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Water users warn splitting the Heretaunga Plains would risk the region's flood protection.

Following biosecurity requirements reduces the risk of spreading pests and diseases.

Typically, around 50% of New Zealand’s avocado crop is exported.

A court has heard hundreds of jobs could potentially be impacted.

DHL has also had its credentials to work in the kiwifruit industry cancelled.

'It means young vines are coming into production across our region'.

The breeding programme now includes about 12,000 genetically unique trees.

'This could cost New Zealand millions of dollars in incursions.'

Kiwifruit growers need 150,000 hives across orchards as spring nears.

The 29‑year‑old leads orchard innovation at his family’s Katikati business, KWKiwi.

Maddi Sheridan, 26, beat seven others to win the Hawke’s Bay 2026 title.

China's focus on domestic food production is creating competition for NZ exporters.

Zespri recently won $1.28m in damages over illegal Gold3 plantings in China.

SunGold made up nearly 162 million trays, with five million red trays sold.

Sheep and beef producers remained most upbeat, with 40% expecting gains.

A Chinese court ordered unlicensed PremA96 apple plants to be destroyed.

The 28-year-old will represent Gisborne at the national final in August.

Apollo Foods, MitoQ and Whale Watch Kaikōura were among other winners.

Govt unveils $110m in new ag funding at Fieldays, backing innovation and growth.

Initiatives include new science tools to improve fruit quality and manage pests.

OPINION: If we'd had the infrastructure a decade ago, we'd have had options, not a crisis.

Getting the shake just right – not too hard, not too light– could help blueberry orchards.

The collective has expanded its assets beyond $130m since 2018.

Revenue fell 10.2% to $666.7m, led by steep drops in frozen and convenience meal sales.

The five-year project will help India scale its green kiwifruit industry.

Zespri says 80% of its New Zealand kiwifruit is grown in the Bay of Plenty.

Russell Lowe’s cultivars now produce two-thirds of NZ’s kiwifruit.

The Government has granted $50,000 for a feasibility study on the site.

Northland kiwifruit growers bank $136m from bumper crop.