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Hope blossoms at cyclone-hit cherry orchard in Hawke’s Bay
'It’s not as big, the cyclone has had an effect... but we’ve got a crop.'
Latest from Horticulture
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Winegrower toasts gradual recovery after Gabrielle
Lesley Wilson can at last see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Is Hawke’s Bay horticulture giant Bostock selling empire?
The growing giant in Hawke's Bay has announced 'some or all of its business' is for sale.
New berry farm opens in Waikato in time for PYO season
Strawberries are set to be the star of Labour weekend.
Cyclone-hit growers hoping for fresh approaches from new MPs
With the region still recovering there's pressure on new MPs to get it right.
‘Big surprise’: Kiwifruit grower heartened to see crops growing again after cyclone
'If there is a spark of life, there is hope, and we will carry on.'
Southland Arable Research Hub opens
Research crops such as barley, oats, and wheat would grow across 2ha hub site in Knapdale.
Raise your glass to Bay wine success
From a whopping 1200-plus entries judges selected their top drops for under $25.
'You can taste the climate change': Winemakers confront extreme weather
New York Times: The $550b global wine industry has no choice but to adapt - quickly.
Red, juicy, heat resistant: New Zealand’s hunt for a climate-proof apple
Financial Times: Europe's growers have turned to NZ as climate change upends the industry.
Irish rugby hero hasn't seen memorabilia since cyclone swept through Hawke's Bay
This Irish team is apples and oranges to the side the Bay horticulture boss played for.
China a bright sales spot for New Zealand kiwifruit this season
New Zealand season draws to an early close with "steady lift" in world sales.
Pick of the patch: 1247kg pumpkin sets world record
The enormous pumpkin could produce at least 687 pies.
Kale voted most hated in inaugural favourite vege election
Kiwis’ favourite and most despised vegetables have been announced
Taylor Leabourn wins 2023 Young Grower of the Year competition
Leabourn is a 28-year-old produce lead for fruit importer SKU Ltd in Wiri.
Genomic selection offers sweet success for Aussie sugarcane farmers
Genomic selection can successfully predict the performance of key sugarcane traits.
Frost fighting efforts pay off for North Island growers
Helicopters were out fighting frost across parts of the North Island yesterday morning.
Cannasouth needs to raise capital, job losses coming
The company is waiting for its medicinal cannabis products to be verified.
Bumper Zespri gold fruit harvest set for Northern Hemisphere
Contracted growers bounce back from tough 2022 weather conditions.
'Keep eating it' - Kūmara growers need help to leave dismal season behind
'The best way to support is, if you can afford to buy kūmara, then please do'.
2023 Kiwifruit Innovation Award goes to Dr Annette Richardson
Richardson recognised for her work on budbreak - a crucial stage in kiwifruit growth.
China leaves Australia drowning in lake of unsold wine
FT: With 2b litres in storage the industry hopes tariff resolution will boost trade.
Fruit growers' historic records preserved for future generations
Hawke's Bay Knowledge Bank is a digital record of the region and it's people.
New business model for Hawke's Bay nursery after Gabrielle
Three metres of water smashed through Plant Hawke's Bay Waiohiki nursery in February.
'Cavalier': Company fined $52k for quarrying in wine-growing area
Gimblett Gravels is a designated wine-growing area west of Hastings.
Helping you save money - grower sells kumara for $5 a kg
A Far North grower sells kumara for $5/kg when its $14 at supermarkets. How does he do it?
'Gardening is not like putting wallpaper up': Gordon Collier on crafting a successful garden
The 88-year-old Taihape garden designer has some tips for first-time growers.
Northland’s tropical oasis a labour of love
People travel from as far as Gisborne and Napier to buy the gourmet fruit.
Strawberry grower facing shortage of plants turns to vege production
A strawberry grower says fruit's prices will increase.
Power list: Who’s who in NZ's $2.4b wine industry
Is it still a viable option for those who dream of owning a vineyard?