David Seymour announces review into farming sector ‘red tape’
'If we don’t remove barriers to productivity, we will fall behind our global competitors.'
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A two-year study sheds light on short-rotation forestry opportunities for regional NZ.
AgResearch to showcase genetic tech opportunities at Fieldays
'Genetic modification and gene editing may offer solutions to help farmers.'
Can forests be more profitable than beef?
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'Holy grail’: Work on methane vaccine ramps up
'Could be one of the best long-term options to shift the dial on agricultural emissions.'
Govt fails to calm carbon market jitters, flagging forestry review
It is unsure of the impact land use rule changes will have on how many trees are planted.
Support growing for granting ecosystems legal personhood - NZ researchers
Many cases around the world are modelled on the Whanganui River legislation.
Is NZ bringing in 'dirty' coal from Indonesia?
ANALYSIS: MPs turned a blind eye while NZ imported Indonesian coal.
Goodbye El Nino, hello La Nina? What to expect for the NZ winter and beyond
The El Nino of 2023-24 is officially over. What's in store for the rest of the year?
Independent panel to review NZ methane targets - Ministers
Evidence-based advice consistent with principle of no additional warming sought - McClay.
Ecan U-turn after farmer outcry over dying fish
“We’re aware of the community’s frustration regarding the recent fish strandings."
NZ seeds stored in doomsday mountain vault in Norway
The Svalbard Global Seed Vault stores duplicates of every important crop in the world.
Working with farmers draws man to environmental manager role
Ben Howden is ready to visit shareholders and learn more about their farming operations.
Niwa defends $700k spend up on four 'luxury' utes
The weather agency says it needs the four utes for towing boats.
Are dairy farmers ready for effects of climate change?
A new study shows ryegrass growth rates are slowing down.
Far North iwi leader's win against big polluters significant, law experts say
Court win for Northland leader Mike Smith accepts existential threat of climate change.
Cyclone rebuild of Hawke’s Bay will be a decade in the making
Projects are lined up in order of priority and will start as, and when, the funds arrive.
Southland community state of emergency declared, threats to life and homes
Heavy rain and sea swell has caused increased erosion at Bluecliffs.
Iwi leader wins the right to sue seven big polluters
Mike Smith gets his day in court against seven major emitters.
Research shows farmers' main concern for the next decade
'This research captures the zeitgeist of the New Zealand primary sector very well.'
The dubious climate gains of turning soil into a carbon sink
Big food companies are touting regenerative agriculture, but there are significant hurdles
Whangārei District Council given $3m for flood relief in problematic suburb
$4m is to go towards four flood resilience projects in Whangārei, Ruawai and Kaipara.
$36m electrode boiler at Edendale to cut Fonterra emissions
The move is the latest in the co-operative's plans to get rid of coal by 2037.
Why this month’s heat hasn’t been ‘just summer’.
If it's felt uncomfortably, unusually hot - even for January - there's data to show why.
'Written off': Hail storm costs arable farmers millions
“It’s the worst one I’ve suffered by a long, long shot and I’ve been farming since 1988."
The farming challenge NZ must face now
OPINION: Sharp focus on methane reduction will help cultivate agriculture sector's future.
Hard to sleep: Humid, hot nights as Auckland faces 28C days
There will be little relief from sweltering temperatures in the north for the time being.
Hot El Nino summer causing more algal blooms in NZ's rivers, lakes
Swimmers are urged to be on the lookout for potentially toxic algal blooms this summer.
Parents urged to keep children safe as temperatures predicted to hit 30s this weekend
MetService also posted warnings about favourable conditions for wildfires.
High temperatures continue for NZ
Warm and muggy temperatures persist, so how can you beat the heat?
Summer scorcher: Where temperatures could hit mid-30s this week
Temperatures could reach mid-30s in parts of NZ later this week, with humidity in the mix.
Winston in the manger? Jamie Mackay dishes out The Country's Annual Awards
OPINION: The Country host takes a look back at the highs and lows of 2023.
Auckland floods, Cyclone Gabrielle, and a year of extreme weather
The Front Page reports on two major weather events that stunned the country this year.
Climate change: Parts of NZ could be getting hotter and drier more quickly than we think
Scientists think a heating, drying feedback loop seen elsewhere could be happening in NZ.