Forestry head takes chop at report
Prosperity study plays on misconceptions about sector and misses golden opportunity, CEO says.
Zespri could face $12m bill for mice infestation on cargo ship
Possibility that season’s first shipment of SunGold to Europe will have to be written off after shipboard mouse infestation.
Major gaps in emergency response flagged
Government inquiry says Gabrielle and other events showed crisis response is not fit for purpose.
Good weather fuels bountiful kiwifruit harvest
Labour supply, weather and crop quality all line up.
Forest value lies far beyond logs
Producing bio-products such as wood-based fuels and chemical compounds could unlock billions, industry group says.
EPA delays hamstring NZ tech uptake
Independent report highlights slowdown of EPA agrichemicals approval process and its cost to the sector.
Food award winners all sweet and sour
From gelato to fermented foods, a wide range was on the podium at the Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards.
NZ emissions slide for third year running
Agriculture remained NZ’s largest contributor for 2022, accounting for 53% of all gross emissions.
Cuts speed NZ race to bottom in OECD science spend
Government cost-cutting measures come at a time when national research expenditure is already relatively low.
Flying Kiwi rainmaker welcomed by Thais
Strong interest in NZ-built aircraft from Thailand’s Department of Royal Rainmaking.