DairyDip in primary exports tippedThe value of primary exports will fall from unusually high levels over the 2014/15 year before recovering steadily in the following three years.09 Jun 05:00 PM
HorticultureFruit fly search to be wrapped upThe search for more Queensland fruit flies will be wrapped up by Easter Sunday providing no more of the pests are found in Whangarei.17 Apr 04:15 PM
BDBDThe CountryTurners and Growers buys Apollo ApplesTurners & Growers, has agreed to buy Hawke's Bay-based Apollo Apples for as much as $44.1 million as it looks to meet growing global demand.15 Apr 09:40 PM
HorticultureNo further fruit flies in WhangareiNo further Queensland fruit flies have been found since the potentially devastating pest was detected in Whangarei this week.05 Apr 01:46 AM
The Country'Unbelievable' bio-breachThe discovery of a second Queensland fruit fly in Whangarei has been slammed as "unbelievable" as concerns are raised about New Zealand's biosecurity preparedness.03 Apr 04:51 AM
HorticultureNew antibiotic for Kiwifruit disease approvedA new antibiotic to control the kiwifruit vine disease, Psa has been approved by the Environmental Protection Authority.21 Oct 05:03 AM
HorticultureRot find halts NZ China apple exportsNew Zealand has halted all apple exports to China for the rest of the season after rot was found in several batches at the Chinese border.25 Sep 03:45 AM
The CountryWinter farm sales better than usual (+graphic)Farm sales are going well compared to last year, despite many farmers hunkering down for the winter season.14 Jul 11:40 PM
The CountryBiggest jump in food prices in three yearsFruit and vegetable prices have spearheaded a 2.1 per cent rise in food prices for June 2013, the biggest monthly gain since GST was lifted to 15 percent in October 2010.11 Jul 12:50 AM
HorticultureKiwis hit gold with miniature appleThe world's smallest apple, discovered by chance on a New Zealand orchard, has been scooped up by a top UK supermarket.09 Jun 03:30 AM
HorticultureDefence points finger at ZespriA China importer says Zespri stood to gain more than it did by understating the value of kiwifruit for customs duty purposes.13 May 05:30 PM
The CountryNorth Island's worst drought in 70 yearsA climate expert believes summers like this one will become the new norm for New Zealand. Droughts have already been declared across much of the North Island.09 Mar 10:22 PM
The CountrySprinkler ban across WellingtonA shortage of water across the Wellington region means there is now a ban on garden sprinklers and irrigation systems.08 Mar 09:57 PM
The CountryDrought spreads down NZThe drought is working its way down the country, and with with no change predicted until at least mid-March, farmers from Northland to Southland are suffering.08 Mar 06:30 AM
The CountryFarmers in crisis as city fills poolsBig dry forces stock selloffs, but Aucklanders can still water gardens, wash cars thanks to Waikato River supplies06 Mar 07:15 PM
