Farmers and growers across New Zealand are invited to step forward and share their stories of innovation, stewardship and resilience through the 2026 Ballance... Read More

Waikato Bay of Plenty farmer Hugh Jackson has secured the title of New Zealand's top young farmer. The 27-year-old came third in the grand final in 2023 and... Read More

Lake Waikaremoana's Great Walk combines incredible scenery with a rich cultural history. Curving 46km around the North Island's deepest lake, it is the only... Read More

Events promoting and recognising newcomers to the horticultural industry have come together as one for the first time. Cultivate Your Career, an expo for... Read More

Rising volumes, improved quality and a broader set of markets have helped the avocado industry bounce back from weather challenges. Average prices continue... Read More

Prices continue to rise in the latest Global Dairy Trade auction, held overnight, with a 0.7% increase across the board. This follows a 1.1% lift from the... Read More

A honey shed on a hill is buzzing with the sound of honey flowing into jars as the bees take a hard-earned rest from honey-making. RNZ's Country Life... Read More

Economic optimism among farmers is at a record high, according to the latest Federated Farmer's Farm Confidence Survey. The July survey found 65% of farmers... Read More

Tucked away in the heart of a Mount Maunganui industrial area, just beside the motorway, a thriving orchard has blossomed into a green oasis - providing the... Read More

Councils in the Western Bay of Plenty district are calling on people to get their nominations in for the upcoming local body elections - and early. Nominations... Read More

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council is considering "tweaks" to allocation rules for commercial users of geothermal systems in Rotorua, but is holding fire on... Read More

A Bay of Plenty photography competition and exhibition that kicks ageism to the kerb is back for 2025. The Incubator Creative Hub is thrilled to announce... Read More