OCR slashed – what now for farmers?
Comment: What could the Government do and how could it affect farmers?
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MP: Why I'm fighting whitebaiting changes
Comment: Whitebaiting is a tradition for many New Zealanders, writes Sarah Dowie.
Forestry alternatives to clear-felling radiata
New Zealand's narrow focus on pinus radiata should change, forester Rachel Rose says.
Comment: Change the meat and dairy conversation
Comment: How can we differentiate meat and dairy from other protein sources?
Comment: Pinning down politicians on climate change
Comment: We should make the most of the two election cycles in which we find ourselves.
Pressure from PM makes agriculture a sacrificial lamb
PM's plan is to put so much pressure on farmers that she will drive them out of business.
Fran O'Sullivan: Four choice cuts from red meat talks
Some key takeouts from the Christchurch conference.
Differences ripe for the picking
The ability to adapt producer practices to meet consumer demands is key to survival.
The best corned beef recipe you'll ever try
Comment: Is there a cut of meat more polarising than corned silverside?
Stand aside people - I have my First Aid certificate!
We bandaged each other's pretending arterial bleeds and compound fractures.
Julia Jones: 'Dear food and fibre 2019, it's 2030 here'
Comment: Julia Jones imagines what 2019 could teach the food and fibre industry of 2030.
Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: If veganism is the answer, what was the question?
Comment: Are you really saving the planet by becoming a vegan?
Comment: Time for amnesty for M. bovis culprit?
Comment: Should there be an amnesty for whoever brought Mycoplasma bovis to NZ?
Eliminating M. bovis a tough but correct call
Comment: It's important we take the necessary steps to eradicate M. bovis from NZ.
Adele Fitzpatrick: Native trees have key role in climate action
COMMENT: Keep native trees at the front of mind in responding to climate change.
Comment: EVs are OK but not practical for farmers yet
Comment: Right here and right now, electric vehicles are by and large an urban solution.
Fran O'Sullivan: Ardern's line in the sand on FTA with US
Ardern discloses bottom lines after Winston Peters' bold pitch for a bilateral deal.
Brian Fallow: Emissions plan a step in the right direction
Bid to trim agriculture's greenhouse gas output may not be perfect — but it's a start.
Bruce Bisset: Time farmers thought more about cargo
Sometime in the next week, a ship carrying an undisclosed cargo will dock in New Zealand.
Comment: Devil in the detail with emissions deal
Comment: Emissions deal seems fair and practical, but also needs closer inspection.
Hawkesby: It's no wonder everyone hates vegan saboteurs
COMMENT: We'll turn vegan if we choose to, without you ramming the cause down our throats.
Seeking balance on climate change, feeding the hungry
Comment: We should not ignore poverty and hunger to focus on reducing GHG emissions.
Top AA official: Why is this Government turning its back on roads - and safety?
COMMENT: Government stance of there being insufficient funds is not good enough.
Pine trees cast shadow of death over NZ native plants and animals
'When we allow our precious land resource to be taken over by pines, what does NZ have?'
Nanogirl: Scientists confident well-bred cows won't burp
COMMENT: The secret to reducing climate change could be through breeding less burpy cows.
Why rural families need action on boarding school allowances
Comment: Why is the boarding school allowance for rural kids less than other kids'?
Answers needed on rural waste disposal
Comment: The first step in minimising farm waste is to develop a regional strategy.
Comment: There is a lot of good out there
Comment: Keep focused on good news rural stories, you'll be heartened by how many exist.
Comment: How constant are we on water?
Comment:If farmers are expected to do their best over water discharge, shouldn't everyone?
Soper: Govt's plan to push green vehicles a no-brainer
COMMENT: It seems they've come up with a pretty good way to do it but it'll take time.
Comment: Why Shane Jones' Billion Tree scheme will fail
Comment: China takes 75% of our logs, you could say we have all our logs in one basket.
Boyd Swinburn: Food for thought - drastic change needed
COMMENT: We need to collectively understand the urgent need for systemic transformation.
Hosking: Westland Milk sale will see xenophobes out in force
Comment: "Foreign investment, like it or not, makes this country run."