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Far North farmers and environment would benefit from growing bananas.
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Troubled kiwifruit growers query Zespri CEO's offshore base
Placing CEO close to markets has a downside back home in a crunch.
Zespri ponders CEO’s Singapore base during storm of challenges for kiwifruit industry
Dan Mathieson in New Zealand more than offshore in last two years.
‘You can’t just give up’: Life goes on slowly for Dartmoor grower
Stu Kilmister says orchards might look better, but the people are still recovering.
US recalls kiwifruit after listeria found
Zespri said it had traced the kiwifruit through the supply chain to two orchards.
Growers concerned lack of Auckland sun harming fruit and vegetables
Experts warn low light & heavy rainfall could create a shortage of fruit & vegetables.
'Disappointing': Tough season affecting olive oil prices
Some North Island olive growers have ditched harvesting altogether this season.
Why did Zespri's wage bill go up as net profit and grower returns went down?
Zespri defends $10 million increase in its payments to employees.
'Precious resource': Business convicted of unlawfully taking millions of litres of groundwater
The company faces a hefty fine.
Zespri takes rogue gold kiwifruit operations in China to court
Strengthening of Chinese horticulture law opens path for civil action.
Scientists' horticulture work recognised
Honours come from New Zealand Institute of Agricultural and Horticultural Science.
'Worst season ever': Wet weather hampers truffle harvest
Heavy rainfall in the North Island this year has made for a challenging truffle season.
'Really cool': NZ's first driver-optional e-tractor launched
Forest Lodge Orchard aims to be the world’s first 100% electric, zero-fossil fuel orchard.
Avocado consumption has doubled. So why does the industry want us to eat even more?
Behind the scenes of the avocado on toast origin story.
Industry recovery a 'marathon and not a sprint'
NZ Apples and Pears says growers have replanting costs in excess of $100 million.
Opinion: Time to rethink how we grow and ship food
Opinion: It’s clear domestic food supply chains are challenged by climate change.
RSE workers sue employer over 'unlawful' deductions
Case could set precedent for minimum wage earners.
'Lying awake worrying about it': Kiwifruit growers warm winter concerns
Warmer temperatures mean the vines don't get the required winter chilling.
Wonky Box food rescue business expands
Wonky Box works with local growers to deliver surplus or odd-looking produce to consumers.
Northlanders sending winter warmth to South Island with citrus from Lions Clubs' campaign
Whangārei Lions clubs again collect tonnes of winter fruit for southern folk.
Desert oasis: How to grow three tonnes of lettuce a day where it’s as dry as dust
World's biggest vertical farm serving up fresh produce for Emirates passengers.
'Clear case of exploitation': Woman lambasted for role in migrant worker rort
The group of Papua New Guinea residents were brought to NZ to work but were hardly paid.
Court ruling on SunGold licences leaves growers facing rates bill rises
Western Bay of Plenty growers have been receiving rates notices and all had gone up.
No job, no insurance - burglar learns hard way about consequences of crime
Man who stole from orchard tries and fails to get discharge without conviction.
A place to call home: New accommodation for RSEs in Katikati
RSE workers have a new place to call home in Katikati from next month.
Kiwifruit growers' court appeal dismissed, rates hike here to stay
It concludes a two-and-a-half-year battle between orchardists and the council.
Growers lose fight to remove gold kiwifruit licences from property’s RV
Gisborne District Council started including the licence in growers' rates three years ago.
'You can’t stuff the genie back in': Will the fight against genetic modification be renewed?
An organic blueberry grower says allowing GMOs in will affect farmers' bottom lines.
Government walks back suggestion of 7% interest on loans for cyclone-hit growers
A Government official provided a meeting of growers with incorrect information.
Roller coaster ride continues for kiwifruit growers
Glimmer of hope for green kiwifruit growers but hectare returns forecast goes south.
Third of NZ’s strawberry plants ruined by wild weather
Strawberry lovers and growers may struggle to get new plant supplies this year.
Revamped emissions trading scheme plans to be released
Government walks back scheme after conversion of swathes of sheep and beef farming land.
Horticulture sector in talks with Govt for post-cyclone recovery boost
Hawke’s Bay growers have aired frustrations on being left out of cyclone recovery package.
New digs for seasonal workers
RSE workers will have a new place to call home in Katikati from next month.