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Robin Sage: Regional council's total fire ban 'draconian'
A total fire ban is impractical for growers for many reasons, says Robin Sage.
'We can see a strong future': Bay packhouse leads organic kiwifruit charge
Trevelyan's has packed 50 per cent of the organic SunGold kiwifruit this year alone.
Sad times for lettuce, but spinach loves Hawke's Bay's winter
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Local Focus: Millions of pink moths coming to backyards
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Another Guinness World Record for Ashburton farmer
Eric Watson beats his 2017 Guinness World Record for the highest wheat yield.
Aim for smaller crops with larger fruit, growers told
Summerfruit growers are being advised to focus on quality over quantity this season.
Aquifer consent delays costing jobs, avocado firm says
Historic aquifer level errors and Covid-19 among reasons for delayed hearings.
World-first 'avocado milk' now being mass produced in Hawke's Bay factory
Avocadomilk was discovered by Sachie Nomura during a failed attempt to make mayonnaise.
Hawke's Bay: Industrial sprawl on fertile soil 'economic madness'
Inland port on fertile soil bad idea
Worker shortages could raise food prices
Food growers are worried there aren't enough hands to do the work.
Bruce Bisset: Climate change waits for no one
COMMENT: The council has decided to allow double the application of nitrogen.
Ngāti Hine trust sees golden opportunity
Māori land trust going for gold with kiwifruit investments in Kerikeri area.
Use of recycled wastewater answer during dry periods
Whangārei nursery arguably the only one in NZ using recycled wastewater.
Horticultural prospects positive, despite Covid-19
Horticulture continues to surge ahead, with kiwifruit the secret of sector's success.
Can farmers operate without using glyphosate?
Fifth-generation arable farmer Hamish Marr has been researching glyphosate use.
Juniper hunt seedlings could grow NZ's first gin berry plantation
NZ one step closer to establishing the country's first plantation of Juniperus communis.
Tomato red spider mite pest discovered in NZ for first time
Two populations Tetranychus evansi found near Auckland Airport and in Pakuranga.
Low interest rates stoke demand for kiwifruit assets - MyFarm
Low interest rates are stoking demand for kiwifruit-growing assets, MyFarm says.
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Herbicide-resistant weeds pose risk to NZ crops - research
Some weeds now resistant to herbicide chemicals, recent research has found.
Survey: Bay economic confidence slips but 'better than expected'
According to the survey, regional economic confidence in the Bay fell 2 per cent.
Zespri eyes increased sales for its green and gold kiwifruit
Zespri is heading for another record year despite the chill of Covid-19.
Agribusiness Report: Miro aims to be baby Zespri
Iwi and investors partnership turning Māori land into high-value horticultural production.
Kiwifruit workers bunk in at education centre
Seasonal workers unable to get home were given work and accommodation in Katikati.
NZ potato industry opposes European product dump
New Zealand's $1b potato industry threatened by influx from Europe.
Warm clothes sought for Pacific Island seasonal workers in Northland
Donations of warm clothes are being sought for chilly seasonal workers stuck in Northland.
T&G Fresh partners with leading US berry breeder
It will test, grow and market unique strawberry varieties from California's Plant Sciences
Seasonal workers stranded in Central Otago want to go home
A conversation between NZ and Vanuatu governments has to happen says orchard worker.
$2 billion bonanza: Bay kiwifruit growers take lion's share of rewards
Results incredibly encouraging, says Zespri chairman.