PremiumPremiumThe CountryRuminant Biotech raises $17m for cow pill that will slash methane emissionsGovt is pulling back on methane reduction targets, but founder has a cunning plan.25 Nov 09:00 PM
The CountryMinister ‘bending over backwards’ for pork industry with reform timeframe – GreensThe minister says a 10-year span for changing mating practices is realistic for farmers. 21 Nov 02:13 AM
The Country'Significant failure': Foodstuffs fined $39k for selling recalled hummusNearly 83,000 units of hummus products were recalled in 2023 over salmonella fears.20 Nov 06:17 AM
The CountryThe pāua and the pistol: Man throws his catch into the sea as officers confront him05 Nov 07:18 PM
The Country‘Incompetent’: Conservationist wants MPI removed from hornet eradication mission03 Nov 09:15 PM
The Country‘A tough few days’: Govt gives $150k to storm-ravaged Southland and CluthaThousands remain without power as a cold blast starts to hit already battered areas. 27 Oct 12:09 AM
The Country'Size of a ping-pong ball': World's largest blueberry to be grown in NZThe genetically-enhanced Eterna blueberries are to be grown in Kerikeri and Waikato.19 Oct 10:25 PM
The Country'Carnage': Family upset as slaughterhouse on wheels starts up next door Homeowner says mobile abattoirs could be coming next door to you as new model rolls out. 18 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Why our vet medicine rules need an overhaulOPINION: NZ's regulatory system for veterinary medicines is outdated and obstructive.16 Oct 07:00 PM
The CountryClimate volatility threatens farm profits, study warnsKōmanawa Solutions ran 295m weather simulations on a North Canterbury farm.12 Oct 08:23 PM
The CountryForestry’s new Govt 'bridge' to help with policy shiftsRay Hook will act as a bridge between forest landowners and the Government.10 Oct 03:00 AM
The CountryCaulerpa infestations dying back but threat of marine takeover still real At Omakiwi Cove, caulerpa biomass dropped 95–100% within three weeks.08 Oct 04:30 AM
The CountryAnimal cruelty concerns: MPI, SPCA respond as sheep shot with arrowsMPI has referred the alleged incident in Tokomaru Bay to the police.02 Oct 11:00 PM
The Country'Fend for themselves': Farmer banned from owning deer after animal cruelty charges One deer had become tangled in a fence by its antlers and had to be euthanised.01 Oct 04:57 AM
The CountryAnimal neglect: Farmer fined after calves found starving, crippled and deadNine calves were found dead and four more were euthanised due to neglect.29 Sep 03:00 AM
The CountryEggs return to shelves after bird flu forced farm's 200,000 chicken cullA strain of avian influenza was discovered at a Mainland Poultry farm in Otago last year.16 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhitebait wars: Spots secured weeks before season opened, crackdown on illegal squatsThis year’s whitebaiting frenzy has drawn attention not just for the catch.07 Sep 02:00 AM
The CountryOtago chicken farm to reopen after eradicating bird fluMainland Poultry's Hillgrove Farm will soon resume egg production.03 Sep 10:15 PM
The CountryFamily farm's journey to eco-friendly successThe Orlando-Reep family bought Manawanui as a 200-hectare farm in 1983.23 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryStudy reveals 98% native growth under Tairāwhiti pine plantationsPine plantations in Tairāwhiti are regenerating with 98% native species.21 Aug 03:08 AM
The Country'Ray of hope': Auckland iwi plans coastline closure to halt over-harvesting'The need has become more urgent as pressure on our rocky reefs has escalated.'19 Aug 07:00 PM
The CountryWaikato farm leads in environmental standardsJohan and Kylie van Ras turned poor pasture into native wetland over five years.17 Aug 05:00 PM
The Country'Ecological crisis': Concerns Southland is losing its wilding pine battleSouthland officials warn that the pines have caused a land-use and biosecurity crisis.15 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryFisheries NZ proposes closure of crayfishing areas to aid recoveryEnvironmentalists applaud the move to restore crayfish populations and habitats.15 Aug 01:00 AM
The Country'Buried alive': Eels likely died due to council contractors not following code of practice'We are in the process of developing a standard operating procedure.'15 Aug 12:16 AM
The CountryUrgent sausages recall after glass injury reportedMinistry says the recall affects sausages with a best-before date of August 17.13 Aug 07:43 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFarming or forestry: Who's right and who's wrong as Govt ban loomsFarmer groups argue forestry is taking over productive sheep farming land.10 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryPlenty interest in ‘nProve’ programmeBeef genetics nProve programme from B+L NZ is proving popular around NZ. 08 Aug 02:04 AM
