Zespri aims to become healthiest fruit brand
Zespri has launched updated sustainability targets as part of its 2035 strategy, supporting the kiwifruit marketer’s ambition to become the world’s healthiest fruit brand.
Rural life
‘Plenty of fruit yet to be picked’
‘Plenty of fruit yet to be picked’
It has been a mixed bag for fruit growers in the South this summer, many blaming the poor weather for disappointing yields.
Weather making harvest a tough one
Weather making harvest a tough one
A gloomy harvest is getting on the nerves of Canterbury arable growers looking for the smallest of fine weather windows to raise crops.
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.
Controversial forest up for sale
Controversial forest up for sale
A controversial large-scale forestry conversion in the heart of West Otago hill country, which caused ripples in the community, is to be sold.
Lower potato yield could keep prices high
Lower potato yield could keep prices high
Some potato growers are reporting yields could be down 20 percent this winter due to bad weather, but it's still a bit early in the season to know the full impact.
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Upgrade of Green Island oat mill ‘progressing well’
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Upgrade of Green Island oat mill ‘progressing well’
An $11 million facelift of a Dunedin oat mill aims to increase capacity, which will require growers to supply more of the cereal grain.
Marking 50 years of growth
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.
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.