HorticultureCarter urges caution over kiwifruit diseaseA kiwifruit disease found at a North Island orchard has the potential to upset trade but should not cause panic, the Biosecurity Minister says.08 Nov 07:34 PM
HorticultureDisease fear for kiwifruit sectorThe kiwifruit industry faces a nervous wait as the threat of a disease never recorded in New Zealand hangs over a North Island orchard.08 Nov 04:30 PM
The CountryHundreds of millions of kiwifruit dollars at riskOrchardists growing gold kiwifruit may have had their hopes of bonanza returns this season dashed as they wait on confirmation that a vine-killing bacteria has arrived in NZ.08 Nov 07:18 AM
The CountrySuspected kiwifruit pest hits big NZ operatorsTwo listed companies are the first victims of a suspected incursion in NZ of a bacterial disease which has ripped through gold kiwifruit varieties overseas, particularly in Italy.08 Nov 03:17 AM
The CountryDisease fears threaten NZ kiwifruitAn orchard is under quarantine after the discovery of a suspected bacterial disease that may threaten NZ's $1.5b kiwifruit industry.07 Nov 10:55 PM
The CountryBiotech company aims to bridge green gapA local pesticide company is riding high...14 Oct 04:30 PM
The CountryFruit and veg prices up 2.6pc in SeptemberThe cost of fruit and vegetables helped bump up food prices by 0.7 per cent during September, Statistics NZ said today.12 Oct 10:00 PM
HorticultureClose to home: Spring on saleOn October 23, enjoy a day exploring the glorious gardens and woodland trails at Eastwoodhill Arboretum near Gisborne for half price.11 Oct 04:30 PM
HorticultureFive of the best: Private country gardensTake inspiration for your garden by visiting these exquisite country spreads.08 Oct 04:30 PM
HorticultureLabour to announce no GST on fruit and vege policyLabour is expected to announce tomorrow its $270 million policy for removing Goods and Services Tax (GST) from fresh fruit and vegetables.26 Sep 04:41 AM
The CountryGarden Guru: Mind the gapsWith the soil moist and plant roots wide-awake, now's the perfect time for a garden reshuffle.18 Sep 09:37 PM
Horticulture'Magic' process turns kiwifruit into goldNZ researchers have transformed one kiwifruit into 100 plastic spoons and sewage into power.02 Sep 05:30 PM
The CountryFood prices up in July - veg and dairy to blameHigher winter vegetable prices helped push food prices up 1.6pc in July.11 Aug 11:00 PM
The CountryCanberra to appeal NZ apple rulingThe Australian Government will appeal a WTO ruling that Australia is breaching international laws in restricting NZ apple exports.09 Aug 11:32 PM
