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![Dairy farms benefit from sustainability fund](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Dairy farms benefit from sustainability fund
Fund received many high-quality applications reflecting strong interest from Kiwi farmers.
![Pupils plant over 500 native seedlings](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Pupils plant over 500 native seedlings
The students have been raising native seedlings in a greenhouse at their school.
!['Very excited': Planting project to boost Central Otago’s native biodiversity](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'Very excited': Planting project to boost Central Otago’s native biodiversity
Planting project at Central Otago’s Half Mile Recreation Reserve starts next month.
![Is NZ luring renewable energy projects from across the ditch?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Is NZ luring renewable energy projects from across the ditch?
Daniel Moroko says Tasmania and NZ will be hotspots for large renewable energy projects.
![How farmers can bring birdsong back](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
How farmers can bring birdsong back
A growing number of farmers in Canterbury are planting native trees on their land.
!['Stainless steel cows': Is precision fermentation a threat to Kiwi farmers?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'Stainless steel cows': Is precision fermentation a threat to Kiwi farmers?
NZ labs could soon start mass-producing dairy-identical products without using cows.
![Native skinks cause cost blowout for Porirua sewage tank](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Native skinks cause cost blowout for Porirua sewage tank
Moving skinks increased costs from $85m to $97m and delayed completion by 6 months.
![Race against time to save skink on the brink](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Race against time to save skink on the brink
Less than 20 awakōpaka skink remain. Scientists pull out the stops to save them.
!['Beyond impressive': Manawatū couple win Responsible Dairying Award](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'Beyond impressive': Manawatū couple win Responsible Dairying Award
The Stewarts have created wetlands and planted thousands of native trees on their farm.
!['Holy grail’: Work on methane vaccine ramps up](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'Holy grail’: Work on methane vaccine ramps up
'Could be one of the best long-term options to shift the dial on agricultural emissions.'
![The small West Coast town sitting on a valuable mineral](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
The small West Coast town sitting on a valuable mineral
It's used in everything from mobile phones to solar panels and electric vehicles.
![Farmer fumes over Ecan chairman’s ‘hypocrisy’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Farmer fumes over Ecan chairman’s ‘hypocrisy’
'I’m actually operating illegally, and I’m the chairman of Environment Canterbury.'
![How technology can give NZ farms the edge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
How technology can give NZ farms the edge
It's an exciting time for robot and drone-based technology use on farms.
![Deer industry ready to help farmers tackle integrated farm planning](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Deer industry ready to help farmers tackle integrated farm planning
DINZ focuses on simplifying navigation for farmers dealing with integrated farm planning.
!['It was a joke': Has Jeremy Clarkson changed his tune on climate change?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'It was a joke': Has Jeremy Clarkson changed his tune on climate change?
Clarkson made a surprising admission in a recent interview to promote new show.
![Far North's Viki Heta and Arana Rewha earn major award for caulerpa and pest efforts](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Far North's Viki Heta and Arana Rewha earn major award for caulerpa and pest efforts
Viki Heta and Arana Rewha frm Far North win New Zealand Biosecurity Awards
![Wilding pine work ‘will go backwards’ with reduced funding](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Wilding pine work ‘will go backwards’ with reduced funding
“Wilding pines overwhelm our landscapes, kill native plants and force out native animals."
![Suspicious E. coli levels at Franz Josef](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Suspicious E. coli levels at Franz Josef
Further inquiries are ongoing 'to pinpoint' the source of the contamination.
!['Like little utes': Salmon farm's tuk-tuk trial a success](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'Like little utes': Salmon farm's tuk-tuk trial a success
Mt Cook Alpine Salmon uses tuk-tuks on its farms to move equipment and people around.
![How losing his job inspired Wānaka man to change the face of tourism](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
How losing his job inspired Wānaka man to change the face of tourism
Losing his tourism job didn't stop Tim Barke from using his skills to help others.
!['Fair for all farmers': Govt to review freshwater farm plan rollout](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'Fair for all farmers': Govt to review freshwater farm plan rollout
The Labour Party announced the plans as part of the Essential Freshwater package in 2020.