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A medical cannabis crop planted near Gore has performed above expectations.
Hawke's Bay almond-growing trial could be extended to Central Otago
Almonds have grown wild in Central Otago for many years.
Kiwi clothing brand keen to find locally grown hemp fibre
Hemprino sells knitwear made from a single blend of New Zealand merino and hemp.
Draft legislation needs to go further, says anti-slavery advocate
Proposed anti-slavery legislation is positive but could fall just short, an advocate says.
Police still searching for answers after death of seasonal worker
The 56-year-old was found deceased at Eden's Road Fruit orchard last month.
Almond crops study gauges industry potential
Study considering whether almonds can be grown sustainably in Hawke's Bay
$2 million a hectare: Gold kiwifruit orchards set new price record
But caution advised as economic headwinds threaten.
Illegal plantings of NZ gold kiwifruit continue to soar in China
Zespri has said legal action would be taken where possible.
Roxburgh orchardist hopes feijoa trial proves fruitful
Mal Dhillon hopes feijoas will be commercially viable for his land and for Roxburgh.
'Major impact': Omicron causing staff shortages as apple picking season peaks
Hawke's Bay & Nelson-Tasman orchardists say Covid running rampant through harvest fields.
'Please help': Kiwifruit leader's SOS as Omicron hits workforce
More than a shift's worth of kiwifruit workers not at one packhouse due to Omicron.
Labour shortage pressure for kiwifruit as first shipment leaves
The first 4,100 tonnes of this season's Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit has left Tauranga.
NZ farmers may plant more milling wheat to combat global shortage
Ukraine is a major global producer of wheat but banned exports after Russia's invasion.
Vegetable prices tipped to go higher as growers reach crisis point
"Input costs have soared over the past 12 months, not the least being the cost of fuel."
Challenging harvest for Canterbury arable farmers
Canterbury's soggy harvest is shaping up to be a game of two halves for arable farmers.
Southland farmer's best wheat crop in 48 years
Mike Solari still "very happy" with result, despite not winning a Guinness World Record.
Hard work bears fruit for Central Otago orchardist
Hard work ensures the harvesting season runs smoothly at Jackson Orchards in Cromwell.
Perennial labour shortages still an issue in Central Otago
Economic pulse of horticulture, viticulture sectors still strong despite worker shortages.
'More beautiful than a tractor': Horse and plough prove worth at vineyard
Clydesdale Gordon is in training for the autumn ploughing season
Nelson homicide victim identified, police investigating
A 56-year-old man was found deceased at Eden's Road Fruit orchard in Hope.
'Very sad situation': Increasing costs putting strain on NZ growers
Some vegetable growers are considering hanging up their tools.
Feijoa growers relying on domestic market
Produce staying in New Zealand due to extremely high freight costs.
'We hope they will come': Kiwifruit employers on RSE workers
'I miss my family so much': We talk to RSE workers who have not been home since 2020.
Kiwifruit workers earning up to $40 an hour as sector battles labour shortage
Some seasonal kiwifruit workers are choosing the days and hours they want to work.
The worker shortage that will be everyone's problem
Desperate employers want Kiwis to come home rather than go as the borders reopen.
Canterbury's walnut industry keen for more growers
Canterbury's walnut growers making a living off nut trees now they are fully grown.
Cauliflower selling for nearly $15
Consumers have taken to social media expressing outrage.
Hawke's Bay winemakers to benefit from free trade deal with UK
A free trade deal has been announced which comes as a boost for Hawke's Bay exporters.
North Canterbury wine region facing 'toughest season ever'
North Canterbury is NZ's fourth-largest wine region, employing over 600 people.
Hundreds more RSE workers for Hawke's Bay - but is it enough
Hawke's Bay poised for more RSE workers