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Southland farmer's edible bale wrap nets global interest
'No one else is doing it. No one else in the world. Just little old Grant from Orepuki.'
Why a dance music legend turned to regenerative farming
Groove Armada’s Andy Cato says changing the food system 'is a bit more tricky' than DJing.
Opinion: Anti-predator fighters and humble soil the unsung heroes in climate battle
OPINION: Predator-free goals and knowing the value of carbon stored in soil are crucial.
Predator-free programme on ice due to lack of funds
An ambitious project to rid Southland of pests has been put on hold amid financial issues.
'A commitment': Meatworker's riverside restoration
Ross Hawthorne and a group of volunteers have already planted 4900 native seedlings.
No looking back for farmer who switched to regenerative agriculture
John Legg's been regenerative farming on his dairy farm near Lake Ellesmere for 5 years.
How seaweed can help reduce methane emissions
Whole Asparagopsis seaweed cuts cattle methane by 95.6%, outperforming bromoform.
Time running out for East Coast Farm Environment Awards entries
Chance to celebrate farmer and grower achievement, showcase good practices.
Weedkiller deemed okay in NZ pulled off Australian shelves
'We haven’t taken this decision lightly and are exercising a high degree of caution.'
'They don't give a toot': Should councils help more with rabbits?
Pest controller says councils are "fixated" on possums, stoats, weasels, and rats instead.
'Living fossils': Rare species found at stream restoration site
Surprise discovery may change the future of the restoration project.
Rare mudfish found on farm near Timaru
The DoC team netted 72 mudfish ranging from 77-149mm in length.
Seafood industry, Greenpeace welcome change to fisheries' camera rules
Changes a compromise for long-time critic of the policy, Fisheries Minister Shane Jones.
How seaweed aquaculture could revive NZ's towns and marine ecosystems
Peter Green will tour NZ in October, promoting sustainable seaweed aquaculture.
Greymouth dump cleared but mayor fears disaster
'If there’s a major slip or earthquake, it doesn’t bear thinking about what would happen.'
'Crap to cash': Start-up nominated for breakthrough technology
The significance of these achievements is "massive".
Replacing farms with forests: What's driving the trend?
Researchers say results raise concerns but aren't a prediction of an unavoidable future.
'Zombie fish' causing concern for Northland's longest river
“We didn’t think too much of them until we started catching a lot of them."
Court ruling against forest company welcomed
The court said the company must cease discharging woody debris and sediment.
'Just take the plunge': Farm Environment Awards entries open
This year's winners, Hamish and Simon Guild, have advice for those considering entering.
'It’s going to make a comeback': Farming couple's wool optimism
After Cyclone Gabrielle, the Akers look to the future for their family and wool sector.
Forget Barry Crump - this is the new face of the New Zealand bush
Sam Gibson wants to bring our bush back from the brink.
The Subtil difference: Award-winning couple work with the next generation of farmers
'Sometimes it feels hard to be a farmer, so it’s up to us to tell the positive stories.'
How a $448 million wind farm was nearly blown off course
From multiple cyclones to Covid lockdowns and cement gone wrong.
Water dragon on the loose prompts biosecurity warning
There are fears that exotic pets could turn into New Zealand invaders if left unchecked.
Research casts doubt on plantain's role in mitigating nitrogen leaching
'It does have a role, but not necessarily as a solution to nitrogen mitigation.'
Too full to take the bait? Rabbit cull delayed amid food boom
'There is a lot of feed around at the moment and the weather is warmer than anticipated.'