The programme has sparked significant interest from the community in Ruatoria.

If no more fruit flies are found in Devonport the restrictions will lift on March 1.

Fruit and vegetable controls have been put in place around Devonport in Auckland.

The shortage is for a six-week period between February 25 and April 5.

Grape growers in Northland are expecting a bumper crop due to the hot, dry weather.

A fungus disease attacking feijoa trees is at risk of spreading.

Rabobank's senior horticulture and viticulture analyst on wine, horticulture and avocados.

Thieves take every last plum from mission orchard.

Pīngao is one of four main native fibres used by Māori for weaving.

Hay baleage has had a fantastic season in Central Otago and Southland.

Cashed-up kiwifruit and avocado growers are eyeing up commercial real estate in Tauranga.

Potato harvests are likely to be strong this season.

Kiwifruit could be the next big export from Hawke's Bay.

Any day now they will come knocking at the door with a basket over their arm.

174 cases of myrtle rust in the Bay of Plenty region

Smaller wineries may find it more difficult to gain access to distribution channels.

A Horowhenua couple are utilising new systems to extend strawberry production.

The horticulture industry needs to focus on workers rights, says an expert.

Winemaker Rudi Bauer didn't realise he had been nominated for Leadership award.

NZ Good Agricultural Practice quality assurance programme a 'positive step forward.'

Foley Family Wines has purchased Mt Difficulty Wines Ltd for $52 million.

Climate change now poses a significant threat to this country's wine industry.

Farming lobby wants regulations to force airlines into broadcasting pest control warnings.

Investment will more than double packing capacity from 1.6m to 4m trays a season.

Hortinvest seeking investors for $15.5million orchard project at Mt Pisa, near Cromwell.

Annual processed sweetcorn harvest is reaping yields above expectations so far.

Fruit growers say Government's approach is an ambulance at the bottom of the cliff.

Brexit could lead to thousands of extra heart disease and stroke deaths, warn researchers.

Local cherry growers remain happy with their numbers as the season winds down.

Alexandra writer launches second book in his trilogy about Central Otago vineyards.