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International brewers flock to Tasman for booming hop season

The New Zealand hop industry has gone from strength to strength in recent years with 2023 promising more of the same.

Tasman •Sat, Mar 25

Fonterra plan to return $800m to shareholders after profit jump

"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.

Business •Thu, Mar 16

Northland growers struggling after cyclone destruction

1News chief correspondent John Campbell travelled to Dargaville, the country’s kumara capital, to see first-hand how the growers are coping.

Farming •Sun, Mar 12

More money for cyclone-hit farmers and growers - Govt

The initial round of clean-up grants has seen big uptake, with more than a million dollars a day paid out.

Farming •Mon, Mar 6

Kiwis urged to be 'flexible' in fruit, veg choices after cyclone

Jerry Prendergast of United Fresh said supply and demand has always dictated prices, and always will.

Weather News •Thu, Mar 2

'Significant' eye injury caused by avo company's oversights

Mapua Avocados Limited was found guilty and sentenced in relation to the April 2021 incident.

Employment •Thu, Mar 2

Cost of fruits, vegetables expected to rise further post-cyclone

Leafy greens, packaged salads and kumara are among the produce shortages seen on supermarket shelves.

Food And Drink •Wed, Mar 1

'Been hell' - Hawke's Bay farmer overcome by emotion recalling floods

Shaw Mackintosh said it's been tough not knowing if his mates are OK.

Hawkes Bay •Tue, Feb 28

Sprawling free-range egg farm set up in forest

The chickens stay in a barn, before heading to their "playground" in the forest about 400m away.

Food And Drink •Mon, Feb 27

Farmers and growers to get $25 million to 'kick start' recovery

The package was announced by the Government yesterday and aims to be a "first step" for farmers and growers.

Farming •Wed, Feb 22

Dairy farmers forced to dump milk after cyclone cuts road access

The welfare of the animals is also becoming a problem for farmers.

Farming •Mon, Feb 20

Govt announces $4m package for farmers, growers hit by cyclone

Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor said it was initial support for the sector to co-ordinate recovery efforts from Cyclone Gabrielle.

Farming •Thu, Feb 16

Good Samaritans rescue 'exhausted' sheep from Hawke's Bay floods

Hans Paaymans and Chris Howard were driving past the paddock when they saw the flock were in serious trouble.

Hawkes Bay •Tue, Feb 14

Egg farm fire won't have 'significant impact on supply' CEO says

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.

Hamilton And Waikato •Mon, Feb 6

Taranaki family raises sunflowers and brightens people's days

Morgan and Scottie usually grow maize on their Huirangi farm, but a simple swap with sunflower seeds brought more joy than they ever expected.

Environment •Wed, Feb 1

Fonterra tells suppliers they can no longer kill bobby calves

All calves must now be given a "useful" life, even if they only live for four days.

Farming •Tue, Jan 24

Egg shortage: 'Some months' of tight supply ahead - expert

Egg Producers Federation director Michael Brooks said there were a number of reasons for the issue.

Food And Drink •Tue, Jan 24

Southland eyeing up hops industry as trial comes to end

New Zealand hops are highly sought after by beer brewers around the world.

Food And Drink •Sat, Jan 21

NZ's world-leading seed industry just keeps growing

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.

Farming •Sun, Jan 15

Better milk: Study shows cows benefit from varied diet

New research shows dairy farmers can reduce environmental impact and improve their milk at the same time by feeding their cows on plantain.

Farming •Fri, Jan 6

Farming

Latest Stories

International brewers flock to Tasman for booming hop season

Fonterra plan to return $800m to shareholders after profit jump

Northland growers struggling after cyclone destruction

More money for cyclone-hit farmers and growers - Govt

Kiwis urged to be 'flexible' in fruit, veg choices after cyclone

'Significant' eye injury caused by avo company's oversights

Cost of fruits, vegetables expected to rise further post-cyclone

'Been hell' - Hawke's Bay farmer overcome by emotion recalling floods

Sprawling free-range egg farm set up in forest

Farmers and growers to get $25 million to 'kick start' recovery

Dairy farmers forced to dump milk after cyclone cuts road access

Govt announces $4m package for farmers, growers hit by cyclone

Good Samaritans rescue 'exhausted' sheep from Hawke's Bay floods

Egg farm fire won't have 'significant impact on supply' CEO says

Taranaki family raises sunflowers and brightens people's days

Fonterra tells suppliers they can no longer kill bobby calves

Egg shortage: 'Some months' of tight supply ahead - expert

Southland eyeing up hops industry as trial comes to end

NZ's world-leading seed industry just keeps growing

Better milk: Study shows cows benefit from varied diet

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