Rural
09:52am Sat 18 Jun, 2011
The median selling price per hectare for Bay of Plenty farms is $72,448 less than it was at the same time last year according to the latest Real Estate Institute... Read More
09:47am Sat 18 Jun, 2011
ACC figures reveal there is a farming injury in New Zealand every 28 minutes, but Federated Farmers Bay of Plenty branch president John Scrimgeour fears the injury... Read More
03:26pm Thu 16 Jun, 2011
A bright sunny day is drawing in the crowds at Fieldays with exhibitors noting strong turnout on day two after more than 26,000 people attended on day one, Wednesday. Fieldays... Read More
02:51pm Wed 15 Jun, 2011
Zespri is to issue licences for up to 400 hectares worth of land to be used to grow newer kiwifruit varieties. Up to 200 hectares of a sweet green variety, Green14,... Read More
10:49am Wed 15 Jun, 2011
A key step in the fight against kiwifruit vine disease Psa is made with scientists finding that it can be killed through a high temperature treatment that does not... Read More
08:55am Wed 15 Jun, 2011
The biggest agribusiness show in Australasia starts today at the Mystery Creek Events Centre near Hamilton and this year's is expected to attract about 120,000 people. ... Read More
02:09pm Tue 14 Jun, 2011
Bay of Plenty Regional Council is inviting rural landowners, who neighbour Tauranga harbour, to discuss at planned meetings how to manage land in a sustainable fashion. ... Read More
02:28pm Mon 13 Jun, 2011
National Agricultural Fieldays starts Wednesday with anticipation building to see how much farmers will spend. Fieldays is traditionally the farmers' big ticket... Read More
09:52am Sun 12 Jun, 2011
Avocado production in the Bay of Plenty is expected to double this harvest - booming the region's economy with more jobs. The Avocado Industry Council is estimating... Read More
04:28pm Tue 07 Jun, 2011
In a New Zealand kiwifruit industry first, 160 refrigerated containers, containing 832,000 trays of Zespri kiwifruit have been loaded and delivered to the Port of... Read More
12:59pm Tue 07 Jun, 2011
Oasis orchards initially withstanding infection from Psa are all now showing signs of the bacterial disease which is killing kiwifruit vines in the Bay of Plenty. Kiwifruit... Read More
12:10pm Tue 07 Jun, 2011
Waipapa 9 Trust is the winner of the BNZ Maori Excellence in Farming Award, the Ahuwhenua Trophy, for its sheep and beef operation. The trust is also the holder... Read More
05-Nov 11:55
Man charged with arson after car fire
05-Nov 11:41
Bay of Plenty Lotto player wins nearly $34k
05-Nov 10:49
Voter access concerns after ramp door locked
05-Nov 08:48
Car ends up off road in Ōhauiti, house undamaged
05-Nov 08:30
Heavy traffic snarls Hewletts Rd commuters
05-Nov 08:00
Bay homes offer a retirement alternative
05-Nov 07:00
Resident says shelterbelt is reducing visibility
05-Nov 06:00
SPCA renews fireworks ban call as Guy Fawkes nears
04-Nov 18:00
BOP fisherman receives international recognition
04-Nov 16:25
Tauranga hit-and-run accused removed from court
04-Nov 16:00
Little girl's wish tops Katikati tree with star
04-Nov 11:45
More than 1400 hurt by fireworks in five years
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