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Cows view herb as "lollies"
NZ rivers may benefit from research into new pasture feed – but further tests are needed.
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Breeding cattle with better urine
$21m project is genetically selecting cows to reduce nitrogen leaching in NZ.
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'Passion' planting helps water clear
Love of native plants helps Temuka farmer bring crystal clear creek water past his home.
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Wet wipes change sought
Tauranga wants the government to intervene so wet wipes can't be called "flushable".