The CountryClimate change: Govt to lower 2050 methane reduction target, orders 2040 reviewCabinet will soon approve a new target range of 14–24% below 2017 levels.11 Oct 11:06 PM
The CountryZespri targets 'world's healthiest fruit brand'Kiwifruit marketer Zespri has lofty goals for the next decade.10 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryCan hybrid grapes solve the climate change dilemma for winemakers?New York Times: Growers in the US, France, Germany and NZ are experimenting with hybrids.03 Oct 05:00 AM
OpinionWhy NZ shouldn’t leave the Paris Agreement – Vita Jex-Blake and Finn RossOPINION: Paris doesn’t prescribe emissions pricing, pine trees, or farm-level rules.25 Sep 12:00 AM
The CountryWill the 'net zero' target include shipping and aviation emissions?Minister Simon Watts is expected to decide on their inclusion in the target by November.24 Sep 03:52 AM
The CountryPenguin crisis: Emergency fishing ban ordered off Otago PeninsulaNorthern hoiho numbers have plunged 80% since 2008 to just 143 breeding pairs.14 Sep 11:42 PM
The CountryMorocco turns to seawater as drought deepens farm crisisBy 2031, Morocco will host four of the 10 largest desalination plants.09 Sep 06:00 PM
The CountryAct calls for NZ to leave Paris climate agreement without ‘realistic targets’Act restated its opposition to putting agriculture into the ETS.01 Sep 09:59 PM
The CountryStudy reveals unprecedented riverbank erosion after Cyclone GabrielleThe research was completed after Cyclone Gabrielle to support response activities.01 Sep 04:00 AM
The CountryLarge water storage project could unlock Wairoa horticultureResilience created by the project could allow the hiring of 134 jobs.25 Aug 12:47 AM
The Country'Largest ever': Cyclone Gabrielle's unprecedented landslide impactCyclone Gabrielle triggered over 800,000 landslides, killed 11 people and destroyed homes.18 Aug 09:36 PM
The CountryRecloaking Papatūānuku aims to restore 2.1 million hectares of native forestsSam ‘The Trap Man’ Gibson interviews environmental experts in a new TVNZ documentary.13 Aug 04:00 AM
The CountryShould we start growing rice in NZ?Yuki Fukuda, who is growing rice on a hill in Nelson, says a stable NZ crop makes sense.11 Aug 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySearch our map: Huge swathes of NZ land bought by overseas forestry investorsIf the land was side-by-side it would be larger than Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington.11 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFarming or forestry: Who's right and who's wrong as Govt ban loomsFarmer groups argue forestry is taking over productive sheep farming land.10 Aug 05:00 PM
The Country'Incredibly exciting': NZ beef may get methane-reducing pill soonTrials showed a 70% methane reduction with Ruminant BioTech's bolus. 30 Jul 11:36 PM
The CountryMars and Nestlé bankroll Fonterra's low-emitting dairy farmersAbout 6000 farms qualify for $1500 reimbursement for on-farm emissions reduction tool. 21 Jul 10:34 PM
The CountryGeothermal greenhouses growing tomatoes through cold wintersCost is the main reason why there aren't more geothermal farming operations in the US.21 Jul 06:00 PM
The CountryCommerce Commission dismisses farmers' complaint against banksCompetition watchdog says Net-Zero Banking Alliance isn't anti-competitive. 21 Jul 04:29 AM
The CountryOver 1m sign petition against French law allowing bee-toxic pesticideOver a million people signed a petition against the 'Duplomb law' in France.20 Jul 09:33 PM
The CountryThe regions most at risk from billions in future flood damagesAlmost 220,000 homes worth $180b are in flood zones.16 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryForestry leader says Tasman hit by growing trees – not slash Locals across Tasman say the flood damage has been worsened by forestry slash.14 Jul 10:35 PM
The CountryTasman farm 'looks more like a riverbed' after floodingThe stopbank-bursting Motueka River flattened 50 hectares of Dion McGaveston's farm.10 Jul 03:00 AM
The Country'Sassy' success: Climate-resilient apple's exports set to doubleSassy apples are zesty, have a long shelf life, and can tolerate warmer climates.04 Jul 05:00 PM
The Country'Game-changer': $56.4m irrigation funding unveiled“It strengthens water resilience and unlocks new economic opportunities."03 Jul 10:31 PM
The CountryChad hopes 'green charcoal' can save vanishing forestsThe UNHCR distributes the green charcoal in refugee camps in eastern Chad.26 Jun 06:00 PM
The CountryWhy rice is poised to survive better in a warming worldStudy suggests farmers will need to be more innovative to keep up with climate impacts.23 Jun 06:00 PM
The CountryNorthland's six-month weather rollercoaster: Cyclones, droughts, floodsCyclone Tam left 24,000 Northland homes without power on April 17.17 Jun 02:49 AM
The CountryFarm-to-forest conversions continue - reportClose to 40,000ha of farms sold for forestry since September last year.12 Jun 09:33 PM
The CountryWhy Northland is key in NZ's $17m pasture resilience projectFarmers, scientists, and Māori organisations are collaborating on solutions.10 Jun 11:30 PM
The Country'Attenborough would be mortified': Six tonnes of coral bycatch off ChristchurchExperts said incidents involving such a large amount of coral being caught are rare.10 Jun 05:00 PM
The Country'Poorly designed': NZ challenges EU deforestation rules"New Zealand does not have a deforestation issue," Trade Minister Todd McClay says.05 Jun 11:03 PM
RoyalsMan of many committees receives King's Birthday Honour “You want a happy successful society and you have to contribute in your own small way.” 01 Jun 05:07 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: If freezing works close, rural towns die. We need a plan to save themOPINION: The shape of traditional sheep and beef country has changed over the past decade.26 May 05:00 PM
