The CountryRecord results for kiwifruit company DMSDMS announced record net profits for 2016/17 at the growers' AGM earlier in the year.14 Dec 02:00 AM
The CountryLocal kids picking berries for the seasonHigh school students picking berries for the season at farm near Hastings.13 Dec 10:30 PM
The CountryVisitors could help fill seasonal worker shortageMinistry of Social Development declares labour shortage and visa help for visitors.12 Dec 10:30 PM
The CountrySeasonal labour shortage declaredCentral Otago's record early fruit and grape season has led to a seasonal labour shortage.12 Dec 10:15 PM
The CountryContaminated spray damages applesFungicide recalled as nine Hawke's Bay orchards check out the damage.11 Dec 08:00 PM
The CountryFree irrigation checks under way in Hawke's BayHBRC offers free irrigation checks to growers for best crop and production costs results.10 Dec 05:00 PM
The CountryTourism boom ripe for picking, says wine industryTwenty-five per cent of international visitors take a trip to a vineyard09 Dec 10:11 PM
The CountryKeeping organic with new apple ciderLiv Glazebrook has helped craft a range of premium apple ciders for Lewis Road.09 Dec 05:00 AM
The CountryRenewed partnership boosts kiwifruit strainsZespri will receive renewed support for its kiwifruit breeding programme.07 Dec 03:30 AM
The CountryInvesting in new market pays offAccess for New Zealand avocados to China was signed off on in November.07 Dec 01:48 AM
The CountryTwo myrtle rust finds in TaurangaMPI confirms outbreaks on two Bethlehem properties.06 Dec 06:38 AM
The CountryMike Chapman: Innovate or lose competitive advantageGovernment's continued commitment to R&D will only enhance NZ's ability to innovate.05 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryHotter Central Otago climate may suit more types of grapeFruit will be sweeter, vines may mature earlier and there may be a longer grape season.04 Dec 02:30 AM
The CountryBlackcurrant grower quits business in face of oversupplyIf the current is running against blackcurrants, make hay.03 Dec 11:36 PM
The CountryOil-infused lucerne chaff a winning feedDifficulty finding quality lucerne chaff led to a busy enterprise for Waianakarua couple.03 Dec 09:30 PM
The CountryEyes on becoming nation's hemp tech hubHemp producer and manufacturer Kanapu Hemp Foods Ltd is going from strength to strength.03 Dec 07:00 PM
The CountryImportance of irrigation expected to growClimate change effects would make need to reliably grow produce, feed stock more important02 Dec 07:30 PM
The CountryHotter change may suit more types of grapeOtago region's climate might be more like Hawke's Bay and crops might mature earlier.02 Dec 07:30 PM
The CountryWacky fruit and veg hitting Kiwi storesKeep your eyes peeled for grapes the size of gobstoppers and pink mushrooms02 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryGrowers rapt about early fruit, weatherLooking like a record crop for cherries as growers weeks ahead of where they'd normally be01 Dec 04:45 PM
The CountryCromwell apricots ripe for picking in NovemberCromwell apricots have been picked in November for the first time in its 103-years.30 Nov 11:30 PM
The CountryEarthquake-damaged rural land use studies beginMPI encourages earthquake- affected regions to use $5000 worth of funded advisory services30 Nov 12:55 AM
The CountryWoman's hair caught in conveyor beltRescue helicopter called to aid woman whose hair was tangled in factory equipment.28 Nov 10:37 PM
The CountryStorm hits early crop of Central Otago cherriesOne Teviot Valley orchardist says between 30% and 40% of his crop was damaged in storms.28 Nov 08:30 PM
The CountryKiwifruit portside storage gets $11m boostNew storage at the port will keep pace with the Bay's booming kiwifruit industry.27 Nov 05:52 PM
The CountryVineyard leasing an appealing lifestyle optionInnovative solutions to sourcing and securing grape supply under tight competition.27 Nov 03:14 AM
The CountryFarm roads washed away in floodingRoxburgh cherry and stonefruit grower reports on weekend's devastating flash floods.27 Nov 01:13 AM
The CountryJersey Benne harvest delayed in North OtagoNorth Otago's Jersey Benne harvest has been delayed.24 Nov 02:30 AM
The CountryRotorua agritech event focuses on digital technologiesArtificial intelligence, machine learning and smart data are major themes at the event.23 Nov 11:03 PM
The CountryEarly start to Central Otago strawberry seasonCentral Otago berry growers are having a particularly early strawberry season this year.22 Nov 10:14 PM
The CountryWhich Mayor will be the Pumpkin King in 2018?Hauraki District Mayor John Tregidga has been challenged to grow a giant pumpkin.22 Nov 08:30 PM
The CountryUp to 30% of crops lost to rainHorowhenua farmers survive the wettest winter. Made with funding from NZ On Air.20 Nov 10:04 PM
The CountryChina: Has NZ smashed avocado barrier?MPI says New Zealand is a step closer to selling avocados to the Chinese market.20 Nov 01:51 AM
