'Spectacular' HB chardonnay harvest also one of earliest
"You'd have to go right back to 1989 to find a harvest similar."
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Bay economy to reap rewards off record kiwifruit harvest
The upcoming kiwifruit season is expected to set another record.
23,000 jobs: Lowest kiwifruit rate jumps to $22.10 an hour
The Bay of Plenty will need about 20,000 seasonal kiwifruit workers.
Branching Out initiative explores avocado
10 to 12 high potential ventures will be identified and analysed for their feasibility.
Lasers used as bird deterrent at Central Otago vineyard
Lasers at Ewing Stevens' vineyard to replace labour intensive and expensive bird netting.
Fruitful future: Helen Clark's optimism for Hawke's Bay amid a global crunch
"Hawke's Bay can feel really good with where it sits in the country and with the world."
Couple relish huge potential of tamarillos
Northland tamarillo producers are eyeing potential export markets
Berry farm owner seeking new challenge
Windermere Farms makes use of latest technology and science to up production.
Fruit growers feel pain of labour shortage
Kaipara kumara grower has to recruit pickers from Whangārei as labour shortage bites.
Local Focus: Export plan for Bay cherries
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Origin Capital buys kiwifruit orchards after raising $69m
Origin Capital has raised $69m to invest in kiwifruit orchards.
Kiwifruit growers' PSA case: Govt agrees to pay sector $40 million
Crown and kiwifruit sector reach out of court settlement to the long-running litigation.
Rural contractors say red tape obstructing access to overseas workers
Bureaucratic issues meant some workers hadn't been allowed to move to another employer.
Potato exports plummet in December amid dumping claims
Data shows fry exports were back nearly 40 per cent in December
Hawke's Bay apple growers face peak picking season crisis
"I'm not sleeping and I'm really worried about our future."
Calls for Govt to protect productive land
"Let's ensure we grow vegetables and fruit as well as houses near our main centres."
Hundreds in Hawke's Bay jump off benefits and into fruit picking
The rush for work among the Bay's unemployed has "exceeded government targets".
Early grape harvest for Elephant Hill
Hawke's Bay's grape harvest has steadily shifted forward over the past 10 years.
Growing numbers come to learn more about oats
"I see oats as being complementary to other farming types rather than in competition."
$300 a day for fruit picking? Potential goldmine for Kiwi workers
Picking contractors are offering big prices to lure in orchard workers this season.
Social media could be boosting sales of exotic kiwano fruit from Te Puke
US buyers can't get enough of the bizarre-looking fruit.
Flower show to showcase a variety of plants
A range of horticulture will be on display at the show.
Bumper barley harvest from former Tinwald saleyards site
The Tinwald saleyards closed in December 2016 after 138 years of operation.
Second Pick the Bay event to be held next week
The last event in November drew more than 500 people
RSE workers arrive in Hawke's Bay
Over 150 RSE workers from Samoa will start picking apples in Hawke's Bay this week.
Excellence of fruitgrowers celebrated at awards night
Service to the industry, innovation and graduating horticulture students celebrated.
65 new seasonal jobs in Hawke's Bay
Cedenco want seasonal workers from March to October at their expanded Hastings factory.
Zespri plan to partner with Chinese growers off the table, for now
Zespri's hope to partner with Chinese growers illegally growing gold kiwifruit is on hold.
Kiwifruit growers build their own village in Hawke's Bay
John and Wendy recognised the importance of accommodation for their workers.
Lemons in short supply in New Zealand this summer
The global pandemic is partly to blame for a tighter than normal squeeze on supply.
'Tough situation': Government aid sought after hail damaged Tasman crop
Tasman orchardists call on govt for financial help following severe hail on Boxing Day.
Crunch time for struggling Otago orchards
Some Central Otago orchards say this season's crop is a write off.
Hui planned for marae-based project teaching Kaipara residents to grow kai
Educational hui aims to teach people how to transform their backyards into food bowls.
Small is beautiful for Kerikeri blueberry growers
Kerikeri blueberry growers are right at the height of their picking season.