Rick Burke: Weighing up deferred grazing benefits
Farmer-led Sustainable Farming Fund project is quantifying benefits of deferred grazing.
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Listen: Can agriculture survive without Roundup?
Dr. Bob Reiter says Roundup isn't going anywhere soon.
Residents rally to oppose Omaui cat ban
A group of Omaui residents have united to fight the proposed cat ban for their town.
'Stupid and foolish': Endangered dotterels vs drone
Two youngsters caught flying drone near endangered dotterels during breeding season.
Wilding pines under attack around Mackenzie Country
Wildling pines are being culled in the Mackenzie Country.
Kaharoa Kōkako Trust shares its success at U3A forum
Kaharoa Kōkako Trust chairwoman shared the trust's work and successes at a U3A forum.
Mahia Peninsula river group wins award
A river on the Mahia Peninsular has won a prestigious award.
Agriculture Chat: Managing surplus grass
Pasture silage is the most common way of dealing with a surplus in pasture.
Kiwifruit Vine Health finalist for NZ Biosecurity Awards
A pair dedicated to healthy kiwifruit were named finalists in the NZ Biosecurity Awards.
Drone flight over dotterels in Whangamata 'stupid'
A drone has been 'foolishly' been flown over a threatened species of dotterels.
Signs a step up in kauri dieback fight
New road signs about keeping footwear clean will be put up in kauri country.
Tracks shut to halt kauri dieback spread
Northland tracks closed to prevent spread of Kauri dieback.
FNDC: Taipa beach mess 'unlikely to be sewage'
The Far North District Council has rejected claims a mess on Taipa Beach is sewage.
Godwits fly home to Foxton Estuary
The kuaka bar-tailed godwit first arrived at the Foxton Estuary in mid-September.
Illegal dump site on Puhipuhi Rd cleaned up
Puhipuhi Rd was the site of the latest clean-up.
Comment: Climate demands we all make changes
Climate change has started and we all must take action.
Proving freedom from TB: the pathway to eradication
Tuberculosis in the possum population has led to the disease becoming a serious threat.
Tauranga Moana Biosecurity Capital initiative lauded by Minister
Biosecurity Minister launches Tauranga Moana Biosecurity Capital.
Workshop on UV systems for water treatment
Northland water treatment operators attend workshop on ultraviolet (UV) disinfection gear.
Iwi unite to oppose iron-sand mining in Pātea
South Taranaki iwi are united in their opposition to the iron-sand mining proposed.
More potato virus cases suspected
Biosecurity NZ suspects 18 properties were affected and has expanded testing nationwide.
Global warming could make your beer more expensive
Beer prices could double, according to a new study.
Mark Ross: The environmental benefits of glyphosate
Glyphosate has extensive economic and environmental benefits for farmers, argues Mark Ross
Warawara Whakaora Ake project in running for Te Puni Kokiri Maori Awards
Te Runanga o Te Rarawa has been shortlisted for a New Zealand Biosecurity Award.
Kiwi Coast proves cows and kiwi can get along
Kiwi Coast promotes an environment shared by kiwi and farmings.
Tauranga Moana Biosecurity Capital launched
Minister for Biosecurity Damien O'Connor launching Tauranga Moana Biosecurity Capital.
Glyphosate, methyl bromide not on EPA's review list
Glyphosate, methyl bromide, triclosan not on EPA's hit-list of 40 chemicals to reassess.
Underwater pests in the spotlight
More than 40 marine pests are lurking in the waters of Tauranga Harbour at any one time.
Kauri protection signs pop up in the Waikato
New road signs calling on travellers to take action to protect kauri are being installed.
How climate change could make beer more dear
Study shows severe droughts threatening barley yields, making beer rarer, more expensive.
'Agvocate' sought to represent NZ at Youth Ag Summit
The hunt is on for a Kiwi delegate to represent NZ at Youth Ag Summit in Brazil next year.
Steven Cranston: Good news for farmers on emissions
COMMENT: The conversation around agricultural emissions is in for a major shake-up.
New carbon investment fund to launch
Kiwis could soon be able undertake investment through a new carbon fund.
Scientist slams regional council over water quality
Researcher slams regional council, which says it is addressing issues in the catchment.