Farmer fears proposed new freshwater rules will affect unique scroll plain
A tenth of the Upper Taieri Scroll Plain lies on Emma Crutchley's Maniototo Basin farm.
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Scientists have used AI to map out how NZ's predator-free dream can be realised by 2050.
Waimakariri winter grazing flyover finds farmers on the right track
ECan's winter grazing flyover trial in the Waimakariri district was declared a success.
Pine trees more pervasive in NZ than originally thought - study
Researchers suggest levy on economic uses of invasive species and stricter regulations.
Sheep farmer struggles to control huge, hungry wallabies
"Three wallabies to a sheep, that's how much they eat."
'We farm slightly differently': Why David Birkett focuses on soil
The Arable Farmer of the Year likes to be ahead of the carbon game on his Canterbury farm.
He Waka Eke Noa 'on track' despite 'unfounded speculation'
HWEN chairman Michael Ahie says "we all remain committed to the process underway".
Pesticide exposure makes it harder for bees to find their way home - Research
Bees struggle to fly in a straight line if they've been exposed to pesticides.
Methane not 'CO2 on steroids' US scientist tells Kiwi farmers
Methane is a "different beast" from CO2 when it comes to warming Prof Mitloehner says.
Opinion: Why farmers can't ignore climate change
Opinion: The consequences of global warming and climate change have arrived.
World first: Backing for Paeroa seaweed project
"We decided we've got to invest in a way that really makes a difference."
New Zealand river's personhood status offers hope to Māori
The enhanced standing of the Whanganui River reflects a wider rebirth of Māori culture.
Māori forest owners hopeful exotic trees will be kept in ETS
Govt wanted to discourage new permanent exotic forests by excluding them from the ETS.
Hub for budding young horticulturalists
Katikati College will have its own purpose-built learning horticultural hub.
Bale-grazing experiment shows promising results
Freedom Acres Dairy Farm owner running an experiment site for The Soil Armour Project.
Rhys Roberts on Govt's regenerative farming project
Align Farms CEO has been doing his own conventional v regenerative trial in Canterbury.
'Out of control': Carbon farming concerns continue
Concerns continue about productive farmland being turned into carbon farms.
A faecal matter: Contaminants found in Christchurch's dirty rivers
Nearly half of Christchurch's waterways are in a poor condition.
Nadia Lim and Carlos Bagrie's new TV show on the 'realities of farming'
Couple's show will focus on the beautiful and 'not so beautiful' aspects of farming.
Project to see if curiosity killed the possum
Did curiosity kill the possum? This project will help find the answer.
Drones and dogs used in Otago wallaby control work
Winter is the best time of year to detect wallabies using helicopters and drones.
More than 400 goats killed on Remutaka Hill Road
Authorities are working hard to keep a lid on the growth of feral goat populations.
Survey reveals decline in lake Wanaka's catch last season
Probable influences included the hot summer temperatures from January to March.
Allan Richardson: In defence of regenerative agriculture
Opinion: The future farming innovation will come from the regenerative sector.
Govt announces collaborative $22m programme to reduce ag emissions
Govt, Ravensdown, Lincoln University, Plant & Food Research working on N-Vision NZ.
How one of NZ's most poisonous plants could help treat pain
Ongaonga, despite its danger, could help researchers develop treatments for pain.
Gore District Council calls for national referendum on Three Waters
"We urge the Government to pause and seek a mandate," Mayor Tracy Hicks said.
ORC flyovers find winter grazing practices mostly positive
Otago Regional Council saw "lots of good examples of grazing practices" during flyovers.
Ngāi Tahu farm working towards a sustainable future
Te Whenua Hou is one of three farming businesses Ngāi Tahu operates in the South Island.
Nitrogen fertiliser test results in 'astronomical' savings
"We have been able to save a huge amount on fert this season by using variable rate."
US nutritionist Diana Rodgers making the case for animal products
Diana Rodgers wants to change the idea that eating meat is unhealthy and unethical.
Detainment bunds trial expands to the South
Trial uses detainment bunds to remove phosphorus and sediment from stormwater on-farm.
'High degree of carelessness': Farmer fined over invasive seaweed
Farmer fined after pest seaweed undaria found on his boat in Fiordland's Doubtful Sound.
Award-winning farmer 'walking the talk' and embracing change
Southland Ballance Farm Environment Awards winner encourages farmers to embrace change.