News from the rural farming sector Gisborne kiwifruit growers are considering their legal options - after the High Court ruled Sungold Kiwifruit licenses worth hundreds of thousands of dollars a hectare, can be included in the rateable value of their property. Southland Federated Farmers is offering to source feed and grazing for flood-hit Tasman and Marlborough farmers. Plans are underway to transform New Zealand's forestry sector so more trees are processed here and investment in wood-based biomass fuel is increased.