The CountryThirst for beer drives growth for hopsNew Zealanders may be re-discovering their taste for beer. And renewing that love affair is helping a valuable local industry. Hops06 Mar 05:30 AM
The CountryBay 'leading cider destination'Zeffer Cider is heading to the Bay, where sales and marketing manager Josh Townsend says the company can work closely with suppliers04 Mar 02:13 AM
The CountryBiggest season ever for industrySeven million trays of avocados were grown, harvested, packed, exported and marketed this season.03 Mar 04:30 AM
The CountryWoodville show still going strongWoodville's Horticultural and Industrial Show was another success.03 Mar 12:40 AM
The CountryKiwifruit growers referendum voteKiwifruit growers are invited to participate in a postal and online referendum.02 Mar 10:30 PM
The CountryKatikati growers win farm awardKatikati's Brian and Jan Barton won the Farm Stewardship Award.02 Mar 10:00 PM
The CountryEarly pick for Mission pinotLow-alcohol wine is a young, but growing, market so harvest baskets are out now.02 Mar 07:00 PM
The CountryRosy future for apple industryNew Zealand's buoyant apple and pear industry is set to produce the country's largest ever crop, on the back of a successful plan 02 Mar 04:00 AM
The CountryGold for kiwifruit as vines reach maturityGold kiwifruit volumes are expected to climb as vines reach maturity.02 Mar 03:00 AM
The CountryPackhouses ready for bumper harvest timeKiwifruit packhouses are gearing up for the harvest which begins next month, providing employment for thousands of seasonal workers02 Mar 02:30 AM
The CountryListen: Julian Raine's 'craft milk'The President of Horticulture New Zealand talks about good times for the flourishing industry and why he's been able to sell 'craft' milk in glass bottles for premium prices.02 Mar 02:20 AM
The CountryWine firm reports first-half lossFoley Family Wines, whose brands include Vavasour and Martinborough Vineyard, turned to a loss in its first half as it battled falling 02 Mar 01:30 AM
The CountryFirst 2017 velvetleaf findThe first velvetleaf of the season has been found in Otago and a Teviot Valley farmer is being praised for his vigilance in reporting it to the authorities.01 Mar 11:00 PM
The CountryGrowing tropical fruits locally worth exploringNew Zealand imports more bananas per capita than any other developed country, but could be growing them locally.01 Mar 08:30 PM
The CountryKiwifruit giant to invest $40mKiwifruit giant EastPack is going to invest $40m on tech upgrades.01 Mar 07:36 PM
The CountryGreat weather for relaxing, grape growersEven though summer has drawn to a close more hot and dry weather is on the way.01 Mar 07:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryT&G reports 67pc jump in 2016 profitThe profit was boosted by a solid performance from most of its business segments.28 Feb 10:33 PM
The CountryListen: Horticulture sector agrees with PM's comments about drug useThe Horticulture sector agrees with the Prime Minister's comments about drug use preventing many Kiwis from getting jobs.28 Feb 12:31 AM
BDBDThe CountryScales lifts 2016 annual profit 6pcNew Zealand's biggest apple exporter benefited from expanding its business.27 Feb 10:09 PM
The CountryWinning invention on display at Field DaysA machine that is billed as promising to increase kiwifruit yield and reduce costs will be make its Northland Field Days debut this 27 Feb 08:24 PM
The CountryGrand crop from celebrity apple treeThe last time we visited our celebrity tree in December, orchard manager Miles Hales was expecting to begin irrigating any day. He 27 Feb 03:30 AM
Rural PropertyInvestors sought for Bay of Plenty kiwifruit orchardInvestors are being sought for a 16 hectare gold kiwifruit orchard at Paengaroa, at the eastern end of the Tauranga Eastern Link. Rural 27 Feb 02:30 AM
BDBDThe CountryMeat exports deal signed with IranNew Zealand has inked an agreement with Iran, the second-largest economy in the Middle East and North Africa region.26 Feb 10:12 PM
OpinionNiki BezzantCountdown's 'imperfect' produce affordable and sustainableCOMMENT: "Imperfect" fruit and vegetables are still healthy eating.25 Feb 11:15 PM
The CountrySyrah looking goodMission Estate says its wines are tracking well after hot, windy summer weather.25 Feb 01:00 AM
The CountryFine Bay sea air - for sailing and wine makingFor Clearview Estate owners and founders Tim Turvey and Helma van den Berg the nearby sea gave them plenty to talk about when they 24 Feb 10:20 PM
The CountryHarsher penalties for migrant worker exploitationTauranga industries using migrant labour have welcomed a government move to clamp down on employers exploiting migrant workers. Off 24 Feb 06:58 PM
The CountryNew laws protect migrant workersThe apple trees are heaving with fruit. It's time to harvest and Hawke's Bay is full of migrant workers here for that exact purpose. I 23 Feb 09:00 PM
The CountryTop Bay fruit grower namedErin Atkinson, 29, a technical adviser for Apata Group in Te Puke, has been named the Bay of Plenty's 2017 Young Fruit Grower of the 23 Feb 04:00 AM
The CountryComvita loses $7 millionComvita has posted a first half after tax net loss of $7.1 million on sales of $57.7 million. The company says the result reflects 21 Feb 08:30 PM
The CountrySeeka kiwiberries find a market in USSeeka is pushing ahead in the second year of its partnership with California-based Giumarra Wenatchee to market its kiwiberries. "We 20 Feb 10:00 PM
The CountryWinegrowers report on sustainabilityNew Zealand Winegrowers has released the first ever report on the wine sector's achievements in sustainability. The report presents 20 Feb 03:30 AM
BDBDThe CountryLog prices jump to a recordThe average price for roundwood logs rose to $90 a tonne in February, up $5 from January's average price.19 Feb 10:06 PM
The CountryYoung Fruit Grower comp hailed by industryErin Atkinson, 29, a technical adviser for Apata Group in Te Puke, has been named the Bay of Plenty's 2017 Young Fruit Grower of the 17 Feb 01:00 AM
