DairyNZ: Water quality work has wide benefit on soil
DairyNZ chief executive Dr Tim Mackle says no farmer wants to see their soil damaged.
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Nrthland pups are being trained to track pest plants by a biosecurity expert.
Hurdles ahead in future irrigation development
Raising Falls Dam by 6m to irrigate 12,500ha now needs alternative funding options.
Kauri resin extraction a win-win for Ngai Takoto and lands
Far North iwi Ngai Takoto has formed a venture with Auckland-based Resin & Wax Holdings.
It's a dirty job -- but these guys have it covered
It's a dirty job - seven bags of rubbish - but someone's got to do it
Chance to learn how to tell male and kiwis apart from their calls in Northland
Northlanders have chance to learn how to tell male and female kiwis apart for their calls
Otangarei resident heard kiwi call
Verna Andrews knows what a kiwi sounds like and she recently heard one in Whangarei
Kyeburn Catchment: Collaboration key to gaining new global water consent
Kyeburn Catchment Ltd (KCL) is close to securing a new global consent for its 15 users.
Irrigation Conference looks to the future
Future strategies, technology and educating consumers on food origins focus of Conference.
Problems for irrigation project
Changes in government policy around irrigation a "major hurdle" for Falls Dam project.
Hoiho critical issue for Forest & Bird
South Otago Forest & Bird says the survival of yellow-eyed penguins will stay a key issue.
Reports shows our waterways are cleaner
A new report shows the water quality of many Northland rivers is improving.
Listen: Urban sprawl's effect on our soil
Fed Farmers' Chris Allen is concerned with the effect of urban sprawl on NZ's soil.
Paul Dykes: Right environment for change
OPINION: Environment now outranks terrorism as a global threat.
The fungi that help farmers fight pests
Endophytes can control key pests like the Argentine stem weevil and black beetle.
Listen: DairyNZ supports Interim Climate Change Commission
DairyNZ's Kara Lok on the Interim Climate Change Committee and Our Land 2018 report.
Half-way mark: Rangitikei mayor 'hats off to Labour'
Rangitikei mayor talks about future plans. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Climate Change Committee - should farmers be wary?
James Shaw spoke on what the new Climate Change Committee could mean for NZ farmers.
NRC — Hard work improving waterways reaping dividends in Far North
The NRC has acknowledged farming efforts to improve Far North waterways.
Irrigators should 'tell the good news'
Central Otago Mayor says people should court publicity about the positives of irrigation.
Why did the kiwi cross the road in Whangarei?
Why did the kiwi cross the road? Nobody knows how a kiwi came to be run over on Kamo Rd.
Troy Baisden: Six ways to improve lakes and rivers
Challenge posed between the economy and the environment
ALIL Irrigation scheme 'refresh' finished
Many of the farms across Mid Canterbury thrive because of the area's irrigation schemes.
Irrigators' conference looking to future
Major irrigation conference in Central Otago this week will be ''future-focused.''
One irrigation scheme in future tipped for Canterbury farmers
Mid Canterbury's diverse farming community could have one irrigation scheme in the future.
South Canterbury farmers thrilled with autumn so far
Autumn is on track to being one of the best ''in living memory'' for Canterbury farmers.
Irrigation schemes lose Crown support
Two Canterbury irrigation schemes have had their Crown funding withdrawn.
Phoenix palms get the chop despite protest
The phoenix palm trees were frondless by midday Tuesday.
Farmers in sights of new climate committee
The Government has announced the leadership of a powerful new committee on climate change.
Dr Doug Edmeades: Should methane be included in the ETS?
OPINION: Dr Edmeades questions the inclusion of methane in the Emissions Trading Scheme.
Megan Hands: Water quality not just a rural issue
Environmental Consultant Megan Hands looks into LAWA's river quality report.
Protester takes direct approach against 'stinking' Mangamuku Stream
A Kaikohe protestor disgusted with the Mangamuku Stream has made a big statement.
Korure chicks released into Bay home
The kōrure will now spend 4-6 weeks at the Maungaharuru nesting site.
Kauri gum extraction makes comeback at Kaimaumau
The NRC has granted consent to extract kauri resin and wax from Kaimaumau wetland.