The New Zealand hop industry has gone from strength to strength in recent years with 2023 promising more of the same.
"We also expect to be able to pay a strong full-year dividend, in addition to our proposed capital return," chief executive Miles Hurrell said.
1News chief correspondent John Campbell travelled to Dargaville, the country’s kumara capital, to see first-hand how the growers are coping.
The initial round of clean-up grants has seen big uptake, with more than a million dollars a day paid out.
Jerry Prendergast of United Fresh said supply and demand has always dictated prices, and always will.
Mapua Avocados Limited was found guilty and sentenced in relation to the April 2021 incident.
Leafy greens, packaged salads and kumara are among the produce shortages seen on supermarket shelves.
Shaw Mackintosh said it's been tough not knowing if his mates are OK.
The chickens stay in a barn, before heading to their "playground" in the forest about 400m away.
The package was announced by the Government yesterday and aims to be a "first step" for farmers and growers.
The welfare of the animals is also becoming a problem for farmers.
Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor said it was initial support for the sector to co-ordinate recovery efforts from Cyclone Gabrielle.
Hans Paaymans and Chris Howard were driving past the paddock when they saw the flock were in serious trouble.
Zeagold Nutrition chief executive John McKay said the losses at the Waikato farm, based in Orini, represent only 1.4% of the layer hen population nationally.
Morgan and Scottie usually grow maize on their Huirangi farm, but a simple swap with sunflower seeds brought more joy than they ever expected.
All calves must now be given a "useful" life, even if they only live for four days.
Egg Producers Federation director Michael Brooks said there were a number of reasons for the issue.
New Zealand hops are highly sought after by beer brewers around the world.
Whether you've eaten a carrot here or in a quaint cafe on the shores of Italy's Lake Como, there's a one in two chance it was grown from a Kiwi seed.
New research shows dairy farmers can reduce environmental impact and improve their milk at the same time by feeding their cows on plantain.