Primary Industry

Millions of Oriental Lily bulbs are being dug up in Hastings, to be exported all over the world.

Napier Boys' High School 17-year-olds Finn Beamish and Matthew Halford won the FMG Junior Young Farmer of the Year title.

All the stars are aligning for Hawke’s Bay’s sheep farmers with their industry returning over $400 million into the region’s growing economy.

At 28 years old, Lisa Arnold recently invested in her own small plot of land to grow crops on in Wairoa, which she sees as a district on the cusp of exciting opportunity and growth.

Hawke's Bay recipients Meg Becker and Leander Archer say the International Horticultural Immersion Programme offered them an incredible opportunity so early in their careers.

Tess Williams is a show-jumping champion (30) and has long had an affinity with all creatures – now she’s made it her full-time business.

Emma Boase is working with New Zealand Apples & Pears Incorporated (NZAPI) and Massey University to connect horticultural students with local exporters and growers.

The First Light team has opened up the gates for a limited number of new farmers/finishers to buy wagyu-cross calves from their impending spring weaner release.

Smedley Station will expand by 532ha to just over 5500ha. The new land is adjacent to the current station across the Makaroro River.