The CountryWhangarei organic gardeners cop spray driftRetired couple upset their large, rural organic garden has been poisoned.18 Oct 05:00 PM
The CountryNorthland berry business highly commendedQuality fruit, sustainable practices and high expectations of food safety win praise.17 Oct 10:00 PM
The CountryTamarillos easy to grow at homeTamarillos or tree tomatoes have long been a favourite of Gareth Carter17 Oct 09:30 PM
The CountryCambridge farmers incorporate maizeThe 2008 drought led Jenny Buckley and Dave van den Beuken to grow Pioneer maize17 Oct 01:30 AM
The CountryMove to better apples takes toll on NZ juice-makerThe move to high-end NZ apples has taken its toll on juice makers.16 Oct 02:53 AM
The CountryVege plots popular as prices riseVege prices are up, butter prices are "criminal" - can doing it yourself save you cash?15 Oct 05:00 PM
The CountryTwo rust fungi that are very welcomeTwo rust fungi that attack Lantana camara were deliberately introduced.10 Oct 01:30 AM
The CountryWasp released to control Tomato Potato PsyllidTamarixia trioaze has been released in Hawke's Bay and Canterbury.09 Oct 09:18 PM
The CountrySpring crops good news, bad news with potatoesThe warmer spring weather is finally rewarding us with improved supply and price09 Oct 02:00 PM
The CountryThose darn Guava Moths!Guava moth is becoming the bane of most fruit grower's existence.07 Oct 12:34 AM
The CountryWCO impact sees orchardist fear for his futureOrchardist John Evans is worried that the WCO will have a negative impact on his business.06 Oct 06:00 PM
The CountryGrant to feed sustainable living dream$5000 will boost Grow for Life and Love project.05 Oct 10:00 PM
The CountrySummerfruit, Meat Industry Association sign GIA DeedSummerfruit NZ and the Meat Industry Asc. of NZ last week signed the GIA05 Oct 05:00 AM
The CountryYoung Fruit Grower says competition offers muchThe Young Fruit Grower of the Year competition is a chance to boost skills and win prizes.05 Oct 04:00 AM
The CountryZespri's Italian harvest to double over five yearsKiwifruit harvest is in full swing in Italy with European SunGold volumes expected to rise05 Oct 03:00 AM
The CountryForums keep growers informedOur annual grower forums are a great opportunity for us to update growers04 Oct 06:00 PM
The CountryArborists chop down historic Norfolk pineThis could be the 150-year-old tree's last day.03 Oct 07:49 PM
The CountryWet conditions raise Psa concernsConditions favourable to spread of Psa makes kiwifruit growers nervous.28 Sep 08:00 PM
The CountryA host of golden daffodilsCindy and Gordon Coombes' Pleasant Valley property has paddocks of bright yellow blooms.27 Sep 09:06 PM
The CountryAvocado research gets $22k boostResearch student headed to United States to continue work on avocado issue.27 Sep 09:05 PM
The CountryImmigration a worry for business communityNZ First's policy is to reduce migration levels to about 10,000 people each year.24 Sep 10:28 PM
BDBDThe CountryZespri chooses head of sales as new CEOThe search for a replacement for outgoing CEO Lain Jager began a year ago.24 Sep 09:00 PM
The CountryOrchardist steps up organic productionWorldwide organic fruit demand means plans to double area of fruit trees for orchardist.20 Sep 09:52 PM
The CountryOne more chance for viticulturistAnnabel Bulk is dedicated to winning Young Viticulturist of the Year next year.20 Sep 09:40 PM
The CountryNew winery for Villa MariaA new winery is being built by Te Awa Restaurant under the Villa Maria Estate umbrella.19 Sep 08:00 PM
The CountryAwards a boost for 'work in progress' kiwifruit orchardEntries are open for the 2018 Bay of Plenty Ballance Farm Environment Awards.18 Sep 10:23 PM
OpinionLiam DannWhy aren't food prices an election issue?COMMENT: Rising prices are a hot topic but they haven't figured in this election campaign.16 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryObituary: Kiwifruit pioneer Mike MullerMichael Muller was a key player in the kiwifruit industry and helped hundreds of growers.16 Sep 06:00 AM
The CountryClimate change could threaten Bay of Plenty kiwifruit industryKiwifruit industry and climate change impacts15 Sep 07:00 PM
The CountryKiwifruit in Bay of Plenty could be 'devastated' by climate changeWarmer temperatures will see kiwifruit production decline in region.14 Sep 08:33 PM
The CountryAvocado invasion has locals in fearLocals are concerned the Aupouri aquifier will be plundered by the avocado industry.13 Sep 09:46 PM
The CountryTamarillo growers' group reaches new milestoneMore shipments to follow with pulp from tamarillos grown in the North by five orchards.12 Sep 11:30 PM
