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Over half of NZ's farm and orchard owners will reach pension age in the next decade.

“I think it’s an approach we should be looking at in Aotearoa NZ.”

Study suggests farmers will need to be more innovative to keep up with climate impacts.

HortNZ CEO Kate Scott says the forecast is great news for growers and the economy.

Flame Lily Orchard uses natural means to control pests 'as much as possible'.

Jacinta Penn won the Innovation Prototype award at Fieldays 2024 for her product.

The University of Waikato entered two prototypes into the Fieldays Innovation Awards.

Carter's keen for others to give horticulture a go: “Once you try it, you can get hooked”.

'Her enthusiasm for the sector, tenacity, & ability to get stuff done is second to none.'

Tomato brown rugose fruit virus can reduce crop yields by 70%.

The orchard is part of a plan to boost local food resilience and community support.

"I’m determined to do Hawke’s Bay proud in the nationals,” Putt said.

Mayflies, eels, and freshwater mussels were found, indicating good water quality.

A new project aims to create biodiversity corridors along Hunter’s Stream, on Steven Tallott’s family farm.

Kelland will compete in the national final on August 27 in Waipara.

The food rescue charity redistributed 160 tonnes of kiwifruit in 2024.

De Bruin said one of the best things about the experience was meeting growers across NZ.

NZ wineries won three out of nine international trophies at an annual wine contest.

Almost 40 burglaries have been reported since January, police say.

Regional winner oversees the cauliflower and cabbage operation for Balle Brothers.

“I didn’t know how much life there could be in one stream."

Cust School students planted over 350 native plants on Cust farmer Steve Tallott’s land.

Those in the primary sector say the new targets don’t go far enough.

'It’s a chance for New Zealand to do something fresh and unexpected - yet again.'

Lincoln University releases new report, The Future Use of Land and How to Fund It.

Leather alternative aims to find a use for 50,000 tonnes of rejected kiwifruit annually.

OPINION: Hunter Wells hobnobbed with Sir Edmund Hillary and has the photo to prove it.

Second witness in Herald investigation shows $10m of deposits and cash withdrawals.

Malcolm Wano and Kiahara Takareki Trust in Moerewa want to inspire young people.