The CountryPlanting leads to environmental gains for farming coupleMark and Devon Slee have planted over 12,000 natives on their Hinds farm since 2009.02 Sep 05:01 PM
The Country'Win-win': Farmer keen for 200 hectares of solar panelsProposed solar farm would generate enough clean electricity to power up to 30,000 homes.31 Aug 10:03 PM
The Country‘Cards stacked against farmers' as Manuherikia River change backed'It’s our lifeblood, the river, and essentially that’s going to be cut off from us.'28 Aug 12:57 AM
The CountryPolluting piggery could take years to shut down"There is still work to do and we will continue to monitor activities on the site.”24 Aug 08:54 PM
The Country‘Should’ve done better’: Inquiry into Hawke’s Bay kiwi deaths sparks DoC system changesThe independent report found that kiwi handling wasn't to blame for the deaths.23 Aug 12:02 AM
The CountryCarbon credits: Biden administration to spend US$150m to help small forest ownersThe goal is to protect more tracts of US forest to help fight climate change.22 Aug 10:41 PM
The CountryNational, Greens support giving households share of $2.5b ETS revenueThe parties both support the idea in principle, but disagree on the detail.19 Aug 01:21 AM
The CountryRace against time to save native species from myrtle rustResearchers are in the first stage of a long-term resistance breeding programme.06 Aug 11:50 PM
The CountryMarlborough couple protect rare species on sheep and beef farmThe Stolwerk's 600-ha sheep and beef farm is home to some of NZ's most threatened species.31 Jul 04:12 AM
The Country'Nothing but good': Why this farmer's an Integrated Farm Plan fanAndrew Gilchrist's IFP helped him improve the "people side" of his farm business.17 Jul 11:18 PM
The CountryMarine conservationist hopeful about new Fiordland fishing limitsDr Rebecca McLeod said the changes would help support sustainable fisheries in Fiordland.17 Jul 10:13 PM
The CountryDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Emissions reductions - we’re all in this togetherOpinion: All Kiwis need to get behind reducing emissions - not just farmers.05 Jul 01:45 AM
The CountryMitigating methane - one artificial lab cow at a timeYeast culture feed products being tested on 60 artificial cows in an Auckland laboratory.20 Jun 10:13 PM
The CountryHow methane-munching forest soils could help tackle climate changeScion studies how much methane microorganisms consume in NZ's planted forest soils.13 Jun 12:23 AM
The CountryCouncil to build 48km-long pest fence to keep wallabies out"We can't afford to let them spread and establish further."12 Jun 10:01 PM
The CountryOpinion: Vigilance needed in the fight against varroa mitesOpinion: It's imperative to protect bees from these killer mites.01 Jun 04:48 AM
The CountryDairy farm trials technology to reduce methane from effluent pondsCraigmore Sustainables is the first commercial dairy farm in NZ to use EcoPond.31 May 10:55 PM
The Country'Significant milestone': Wool-scouring site decarbonisedThe company has replaced a coal-fired boiler with a European 8 Megawatt Electric Boiler.31 May 12:14 AM
The CountryUK farmers measure sheep burps in Kiwi-designed chambersAgResearch said it was great to see the chambers being used internationally.28 May 11:33 PM
The CountryTeamwork helps Otago Farm Environment Award winnersSteven Nichol realised he didn't need to work in isolation to be a successful farmer.18 May 11:14 PM
The CountryFarmer Tom Martin on regenerative agricultureThe Country's UK correspondent says regenerative agriculture doesn't have to be confusing.17 May 01:26 AM
The CountryThe Conversation: Why regen ag isn't going to fix our food systemRegenerative agriculture may not be the transformation our global food system needs.16 May 01:40 AM
The Country‘Incredibly promising’ technology to combat myrtle rustScientists found a way to detect myrtle rust days before plants show signs of infection.15 May 10:44 PM
The CountryEmerging wilding kiwifruit on West CoastAt this stage, kiwifruit is not listed in the council's pest management plan.14 May 09:49 PM
The CountryB+LNZ ETS report shows NZ ‘at odds with rest of world’NZ and Kazakhstan the only countries allowing 100pc offsetting in their carbon pricing.05 May 01:40 AM
The CountryArable officials pessimistic about eliminating fall armywormArable officials have pulled the plug on eliminating the serious maize pest fall armyworm.01 May 11:15 PM
The CountryBiosecurity NZ confirms material dumped at private West Coast landfillTaylorville Resource Park landfill being investigated by regional council for foul odour.01 May 11:00 PM
The CountryFarmers asked to keep an eye out for ‘the worst weed in the world’“Human-aided dispersal is still our biggest issue with noxious weeds.”25 Apr 11:16 PM
The CountryIndigenous forestry researcher retires after nearly 50 years of serviceGreg Steward to stay involved in sector through mentoring role as an Emeritus scientist.23 Apr 11:42 PM
The CountryB+LNZ wants changes to on-farm emissions planB+LNZ wants robust emissions measuring and reporting system before farmers pay.18 Apr 03:41 AM
The CountryOpinion: Why we need to restore Aotearoa's native forests at scaleOpinion: Native forest restoration is the largest weapon we have in the climate fight.29 Mar 01:26 AM
The CountryFall armyworm found in CanterburyArable growers' worst fears confirmed with the first outbreak of fall armyworm.28 Mar 10:18 PM
The CountryFarming couple hoping for 'good data' from subsurface irrigation trialGary and Penny Robinson installed a subsurface drip irrigation system on their farm.14 Dec 01:00 AM
The CountryCatlins farmer wins award for use of native treesBarry Gray is the South Island recipient of the 2022 Landcare Trust Award.02 Dec 03:59 PM
