Unauthorised GM seeds may be in New Zealand
MPI investigating petunia seeds from one importer following overseas recall of the flower.
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Myrtle rust could reach Christchurch
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More action needed to combat rust spread - MP
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Zespri's profit more than doubles
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Cream of the crop of young fruit growers
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Lettuce hope vege crisis ends
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Border protection boost welcomed
Farm leader asks whether biosecurity spending will keep pace with growth
Myrtle rust creeps closer to the Bay
Deadly fungal disease myrtle rust has been found in Waikato, creeping closer to Bay.
Plant & Food Research to reap partnership benefits
Plant & Food Research is about the reap the benefits from its first commercial partnership
Listen: Winston Peters on myrtle rust and Silver Fern Farms
Winston Peters talks to Jamie about tomorrow's Budget, myrtle rust and Silver Fern Farms.
Cold snap a worry for kiwifruit growers
Some orchardists using windmills, frost fans and overhead irrigation to combat a freeze.
Reporoa grower among New Zealand's best
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Unlikely partnership bearing fruit for Zespri
Zespri is currently a $2b industry and aims to be a $4.5b industry by 2025
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Landcare research scientist Dr Andrea Byrom talks to Rachel Smalley about myrtle rust.
Zespri boss to Japan after record sales
Zespri joins PM Bill English in a trade mission to Japan after a record growth in sales.
Avocado industry almost reaches $200m record
The NZ avocado industry has experienced a record season with sales reaching $198 million.
Seeds saved in vault to protect species
AgResearch has deposited a collection of seeds in a remote Arctic doomsday vault
Fears for iconic pohutukawa in Cape Reinga
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Leafy greens and brassicas still costly
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Cannabis stocks an easy high
COMMENT: When will New Zealand join the world with listed marijuana stocks?
April rain blow for crops
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Soil maximisation focus of field day
Waihao Wainono Community Catchment Group field day helps farmers maximise their soil.
Auction brings mixed emotions for berry farmer
"It's sad seeing a large chunk of our family history being sold off to someone else."