New kiwifruit variety Sungold is 'ticking all the boxes” for growers, says the director of Western Bay of Plenty kiwifruit operators, Direct Management Services. Paul... Read More

The economic outlook for New Zealand is bright, and China and Asia in particular will continue to play a vital part in this country's future, says Bank of New Zealand's... Read More

When 12-year-old Nadia Lim told her parents she wanted to write a cook book and have a cooking show called ‘Food in the nude' they didn't encourage that title,... Read More

A large percentage of kiwifruit growers are now involved in new varieties and many will be facing their first crops. It is important that we send the right message... Read More

Nominations are open for the 2013 Fresh Carriers Hayward Medal, which honours the dedication, knowledge, excellence and passion of leaders in the kiwifruit industry. The... Read More

Avocado is one of the few primary foods able to make claims for levels of folate which may be beneficial during pregnancy, says Lisa Yates consultant dietician for... Read More

Productivity on avocado orchards has not lifted in the last 40 to 50 years while apple and kiwifruit industries have significantly increased crop yields, according... Read More

Investment in avocado research has doubled - and sharing of knowledge and the involvement of all within the industry will be vital to achieving its optimum benefit,... Read More

Maize has grown continuously on the paddock called ‘Near Flat' on Cranleigh farm for 51 years - and in the last decade has produced yields above the district... Read More

At the height of the autumn harvest, 100 truck and trailer units a day pass through PGG Wrightson Grains Waikato maize drying and storage facilities at Te Awamutu... Read More

Growing maize on effluent paddocks is good for the farmer's pocket and for the environment, says Mike Parker, Foundation for Arable Research maize project manager. 'Trials... Read More

Water is New Zealand's most important natural asset and primary sectors need to maximise it, says Ian Proudfoot, head of agribusiness and lead partner, consumer... Read More