Growers

Cyclone Gabrielle has devastated fruit and vegetable crops in New Zealand's fruit bowl: Hawke's Bay. Audio

There's been a consistent request for help from growers in cyclone-devastated Hawke's Bay to Prime Minister Chris Hipkins, who was there today to see the damage first-hand.

Lauren Crimp filed this… Audio

There are warnings fresh vegetables could be pricey, contaminated and poor quality following flood-damage. Green leafy vegetables, onions, garlic and pumpkins have been ruined in the Auckland floods… Audio

California's most senior food and agriculture official is in New Zealand at the moment with a delegation of growers, talking about the potential for New Zealand's agri-food sector in the Golden State… Audio

Millions of dollars worth of New Zealand fruit and grapes were at risk of rotting on the branches due to a worker shortage. Until a bunch of growers took a risk. Produced by Eva Corlett. Audio

Pipfruit growers in Hawke's Bay who feared their fruit being left to rot have welcomed the Government's declaration of a seasonal labour shortage. The move will allow some visitor visa-holders to take… Video, Audio

Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor has announced $50,000 to help Nelson-Tasman farmers and growers in what has been described as a medium-scale adverse event. He joined Checkpoint live. Video, Audio