For the Fairbairn family, holiday means being helicoptered into a remote piece of private land in the Ahimanawa Range, between Taupō and Napier, to live off-grid... Read More

Katikati orchardist Daniel Kenna has been awarded the 2025 Horticulture New Zealand President's Trophy, recognising his leadership and contribution to the kiwifruit... Read More

The winners of the 2026 Bay of Plenty Dairy Industry Awards were announced at the annual awards dinner held at the Awakeri Events Centre near Edgecumbe on Tuesday... Read More

Dairy farmer Jason Halford went from being an award-winner to a place of burnout. Life is much brighter these days, but he's sharing his story to help others. There... Read More

A last‑minute decision to enter the Bay of Plenty Young Grower Competition has propelled horticulture adviser Phoebe Scherer to regional and national victories,... Read More

Teeing off from a wooden pallet over a river, chipping into water troughs, navigating rolling hills and dodging the odd cowpat - the Kaimai Classic isn't your... Read More

In the face of a stormy spring and summer, the national avocado harvest was only slightly down on the previous 12 months. New Zealand Avocado chief executive... Read More

Bay of Plenty Regional councillor Sarah McCorkindale has had a varied and interesting career in the primary industries sector. A riding accident in 2018 put... Read More

A Bay of Plenty farmer has moved onwards and upwards in a new role in a different location since enjoying rich success at last year's New Zealand Dairy Industry... Read More

While grateful for Government support for weather‑affected farmers, an industry leader says navigating claims may test those in need. Recent weather events... Read More

Red tractors have always held a special place in the heart of Putaruru's Chris van Heuven. They take him back to childhood days spent on dairy farms in Matamata,... Read More

Farmers embracing modern technology is paving the way for a bright future for the dairy industry. This was highlighted at a panel discussion at an International... Read More