The CountryGrowing optimism for the 2025 avocado seasonThe avocado industry is holding on to hope for a good season in 2025.15 Jan 02:10 AM
The CountryRaising the next generation of primary industry leadersHATA has regional hubs throughout NZ with workshops, programmes & resources for teachers.15 Jan 02:00 AM
The Country'Strawberries just disintegrate': Some HB growers are loving the rain, others not so muchSummer had started very well – now a couple are losing thousands of dollars every day.10 Jan 05:00 PM
The CountryRed gold: LeaderBrand watermelons hit supermarkets early'We couldn’t have asked for more perfect weather in the early stages of our summer crops.'08 Jan 01:54 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNZ’s first big-scale vertical hort grower on block after size falls shortCompany administrators nix directors' hopes of trading out of trouble.06 Jan 11:54 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryZespri CEO Jason Te Brake talks up the growing opportunities for kiwifruitOutlook for NZ kiwifruit export industry 'incredibly bright'.06 Jan 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWater-efficient orchards: How tech is helping Hawke’s Bay growers'It is a much more efficient way of getting twice as many apples using a lot less water.'22 Dec 05:00 PM
The CountryGP finds his 'happy place' in avocado orchardTauranga GP Dr Andrew Corin balances work with avocado farming and creative writing.22 Dec 04:02 PM
The CountryKiwifruit legacy: Te Puke’s drive for heritage hub continuesTe Puke plans a heritage hub to celebrate local history and is seeking more funding.16 Dec 07:00 PM
The CountryKiwifruit season set for success with 'fantastic' spring conditions'Our season is currently tracking seven to 10 days ahead of [the] average,'16 Dec 01:24 AM
The CountryReport reveals the sectors driving rise in Bay's economic rankingThere's evidence some are bucking national trends.15 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHawke's Bay's economic future relies heavily on six industries (and tourism isn't one): ReportTourism has been left off a top-six list of industries to drive Hawke's Bay's economy.14 Dec 05:00 PM
The CountryReturn to growth: MPI sees big lift in exports in 2025MPI expects to see a rebound in New Zealand's primary sector exports in 2025.11 Dec 05:00 PM
The CountryKiwifruit labour firm director fined $100k for underpaying workersAsad Horticulture Ltd liquidated; $70,000 penalty for breaching minimum wage laws.10 Dec 10:52 PM
The CountryZespri to expand offshore gold kiwifruit growing after affirmative producer voteVote goes Zespri's way this time.10 Dec 07:00 AM
The Country'Great to see': Farmer confidence highest since mid-2017Rabobank finds improved sentiment largely attributable to improved commodity pricing.09 Dec 10:21 PM
The CountryBusinesses rally for Te Puke High's innovative garden projectTe Puke High School thanks supporters with engraved chopping boards.09 Dec 07:00 PM
The CountryGirls who Grow supporting young women in ag'Now is the time to grow the next generation of female change-makers.'02 Dec 02:30 AM
The Country'Black Christmas': Devastated orchard owners count cost of fire'It’s so sad because Christmas is coming and suddenly we have this. It’s unbelievable.' 29 Nov 04:06 PM
The CountryAvocado growers hope Australian shortage will lift pricesLast season, bad weather in Aotearoa flooded the domestic market with lower quality fruit.28 Nov 09:44 PM
Horticulture'Deeply saddened': Golf club fined for removal of 500 native trees'Recklessness will not be tolerated'; the club must replant 250 pōhutukawa over 10 years.28 Nov 08:59 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBerry determined: Plan to regrow tonnes of strawberries in flood-hit Esk ValleyDonald lost 60,000 strawberry plants in Gabrielle. He has received help to grow again.25 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryKiwi bioplastic company reveals sustainable breakthroughThe bioplastic has a plethora of use cases including plant pots and construction.24 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountrySecrets of berry farm’s successBerry season is up and running with fruit arriving at supermarkets and greengrocers.22 Nov 03:59 PM
The CountryNapier keeps controversial site in strategy plan, Hastings votes no to building on fertile landTwo proposed residential development sites in Havelock North were removed from the FDS.19 Nov 09:13 PM
The CountryOpinion: Why finger limes are worth the splurgeOPINION: These are the most gorgeous fruits I have tried in a long while.16 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryVoting on Zespri’s offshore growing expansion plan off to a strong startTwo major industry organisations support growing more SunGold overseas.13 Nov 04:20 AM
The CountryThe vegetable Kiwis find very a-peelingNew Zealanders chomped through over $1 billion worth of this humble vegetable last year.12 Nov 02:41 AM
The CountryKiwis' creative cooking good news for fresh herb producerTasman Bay Herbs will invest in more greenhouses and automation over the coming year.07 Nov 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'US market is a disaster': Why one Hawke's Bay exporter doesn't fear Trump's tariffs'His strategy is to talk like an unhinged madman and then do a deal while you cower.'07 Nov 12:47 AM
The Country'They built it together': Son selling iconic winery eight years after dad's death'Since my father died, my mother, she comes over here more to cry than anything else.'06 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryThe problem with New Zealand's new red kiwifruit export offeringRetaining a premium price in the future could be a problem, Zespri warns.06 Nov 01:30 AM
The CountryNo longer 'a ripper of a season' for kiwifruitKiwifruit growers' enthusiasm for a terrific fruit-producing season has been tempered.05 Nov 09:09 PM
The CountryCould this plant be the next coffee alternative?If everything goes to plan Zoffee should be on the shelves within 18 to 24 months.05 Nov 03:39 AM
