How Julie Bradshaw uses science and genetics to make on-farm decisions
Fernside dairy farmer Julie Bradshaw took part in a 5-year NIWA irrigation study.
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Large-scale solar farm planned in Mid Canterbury
Solar farm will have capacity to power district on its own and could impact power prices.
Opinion: He Waka Eke Noa proposal involves a lot of trust – and a lot of uncertainty
Opinion: Numerous uncertainties will need to be addressed if proposal is to work properly.
Farming sector touts emissions-reducing technology amid He Waka Eke Noa criticism
Uncertainty remains about when emission-reducing technology will be available for farmers.
Banks Peninsula residents kick up stink about consent for massive cattle feedlots
Petition delivered to Canterbury Regional Council calling for feedlots to be stopped.
Over 50 volunteers manage 15 trap lines beside Waikato River
Taupō volunteer group started 4 years ago, notches up 5000th rat and 100th stoat.
Fish & Game welcomes new wetland design guidelines
New Niwa-DairyNZ resource to help farmers with wetland design and performance.
Hollyvale Farms supreme winner at Southland Farm Environment Awards
Hollyvale Farms also won the soil management award and agri-science award.
Politicians cautious over He Waka Eke Noa emissions plan
Government would need to go through a process before officially responding to the plan.
Race against time to price farm emissions by 2025
Farms are likely to pay emissions costs by 2025.
Rat invasion puts Ulva Island's predator-free sanctuary status at risk
Ulva Island is famous for being a predator-free sanctuary for native birds.
Farmers encouraged to make the most of wetlands
New guide developed to help farmers get the most out of wetlands on their land.
Salmon farm closes: Rising sea temps too warm for fish in Marlborough Sounds
New Zealand King Salmon will fallow three farms in the Pelorus Sound by next summer.
'Skin and bones': 40 dead blue penguins washed up on Far North Beach
Department of Conservation says deaths are the result of a rise in water temperature.
How a project plans to save Northland's disappearing whitebait
Northland's at-risk īnanga population gets $1.2M funding boost
Driver dumps sewage in protected stream instead of facility so he can go home
Kyle Maitai didn't want to drive to Kawerau; instead dumping the sewage into a canal.
Ruakākā toxic dump site: Environment Court orders six to pay $2.6M for clean-up
Six companies responsible for a toxic dump site at Ruakākā ordered to pay $2.6 million
Northland writer pens book about the Hikurangi Swamp scheme.
Northland writer Diana Menefy has penned a new book about the Hikurangi Swamp scheme.
Climate change tops water quality as biggest concern for agri sector - report
Report finds climate change, water quality and market issues concerning the agri-sector.
Details revealed of mining company's tunnels under conservation land
OceanaGold is relying on mining under conservation land between Waihi and Whangamata.
Final decision looms for controversial Pāpāmoa reserve planting plan
Part of the project has already sparked outcry from residents.
'They're actually really delicious': Eating insects climate friendly, research finds
University of Helsinki looked into different diets with the best environmental outcomes.
Wetland expert wins Loder Cup conservation award
Conservation Minister Kiri Allan presented Beverley Clarkson with the award in Hamilton.
Puahanui Bush project evaluates damage of rabbits on regenerating forest
Browsing by rabbits and hares is a major contributor to the decline of native vegetation.
Spray-free orchards project wins $7.4m government grant
NZ Apples and Pears begins seven-year project to try to make industry spray-free by 2050.
Planting trees binds urban and rural communities
"The work of the catchment groups is a practical way that we help each other."
Diverse entries from Otago/Southland for Ballance Farm Environment Awards
Southern entries include egg production, timber, deer and dairy farming operations.
New dolphin rules 'changing boatie behaviour' - DoC
So far 415 boaties spoken to for breaching dolphin rules; 11 potentially facing fines.
Northland iwi wins top biosecurity award for Waipoua restoration project
Te Roroa is returning 900ha of former pine forest to native bush and food gardens.
85pc of silage film imported to NZ now being recycled
Silage wrap distributor Webbline has joined large-scale recycling scheme run by Plasback.
99pc of Dunstan Downs set to be conservation land
Tenure review agreement will see around 12,250 hectares of high country station preserved.
Forest & Bird members' labour of love at Lake Hāwea Station
Lake Hāwea Station has an important relationship with Central Otago Forest & Bird.
Collaboration the key to curbing invasive fish
The project aims to fill knowledge gaps to assist in managing koi numbers
Chance to home Kaimanawa wild horses extended
Kaimanawa Heritage Horses Welfare Society has only received 62 applications this year.