Orchard worker sacked for taking Labour Day off
An orchard worker sacked by text message for taking Labour Day off.
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Pesticide recall after damage
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Labour MP takes up pumpkin challenge
The Great Pumpkin Carnival is months away, but locals are already planting their pumpkins
Horticulture leads shift in land use
Northland region experiencing significant horticultural developments.
Free heritage tomatoes at weekend market
Free tomotoe plants at Whanganuui River Trader's Market.
Red tape costing the chance to grow
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Avocado Growers elect chairman
Tony Ponder is the New Zealand Avocado Growers Association chairman.
Parkdale community garden grows
Some Kaitaia residents are stepping into a healthier future with a community garden.
Listen: The threat of urban sprawl to New Zealand's horticulture industry
CEO of Horticulture NZ looks at one of the biggest threats facing the industry - houses.
Zespri and WorkSafe reach deal over quad bike death
Kiwifruit giant Zespri and WorkSafe have reached a deal over a quad bike death.
World wine production just hit a 56-year low
The world is heading towards a sharp fall in wine production.
Upper North Island dominates race for New Zealand's top horticulturist
Search for the best young horticulturalist has a distinctly Upper North Island flavour.
Growers and farmers face population pressure
New Zealand's strong population growth may bring challenges for primary producers.
Frightening prices on pumpkins this Halloween
This year's wet weather continues to hike the price of fresh produce
Southland growers impress HortNZ
Southland produce has impressed visitors from Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ).
Asparagus and strawberries by the bucket load
We eat about 2000 tonnes of asparagus and nearly 5000 tonnes of strawberries each season.
Federated Farmers: SIRC to grow seed earnings, research capability
The Seed Industry Research Centre (SIRC) is as much about human talent as technology
Bay continues to hone winemaking pedigree
Hawke's Bay continually honing its great winemaking pedigree.
Central Otago's weather forecast to get extreme
Sweltering temperatures, floods and storms could be Central Otago's future.
Whangarei organic gardeners cop spray drift
Retired couple upset their large, rural organic garden has been poisoned.
Northland berry business highly commended
Quality fruit, sustainable practices and high expectations of food safety win praise.
Tamarillos easy to grow at home
Tamarillos or tree tomatoes have long been a favourite of Gareth Carter
Cambridge farmers incorporate maize
The 2008 drought led Jenny Buckley and Dave van den Beuken to grow Pioneer maize
Move to better apples takes toll on NZ juice-maker
The move to high-end NZ apples has taken its toll on juice makers.
Vege plots popular as prices rise
Vege prices are up, butter prices are "criminal" - can doing it yourself save you cash?
Two rust fungi that are very welcome
Two rust fungi that attack Lantana camara were deliberately introduced.
Wasp released to control Tomato Potato Psyllid
Tamarixia trioaze has been released in Hawke's Bay and Canterbury.
Spring crops good news, bad news with potatoes
The warmer spring weather is finally rewarding us with improved supply and price