Biosecurity prevention better than cure for invasive weeds
Far is reminding arable farmers to get on board with biosecurity.
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Whanganui weed warriors wage war
A sprawling weed that threatens biodiversity is to be sprayed out of Gordon Park
Lessons on counting kiwi in Russell
Two kiwi-listening training workshops have been organised for later this month, in Russell
New rabbit calicivirus strain found
This is the first time it has been found in New Zealand.
Biosecurity dogs hunt wallaby in South Hokianga
Biosecurity dogs have been called on to track down a suspected wallaby in South Hoikianga.
DoC abseiling to safeguard against myrtle rust in Northland
DOC rangers are abseiling and climbing to save native trees from myrtle rust.
Climate change likely to lead to diseases says report
New Zealand's land-based primary industries need to get ready for serious crop diseases.
Are those plants you want to share goodies or baddies?
Are those plants you want to share goodies or baddies?
South Hokianga search is on for wallaby
A specialist team and two trained dogs search for wallaby in south Hokianga.
Island rat-free thanks to Wanaka helicopter pilot
Wanaka helicopter pilot involved in world's biggest rodent eradication programme.
Worm farm deals with dairy waste
Turning dairy shed waste into worm waste can ultimately be used to grow feed and food.
Dairy review's scope irks environmentalists
Damien O'Connor's dairy sector review under fire from Fish & Game, Forest & Bird.
Draft Heretaunga Plains plan nearing completion
Water management plan for Heretaunga Plains to be presented to council in next two months.
Council considers extinguishing beach bonfires
Kontiki users and quad bike joyriders would also face new limitations.
Soil main focus at Clinton Regenerative Farming Field Day
A ''Regenerative Farming Field Day'' was hosted by Beef and Lamb New Zealand in Clinton.
Mycoplasma Bovis found on Pahiatua farm
Cattle on a farm in Pahiatua are showing signs of mycoplasma bovis.
Frustrations aired in Havelock North at farm issues meeting
Havelock North resident have had enough of putrid smells coming from Te Mata Mushrooms.
Listen: Government water plans 'almost economic suicide'
Rural commentators Jane Smith and Megan Hands respond to David Parker's Freshwater plan.
New bait laid to target rabbits in Hawke's Bay
Hawke's Bay Regional Council has released the new strain of rabbit calicivirus.
Ruataniwha Dam assets up for sale in CHB
The Hawke's Bay Regional Investment Company wants to sell Ruataniwha Dam assets.
Myrtle rust spreads to Kerikeri and Mangawhai
Myrtle rust has been discovered in Northland, prompting pleas from biosecurity officials.
CHB landowners face fines if farm plans not completed
Landowners in CHB could be fined if they don't submit completed environmental plans.
Wanaka beekeeper to use drones differently
Drones have the potential to target out of reach weeds, says a Wanaka beekeeper.
Listen: Simon Bridges 'frustrated' with water plan
"Don't get me started - that's not how we should govern in New Zealand."
Kyeburn Catchment consent dispute may avoid court
The Kyeburn Catchment consent issues may avoid goint to the Environmental Court.
Pea ban to continue in Wairarapa to eradicate weevil
Wairarapa region has banned home-grown peas for another 12 months to eradicate a pest.
For sale: 6000 pohutukawa trees this Mother's Day
Thousands of trees are being sold as part of a Mother's Day plan to combat climate change.
Forestry plan would put trees on farm land
Council asks Government for $12 million to plant 30 million trees on hill country.
Safety high on the Pan Pac work list
Safety high on the Pan Pac work list for boss Doug Ducker.
Listen: 'Significant change' needed to reduce emissions
DairyNZ's Dr Bruce Thorrold on Productivity Commission report.
New finds in Northland prove myrtle rust never sleeps
Myrtle rust has been discovered in two new sites in the Kerikeri and Mangawhai areas