Listen: Bad seeds - All affected farms identified
The Country examines the mistake that led to 556 farmers growing crops causing cow deaths.
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Lincoln University linking with overseas institutions
Lincoln University aims to cultivate the next generation of horticultural industry leaders
Rare plant found near Waimakariri River, near Kaiapoi
A rare plant species has been discovered near the Waimakariri River.
Listen: Rural property overview with Peter Newbold
GM of PGG Wrightson Real Estate, Peter Newbold takes a look at the rural property market.
Boys turn play area into winning garden
The boys have a bug hotel, gnome houses, and a noughts and crosses game in their garden.
Jessie, 94, third in garden competition
Jessie Seaman, of Raetihi, is a legend for her magnificent garden and community spirit.
Ripe pumpkins on sale beside stonefruit
Teviot Valley pumpkin grower reports his earliest season in 30 years.
Onion breeding station opened in Pukekohe
Seminis Onion Breeding Station officially opened in Pukekohe earlier this month.
Watch: Central Otago wine harvest starts early
Early harvest has wine makers feeling both excited and apprehensive.
Gareth Carter: Springvale gardens in their full summer glory
Flowers rich in colour mean gardens are now in their pomp
Person dies after being trapped in a potato harvester
Emergency services are at the scene of incident near Puni.
Seasonal weather and the impact on feed
Extreme weather conditions has led to an unprecedented demand for feed.
Copper spray key to high quality avocados
A trip to Australia persuades grower of benefits of using copper spray on avocados.
Stink bugs infest ships: jobs at risk
Voracious pest has the potential to decimate crops of apples, grapes and tomatoes.
Listen: Kiwifruit crusaders win Science Prize
Dr Bruce Campbell's team has won Prime Minister's Science Prize for defeating Psa.
Listen: The stink bug that loves to party
The President of Horticulture New Zealand, Julian Raine on the brown marmorated stink bug.
Contain yourself! It's a garden in a townhouse
Plants in containers presents gardeners with endless opportunities to express their flair.
Katikati orchardist's career transformation
André Rochat arrived in New Zealand 10 years ago with no experience in horticulture.
Cash in his chips - Otago farmer's US job no small potatoes
Kiwi farmer John McLeod grows vast crops of potatoes in eastern Washington State.
Rights granted for peach variety
''Sweet Perfection'' for North Otago orchardists Helen Brookes and Terry Fowler.
Zespri: Kiwifruit earnings, jobs to double
Lack of available land in Bay of Plenty opens up opportunities in Northland.
Business fined $12k for 'failing' employees
Bay of Plenty business which failed to provide basic employment rights is fined $12k.
Hawke's Bay fruit grower wins Fourneau Award
A four-year project to deal with a problem earned a Hastings grower the Fourneau Award.
Frozen berries with a side of metal
Buyers should return berries to stores for a full refund.
First Kiwi avocados arrive in China
Our booming market also exports to Australia, Japan, Singapore, Korea and Thailand.
Central Otago orchard life 'an adventure playground'
Family-run operation a far cry from previous career as a detective in Dunedin.
Gareth Carter: Lawns rampant as summer enters last month
Gareth Carter's regular gardening column
NZ kiwifruit growing expands
The popularity of kiwifruit growing is spreading outside the Bay of Plenty.
Horticulture hopefuls gearing up for Bay of Plenty Young Grower title
Local horticultural enthusiasts are gearing up for the BOP Young Grower of the Year.
Horowhenua veges fry as fire guts KPH delivery truck
A fire has gutted a truck and prematurely cooked thousands of prime Horowhenua vegetables.
Woodhaven Gardens rubbish contaminating neighbour's property
Woodhaven Gardens is accused of improperly destroying waste in large burn-offs.