Breaking the silence of a nationwide lockdown, the hum of a tractor is the only sound. Farmers are among the country's essential workers, so farms and fields are remaining busy keeping food on Kiwis' plates. And despite panic-buying, there is no shortage. New Zealand could survive on potatoes alone. read more...

Fruit supplies from Spain, Italy, Australia and North Africa have already faced disruptions this month, importers say Hong Kong fruit wholesaler says he will increase prices on berries by 20 per cent next week read more...

Non-profit organization the Alliance for Food and Farming (AFF) has slammed the continued publication of the Environmental Working Group's (EWG) 'dirty dozen' list, saying it could impact on produce consumption read more...

In light of the challenges that we are all facing currently with Covid-19, the deadline for the call for information on hydrogen cyanamide has been extended to 29 May 2020. This new deadline will be revisited in due course as the Covid-19 situation develops. read more...

At 73, Wayne King is slowing down, but only slightly. For nearly 60 years, Mr King, of Alexandra, has been involved in nearly all aspects of Central Otago’s and New Zealand’s horticulture sector. read more...