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HORTICULTURE

Industry groups say New Zealand growers produce more than enough fresh fruit and vegetables to feed the nation.
Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Demand expected to rise for fresh produce
More than 20,000 seasonal workers are needed to pick and pack kiwifruit.
Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Jobless invited to join kiwifruit harvest
Some regions haven't had rainfall since November.
Nelson

Rural water restrictions for Nelson stream and well users
Watch: Jacinda Ardern spoke to The Am Show about travel restrictions in place to help curb the spread of coronavirus.
Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Further strain on fruit picking labour shortages

VITICULTURE

Three people appeared in court in Christchurch.
Agribusiness

Big fines and home detention in wine fraud case

The report said bold moves are needed to respond to a changing US market.
Agribusiness

'Cause for concern': Report highlights challenges for NZ wine industry
Listen: Michael Wentworth talks about the new sustainability fund.
Environment

Winery aims to inspire sustainability with new community fund
Chris Howell's vineyard had heavy hail lying beneath them, but those that are still yet to grow leaves were unharmed.
Weather

Project aims to give vineyard managers more information in a hail storm

AGRIBUSINESS

Zespri is on track to supply over 80 million trays of sungold and around 70 million trays of green kiwifruit this year.
Agribusiness

First season's shipment of Zespri kiwifruit sets sail for Japan

The result is a big turnaround for the dairy giant, however it said there could be challenges ahead.
Agribusiness

Fonterra lifts financial performance, but no dividend due to coronavirus
The coronavirus has caused disruption for some supply chains in China.
Coronavirus

New Zealand food export sector 'well placed' to manage coronavirus fallout - report
Watch: Northlanders say the current drought crippling the region is having a dramatic impact on farms, businesses and residents.
Weather

Government unveils $10 million drought relief package

OPINION

The current drought crippling Northland is having a dramatic impact on farms, businesses and residents.
Opinion
Opinion

Opinion: Where's the water infrastructure?
Damien O'Connor is confident New Zealand can achieve eradication.
Opinion
Opinion

Opinion: Keep the pressure on to defeat M. bovis.

A severe storm has brought another problem to fire-ravaged Australia.
Opinion
Australia bushfires

Opinion: Lessons from the Australian bush fires
"Condemning agriculture and tarring all farmers with the same brush does nothing to further environmentalists’ cause."
Opinion
Dairy Farming

Opinion: Abuse of farmers only strengthens corporate agriculture's hand