Province-wide response to warm Otago weather
Shorts and sunnies were the order of the day throughout Otago yesterday.
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Listen: Dr Rosie Bosworth on the alternative protein revolution
Food futurist discusses how a move away from meat will change our food and farming.
Irrigation a 'positive' in arid Maniototo region
Emma Crutchley has always had an interest in farming.
Irrigation education a national qualification
When Will Bragg left school, all he wanted to do was work with horses.
Busy week for volunteering at Bushy Park bird sanctuary
Conservation Week celebrated at Bushy Park.
Planting trees 'is in my genes'
Holt family winners of 2017 Balance Farm Environment Awards supreme award
Police pounce after tip about undersized paua
Four alleged poachers had their diving gear impounded
Central Otago's weather forecast to get extreme
Sweltering temperatures, floods and storms could be Central Otago's future.
Persistent rain leaves district bogged down
The cleanest mud in 40 years is how farmers in Dannevirke describe the wet weather
Wheelies much worse than poachers
A Waimanoni man says cars are killing more toheroa and tuatua for each one poached.
Enhancing ecology a priority for generations of Kilmog farming family
The Scott family of Waikouaiti have preserved and enhanced their land for generations.
Wastewater tank being built at Tarewa Park
A wastewater storage tank is being installed under Tarewa Park.
Further calls for Plan Change 6 delays
CHB mayor Alex Walker has urged delaying implementation of minimum flow requirements.
Ray Geor: We all want cleaner waterways
Clean rivers and a thriving agriculture industry are not mutually exclusive.
Methane mitigation
There are four areas of focus for emissions reduction. Dr Hammond discusses.
Watch for lake snow
Lake snow is a sticky, biological material made up of groups of algae that form colonies.
Shorter calving time goal for South Taranaki farmers
South Taranaki dairy farmers have set a goal to shorten the length of their calving period
Biological control for pest
A parasitoid wasp which destroys the tomato potato psyllid (TPP) pest, has been released
Stratford Demo farm report: Wet weather challenging
Wet weather has made for challenging conditions on the demonstration farm over the month
Federated Farmers: Getting to grips with climate change challenge
The climate-change ship has left the dock, but people still ask whether boats can float.
Battling the elements to repair paddocks
We are still battling the elements, with the annual average rainfall already achieved
Leanne Norman: Rat bait poisoning common in dogs
By far the most common poisoning we see in dogs is due to rat bait.
Bird of the Year: Time to vote for your favourite
The battle for the title of Bird of the Year 2017 is well and truly on
Civil Defence warning: Be prepared for disasters
Getting accustomed to Civil Defence planning and preparedness should be a farm priority
Workshops look at climate change
A series of climate change workshops throughout New Zealand wound up recently
Waikato River Authority increases funding for river projects
Waikato River Authority has increased funds available for restoration of river catchments
Science forum takes aim at plastic addiction
The Whanganui Science Forum's next talk will address the effects of chemicals in plastics.
Household rubbish blocks waterways
A routine operation to remove dumped rubbish in waterways has become a challenge
Talk to discuss what impacts the Tutaenui
Tutaenui Stream Restoration Society to hold talk as part of conservation week
Alliance poised with strong balance sheet
Alliance Group's profit this year will be "substantially up" on last year's result
Lower-cost option for sewerage in Central Otago
About $5 million could be saved with a "plan B" Clyde sewerage system
Island rubbish haul frustrates student
"This is nature, it is meant to be protected and treasured."
Explore big back yard in Conservation Week
People never have to look far for a conservation project they can start or take part in
Fire risk: Out-of-control burnoff sparks warnings
An out-of-control burnoff in Napier has sparked a warning from emergency services.