Releasing large numbers of an unwanted pest in order to control it might seem counterintuitive - but it's one strategy used in Australia to control Queensland fruit... Read More

Professor Jacqueline Rowarth expects some creative thinking when a conservationist, a farmer, an economist and a cultural consultant get together to discuss the... Read More

Horticulture New Zealand's Leadership Programme is aiming to take great horticulture employees and make them great horticulture leaders.The programme develops tangible... Read More

Cows are responsible for more injuries to farmers than bulls, and their offspring will potentially inherit their temperament, says Tracey Neal of Potawa Simmentals,... Read More

An Eastern Bay of Plenty couple who have created a business supplying harvested seaweed to Paeroa's Agrisea will feature on tonight's ‘Country Calendar' programme.... Read More

Builder-turned-farmer Cameron Luxton of Galatea is among 10 young people competing for the title of 2014 New Zealand Dairy Trainee of the Year, with the winner being... Read More

Bay of Plenty dairy farmers - along with fellow farmers nationwide - are being warned a strong competitor could enter the Chinese market and threaten New Zealand's... Read More

Dwayne Cowin, of the Reporoa Young Farmers Club is in training for the 2014 ANZ Young Farmer Contest Grand Final when he will represent the Waikato/Bay of Plenty... Read More

Zespri has lodged the first self-substantiated health claim in New Zealand, under the Food Standards Australia-New Zealand's standard for nutrition, health and related... Read More

Despite the ravages of the vine disease Psa-V, Bay of Plenty kiwifruit growers have helped the horticulture industry grow its exports in the last 12 months. Horticultural... Read More

While some duck shooters went home empty-handed after opening day's fine skies, an old Ohauiti bird got her limit and then taught her young neighbour the ‘tricks... Read More

Eastern Fish & Game officers found a 'disappointing” level of compliance with game bird hunting rules and regulations, as the season opened on Saturday. More... Read More