Forestry hand’s ‘natural ability’ a factor in win
"Just be keen as beans."
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Organic vege grower in liquidation
Organic vege grower in liquidation
A North Otago organic vegetable growing business, recently approached to appear on Country Calendar, has gone into voluntary liquidation owing more than $1 million.
Striking pink-fleshed apples grown in Otago
Striking pink-fleshed apples grown in Otago
Some of the first pinky-red-fleshed apples ever grown in New Zealand are being picked from trees in Otago.
Kale surplus takes top honour
Kale surplus takes top honour
A winter crop surplus, featuring award-winning kale, has Ben Peter searching for more mouths to eat it.
New board candidates being sought
New board candidates being sought
Nominations close soon for the Horticulture New Zealand board.
Horticulture love pays off for Goodman
Horticulture love pays off for Goodman
Lydia Goodman has won the 2025 Central Otago young grower regional title.
Cereal crop traps to track aphids
Cereal crop traps to track aphids
Traps have been set in southern cereal crops to monitor for aphids.
Love of horticulture pays off for Goodman
Love of horticulture pays off for Goodman
Lydia Goodman has won the 2025 Central Otago young grower regional title.
Regulation loopholes exploitable: farmer
Regulation loopholes exploitable: farmer
While the government says farm-to-forestry conversions will not get away with continuing to plant despite restrictions, a southern farming leader says the horse may have already bolted.
Agriculture classes a hit at school
Agriculture classes a hit at school
Thursday is Elise Mathias’ favourite day of the week.
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May strawberries thanks to hydroponics
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May strawberries thanks to hydroponics
Strawberries in Central Otago in May. No way.
Former B+L boss on the move to arable sector
Former B+L boss on the move to arable sector
Former Beef + Lamb New Zealand chief executive Dr Scott Champion will take over the leadership of the Foundation for Arable Research (FAR).
New apple brand to be grown in Mid Canterbury
New apple brand to be grown in Mid Canterbury
New Zealand fruit and vegetable giant T&G has set in motion the first commercial planting of Joli apples in Canterbury backed by superannuation funds.
Exports of cherries hit record high volumes
Exports of cherries hit record high volumes
Cherry growers are celebrating exports reaching a record high this season.
Super funds to back Joli apple planting
Super funds to back Joli apple planting
New Zealand fruit and vegetable giant T&G has set in motion the first commercial planting of Joli apples in Canterbury backed by superannuation funds.
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Cherry grower goes bust owing $42m
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Cherry grower goes bust owing $42m
A former Central Otago cherry grower has left creditors more than $42 million out of pocket after being plunged into liquidation.
Why is NZ garlic so expensive?
$4 a bulb: Why is NZ garlic so expensive?
Someone once said shallots are for babies, garlic is for heroes, but you may have to pay heroic prices for the home-grown stuff.
‘Many small wins’ over long career
‘Many small wins’ over long career
An arable leader will miss a working relationship with growers ranging from immensely rewarding to frustrating.
Sunflower project brightening Hawke's Bay
Sunflower project brightening Hawke's Bay
A dairy farm field filled with sunflowers in Central Hawke's Bay is bringing joy and happiness to the local community.
Stewart to finish up as FAR head
Stewart to finish up as FAR head
Foundation for Arable Research chief executive Alison Stewart will step down at the end of June.