Irrigation and innovation a winner for farming couple
The Aitkens are in the early days of ambitious plans for irrigated North Canterbury farm.
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$640,000 grant for research into possum genes
Genes important to possum reproduction could be used in pest control and eradication.
PlantMe app encourages Kiwis to grow their own veges
PlantMe is a one-stop digital platform for Kiwis keen to grow their own vegetable gardens.
Digital net catches more wildlife offenders
DoC's new electronic infringement system led to 250 notices and 200 warnings
Fed-up James Shaw on touring rugby teams and the Wiggles
"I've been feeling a little bit annoyed about the stick I've been getting on this."
Little berries a big passion for organic black currant growers
Trusting their instincts has paid off for blackcurrant growers Tony and Afsaneh Howey.
NZ primary sector best performer in global emissions survey
NZ agriculture, land use and forestry sector came in first place out of 32 countries.
Simon Wilson: It's a terrible time to talk about climate change but we have to do it
National says it's a bad time for climate action and that's true. But when's a good time?
'Little remorse': Judge says council tried to minimise dump offending
Rotorua District Council is before the court for discharging leachate from the landfill.
TSS Earnslaw steam engines could go green
Searching for alternatives to generate steam instead of coal.
'Trailblazing' farmers unite to improve river
The Pomahaka River was once the dirtiest waterway in Otago.
Poultry farmers face added costs in effort to stamp out Salmonella strain
MPI introduces stricter controls in bid to control Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak.
Two new species discovered in Rotorua forest
New species of spider and fungi have been found in the Dansey Road Scenic Reserve.
Government could pay you to scrap your gas guzzler
The Government releases its latest emissions reduction plans.
Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: Regenerative agriculture and the Snark Syndrome
Opinion: People are blaming poor nutrient density on farmers - not consumer food choices.
Catchment group connecting farmers with community
Ida Valley catchment group allows farmers to get off-farm and socialise.
Local Focus: Too much of a good thing in our rivers
A $6 million project is extracting excess Central Hawke's Bay river gravel for industry.
'They see all sorts of issues': Southlanders' wary of EVs
Southland has one of the lowest uptakes of EVs in the country.
How Kiwi farmers could benefit from regenerative agriculture
Significant opportunity for NZ to take advantage of global regenerative agriculture trend.
Dragons, turtles, Amazon catfish: BOP sleeper pests woken by warmer temps
As the world warms, destructive pests may be able to successfully raise young.
Controversial kiwifruit spray likely to be banned
Kerikeri's John Levers has been fighting for a Hi-Cane ban for years. He's almost got it.
Hapū-led pest control projects cracks down on possums, pigs with $2m funding boost
Hapū, community and councils join forces to eradicate pests in Kaipara.
Kiwifruit growers warn spray ban could make some orchards uneconomic
EPA considering phasing out the use of hydrogen cyanamide over the next five years.
Why Peter Mitchell is passionate about farming in North Otago
Region's provided opportunities for the Mitchell family's farming business for 150 years.
From Zimbabwe to New Zealand: No regrets for gardener
Planting native plants in the North Otago countryside is Adam Blignaut's happy place.
Rangitīkei District Council responds to Three Waters proposal
Mayor Andy Watson previously referred to the consultation process as "a disaster."
Luckless godwit forced into mid-flight U-turn
Unusual mid-migration misadventure has trackers closely watching next move
Dry summers causing porina problem in the South
Outbreaks of the pasture-damaging insect more prevalent in the South due to dry summers.
A2 Milk's Mataura Valley to go 100% electric
A2 Milk's Southland-based Mataura Valley is to go 100 per cent electric.
Seabed mining ruling: Trans-Tasman Resources sees clear legal pathway to having consents re-approved at EPA
Mining firm sees clear legal pathway to consents, despite Supreme Court rejection.
Weekday log train services between Napier and Wairoa to start Monday
The number of log trains between Wairoa and Napier will go from two to five next week.
Company charged with acid discharge into stream that led to estuary
Charges laid after alleged hydrochloric acid leak.
Mayor wants Govt to pause controversial Three Waters plan
Polarising Three Waters reform should not be imposed on councils - Whangārei mayor
Thousands of native plants improve Burgess Stream
Over half of the 4500 native plants for a biodiversity project are in the ground.