Māori forest owners hopeful exotic trees will be kept in ETS
Govt wanted to discourage new permanent exotic forests by excluding them from the ETS.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromThe Country
The new decarbonisation fuel frontier for NZ truckies
New Zealand's first hydrogen production and refuelling network takes shape.
US dairy lobby denies blocking NZ infant formula, flags export debut
NZ infant formula imports 'not needed' long term.
Manawatū farmer Tim Saunders on his latest book 'Under a Big Sky'
Saunders' new book looks at the joys and challenges of day-to-day farming.
Hub for budding young horticulturalists
Katikati College will have its own purpose-built learning horticultural hub.
Specialised foot-and-mouth disease task force established
Ministry for Primary Industries says task force is ready to act if FMD is confirmed here.
Opinion: Jane Smith's new daily announcement
Opinion: North Otago farmer Jane Smith has an alternative daily update for the PM.
Free health and wellness checks for farmers at rural events
Nurse in a van checks people's blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol and BMI.
The Country Full Show: August 11, 2022
Wayne Langford, Tim Saunders, Jane Smith, Chris Russell, Craig Wiggins.
Technology breathes life into rural dead zones
Struggle for connection remains difficult in many parts of Northland
Marcus Musson: Light at end of tunnel for forestry exports
After a miserable July for the sector, things are looking slightly brighter for August.
US FDA defers infant formula request: What it means for a2 Milk
A2 Milk said FDA approval would not have made a difference to its earnings over 2023.
Bale-grazing experiment shows promising results
Freedom Acres Dairy Farm owner running an experiment site for The Soil Armour Project.
Rhys Roberts on Govt's regenerative farming project
Align Farms CEO has been doing his own conventional v regenerative trial in Canterbury.
The Country Full Show: August 10, 2022
Jacinda Ardern, Rhys Roberts, Chris Thomas, Genevieve Steven, Scott Duggan.
A2 Milk's share price drops after US defers formula import request
The FDA has deferred a2 Milk's request to be able to send infant formula to the US.
Employment Tribunal backs meat workers' breaks claim
Employment Relations Agency accepted all three of the major claims of the meat workers.
Work-life balance and 'me time' the focus at fencing conference
Busy fencing contractors can forget there's a world outside their work.
'Coldest week of the year' - Don't ditch the winter woollies yet
Christchurch hit -4degC with more frosts forecast.
'Nothing for kids': Teacher keen for teenage fencing competition
Sarah Foley-Smith wants young fencers to be able to showcase talent at more rural events.
Despair over low election candidate numbers
A considerable number of council seats across New Zealand have no candidates.
Call to raise heritage awareness beyond bricks and mortar
The Blooms in Bastia group says grassroots initiatives are needed to preserve heritage
Midwinter dinner provides learning opportunities
The midwinter dinner provided good food and learning opportunities.
'Fair bit of moisture': South Wairarapa farmer not expecting deluge
South Wairarapa farmer Mike Firth was expecting 25mm overnight - he got 227mm.
Arable sector buoyed by 30pc lift in production in three years
"The primary sector really starts with us," Arable Food Industry Council says.
Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: Time for Kiwi arable farmers to shine
Opinion: NZ arable farmers use technology to produce good food for the least impact.
The Country Full Show: August 9, 2022
David Seymour, Will Burrett, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Mike Firth.
Carterton quarry gets green light
Carterton farm quarry proposal reluctantly given the green light by district council.
Latest poll: Nats and Act can form govt, Labour at lowest since 2017
Also of note will be if recent co-leadership issues have hurt the Greens.
Southern Indoor Charity Dog Trials raise funds for Hospice Southland
About 170 triallists from as far afield as Marlborough headed to Waimumu for the event.
Auditor-General urges accountability changes for Three Waters reforms
John Ryan has urged Govt to require auditing of the incoming Water Services Entities.
The seventh Southern Indoor Charity Dog Trials
The seventh Southern Indoor Charity Dog Trials at Waimumu raised money for Hospice Southland. Video / Sandy Eggleston
A foot and mouth outbreak in NZ would affect more than agriculture – tourism needs a plan too
Overseas experience tells us FMD could result in severe impacts on the tourism sector.
Cattle beast euthanised after escaping in Castlecliff
Police said the stock escaped around 2.20pm on Monday.