The CountryGreen shortfall will pose challenges this yearZespri this week updated its December forecast to kiwifruit growers on global sales for 2016, showing average returns up across all 16 Feb 11:00 PM
The CountryVersatile avocados fit in everywhereI'm not sure how many people actually still make New Year's resolutions. I'm good at remembering that something I've done was a New 16 Feb 07:30 AM
The CountryNZ set for another bumper apple cropIt's shaping up to be another record year for the New Zealand apple crop in terms of volume, and it looks like quality will also be high.16 Feb 03:21 AM
The CountryRecognition for small wineriesThey're representing the little guy big time at the Wine Adventure Co. The newest player on the Hawke's Bay wine scene, the company 15 Feb 06:00 AM
The CountryApples at record priceNew Zealand food prices rose in January, as apples surged to a record high, leading gains in fruit and vegetables. Food prices rose 14 Feb 09:30 PM
The CountryWatch NZH Local Focus: Young Fruit Grower aiming for national successA Whangarei orchardist is hoping to emulate the success of his mentor, who took out the 2014 Young Fruit Grower of the Year in the Bay of Plenty. Made with funding from NZ On Air.12 Feb 08:47 PM
The CountryMonster blueberry to hit NZ shelvesKiwi consumers could soon have their pick of a new super-sized superfood - a jumbo blueberry the size of a $2 coin.09 Feb 03:45 AM
BDBDThe CountryZespri to license more SunGold kiwifruit in ItalyZespri International will licence more production of its SunGold variety in Italy to meet rising demand and ensure 12-month supply.09 Feb 01:48 AM
The Country'Tree hugger' awarded service trophyA self-confessed tree hugger, Gordon Reid is a driving force in educating workers who are helping underpin growth in the region's 08 Feb 04:00 AM
The CountryBumper crop expected for China-bound apple exportConsiderable change and uncertainty for New Zealand agriculture lies ahead this year with developments likely to have a significant 07 Feb 10:00 PM
The CountryRabobank's Agribusiness report 2017New Zealand agriculture faces a "moment of truth" in 2017, according to a report by agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank.06 Feb 10:16 PM
The CountryWine symposium chance to show off Bay's redsHawke's Bay Winegrowers will host 60 international wine media and experts this weekend at the inaugural Classic Reds Symposium. Guests 02 Feb 07:00 PM
The CountrySecond time around for research fundingPriority One, with the University of Waikato and a group of eight Bay of Plenty hort-tech companies, has put in a bid for government 02 Feb 01:30 AM
The CountryLong-serving director steps downZespri has appointed Peter Springford as an independent director, replacing long-serving board member David Pilkington, effective 31 Jan 08:00 PM
The CountryInsight: Dry weather positive for growersThe windy dry weather is giving winegrowers the potential to top the "stellar" vintages of previous years. According to Hawke's Bay 27 Jan 09:29 PM
BDBDThe CountryWinegrowers upbeat despite difficultiesNew Zealand winegrowers remain upbeat about this year's harvest, despite earthquakes and adverse weather.25 Jan 12:40 AM
The CountryHarvesting the fruits of a vege patchThe vegetable garden is always a place of action, with sowing and planting best undertaken little and often to ensure continuous harvesting24 Jan 10:30 PM
The CountryOrchardists scramble to deal with rainAs parts of the region are battered by rain, Central Otago orchardists are assessing the damage ahead of Chinese New Year celebrations. The 19 Jan 08:34 PM
The Country$50m of cherries to Chinese New YearThe last of four charted flights packed with $50 million worth cherries, bound for Chinese New Year celebrations left yesterday.19 Jan 06:18 PM
The CountryKiwifruit orchards sell for $40m+A Hawke's Bay kiwifruit orchard property sold just prior to Christmas for $40.2 million, believed to be a record price for any sale 18 Jan 01:08 AM
The CountryRegional councillor calls for GMO moratoriumA moratorium on the release of GMOs in Hawke's Bay has been called for by a regional councillor. At a Hawke's Bay Regional Council 14 Dec 06:00 PM
HorticultureExploited workers: 'Feel like they own me'UNCOVERED: One worker revealed that he worked 12 hours a day, seven days a week for six months, earning just $5 an hour.13 Dec 07:52 PM
BDBDHorticultureWakatu's wahine toa in her dream jobKerensa Johnston - mother, lawyer, Maori rights activist - has added chief executive to her list of accomplishments.09 Dec 04:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryNew $43m head office for ZespriThe new headquarters in Mount Maunganui will be a hub for the expanding kiwifruit industry.06 Dec 09:03 PM
BDBDThe CountryScales raises 2016 annual earnings forecastScales Corp raised its forecast with the apple company citing improvement across all its divisions and a standout performance from its horticulture unit.05 Dec 08:53 PM
The CountryGrowers fuming over Healthy Rivers changesGrowers have been left fuming after a Waikato Regional Council decision to withdraw a giant section of the region from its Healthy 04 Dec 10:28 PM
The CountryItalian kiwifruit growers visit NZKiwifruit growers from Italy visited Bay of Plenty orchards this week to share information and techniques.01 Dec 09:43 PM
The CountryZespri: SunGold kiwifruit to the rescueZespri has been named the winner of this year's Deloitte Top 200 Most Improved Performance category.01 Dec 05:20 PM
The CountryOrchards need more workersHundreds of jobs in Hawke's Bay horticulture need to be filled as the industry heaves with productivity.30 Nov 09:56 PM
HorticultureEarthquake won't stop a good vintageThe 7.8 earthquake damaged around 20 per cent of Marlborough's storage tanks, but 2016 still promises to be a good year for wine.29 Nov 12:10 AM
HorticultureOur kids at risk: Calling time on troubleNZ has the fourth-highest rate of child deaths from assault in the OECD. Simon Collins visited three communities to look for the root causes.27 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryAvocado boom: exports hit Korean recordShipments of New Zealand avocados to South Korea have reached an industry high with 209,000 trays.24 Nov 05:40 PM
BDBDThe CountryZespri takes kiwifruit back to ChinaNew Zealand kiwifruit marketer Zespri is in the early stages of growing kiwifruit in China, the fruit's native home.18 Nov 05:00 PM
