbury farm.20 Mar 08:00 PM
The CountryKiwifruit industry needs to spend a cool $1 billion to keep up with hot demandZespri expects annual sales to double to $4.5 billion by 2025.19 Mar 08:20 AM
The CountryThe Kiwi company betting big on hempBay hemp seed growers poised to diversify product range with recent law change.16 Mar 09:00 PM
The CountryThree Te Puke orchards for saleThe portfolio includes three mid-to-large sized blocks with a total of 98 canopy hectares.16 Mar 04:00 PM
