New ZealandYoung industry leader thinks plant production is 'underrated'“I believe we do a lot of good mahi that goes under the radar.”06 Jul 11:39 PM
New Zealand'Sassy' success: Climate-resilient apple's exports set to doubleSassy apples are zesty, have a long shelf life, and can tolerate warmer climates.04 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCould spiders help NZ's farms?“I think it’s an approach we should be looking at in Aotearoa NZ.”23 Jun 09:42 PM
PremiumManufacturingOn The Up: Duo turning harakeke waste into carbon-fibre alternative21 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe 'eye-opening' trial soaking up the nasties from dairy cows' pee'Would it grow? Would it take up nitrogen? And to our surprise, it did a fantastic job!'23 Sep 10:04 PM
New ZealandExperimental vineyard to help hone wine productionThe facility is the newest addition to the New Zealand Wine Centre.29 Jul 10:45 PM
LifestyleHow sustainable is your weekly grocery shop?Eating more sustainably doesn't require drastic changes to your diet.17 Jul 05:07 AM
New ZealandGene genius: How gene technology is changing the future of foodOpinion: Ethical use of genetic tech may accelerate the adoption of new crops and animals.26 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSeeing red: RubyRed kiwifruit reaches million-tray milestoneZespri's RubyRed kiwifruit variety is in its third year of commercial production.20 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandVietnam passionfruit project gets $6.2m from GovtProject part of long-term development cooperation to support Vietnam’s agriculture sector.12 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandNightmare for elm trees in Te AwamutuA fatal and fast-spreading tree fungus has been discovered in Waipa.29 Feb 03:20 AM
New ZealandVegetables push through silt left behind by Cyclone GabriellePlant and Food Research is trying to work out how to 'use the silt to our advantage'.28 Feb 10:13 PM
New Zealand2D trees lead to boost in yield for fruit growers"For apples, it's about double and for cherries, it's about a 50 per cent increase."22 Feb 08:23 PM
LifestylePicking the right houseplant to boost your mental healthOwning houseplants can brighten our lives - but not all plants have the same effect.21 Jan 01:39 AM
New ZealandFood forest fiends spoil free fruit initiativeUnappetising behaviour has spoiled fruit bound for the community.14 Dec 03:11 AM
New ZealandHospitality awards 2023 finalists announcedThere are 20 categories from which the overall supreme winner will be chosen.27 May 02:06 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Uncharted territory': Why Cyclone Gabrielle will kill fruit trees for years to come“There’s not a lot of information about what to do - it's uncharted territory."22 May 03:46 AM
LifestylePlants cry out when they need watering - but humans can’t hear themRecordings show plants make ultrasonic popping noises likely heard by insects and mammals.31 Mar 06:08 AM
KahuWeaving traditional knowledge into caring for native plant life in KapitiKapiti Coast weavers are teaching local council about native plant care.09 Mar 06:30 AM
BusinessWood revolution: New factory aimed at NZ domestic marketGisborne plant a world-first and the structural lumber solely for the domestic market.18 Jun 05:25 AM
