The CountryGladioli and dahlias the star turns of summer flower showThe Wanganui Horticultural Society Summer Show is a chance to see new flower varieties26 Jan 02:00 AM
The CountryTropical Fruit Growers NZ membership soarsTropical Fruit Growers of New Zealand membership has soared over the last year.25 Jan 04:00 AM
The CountryGrowing need for more growersNorthland region's smaller food growers need to become more industrialised, say Collective25 Jan 02:30 AM
The CountryWater storage to improve standardsThe question is, what causes the most pollution in our rural rivers?24 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryListen: Why NZ is great for growing bananas and hempTrevor Mills talks to The Country about growing hemp and bananas in New Zealand.23 Jan 02:00 AM
The CountryWhat is killing thousands of bees in Nelson?Trees and Bees owner Ricki Leahy says the loss is absolutely devastating.22 Jan 10:40 PM
The CountryGorgeous Gardens: Perfectionism shapes rural paradiseGorgeous Gardens Summer Series: "I'm a dahlia freak," Cherylene said.22 Jan 01:10 AM
The CountrySustainable Backyards a way for people to share sustainability activitiesPeople can share their passion for sustainability with the community in March.19 Jan 01:06 PM
The CountryListen: Mike Chapman - New Zealand needs water storageHorticulture New Zealand CEO encourages urban Kiwis to look favourably on water storage.19 Jan 01:47 AM
The CountryListen: Dairy farmer diversifies with hemp cropDairy farmer Tom Welch has decided to grow hemp to diversify his farming operation.18 Jan 12:50 AM
The CountryBeekeeping summer school to give many a buzzBackyard Beekeeping summer school proves popular in Oamaru.17 Jan 11:00 PM
The CountryVelvetleaf serious threat to cropsVelvetleaf is regarded as the world's worst cropping weed, damaging arable crops.17 Jan 10:30 PM
The CountryTractors and sprayer stolen from orchardThieves cut a deer fence to steal two tractors and a sprayer from a Hawke's Bay orchard.15 Jan 09:00 PM
The CountryVirus vs disease: New bid to help our honeybeesVirus will be pitted against pathogen in a new effort to help our hard-working honeybees.14 Jan 09:21 PM
HorticultureLabour of love creates sprawl of beauty that keeps evolvingThe Forlongs' garden is punctuated by some very mature trees but those fit into landscape.14 Jan 08:00 PM
The CountryTomatoes galore, can you beat it?Whanganui woman grows 50 tomatoes on one plant.12 Jan 09:00 PM
The CountryCherries blossom with prospectsThe season is proving a fruitful one for stone fruit thanks to record hot weather.10 Jan 11:00 PM
The CountryCauliflower steak draws outrageWould you pay nearly $4 for a 'cauliflower steak'?10 Jan 05:59 PM
The CountryOrchardists urged by Powerco to keep 4m power lines ruleOrchardists are being urged to ensure they are well clear of power lines when working.10 Jan 05:30 PM
The CountryGrower on the hunt for the perfect tomatoMeet the man who lives and breathes tomatoes.10 Jan 04:30 PM
The CountryRecent heat boost for South Canterbury lavender cropsA South Canterbury lavender grower is experiencing an early start to the season.08 Jan 02:30 AM
The CountryConservation Comment: Rare shrub needs loveUnfortunately, Gardner's tree daisy is a plant, not a kakapo, so nobody noticed or cared.07 Jan 07:05 PM
The CountryAlcohol industry rolls into fast-growing cannabis marketDrinkers could shift to the growing cannabis market05 Jan 09:00 PM
The CountryPolice say sorry after ripping out legal hemp cropPolice say they will reimburse the grower after ripping out 16 legal hemp plants.21 Dec 08:37 AM
The CountryCherry crop expected to be up by 20%Central Otago cherry orchardists expect crop volume to be up by at least 20% on last year.20 Dec 11:00 PM
The CountryJersey bennes here in time for ChristmasIt was a challenge to have the later crops ready for the Christmas market.20 Dec 09:47 PM
The CountryOtago farmers tense as possible drought loomsOtago farmers getting anxious as drought conditions creep ever closer to the region.18 Dec 08:17 PM
The CountryFewer frost days as Central Otago climate altersFewer frost days could mean less need for frost protection & fewer nights of broken sleep.17 Dec 10:00 PM
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
