Marlborough winemaker creates alcohol-free sav blanc
A New Zealand winemaker says he was prompted to create a zero alcohol Sauvignon Blanc after undertaking a lifestyle challenge.
Horticulture
Ambassador has free tree advice
Ambassador has free tree advice
Canterbury farmers interested in restoring native forest on their farms are being encouraged to seek free advice.
Blueberries satisfy life aspirations
Blueberries satisfy life aspirations
It may have taken three years but investments do pay off, Blueberry Haven owners Robyn McDonald and Mike Coombes say.
'World-class site' for medicinal cannabis
'World-class site' for medicinal cannabis
Queenstown businessman Aaron Murphy believes an area best known for pinot noir production provides the ideal growing environment for plants of another variety.
Central Otago cherry growers hit by second tough season
Central Otago cherry growers hit by second tough season
Central Otago cherry growers are reporting a tough 2019-20 season, with yields about half the normal size due to poor weather conditions.
Sunflower fields photo hot spot
Sunflower fields photo hot spot
A rural road in North Otago has turned into a photography hot spot.
Enthusiasm high as Cherry Chaos erupts in Roxburgh
Enthusiasm high as Cherry Chaos erupts in Roxburgh
Blue skies greeted a crowd of about 200 at the Cherry Chaos festival in Roxburgh yesterday.
Vegetable garden worthy venture
Vegetable garden worthy venture
Horticultural workshop host Ben Elms, also known as Dr Compost, of Wanaka, talks to The News about his love of the industry and how others can make the most of their garden, too.
Cherry Chaos to be unleashed again
Cherry Chaos to be unleashed again
The annual juice-stained fun and games of Cherry Chaos will be held at the Roxburgh Sports Grounds today, from 5pm.
Steady rain ruins early cherries
Steady rain ruins early cherries
Wet weather has been causing damage to early cherry crops in Central Otago, with some areas severely affected.
Constant innovation boosts organic winery
Constant innovation boosts organic winery
Keeping ahead of the technology curve has seen Greystone evolve into an award-winning organic winery which drives global sales through an online operating system.
Central housing demand, prices worry fruit growers
Central housing demand, prices worry fruit growers
Central Otago fruit growers say housing could come under more pressure as their industry expands.
Early-sown crops at greater risk of stem rust
Early-sown crops at greater risk of stem rust
Stem rust infection starts on the leaves and in warm wet conditions it can quickly spread.
Christmas market short of peas, strawberries
Christmas market short of peas, strawberries
Locally grown strawberries and peas could be missing from the Christmas dinner menu.
Stalwart stickler for tradition (almost)
Stalwart stickler for tradition (almost)
It's perhaps no surprise that the woman who is one of the driving forces behind Waimate’s annual Strawberry Fare loves everything about the fruit the event celebrates.
Bird shooting raises safety concerns
Bird shooting raises safety concerns
Bird shooting on a Cromwell cherry orchard has ruffled the feathers of a neighbouring resident who believes the orchardist’s pest control measures are irresponsible.
Orchardists confident as cherry season begins
Orchardists confident as cherry season begins
Central Otago’s varied weather this has not hampered cherry orchardists as the season kicks into gear.
Blueberry picking looms
Blueberry picking looms
As leaves fall and berries begin to change from green to blue, Southland’s only blueberry farm is gearing up for another season of hand-picked fun.
Father and son find Central ideal for organic winemaking
Father and son find Central ideal for organic winemaking
Lindsay and Fraser McLachlan have several things in common - apart from being father and son.
Vineyard a labour of love
Vineyard a labour of love
Owning Ashburton's only vineyard has been a labour of love for Esma and Charlie Hill.