HorticultureDonation helps garden visionBarnardos has always led the charge in putting children first. The Garden Project is their newest initiative to promote gardening among South Auckland children and families...21 Dec 04:30 PM
The CountryChina said to lift ban on GM cornChina's government is said to be lifting a ban on imports of a genetically-modified corn variety that's commonly grown in the US.17 Dec 01:00 AM
BDBDHorticultureScales says full-year earnings may exceed prospectusScales Corp, the fruit and vegetable logistics company, says annual earnings may beat guidance in its prospectus.24 Nov 01:57 AM
HorticulturePossum blitz key to rescue of birdlifeFrom his office window Mick Clout can see the outline of Hauraki Gulf islands in the hazy distance.21 Nov 04:00 PM
BDBDHorticultureProducer prices fall on dairy manufacturing inputsNew Zealand producer input prices fell in the third quarter as lower farmgate milk prices reduced input costs for dairy manufacturers.19 Nov 11:08 PM
HorticultureProducer prices fall as dairy declinesNew Zealand producers' input and output prices fell in the second quarter of this year as dairy prices declined.19 Aug 12:26 AM
The CountryJohn Deere and the downside of an abundant harvestThis year hasn't been kind to the US agricultural sector, just ask John Deere, the world's largest manufacturer of farming machinery.14 Aug 03:02 AM
HorticultureScales shares edge lower on debutShares in Scales Corporation have fallen below their offer price following the fruit marketer’s initial public offering today.25 Jul 01:02 AM
HorticultureScales shares set at bottom of range for IPOScales, the fruit and vegetable logistics group, will sell shares at the bottom of its indicative range in a $148.8 million initial public offer.04 Jul 12:28 AM
The CountryUS corn glut expandingA bumper corn harvest in 2013 means stockpiles in the US, the world's biggest grower, are rising at the fastest pace in nine years.27 Jun 02:05 AM
DairyDip in primary exports tippedThe value of primary exports will fall from unusually high levels over the 2014/15 year before recovering steadily in the following three years.09 Jun 05:00 PM
HorticultureFruit fly search to be wrapped upThe search for more Queensland fruit flies will be wrapped up by Easter Sunday providing no more of the pests are found in Whangarei.17 Apr 04:15 PM
BDBDThe CountryTurners and Growers buys Apollo ApplesTurners & Growers, has agreed to buy Hawke's Bay-based Apollo Apples for as much as $44.1 million as it looks to meet growing global demand.15 Apr 09:40 PM
HorticultureNo further fruit flies in WhangareiNo further Queensland fruit flies have been found since the potentially devastating pest was detected in Whangarei this week.05 Apr 01:46 AM
The Country'Unbelievable' bio-breachThe discovery of a second Queensland fruit fly in Whangarei has been slammed as "unbelievable" as concerns are raised about New Zealand's biosecurity preparedness.03 Apr 04:51 AM
HorticultureNew antibiotic for Kiwifruit disease approvedA new antibiotic to control the kiwifruit vine disease, Psa has been approved by the Environmental Protection Authority.21 Oct 05:03 AM
HorticultureRot find halts NZ China apple exportsNew Zealand has halted all apple exports to China for the rest of the season after rot was found in several batches at the Chinese border.25 Sep 03:45 AM
The CountryWinter farm sales better than usual (+graphic)Farm sales are going well compared to last year, despite many farmers hunkering down for the winter season.14 Jul 11:40 PM
The CountryBiggest jump in food prices in three yearsFruit and vegetable prices have spearheaded a 2.1 per cent rise in food prices for June 2013, the biggest monthly gain since GST was lifted to 15 percent in October 2010.11 Jul 12:50 AM
