At the far end of the extensive paddock near Matamata, five people are harvesting potatoes, and not one has a spade. Growing potatoes on the scale of this A S Wilcox... Read More

Claims that local and central government are failing to address the threats of climate change on Coromandel communities, made by Massey University PhD student and... Read More

During my visit to Ireland in July, I had the opportunity of going out turf cutting at the ‘bog' near Dunboyne. Peat is still used as a fuel for fires in... Read More

It's 102 years since the first Matamata A&P show was held - but the war years and a polio epidemic caused the cancellation of two shows. And so the Matamata A&P... Read More

Growing food is a service to mankind, says Fay and Joe Gock, who with 60 years of dedication and achievement have been recognised with horticulture industry's highest... Read More

Phosphorus is essential for food production, however the world's easily mineable phosphorus resources are limited, warns Dr Gina Lucci of AgResearch. 'We don't have... Read More

'Planting the wrong plants around waterways and wetlands can sometimes be worse than not planting any at all,” says Louise Clark, a senior ecologist with Boffa... Read More

Young farmers from around the country will be sharpening their agricultural skills with entries now open for the 2014 season of the ANZ Young Farmer Contest. The... Read More

Fonterra's new forecast of an increased milk pay-out is very good news and reflects market demand for high quality, safe food, says Rick Powdrell, Bay of Plenty... Read More

Zespri's recently-commercialised gold kiwifruit variety - SunGold - is enjoying solid sales in 2013 and a great reception from consumers around the world, reports... Read More

Halving the price of honey would rid the industry of many ‘fly-by-night' beekeepers who are risking bringing the country's manuka honey industry into disrepute,... Read More

Tauranga's marine harbour precinct and a city university development are receiving a $20million boost from the Bay of Plenty Regional Council, which is expected... Read More