Lewis Collins was working on spore trapping as part of his microbiology studies when he thought about the challenge of analysing airborne diseases. By the time useful data was received, it was typically too late to avoid an outbreak within a crop.

Biosecurity stakeholders are becoming increasingly concerned about how well our biosecurity system will stand up to challenges such as climate change, future trade patterns, changing population dynamics and agrichemical availability.

After three years of La Niña, a change is finally upon us.

Rainfall gauges broke records all over Hawke’s Bay in 2022, including a staggering 4273.5mm for the year at Mt Manuoha.

Climate change presents a wholly different and more persistent challenge for the insurance sector and its customers than the recent pandemic, supply chain issues and inflation.

In the lead up to the Young Viticulturist of the Year National Final 2023, we meet the regional finalists.

With new national regulations regarding freshwater farm plans, grape growers need to start thinking about recognising, measuring and mitigating their vineyard's impact on freshwater. New Zealand Winegrowers General Manager Sustainability Edwin Massey shared insights on the new rules at Grape Days events around the country last month. Here he dives into some of the detail.

OPINON: I encourage students in my wine classes to ask questions.

Allan Scott took a punt on a new job in August 1973, joining 90 bewildered workers in the dry and dusty Brancott Valley.

Correct mineral supplementation will be crucial as wet weather and sodden soils increase the risk of cow lameness and mastitis this spring.