The Country'Taking action on sustainability now': Zespri's 2035 climate planZespri plans to be carbon neutral by 2050 under its new 2035 strategy.10 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryGisborne kiwifruit growers eyeing path of cyclone Tairāwhiti's harvest is at six million trays and climbing as Vaianu heads this way.09 Apr 11:27 PM
The Country'Serious worry': Tairāwhiti growers fear impacts of Cyclone Vaianu'You’ve just got to look at the skies and sometimes pray for the best.'08 Apr 08:50 PM
The CountryMigrant dad with brain cancer faces visa deadline and uncertain futureFar from home, a migrant father faces a devastating brain cancer battle.01 Apr 07:23 PM
The Country'Constantly learning': Waikato vegan turns 1.2ha block into market gardenSarah Oliver runs a fully certified organic veganic garden near Waitetuna.28 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryKiwifruit crop still on track for record 221 million trays despite stormsLocalised slips and flooding hit only a small number of low-lying orchards.21 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryNorthland kiwifruit karakia for New Zealand’s $5 billion harvest startThe operation anchors the North’s forecast $80m kiwifruit harvest this season.19 Mar 03:00 AM
The CountryOn-farm cost inflation now structural, says reportANZ’s Agri Insights report says farm operating costs are now 27% higher than before Covid.19 Mar 01:36 AM
The CountryKerikeri fruitgrower Robert Manuel in Ahuwhenua Young Māori Grower awards finalsThe Northland kiwifruit worker is a finalist in the awards.15 Mar 11:00 PM
The CountryRotorua businesses eye India FTA opportunitiesBusinesses are waiting to see if the potential 'game-changer' deal is worth their time.14 Mar 07:08 PM
The Country19,000 jobs: Record kiwifruit harvest boosts the Bay of PlentyHiring now: Average orchard wages are about $25.70 an hour, 9% above minimum wage.13 Mar 05:05 PM
The CountryYoung Māori Grower finalists next-gen of NZ horticulture leadersGisborne finalist has 'ultimate goal' of owning lifestyle block with mini-orchard13 Mar 01:29 AM
The CountryKatikati grower stunned by top horticulture awardDaniel Kenna co-founded the Impact Orchard Network with Zespri to trial greener practices.11 Mar 09:00 PM
The Country'A real journey': Karn Dhaliwal takes NZ Zanda McDonald titleWaikato grower says he was 'taken aback' to hear his name called at the awards dinner.11 Mar 03:17 AM
The CountryWhat do rural sector groups think of the RMA?More than 2200 written submissions have been lodged on the two new bills.10 Mar 10:49 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryKiwifruit labour contractor in liquidation owing IRD $1.5mThe company, incorporated in 2019, had compliance issues and couldn't pay its staff.10 Mar 04:00 AM
The CountryA Napier man grew a near-1kg tomato – here's how he did it, and what he ate it withGrant Blair's tomato tipped the scales at 966g, beating his 860g record.10 Mar 03:10 AM
The Country'Stimulating and informative': Horticulture conference returnsMore than 900 growers and industry leaders are expected at the two-day event.09 Mar 11:01 PM
The CountryFrom wind to tariffs: Avocado growers navigate a tougher but resilient seasonShipments reached 3.445 million trays, only a 9% drop despite wild weather.09 Mar 02:30 AM
OpinionRichard Bedford: The unseen ways RSE employers help transform Pacific communitiesOPINION: A new MBIE survey captures responses from 44 Recognised Seasonal Employers.06 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryWorkSafe spots chemical, machinery risks on NZ orchardsAbout 30% of work injuries are in agriculture, making it one of our most risky industries.05 Mar 09:37 PM
The CountryOrchardist’s daughter wins Golden Shears women’s titleHastings-based Mollie Moffett, 24, grew up on an apple orchard near Fernhill.05 Mar 03:49 AM
OpinionHow Dutch-style glasshouses could reshape food securityOPINION: In Australia, protected cropping is gaining popularity, off a small base.04 Mar 02:15 AM
The CountryThe sweet spot: Inside an iwi’s fast-growing berry enterpriseHarakeke Berries near Whanganui harvested 130 tonnes of strawberries last season.03 Mar 01:45 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBig business collapse: Director's companies allegedly owe $57m taxInland Revenue's probe came after Zespri blacklisted the director's firms in 2022.02 Mar 04:11 PM
The CountryPeter Ombler receives Hayward Medal for service to kiwifruit industryPeter Ombler has spent more than 40 years shaping New Zealand's kiwifruit sector.25 Feb 09:37 PM
The CountrySingle male Oriental fruit fly discovered in Papatoetoe in AucklandLegal controls on fruit and vegetable movements will be detailed within 24 hours.25 Feb 05:36 PM
The CountryZespri expects global sales to double or triple in a decade – CEOMore than 600 people attended the kiwifruit marketer's Momentum Conference today.25 Feb 06:36 AM
HorticultureBig harvest, big profit: Scales bets on apples and proteins for next growth waveScales Corp lifted annual profit to $101m as revenue surged 54% to $899.9m.24 Feb 10:14 PM
HorticultureShared vision, shared whenua: Ahuwhenua partners back growth and local jobsThe partnership aims to expand into high-value kiwifruit horticulture.23 Feb 01:00 AM
