Environment Commissioner calls for Government to aim lower on methane
An he says limits need to be put on offsetting emissions using forestry.
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Boutique milk business brings glass bottles back
A2 milk will be delivered in reusable glass bottles at Roan Farm.
Climate change Bill concerns for Silver Fern Farms
Zero carbon proposals tabled were "top of the list of farmers' concerns".
Calls for more funding to stop wallaby plague
Forest & Bird says wallabies could spread over a third of NZ within the next 50 years.
Call for climate target to focus on temperature
New metric could be "game changer" for achieving Paris Agreement goals.
Ahuriri Estuary's 'fairy godmother' honoured
Ahuriri Estuary protector honoured for her lifetime of work protecting Napier's treasure.
Dairy, beef & lamb industry concerns over water action plan
Govt's water proposals mean different things for dairy and sheep and beef farmers.
Water plan 'not war on farmers': PM
"I don't think that everyone is of the same view as Federated Farmers".
HortNZ welcomes Govt's freshwater proposals
Horticulture NZ CEO says freshwater is the "backbone of our economy".
Water proposals 'Throw farming under the tractor'
Feds says large parts of rural NZ will have to abandon reliance on pastoral sector.
Wetlands and freshwater proposals set to cause stir
Government plan to protect NZ's wetlands and freshwater is due today.
Tim Mackle: Time to recognise real progress made by dairy farmers
Comment: Farmers are only part of the environmental problem but can be part of a solution.
Sheep winter grazing research project begins
Project to "quantify nutrient, sediment & faecal losses from sheep winter crop grazing".
Farmer's open letter to Jacinda Ardern: Part 2
Andrew Stewart shares facts about his clean and green farm and waits for the PM to visit.
What will water announcement mean for farmers?
Muller says Thursday's water policy announcement a "fundamental challenge" to NZ farming.
Developer fined $42.5k over discharge into Clutha River
The discharge, stretching about 500m along the river, was visible for about two days.
Hydrogen 'critical part' of Govt's 100 per cent renewable plan
Energy Minister Megan Woods says the new plan will mean more green jobs.
Community planting day at Ngongotahā Stream a success
Rotorua residents came together for a stream-side community planting day in Ngongotahā.
'We're at the brink of an environmental catastrophe'
Comment: We have a chance to turn atmospheric carbon from a threat into a resource.
Development of GM ryegrass making progress
High Metabolisable Energy (HME) ryegrass field trials have been taking place in the US.
Farmers aim for carbon-zero target
Highlighted was the importance of balance around planting
Govt rejects hydro bid for pristine West Coast river
Environmentalists hail Govt move to reject hydro scheme on pristine West Coast river.
Farmers offered free farm environment plan
This season Fonterra have started offering farmers a free farm environmental plan.
Why you should enjoy meat and dairy without guilt
Comment: Kiwis can tuck in to NZ milk and meat without global warming worries.
'Catfish Killa' kids showing MP how it's done
Age is not is number when it comes to saving Rotorua lakes.
Hawke's Bay experiences an explosion in rabbit numbers
Warm weather causes population to multiply.
Comment: What emissions reduction will really mean for you
Kiwis should accept emissions proposals will have a negative effect on their lifestyles.
Rural rubbish transport a 'ludicrous' waste
East Otago farmer Hamish Carswell wants to start a conversation about waste.
QLDC wastewater comments 'unacceptable'
"All polluters must be held to the same standard, whether they are urban or rural".
World's rarest tree comes home to Far North
Only one tree remained when the species was rediscovered on Thee Kings Islands in 1945.
GE Free Northland asks public to help it fight NRC
Another Northland organisation is appealing NRC's GMO stance and also appealing for funds
Can Dudding Lake be stopped from 'flipping'?
Effort, expense and an unexpected element appear in work to restore the lake.
Our precious soils need protection from property
Comment: Too much fertile land is going under in the 'Potato v. Property' balancing act.
Opinions differ on whitebait levels in Southland
Some whitebaiters are annoyed at suggestions that stocks were decreasing.