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Mitigating methane - one artificial lab cow at a time
Yeast culture feed products being tested on 60 artificial cows in an Auckland laboratory.
How methane-munching forest soils could help tackle climate change
Scion studies how much methane microorganisms consume in NZ's planted forest soils.
Council to build 48km-long pest fence to keep wallabies out
"We can't afford to let them spread and establish further."
Opinion: Vigilance needed in the fight against varroa mites
Opinion: It's imperative to protect bees from these killer mites.
Dairy farm trials technology to reduce methane from effluent ponds
Craigmore Sustainables is the first commercial dairy farm in NZ to use EcoPond.
'Significant milestone': Wool-scouring site decarbonised
The company has replaced a coal-fired boiler with a European 8 Megawatt Electric Boiler.
UK farmers measure sheep burps in Kiwi-designed chambers
AgResearch said it was great to see the chambers being used internationally.
Teamwork helps Otago Farm Environment Award winners
Steven Nichol realised he didn't need to work in isolation to be a successful farmer.
Farmer Tom Martin on regenerative agriculture
The Country's UK correspondent says regenerative agriculture doesn't have to be confusing.
The Conversation: Why regen ag isn't going to fix our food system
Regenerative agriculture may not be the transformation our global food system needs.
‘Incredibly promising’ technology to combat myrtle rust
Scientists found a way to detect myrtle rust days before plants show signs of infection.
Emerging wilding kiwifruit on West Coast
At this stage, kiwifruit is not listed in the council's pest management plan.
B+LNZ ETS report shows NZ ‘at odds with rest of world’
NZ and Kazakhstan the only countries allowing 100pc offsetting in their carbon pricing.
Arable officials pessimistic about eliminating fall armyworm
Arable officials have pulled the plug on eliminating the serious maize pest fall armyworm.
Biosecurity NZ confirms material dumped at private West Coast landfill
Taylorville Resource Park landfill being investigated by regional council for foul odour.
Farmers asked to keep an eye out for ‘the worst weed in the world’
“Human-aided dispersal is still our biggest issue with noxious weeds.”
Indigenous forestry researcher retires after nearly 50 years of service
Greg Steward to stay involved in sector through mentoring role as an Emeritus scientist.
B+LNZ wants changes to on-farm emissions plan
B+LNZ wants robust emissions measuring and reporting system before farmers pay.
Opinion: Why we need to restore Aotearoa's native forests at scale
Opinion: Native forest restoration is the largest weapon we have in the climate fight.
Fall armyworm found in Canterbury
Arable growers' worst fears confirmed with the first outbreak of fall armyworm.
Farming couple hoping for 'good data' from subsurface irrigation trial
Gary and Penny Robinson installed a subsurface drip irrigation system on their farm.
Catlins farmer wins award for use of native trees
Barry Gray is the South Island recipient of the 2022 Landcare Trust Award.
Father and son win National Ambassador title at BFEA
Phillip and Paul Everest run dairy and beef property Flemington Farm.
A dairy farmer's view: Govt emissions pricing proposal flawed
OPINION: There are many ways to reduce emissions and become more efficient.
Feds says farmers fed up with Winter Grazing pathways delays
Feds says Winter Grazing pathways are “limited and full of roadblocks".
Kaikōura pāua fishery changes proposed after concerns about over-harvesting
Fisheries NZ wants public feedback on proposals such as smaller recreational catch limit.
Peter Berg: Why Aotearoa’s native forests are worth fighting for
Opinion: Tāne’s Tree Trust on his hard work to build national support for native forests.
Farming company and contractor fined $76k over damage to Waikato stream
Damage included 48 dead eels and significant sediment deposits into the water course.
NZPork pleased to be excluded from ag emissions pricing
Government's proposal to exclude pig farming is "pragmatic and sensible," NZPork says.
Agribusinesses join with Government on emissions research centre
ANZCO Foods, Fonterra, Ngāi Tahu Holdings, Ravensdown, SFF, Synlait have signed up.
Opinion: Setting the record straight on emissions pricing
Opinion: He Waka Eke Noa programme director says it's time to separate fact from fiction.
Organisers hope for 'bumper crop' of Farm Environment Awards entries
"Farmers are exceptionally modest but please think about entering."
Rook numbers down to around 40 in the South
It's a far cry from the many thousands of rooks breeding in the 1980s and 1990s.