Cereal crop traps to track aphids
Traps have been set in southern cereal crops to monitor for aphids.
Rural life
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.
‘Crazy’ weekend of picking puts berry on top for harvest
‘Crazy’ weekend of picking puts berry on top for harvest
Bumper crops are expected from New Zealand’s largest blueberry farm in Southland.
New apple variety to be planted in Canterbury
Joli good: New apple variety to be planted in Canterbury
New Zealand fruit and vegetable giant T&G has set in motion the first commercial planting of Joli branded apples in Canterbury backed by superannuation funds.
Armyworm making early appearance
Armyworm making early appearance
Fall armyworm in various states of development have shown up earlier than usual in parts of the South Island.
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Eco-focused producers: a struggle to grow
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Eco-focused producers: a struggle to grow
Produce from local, ecologically-focused farms straight into shoppers’ baskets supports biodiversity, our climate and community resilience, but the groundswell of small vegetable farmers...
Summer loving for new apricots
Summer loving for new apricots
A summer romance is blooming on an apricot orchard in Central Otago.
Call for vigilance in wake of fruit fly find
Call for vigilance in wake of fruit fly find
The national horticulture body is urging southern growers to be vigilant after the discovery of a fruit fly in the North Island.