HorticultureKiwis hit gold with miniature appleThe world's smallest apple, discovered by chance on a New Zealand orchard, has been scooped up by a top UK supermarket.09 Jun 03:30 AM
HorticultureDefence points finger at ZespriA China importer says Zespri stood to gain more than it did by understating the value of kiwifruit for customs duty purposes.13 May 05:30 PM
The CountryNorth Island's worst drought in 70 yearsA climate expert believes summers like this one will become the new norm for New Zealand. Droughts have already been declared across much of the North Island.09 Mar 10:22 PM
The CountrySprinkler ban across WellingtonA shortage of water across the Wellington region means there is now a ban on garden sprinklers and irrigation systems.08 Mar 09:57 PM
The CountryDrought spreads down NZThe drought is working its way down the country, and with with no change predicted until at least mid-March, farmers from Northland to Southland are suffering.08 Mar 06:30 AM
The CountryFarmers in crisis as city fills poolsBig dry forces stock selloffs, but Aucklanders can still water gardens, wash cars thanks to Waikato River supplies06 Mar 07:15 PM
The CountryBring down vege prices - doctorA doctor battling the country's obesity epidemic says the "tragically" high fruit and vegetable prices need to be forced down, and junk food prices need to hit consumers in the pocket.16 Feb 09:30 PM
HorticulturePassenger's two crates of mangoesAn attempt by an airline passenger to bring two crates of fresh mangoes into NZ could have had dire consequences if the fruit reached our orchards, says border security.11 Feb 03:49 AM
The CountryFarm sales spike in December (+graphic)New Zealand's property market finished the year on a high note with both farm sales and prices increasing last month, according to latest figures.17 Jan 01:15 AM
The CountryVeges cheaper as food prices fallFood prices fell 0.8 per cent last month, with vegetables leading the charge. Food prices have now fallen 0.6 per cent over the past year.12 Dec 10:20 PM
HorticultureKiwifruit growers hope Psa will be declared 'adverse event'Kiwifruit growers are hoping the vine-killing disease Psa will soon be declared an "adverse event".01 Dec 06:51 PM
The CountryFood prices fall in OctoberSeasonal falls in vegetable prices took the food price index down 0.6pc last month.12 Nov 10:15 PM
