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
The CountryWet winter devastates potato cropA wet winter caused potatoes to rot in the ground before harvesting.07 Sep 04:42 AM
The CountryThe giant advance of avocadosOther growers encroaching on King Avocado orchard's reign at the top07 Sep 01:30 AM
The CountryNon-GMO certification programme launchedBioGro NZ's programme aims to offer more transparency to market07 Sep 01:30 AM
The CountryStolen avocados a growing issueWe're having an exciting start to the New Zealand avocado season06 Sep 10:30 PM
The CountryAsparagus farmers see healthy message everywhereHealthy food message getting out says Mangawekas Asparagus Farmer06 Sep 02:08 AM
The CountryHow to get grass growth back on trackManawatu agronomist says repair of paddocks after constant wet weather is essential.05 Sep 11:07 PM
The CountryKumara prices soar as stocks stretch thinKumara prices high to help stocks stretch to Christmas.05 Sep 06:00 PM
The CountryBudding hopes not dashedIcicles forming on new blossoms yesterday show the cold is not over for fruit growers.04 Sep 08:30 PM
BDBDThe CountryKiwifruit growers can't sue over Psa damage - QCKiwifruit growers can't sue over Psa damage, Crown's QC tells High Court.04 Sep 05:18 AM
The CountryNew sumo fruit hits NZ shelvesIts juicy, sweet, seedless and selling out fast. Introducing the new Sumo Mandarin.01 Sep 08:34 PM
The CountryLawrence daffodils to returnThe stage is set for the reopening of the Wetherstons brewery ruins and daffodil planting29 Aug 05:30 AM
The CountryListen: A big week for the wine industryBlair McClean previews a huge week for the viticulture industry taking place in Blenheim.29 Aug 02:36 AM
