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Zespri teams up with Dame Lisa Carrington
Bay of Plenty-born Carrington calls Zespri role a great way to “connect back with home”.
Compliance concern: Growers oppose proposed geothermal water regulations
The draft plan affects water used for irrigation and frost protection.
'Under pressure': NZ farms face succession challenges
Over half of NZ's farm and orchard owners will reach pension age in the next decade.
Could spiders help NZ's farms?
“I think it’s an approach we should be looking at in Aotearoa NZ.”
Why rice is poised to survive better in a warming world
Study suggests farmers will need to be more innovative to keep up with climate impacts.
Horticulture export revenue forecast to hit $8.5b by 2025
HortNZ CEO Kate Scott says the forecast is great news for growers and the economy.
University's kiwifruit gripper built to help combat labour shortage
The University of Waikato entered two prototypes into the Fieldays Innovation Awards.
Sam Carter wins Hawke's Bay Young Grower title
Carter's keen for others to give horticulture a go: “Once you try it, you can get hooked”.
Rebecca Fisher wins lifetime achievement award for horticulture leadership
'Her enthusiasm for the sector, tenacity, & ability to get stuff done is second to none.'
Native planting transforms farm stream's ecosystem
Mayflies, eels, and freshwater mussels were found, indicating good water quality.
Native planting transforms farm stream's ecosystem
A new project aims to create biodiversity corridors along Hunter’s Stream, on Steven Tallott’s family farm.
Anna Kelland wins Marlborough Young Viticulturist title again
Kelland will compete in the national final on August 27 in Waipara.
Charity's kiwifruit rescue aids thousands in need
The food rescue charity redistributed 160 tonnes of kiwifruit in 2024.
HortNZ director steps down after six years of service
De Bruin said one of the best things about the experience was meeting growers across NZ.
Top drop: Hawke's Bay Merlot crowned best in world at global awards
NZ wineries won three out of nine international trophies at an annual wine contest.
Thieves target Bay of Plenty orchards for scrap metal
Almost 40 burglaries have been reported since January, police say.
Cream of the crop: Jack Haddon wins Pukekohe Young Grower title
Regional winner oversees the cauliflower and cabbage operation for Balle Brothers.
Students transform farm stream with native planting effort
“I didn’t know how much life there could be in one stream."
Cust School planting day helps biodiversity project
Cust School students planted over 350 native plants on Cust farmer Steve Tallott’s land.