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
The CountryFather and son win National Ambassador title at BFEAPhillip and Paul Everest run dairy and beef property Flemington Farm.25 Nov 12:37 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryA dairy farmer's view: Govt emissions pricing proposal flawedOPINION: There are many ways to reduce emissions and become more efficient.16 Nov 08:00 PM
The CountryFeds says farmers fed up with Winter Grazing pathways delaysFeds says Winter Grazing pathways are “limited and full of roadblocks".01 Nov 10:27 PM
The CountryKaikōura pāua fishery changes proposed after concerns about over-harvestingFisheries NZ wants public feedback on proposals such as smaller recreational catch limit.31 Oct 09:43 PM
The CountryPeter Berg: Why Aotearoa’s native forests are worth fighting forOpinion: Tāne’s Tree Trust on his hard work to build national support for native forests.27 Oct 12:34 AM
The CountryFarming company and contractor fined $76k over damage to Waikato streamDamage included 48 dead eels and significant sediment deposits into the water course.14 Oct 01:30 AM
The CountryNZPork pleased to be excluded from ag emissions pricingGovernment's proposal to exclude pig farming is "pragmatic and sensible," NZPork says.12 Oct 10:00 PM
The CountryAgribusinesses join with Government on emissions research centreANZCO Foods, Fonterra, Ngāi Tahu Holdings, Ravensdown, SFF, Synlait have signed up.02 Oct 07:30 PM
The CountryOpinion: Setting the record straight on emissions pricingOpinion: He Waka Eke Noa programme director says it's time to separate fact from fiction.28 Sep 06:32 PM
The CountryOrganisers hope for 'bumper crop' of Farm Environment Awards entries"Farmers are exceptionally modest but please think about entering."23 Sep 02:00 AM
The CountryRook numbers down to around 40 in the SouthIt's a far cry from the many thousands of rooks breeding in the 1980s and 1990s.20 Sep 12:00 AM
The CountryOver a million hectares protected from wilding pinesIf left unchecked, wildings would cost the economy $5.3 billion, Damien O'Connor said.16 Sep 03:30 AM
The CountryRiparian planting project reaches end of first phase"The project has exceeded its milestones and managed this while still being under budget."14 Sep 02:00 AM
The CountryThe power of compost - making waste a farming and climate championStudy looking into the benefits of Precision Compost Strategy in large-scale agriculture.12 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryFarmer fears proposed new freshwater rules will affect unique scroll plainA tenth of the Upper Taieri Scroll Plain lies on Emma Crutchley's Maniototo Basin farm.10 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryPest Purge: Is this how we finally rid NZ of pesky predators?Scientists have used AI to map out how NZ's predator-free dream can be realised by 2050.04 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryWaimakariri winter grazing flyover finds farmers on the right trackECan's winter grazing flyover trial in the Waimakariri district was declared a success.02 Sep 01:45 AM
The CountryPine trees more pervasive in NZ than originally thought - studyResearchers suggest levy on economic uses of invasive species and stricter regulations.29 Aug 05:30 PM
The CountrySheep farmer struggles to control huge, hungry wallabies"Three wallabies to a sheep, that's how much they eat."29 Aug 12:45 AM
The Country'We farm slightly differently': Why David Birkett focuses on soilThe Arable Farmer of the Year likes to be ahead of the carbon game on his Canterbury farm.27 Aug 05:05 PM
The CountryHe Waka Eke Noa 'on track' despite 'unfounded speculation'HWEN chairman Michael Ahie says "we all remain committed to the process underway".22 Aug 11:00 PM
