The CountryGoing spear! Asparagus shortage hits NZAsparagus - that gorgeous green spear at the top of the vege season right now - is going to be in short supply throughout the country.16 Nov 12:39 AM
The CountryScales buys Longview for $20.5mNZ-listed Scales Corp is buying Hawke's Bay apple grower Longview Group Holdings for $20.5 million in cash and debt.02 Nov 08:25 PM
The CountryThai mourners shun Kiwi avocadosThe death of Thailand's monarch has caused a dip in avocado exports, but Korea is picking up the slack.02 Nov 03:06 AM
The CountryHistoric Bay ice-cream business turning 90Ninety years ago an Englishman by the name of Frederick Charles Rush Munro started something cool. Very cool. Almost frozen in fact. He 29 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryLabour promises to fight GM status changeA lineup of Labour MPs has vowed to do everything it can to block legislation which if adopted could see the Hastings District lose 27 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryKiwifruit Psa saviour celebrated at awardsA brand of kiwifruit that helped the industry battle back from the Psa-V crisis has been acknowledged with two honours at the NZ Innovation Awards.21 Oct 05:24 AM
The CountryAlan Pollard and the billion dollar apple marketThe chief executive of Pipfruit NZ says the apple industry aims to become a billion dollar export earner by 2022.21 Oct 01:43 AM
HorticultureLincoln University must repay $1.5mLincoln University has repaid $1.5m after it was found it did not teach for as many hours as it was funded for.19 Oct 03:36 AM
The CountryHow do you like them apples?The New Zealand apple industry has set its sights on topping the $1billion mark for exports by 2022. The industry has been ranked 18 Oct 07:00 AM
The CountrySticky fingered thieves target manuka honeyThieves in Sydney have been swiping manuka honey from chemists, supermarkets and beauty salons.16 Oct 05:30 PM
HorticultureAuckland strawberry grower fined $6000An Auckland strawberry grower failed to properly pay its seasonal workers and keep accurate records despite warnings.13 Oct 04:24 AM
HorticultureWatch NZH Local Focus: Opotiki's spring pollinating bees under threatOpotiki beekeepers are worried too many hives are now being placed in the region by corporate newcomers, threatening the survival of the pollinating bees required for the local kiwifruit industry. Made with funding from NZ on Air.Watch10 Oct 04:14 AM
The CountryPipfruit growers preparing for boom timesWith a bright future predicted for Central Otago apples, the pipfruit industry is trying to address the challenges that come with success.29 Sep 09:48 PM
The CountryIncreased avocado export co-operationNew Zealand growers have held off exporting to Australia to allow locally grown product to clear in a diplomatic move.28 Sep 11:19 PM
The CountryWatch NZH Local Focus: Vegetable growers concerned over ‘Healthy Rivers’ planRegional vegetable supplies could be at risk under the Waikato Regional Councils ‘Healthy Rivers’ plan according to vegetable growers in Northern Waikato. Made with funding from NZ on AirWatch28 Sep 03:57 AM
BDBDThe CountryApproval for $400m irrigation schemeShareholders have approved the second stage of a major South Canterbury irrigation scheme.27 Sep 11:10 PM
The CountryStrong kiwi continues to take the gloss offThe ongoing strength of the New Zealand dollar continues to undermine most agricultural exporters in general.25 Sep 10:20 PM
HorticultureThe true-life love story behind cabaret showMusician Robin Kelly talks about the family links to his new cabaret show.23 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryT&G sends 60 to trade fairThe size of team going to the Hong Kong fair shows the increasing importance of Asia as a growth market, the company said.01 Sep 05:00 AM
The CountryZespri's sales running aheadKiwifruit marketer Zespri said its weekly sales were running strongly after a delayed start to the season.31 Aug 03:30 AM
The CountryRobotic technology coming to orchardsRobotics Plus Ltd is developing mechanisation, automation, robotic and sensor technologies for horticulturet o achieve new levels of productivity.30 Aug 10:45 PM
The CountryHorticulture star performer in NZMore horticulture businesses are taking a corporate approach and is now responsible for more than 7% of the country's goods exports.30 Aug 03:00 PM
HorticultureWhanganui spring garden event still onIt didn't come top in the Den of Dragons competition but the Spring into Whanganui event will still be on next year, organiser Frances 25 Aug 10:00 AM
HorticultureAvocados are going to be cheaperThe new season is predicted to be the biggest New Zealand has ever seen.17 Aug 06:24 PM
OpinionBarry Soper: The horticultural revolutionIt's hard not to be impressed by the intellectual and technological grunt going into horticultural industry, Barry Soper writes.08 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryZespri suspends shipping to ChinaZespri won't be exporting to its biggest market by volume until new checking protocols are in place.05 Aug 09:40 PM
The CountryScrutiny a technical issue: ZespriZespri and the Government are batting away suggestions that politics has played any role in increased scrutiny of New Zealand kiwifruit entering China.02 Aug 08:25 AM
The CountryDamien O'Connor - Predator Free Policy 'comes from John Key in the clouds'Labour's Primary Industry Spokesman Damien O'Connor has strong opinions on National's Predator-Free policies and also dairy giant Fonterra.02 Aug 02:18 AM
The CountryShane McManaway vs. the Pea WeevilShane McManaway: We find the chief executive of Allflex at the Strategic Link Conference in Wellington as we discuss the Pea Weevil incursion over the hill in the Wairarapa.28 Jul 03:52 AM
The CountryBumper kiwifruit crop breaks recordsKiwifruit exports rose $105 million in June this year to reach $331m. The increase was up 47 percent, with goods exports rising $109 26 Jul 12:23 AM
The CountryGarlic venture takes offWhen Karlos Millanta suffered a work injury which forced him to sell his Wellington abseiling business, he had no idea his new career 14 Jul 01:10 AM
The CountrySearch for Kiwifruit saboteurNorthland farmer who lost hundreds of thousands in income is offering a $50,000 reward for evidence that leads to a conviction.03 Jul 08:48 PM
HorticultureAsparagus machine inventor wins $4.1m copyright caseA Kiwi inventor has won big damages from the companies and people who copied a component from his machine.29 Jun 12:50 AM
