HorticultureNZ may miss boat, medical cannabis exportsNew Zealand could miss the boat as an exporter of medicinal cannabis, horticulture expert Dr Mike Nichols said.18 Feb 05:00 PM
The CountryOrchards facing labour shortage threatLate start to the season means apple growers will face a race against time to have fruit picked, raising concerns about the availability of labour.17 Feb 09:00 PM
HorticultureOur success storyPipfruit New Zealand forecasts growth of 105 per cent in apple exports, meaning the industry is injecting record millions of dollars back into the local economy.30 Jan 05:00 PM
HorticultureAuckland to be declared fruit fly freeAuckland is expected to be officially declared free of the Queensland fruit fly tomorrow.02 Dec 11:15 PM
The CountryFrost fighting trial for kiwi hot-air machineA new frost-fighting invention known as the 'Heat Ranger' is being trialled, with the hope it will be able to protect crops next winter.03 Nov 08:00 PM
HorticultureKiwifruit Psa class action heads to courtClass action alleges the Government was negligent letting Psa disease into New Zealand.20 Oct 09:50 PM
DairyGloombusters: Fruit exports surgeOur fruit trade has become a heavy hitter as an export, helping to at least partly offset weakness in the dairy and forest products sectors.03 Aug 05:00 PM
HorticultureApple season looks rosy for NZ growersNew Zealand apple growers have enjoyed another strong season and the industry looks set to hit the goal of $1 billion in export receipts earlier than the 10-year target of 2022.15 Jun 05:00 PM
BDBDHorticultureZespri more than doubles annual profitZespri International, which controls exports of New Zealand kiwifruit, more than doubled annual profit.20 May 10:45 PM
BDBDThe CountryHorticultural production tops $7b for first timeHorticultural production has topped $7 billion for the first time, with good growth in nearly all the main industries, including wine, apples, potatoes, and onions.24 Apr 12:31 AM
Rural PropertyFarm sales robustThe rural property market has remained remarkably resilient in the face of lower farm-gate prices and dry summer conditions, with prices - by some measures - returning to pre-global financial crisis....13 Apr 05:00 PM
HorticultureHunt finds fruit fly larvae at weekendQueensland fruit fly larvae were found in fruit collected from two properties in Grey Lynn at the weekend, three weeks after the initial fly was caught.09 Mar 04:00 PM
HorticultureDonation helps garden visionBarnardos has always led the charge in putting children first. The Garden Project is their newest initiative to promote gardening among South Auckland children and families...21 Dec 04:30 PM
The CountryChina said to lift ban on GM cornChina's government is said to be lifting a ban on imports of a genetically-modified corn variety that's commonly grown in the US.17 Dec 01:00 AM
BDBDHorticultureScales says full-year earnings may exceed prospectusScales Corp, the fruit and vegetable logistics company, says annual earnings may beat guidance in its prospectus.24 Nov 01:57 AM
HorticulturePossum blitz key to rescue of birdlifeFrom his office window Mick Clout can see the outline of Hauraki Gulf islands in the hazy distance.21 Nov 04:00 PM
BDBDHorticultureProducer prices fall on dairy manufacturing inputsNew Zealand producer input prices fell in the third quarter as lower farmgate milk prices reduced input costs for dairy manufacturers.19 Nov 11:08 PM
HorticultureProducer prices fall as dairy declinesNew Zealand producers' input and output prices fell in the second quarter of this year as dairy prices declined.19 Aug 12:26 AM
The CountryJohn Deere and the downside of an abundant harvestThis year hasn't been kind to the US agricultural sector, just ask John Deere, the world's largest manufacturer of farming machinery.14 Aug 03:02 AM
HorticultureScales shares edge lower on debutShares in Scales Corporation have fallen below their offer price following the fruit marketer’s initial public offering today.25 Jul 01:02 AM
HorticultureScales shares set at bottom of range for IPOScales, the fruit and vegetable logistics group, will sell shares at the bottom of its indicative range in a $148.8 million initial public offer.04 Jul 12:28 AM
The CountryUS corn glut expandingA bumper corn harvest in 2013 means stockpiles in the US, the world's biggest grower, are rising at the fastest pace in nine years.27 Jun 02:05 AM
