The CountryMove over Zespri, new berry group has big plansBerries eyed as next billion-dollar export business by new joint venture.15 Mar 04:00 AM
The CountryApple harvest earliest in recent historyCentral Otago's apples are having their earliest harvest in decades.13 Mar 09:24 PM
The CountryCan 14m cartons of apples be picked in 21 days?NZ Apples and Pears CEO on a shortage of pickers for a bumper crop of apples.13 Mar 03:35 AM
The CountryFewer trucks and faster delivery for produce on Kiwi ExpressA new shipping service for Northland's kiwifruit industry represents a win for everyone.13 Mar 02:30 AM
The CountryANZ Agri Focus: Success with avocados is there for the pickingThe avocado sector is in a good position for growth, according to ANZ Agri Focus.13 Mar 01:30 AM
The CountryFruit-picking industry runs out of workersWorkers needed for peak 21-day period to pack the bulk of 14 million crates of apples.12 Mar 09:07 PM
The CountryIndustrial building boom hits HastingsHeretaunga Plains the site of several multimillion-dollar developments.12 Mar 07:18 PM
The CountryHarvesting South Island vegetables to orderAimee Burton talks about how an ultimatum got her started on her business journey.11 Mar 05:00 PM
The CountryWorrying week for Napier winegrowers"I've never seen it like this ever"- vineyard submerged after deluge.09 Mar 06:00 PM
The CountryThe Food Basket avoids rising vege pricesFruit and veges are getting unaffordable for many after a bad growing season.05 Mar 06:30 PM
The Country'Solid' result for Scales in difficult yearScales chairman said the Hawke's Bay region experienced a ''difficult growing season''.04 Mar 10:38 PM
The CountryNo listeria-contaminated Australian rockmelons hereMPI assures public Australian rockmelons here are safe to eat.04 Mar 07:09 PM
The Country$10 cauliflower! Wet weather wreaks havoc on shoppersRecent rain has decreased supply of some vegetables and made them more expensive.03 Mar 09:38 PM
The CountryNorthland kiwifruit set sail from NorthportNew service will ship Northland's kiwifruit from Northport to Singapore.02 Mar 05:00 PM
The CountryJen Scoular: Many opportunities for avocados in ChinaAvocados from New Zealand have gained access to the China market, says Jen Scoular.28 Feb 05:00 PM
The CountryHerb awareness week begins to showcase health benefitsEveryday garden herbs could be a preventative and curative of many ills, says herbalist.28 Feb 03:00 PM
The CountryVeggie growers losing up to $100K a weekOne large grower has lost 85 per cent of his lettuce crops.28 Feb 04:03 AM
The CountryMyrtle rust found for first time on DOC landFungus can adversely affect myrtle species, including pohutukawa, manuka and kanuka.27 Feb 11:58 PM
The CountryFourth bulk carrier ordered to leave New ZealandBrown marmorated stink bug discovered aboard Japanese vessel.27 Feb 09:41 PM
The CountryWheatgrowers tapped to enter competitionArable farmers encouraged to enter United Wheatgrowers wheat competition.27 Feb 02:33 AM
The CountryStink bugs not a big problem: TurnersTurners Automotive Group says it will suffer "minimal impact" from stink bugs on ships.26 Feb 09:59 PM
The CountryShoppers feel the pinch as veggies soar in priceVeggie prices on the rise due to unprecedented humid conditions26 Feb 09:22 PM
The CountryHot, humid weather hits green vege cropsGreengrocers try to even out vege price spikes in the face of crop shortages.26 Feb 07:00 PM
The CountryWeather behind fruit and vege price hikesFruit and vegetable suppliers in Rotorua are feeling the pinch, with shoppers also hit.26 Feb 05:29 PM
The CountryReport: NZ could have a greener, bio-fuelled futureNZ could slash its greenhouse gas emissions by kick-starting a major biofuels industry.26 Feb 03:30 AM
The CountryNapier hosting US and Canadian fruit-growersNapier is hosting a group of top US and Canadian fruit-growers today.25 Feb 09:00 PM
The CountryVeggie prices set to rise as humidity hits cropsHigh humidity levels over summer have damaged green leafy vegetables.25 Feb 08:45 PM
The CountryFocus: Humidity hitting vegetable growers and driving up pricesNorth Island growers fear short supply of green vegetables if weather doesn’t improve soon.Watch25 Feb 08:37 PM
The CountryEmployment there for the pickingApple industry crying out for pickers so get off the benefit and up those trees.25 Feb 07:00 PM
The CountryBumper apple crop hungry for pickersSeasonal workers in high demand to help pick Hawke's Bay apple crop25 Feb 05:00 PM
The CountryHow $160m medical cannabis deal could transform a small townBut it depends on medical marijuana bill passing second and third reading23 Feb 07:04 PM
The CountryListen: Bad seeds - All affected farms identifiedThe Country examines the mistake that led to 556 farmers growing crops causing cow deaths.23 Feb 03:00 AM
The CountryLincoln University linking with overseas institutionsLincoln University aims to cultivate the next generation of horticultural industry leaders23 Feb 02:00 AM
