Dairy farmers have received a dollop of cream on the top of a pavlova of prosperity, in the form of a nine-year high point on the Global Dairy Trade price index. But... Read More

New Zealand's 2022 kiwifruit harvest has kicked off with the first crop being picked in Te Puke this week and more kiwifruit to be picked around New Zealand over... Read More

The strong winds that lashed the country at the weekend have caused significant damage to some kiwifruit and avocado orchards in the Bay of Plenty. Cyclone Dovi... Read More

It's been a tough season for avocado growers but Asian markets are showing huge growth with potential for more. An oversupply of Australian-grown avocados into... Read More

The Government has allocated $400,000 to support primary producers with contingency planning and response if a farmer or grower contracts Covid-19. Agriculture... Read More

At 19 years old, Ross Tetley-Jones was buying his first tractor, a used John Deere 2850, eager to start his own contracting business. Now 30 years on, he runs... Read More

Tokoroa is a step closer to becoming home to a new state-of-the-art dairy processing plant with the lead contractor being appointed to construct the facility. Ofi... Read More

Strolling through a field of purple flowing gently over an undulating hill is a feast for the senses for both adults and children. An afternoon spent at Waihī... Read More

A Gisborne-based project is exploring a biological method of dealing to pesky insects on citrus orchards by understorey planting to attract beneficial insects. 'Leaving... Read More

The Ministry for Primary Industries is investing $1.34 million in hemp research and development through its Sustainable Food and Fibre Futures fund. Funding recipient... Read More

It's known as the breadbasket of New Zealand, but Mid Canterbury is facing a worker burnout to complete this year's harvest. The issue is a worker shortage due... Read More

Towards the end of 2021, Deanne and Phillip Crowder hit the local news with people captivated by their beautiful sunflower paddock - an eye-catching display for... Read More