Opinion<i>Tim Mackle:</i> Sustainability key to our growthDr Tim Mackle, chief executive of DairyNZ, warns of the challenges ahead for New Zealand dairying.25 Jul 04:00 PM
The CountryGovt rejects calls to copy Australia in ETS delayThe Australian govt is shelving plans to start its ETS for at least three years, but the NZ Government says it has no plans to delay the scheme here.27 Apr 09:12 AM
The CountryNZ lamb produces hefty 'footprint'A 100gm serving of NZ lamb consumed in Britain carries a carbon "cost" equivalent to nearly 2kg of carbon dioxide, new research shows.06 Apr 05:33 AM
The CountryGE plants promoted as 'cisgenic'NZ researchers appear to be gearing up for a new bid to win over consumers before the first applications for release of GE pasture species.01 Mar 09:45 PM
The CountryTemperatures give exotics a warm welcomeKiwifruit, peaches, grapes and nectarines could soon be grown in the Garden of England due to climate change, according to a new report.07 Feb 03:00 PM
The Country<i>Green Business: </i>Commonsense Organics growing strongOrganic food can now properly be considered an essential rather than a luxury, says the owner of an expanding chain of organic grocery stores.10 Jan 11:30 PM
The CountryAgResearch's new farm pushing for cleaner dairyingThe science going on at AgResearch's new farm at Tokanui may help New Zealand's dairy farms run in a more sustainable fashion.29 Dec 11:00 PM
The CountryGovt puts $45m into emissions planA New Zealand-led initiative on cutting greenhouse gases has won widespread support.16 Dec 09:05 PM
The CountryKey dumped from BBC Copenhagen debateJohn Key has been bumped at the last minute from a worldwide televised climate change debate - in favour of Australia's Kevin Rudd.16 Dec 07:30 PM
The CountryNZ hopes to make splash with global planNew Zealand will unveil more details of its global alliance to cut greenhouse gases at a meeting in Copenhagen today.15 Dec 03:00 PM
The CountryNZ's only tea plantation goes organic, starts exportingNew Zealand's only tea plantation is now certified organic in time to begin exporting its harvest.04 Dec 01:00 AM
The CountryGovt sending Iwi to Copenhagen climate talksNick Smith says he makes no apologies for using taxpayers' money to send two Iwi Leadership Group members to the upcoming climate talks in Copenhagen.23 Nov 05:31 AM
The CountryYou need the ETS, Key warns farmersJohn Key warns farmers they reject a response to climate change at their peril - endangering their reputations, future incomes and the economy.18 Nov 03:00 PM
The CountryPM tells farmers to accept $3k ETS cost, stop moaningJohn Key urged farmers to be less agitated about the ETS and tackling climate change in an address to Federated Farmers today.18 Nov 06:42 AM
The CountryGM grass trial aims to cut cows' gasAgResearch plans to grow genetically modified grass created to cut the greenhouse gases produced by cows.05 Nov 03:00 PM
The CountryGroser paints picture of our trade futureThe Trade Minister says the world will be looking to countries like New Zealand in the future, because we have natural resources in abundance.04 Nov 12:00 AM
The CountryChanges to ETS leave farming sector fumingNew Zealand's largest exporter, Fonterra, says it will receive no protection under planned changes to the emissions trading scheme.20 Oct 03:00 PM
The CountryNZ, US to discuss emissions initiativeNZ will make progress on its agricultural emissions initiative in talks with the US in 10 days, Tim Groser said yesterday. 27 Sep 03:00 PM
