The CountryNew laws protect migrant workersThe apple trees are heaving with fruit. It's time to harvest and Hawke's Bay is full of migrant workers here for that exact purpose. I 23 Feb 09:00 PM
The CountryTop Bay fruit grower namedErin Atkinson, 29, a technical adviser for Apata Group in Te Puke, has been named the Bay of Plenty's 2017 Young Fruit Grower of the 23 Feb 04:00 AM
The CountryComvita loses $7 millionComvita has posted a first half after tax net loss of $7.1 million on sales of $57.7 million. The company says the result reflects 21 Feb 08:30 PM
The CountrySeeka kiwiberries find a market in USSeeka is pushing ahead in the second year of its partnership with California-based Giumarra Wenatchee to market its kiwiberries. "We 20 Feb 10:00 PM
The CountryWinegrowers report on sustainabilityNew Zealand Winegrowers has released the first ever report on the wine sector's achievements in sustainability. The report presents 20 Feb 03:30 AM
BDBDThe CountryLog prices jump to a recordThe average price for roundwood logs rose to $90 a tonne in February, up $5 from January's average price.19 Feb 10:06 PM
The CountryYoung Fruit Grower comp hailed by industryErin Atkinson, 29, a technical adviser for Apata Group in Te Puke, has been named the Bay of Plenty's 2017 Young Fruit Grower of the 17 Feb 01:00 AM
The CountryGreen shortfall will pose challenges this yearZespri this week updated its December forecast to kiwifruit growers on global sales for 2016, showing average returns up across all 16 Feb 11:00 PM
The CountryVersatile avocados fit in everywhereI'm not sure how many people actually still make New Year's resolutions. I'm good at remembering that something I've done was a New 16 Feb 07:30 AM
The CountryNZ set for another bumper apple cropIt's shaping up to be another record year for the New Zealand apple crop in terms of volume, and it looks like quality will also be high.16 Feb 03:21 AM
The CountryRecognition for small wineriesThey're representing the little guy big time at the Wine Adventure Co. The newest player on the Hawke's Bay wine scene, the company 15 Feb 06:00 AM
The CountryApples at record priceNew Zealand food prices rose in January, as apples surged to a record high, leading gains in fruit and vegetables. Food prices rose 14 Feb 09:30 PM
The CountryWatch NZH Local Focus: Young Fruit Grower aiming for national successA Whangarei orchardist is hoping to emulate the success of his mentor, who took out the 2014 Young Fruit Grower of the Year in the Bay of Plenty. Made with funding from NZ On Air.12 Feb 08:47 PM
The CountryMonster blueberry to hit NZ shelvesKiwi consumers could soon have their pick of a new super-sized superfood - a jumbo blueberry the size of a $2 coin.09 Feb 03:45 AM
BDBDThe CountryZespri to license more SunGold kiwifruit in ItalyZespri International will licence more production of its SunGold variety in Italy to meet rising demand and ensure 12-month supply.09 Feb 01:48 AM
The Country'Tree hugger' awarded service trophyA self-confessed tree hugger, Gordon Reid is a driving force in educating workers who are helping underpin growth in the region's 08 Feb 04:00 AM
The CountryBumper crop expected for China-bound apple exportConsiderable change and uncertainty for New Zealand agriculture lies ahead this year with developments likely to have a significant 07 Feb 10:00 PM
The CountryRabobank's Agribusiness report 2017New Zealand agriculture faces a "moment of truth" in 2017, according to a report by agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank.06 Feb 10:16 PM
The CountryWine symposium chance to show off Bay's redsHawke's Bay Winegrowers will host 60 international wine media and experts this weekend at the inaugural Classic Reds Symposium. Guests 02 Feb 07:00 PM
The CountrySecond time around for research fundingPriority One, with the University of Waikato and a group of eight Bay of Plenty hort-tech companies, has put in a bid for government 02 Feb 01:30 AM
The CountryLong-serving director steps downZespri has appointed Peter Springford as an independent director, replacing long-serving board member David Pilkington, effective 31 Jan 08:00 PM
The CountryInsight: Dry weather positive for growersThe windy dry weather is giving winegrowers the potential to top the "stellar" vintages of previous years. According to Hawke's Bay 27 Jan 09:29 PM
BDBDThe CountryWinegrowers upbeat despite difficultiesNew Zealand winegrowers remain upbeat about this year's harvest, despite earthquakes and adverse weather.25 Jan 12:40 AM
The CountryHarvesting the fruits of a vege patchThe vegetable garden is always a place of action, with sowing and planting best undertaken little and often to ensure continuous harvesting24 Jan 10:30 PM
The CountryOrchardists scramble to deal with rainAs parts of the region are battered by rain, Central Otago orchardists are assessing the damage ahead of Chinese New Year celebrations. The 19 Jan 08:34 PM
The Country$50m of cherries to Chinese New YearThe last of four charted flights packed with $50 million worth cherries, bound for Chinese New Year celebrations left yesterday.19 Jan 06:18 PM
The CountryKiwifruit orchards sell for $40m+A Hawke's Bay kiwifruit orchard property sold just prior to Christmas for $40.2 million, believed to be a record price for any sale 18 Jan 01:08 AM
The CountryRegional councillor calls for GMO moratoriumA moratorium on the release of GMOs in Hawke's Bay has been called for by a regional councillor. At a Hawke's Bay Regional Council 14 Dec 06:00 PM
HorticultureExploited workers: 'Feel like they own me'UNCOVERED: One worker revealed that he worked 12 hours a day, seven days a week for six months, earning just $5 an hour.13 Dec 07:52 PM
BDBDHorticultureWakatu's wahine toa in her dream jobKerensa Johnston - mother, lawyer, Maori rights activist - has added chief executive to her list of accomplishments.09 Dec 04:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryNew $43m head office for ZespriThe new headquarters in Mount Maunganui will be a hub for the expanding kiwifruit industry.06 Dec 09:03 PM
BDBDThe CountryScales raises 2016 annual earnings forecastScales Corp raised its forecast with the apple company citing improvement across all its divisions and a standout performance from its horticulture unit.05 Dec 08:53 PM
The CountryGrowers fuming over Healthy Rivers changesGrowers have been left fuming after a Waikato Regional Council decision to withdraw a giant section of the region from its Healthy 04 Dec 10:28 PM
