The future of the organisation which represents the interest of fruit and vegetable growers is secure thanks to an 85 per cent ‘yes' vote in Horticulture New... Read More

Bill Cox has been threatened with contempt of court on several occasions, but the man who says he talks the language of farmers has won a few cases too. 'There are... Read More

The kiwifruit vine disease Psa-V has hit some new variety orchards so hard that vines have been cut out and will be re-grafted, says Kiwifruit Vine Health chief... Read More

The strength of the New Zealand dollar has cost dairy farmers $1 billion in lost revenue but Fonterra says it won't be putting pressure on the government to influence... Read More

This season's avocado harvest at a predicted 2.9 million trays, is half that of last season's, graphically illustrating the major issue the industry faces because... Read More

Horse riders are being excluded from recreational trials such as the Hauraki Rail Trail and that needs to change says equestrienne Jan Mossman of Tuakau Northern... Read More

The Hamilton North Agricultural Group will celebrate its 60th jubilee on Tuesday October 23 when students from eight schools gather to show their animals in an event... Read More

The MacIntosh woolshed at Manawahe will be filled with the sounds of music and laughter, not shearing and sheep when it hosts the Bitches' Box and Mel Parsons Tour... Read More

It is bird nesting season and FMG's Rural New Zealand Fire Authority endorsed ‘Stop and Pop' campaign is back. As the ‘Starling Gang' can build a nest... Read More

Volumes may be down but avocado growers are unlikely to receive returns much better than last year's low payments, believes Hugh Moore of Kauri Pak. 'The exchange... Read More

Farmers are moving valuable stock from roadside paddocks, chaining quad bikes to railings, installing cameras and patrolling their land in an effort to stop thieves... Read More

A move away from long term supply contracts has driven up Fonterra's profits, says chief executive Theo Spierings. The average contract period is now three months,... Read More