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Cambridge farmers incorporate maize
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Vege plots popular as prices rise
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Two rust fungi that are very welcome
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Wasp released to control Tomato Potato Psyllid
Tamarixia trioaze has been released in Hawke's Bay and Canterbury.
Spring crops good news, bad news with potatoes
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WCO impact sees orchardist fear for his future
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Summerfruit, Meat Industry Association sign GIA Deed
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Young Fruit Grower says competition offers much
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Zespri's Italian harvest to double over five years
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Forums keep growers informed
Our annual grower forums are a great opportunity for us to update growers
Wet conditions raise Psa concerns
Conditions favourable to spread of Psa makes kiwifruit growers nervous.
A host of golden daffodils
Cindy and Gordon Coombes' Pleasant Valley property has paddocks of bright yellow blooms.
Avocado research gets $22k boost
Research student headed to United States to continue work on avocado issue.
Immigration a worry for business community
NZ First's policy is to reduce migration levels to about 10,000 people each year.
Zespri chooses head of sales as new CEO
The search for a replacement for outgoing CEO Lain Jager began a year ago.
Orchardist steps up organic production
Worldwide organic fruit demand means plans to double area of fruit trees for orchardist.
One more chance for viticulturist
Annabel Bulk is dedicated to winning Young Viticulturist of the Year next year.
New winery for Villa Maria
A new winery is being built by Te Awa Restaurant under the Villa Maria Estate umbrella.
Awards a boost for 'work in progress' kiwifruit orchard
Entries are open for the 2018 Bay of Plenty Ballance Farm Environment Awards.
Why aren't food prices an election issue?
COMMENT: Rising prices are a hot topic but they haven't figured in this election campaign.
Obituary: Kiwifruit pioneer Mike Muller
Michael Muller was a key player in the kiwifruit industry and helped hundreds of growers.
Climate change could threaten Bay of Plenty kiwifruit industry
Kiwifruit industry and climate change impacts
Kiwifruit in Bay of Plenty could be 'devastated' by climate change
Warmer temperatures will see kiwifruit production decline in region.