A powdery mildew spore trapping trial could significantly reduce early season spraying in New Zealand vineyards, cutting costs and environmental impact.

A New Zealand startup is using satellite data to measure and map soil organic carbon in vineyards and farms over time. Nature Point has been working with global technology provider Downforce Technologies, which combines soil and environmental data with up to date satellite imagery to measure soil organic carbon (SOC) to a depth of 30cms.

Clos Henri Vineyard is using the newest technologies to nurture the oldest traditions.

A year out from Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand 2027, Sophie Preece talks to some of the winemakers helping drive the event. It’s time, they say, to take another deep dive into the variety that made New Zealand wine famous.

"Discombobulated vines lead to great wines", says viticulturist James Dicey, who has lamented the past five years of comparatively easy "cookie cutter" growing in Central Otago.

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The New Zealand National Fieldays Society is calling for entries to the 2026 Fieldays Innovation Awards, with successful applicants showcased during Fieldays 10–13 June, at Mystery Creek.

Wormwise vet and farmer Mary Bowron draws on her experience to outline the critical steps required to effectively manage worms on forage crops used for finishing lambs.

Expect greater collaboration between Massey University’s school of Agriculture and Environment and Ireland’s leading agriculture university, the University College of Dublin (UCD), in the future.

Early forecasts for New Zealand's apples and pears point to a standout season marked by exceptional fruit quality and high pack-out rates.