A New Zealand Herald columnist, who questioned the retirement of former Fonterra chairman John Wilson in July last year, is facing calls to apologise to his family.

Damaging frosts typically occur after a cold, cloudy day followed by a still night with clear skies. 

The rich black colour of blackcurrants is what makes them so valuable, says South Canterbury grower Hamish McFarlane.

Horticulture is in a growth phase and has ambitious goals, says the director of the HortNZ Leadership Programme, Sue Pickering.

An increased focus on exports for New Zealand tomatoes could see the sector double its 2014 value by 2020.

The opportunities for the potato industry lie in a planned series of sustainable developments, says Potatoes NZ chief executive Chris Claridge.

Zespri will this year issue licences for an additional 700ha of SunGold kiwifruit and 50ha of organics.

Here's our 2018 car of the year.

Manawatu farmer Kevin Buckman was experiencing ongoing cup slip issues before experimenting with lightweight milking liners in his three herringbone sheds.

One change to your dairy system can reduce costs, shorten milk-out time, prevent cup slip, lower somatic cell counts and boost milk yield.