HortNZ believes RMA reforms are a positive step
“Growers will be looking for clear signals that the changes recognise the national importance of food production and…
Growers urged to keep eyes open for hornet sightings
At this stage, she said KVH was monitoring the investigation and supporting Biosecurity New Zealand’s activities – especially…
Dairy conversions surge in Canterbury as ban ends and crop growers switch to milk
It said the maximum number of cows that could be milked through the shed was 25,818 cows, among…
Wind storm recovery continues for Bay of Plenty avocado growers
While speaking to NZME, Biesiek was still cleaning up debris from September’s storm. His orchard had good shelter,…
Zespri wins $1.28m court case protecting Gold3 kiwifruit rights in China
This included damages of 5 million Chinese Yuan and expenses of 246,000 Chinese Yuan. The court found the…
Some California grape farmers abandon fields of vines as local wine struggles
“Our costs are between US$3000 and US$4500 an acre to farm,” he said, as he picked his way…
Bay of Plenty avocado growers donate windfall fruit after devastating weather
He said one orchard that packed fruit before and after the storm experienced a drop in the export…
Pukekohe woman Haitelenisia Kaumavae sentenced to home detention for $1.5m tax evasion
Her offending was described in court as repetitive and pre-meditated. Inland Revenue told the court that this case…
Bay of Plenty avocado growers count losses after weekend wind
“It was just shaking the heck out of the house.” While the house fared all right, Heays said…
Wattie’s tells some Hawke’s Bay peach growers their fruit is no longer needed
Hawke’s Bay Today has approached Wattie’s parent company, Kraft Heinz, for comment. It had not responded by deadline…