With the critical role women play on farms around the world recently recognised by this year's International Day of Rural Women on October 15, Hawke's Bay farmer Maddy McLean reflects on how the traditional role of women in agriculture has evolved.

How ready are we for a Lepidopterean incursion?

It's unlikely any NZ-grown asparagus will be exported this season.

Free recycling of plastic agricultural bags is now available to farmers and growers.

Give us clarity! That's the plea from HortNZ to PM Jacinda Ardern and the Government.

Beef+Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) will help fund a programme to attract and train more young people to work in the red meat sector.

A Northland grower wants the horticulture sector to show stronger leadership in opposing a proposal to ban the chemical Hi-Cane.

Central Otago is heading towards producing its largest crop of cherries ever produced in the region.

Driving up state highway 1 through the central North Island on your way to Mt Ruapehu, you will pass through the small township of Mangaweka - perhaps best known for its DC-3 aircraft cafe and a sign pointing you to river rafting activities. 

It's important to constantly foster the next generation of winemakers and judges, says New World Wine Awards Co-Chair of Judges Jen Parr.