Marking 50 years of growth
A celebration of five decades of sunflower growing was a good chance to "stop and smell the flowers", Topflite co-owner Peter Mitchell said of their open day on Sunday.
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Exports likely not as sweet as forecast
Exports likely not as sweet as forecast
A sweet start to the cherry season hit turbulence come harvest, souring predicted export volumes, a Central Otago grower says.
Concerns of spray damage aired
Concerns of spray damage aired
The Waitaki Winegrowers Association say co-operation is the way forward amidst concerns about the use of hormone-based weedkiller near vineyards in the area.
Kiwifruit thrive in Taieri microclimate
Kiwifruit thrive in Taieri microclimate
A Taieri man has hacked the supposed secret to growing sub-tropical kiwifruit in the South.
Warning to look out for black grass
Warning to look out for black grass
Arable farmers are being warned to keep their eyes peeled for any sign of invasive black grass as biosecurity authorities continue to deal with farm outbreaks.
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Hail storms cause up to $10m in crop damage
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Hail storms cause up to $10m in crop damage
Arable growers are reeling from up to $10 million in crop losses after a trio of widespread hail storms whipped through Canterbury farms.
Storms cause $10m in crop losses
Storms cause $10m in crop losses
Arable growers are reeling from up to $10 million in crop losses after a trio of widespread hail storms whipped through Canterbury farms.
Biosecurity op under way after fruit fly found in Auckland
Biosecurity op under way after fruit fly found in Auckland
A biosecurity operation is under way in Auckland after the find of a Queensland fruit fly.
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Central Otago fruit season running a little behind
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Central Otago fruit season running a little behind
Central Otago fruit has arrived in Dunedin shops but it is later than normal as rain and wind delayed the bulk of the crop being picked.
Plenty of workers for summer fruit season
Plenty of workers for summer fruit season
Central Otago orchardists are having no problem finding seasonal workers.
‘World’s most boring livestream’ launches
‘World’s most boring livestream’ launches
The "world’s most boring livestream" started beaming from Clutha farmer Craig Whiteside’s favourite paddock at 5am today
New weapon in war against hornet
New weapon in war against hornet
Advanced tracking technology from the Netherlands to trace hornets back to their nests is set to be introduced by Biosecurity NZ.
Shift to facility part of $20m expansion
Shift to facility part of $20m expansion
Christchurch hemp processor and manufacturer Rubisco’s shift to an Ashburton facility will pave the way for a $20 million to $30m expansion plan.
The beet goes on to India
The beet goes on to India
Canterbury vegetable seed exporter and breeding company Winseed wants to defend and hopefully build on its 60% market share of beetroot seed sales in India.
Big cleanup ahead in Hurunui forests
Big cleanup ahead in Hurunui forests
Forestry damage from last month’s storm is posing a headache for forestry excavators.
Harraway & Sons opts to stay local
Harraway & Sons opts to stay local
Oat miller Harraway & Sons is keeping it local by investing $11 million to upgrade their plant in Dunedin.
Shift to facility part of $20m expansion
Shift to facility part of $20m expansion
Christchurch hemp processor and manufacturer Rubisco’s shift to an Ashburton facility will pave the way for a $20 million to $30m expansion plan.
Passion for pink, cut flowers
Passion for pink, cut flowers
A passion for all things pink and a talent for flowers is behind an eye-catching roadside stall at Ettrick.
‘Huge response’ for orchard jobs
‘Huge response’ for orchard jobs
Central Otago orchards are fielding thousands of applications for upcoming harvest work, tertiary students being particularly eager for a bite at the cherry.
Competition stiff for seasonal jobs
Competition stiff for seasonal jobs
Central Otago orchards are fielding thousands of applications for upcoming harvest work, tertiary students being particularly eager for a bite at the cherry.