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Listen: Kiwifruit crusaders win Science Prize
Dr Bruce Campbell's team has won Prime Minister's Science Prize for defeating Psa.
Listen: The stink bug that loves to party
The President of Horticulture New Zealand, Julian Raine on the brown marmorated stink bug.
Contain yourself! It's a garden in a townhouse
Plants in containers presents gardeners with endless opportunities to express their flair.
Katikati orchardist's career transformation
André Rochat arrived in New Zealand 10 years ago with no experience in horticulture.
Cash in his chips - Otago farmer's US job no small potatoes
Kiwi farmer John McLeod grows vast crops of potatoes in eastern Washington State.
Rights granted for peach variety
''Sweet Perfection'' for North Otago orchardists Helen Brookes and Terry Fowler.
Zespri: Kiwifruit earnings, jobs to double
Lack of available land in Bay of Plenty opens up opportunities in Northland.
Business fined $12k for 'failing' employees
Bay of Plenty business which failed to provide basic employment rights is fined $12k.
Hawke's Bay fruit grower wins Fourneau Award
A four-year project to deal with a problem earned a Hastings grower the Fourneau Award.
Frozen berries with a side of metal
Buyers should return berries to stores for a full refund.
First Kiwi avocados arrive in China
Our booming market also exports to Australia, Japan, Singapore, Korea and Thailand.
Central Otago orchard life 'an adventure playground'
Family-run operation a far cry from previous career as a detective in Dunedin.
Gareth Carter: Lawns rampant as summer enters last month
Gareth Carter's regular gardening column
NZ kiwifruit growing expands
The popularity of kiwifruit growing is spreading outside the Bay of Plenty.
Horticulture hopefuls gearing up for Bay of Plenty Young Grower title
Local horticultural enthusiasts are gearing up for the BOP Young Grower of the Year.
Horowhenua veges fry as fire guts KPH delivery truck
A fire has gutted a truck and prematurely cooked thousands of prime Horowhenua vegetables.
Woodhaven Gardens rubbish contaminating neighbour's property
Woodhaven Gardens is accused of improperly destroying waste in large burn-offs.
Stinky super corpse flower open soon at Dunedin Botanic Gardens
A rare corpse plant is set to bloom at Dunedin Botanic Gardens soon.
Fresh veges win at Prospero Farmers Market
The inaugural Prospero Farmers Markets got off to a great start with produce selling out.
'Pretty bloody dumb': Minister on Montana ditching Kiwi grapes
Sharp social media reaction to the Kiwi wine brand using Aussie grapes.
Montana Wines dumps Kiwi grapes
Montana wines has ditched Kiwi grapes for Aussie ones to save money.
Listen: Growing horticulture industry could rival meat
Nathan Penny shares his two cents on prospects for the NZ horticulture industry.
Mustard power for Melbourne-bound Dreamliner
A Qantas Dreamliner flight using a biofuel blend marks a milestone for alternative fuels
New varieties displayed at Whanganui flower show
Good quality dahlias, gladioli and other flowers, fruit and vegetables displayed to public
Growing up: The rise and rise of horticulture
Gold kiwi, wine, apples fuel agriculture's 'fourth engine'.
Gladioli and dahlias the star turns of summer flower show
The Wanganui Horticultural Society Summer Show is a chance to see new flower varieties
Tropical Fruit Growers NZ membership soars
Tropical Fruit Growers of New Zealand membership has soared over the last year.
Growing need for more growers
Northland region's smaller food growers need to become more industrialised, say Collective
Water storage to improve standards
The question is, what causes the most pollution in our rural rivers?
Listen: Why NZ is great for growing bananas and hemp
Trevor Mills talks to The Country about growing hemp and bananas in New Zealand.
What is killing thousands of bees in Nelson?
Trees and Bees owner Ricki Leahy says the loss is absolutely devastating.