The CountryHarraways to upgrade NZ's oldest and only millHarraways aims to meet the growing demand for the healthy and humble locally-grown oat.15 Dec 09:26 PM
The CountryKids help Bennetts Stream bloom with 250 native seedlings'I really enjoy the teamwork, and planting the plants here today has been a lot of fun.'12 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryWest Coast leaders warn councils can’t afford SNA payoutsAllan Birchfield says councils are too indebted to make significant natural areas payouts.10 Dec 08:55 PM
The Country'Incredibly rare': Farmers asked to keep an eye out for kakīThe kakī/black stilt is one of the world’s most endangered wetland birds.03 Nov 07:55 PM
The CountryBreeding the 'wagyu of lamb' in Waimai ValleyAlastair Reeves has turned his eye to new sheep traits sought after by the modern farmer.02 Nov 09:39 PM
The Country'Neighbours thought I was a bit abnormal': Farmer's planting idea pays offSnow Chubb started planting trees for his cows 30 years ago, 'it was just common sense'.31 Oct 04:05 PM
The CountryFrom risk to legacy: Farm Environment Awards celebrate 30 years"It was a risk, but we all realised this was what the future looked like.”24 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryTesting new approach to barley pest threatsAt a Pukekohe demo farm, no aphids were found despite ideal conditions.21 Oct 02:30 AM
The CountryBarker's $60m factory expansion nearly completeIconic South Canterbury fruit company's expansion will come to fruition later this year.16 Oct 10:25 PM
The CountryReturning ECan councillor dismisses nitrate emergencyIan Mackenzie says the declaration is 'great politics but a lot of noise and no action'.15 Oct 10:30 PM
The Country'Huge relief’: Farmers back Govt's new methane goals, no emissions taxThe new target lowers methane cuts to 14–24% below 2017 levels by 2050.12 Oct 09:50 PM
The CountryWood-fired future: Bioenergy sector eyes green energy boomWoody biomass from forestry or wood processing could be turned into bioenergy.29 Sep 08:44 PM
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 CountryHow this forestry boss helped change the future for NZ falconsColin Maunder led Timberlands to adopt falcon-friendly forestry practices. 23 Sep 03:29 AM
The CountryECan mulls 'nitrate emergency' declarationThe motion to declare a 'nitrate emergency' has drawn criticism from Government ministers.17 Sep 03:59 AM
The CountryThe young entrepreneur lacing up a future for NZ strong woolMeet Jacob Smith, the 21-year-old turning wool & vege scraps into biodegradable shoelaces.14 Sep 10:20 PM
The CountryWhich generation wastes the most food?Overall, New Zealanders are wasting less of their food than they were two years ago.10 Sep 02:05 AM
The Country'I always learn new things': Teen's passion for conservationJack Karetai-Barrett is a volunteer on Whakatāne's kiwi conservation project.07 Sep 11:17 PM
The CountrySanctuary relocates kiwi amid conservation efforts'This was a massive undertaking for everyone involved.'22 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryWaikato farm leads in environmental standardsJohan and Kylie van Ras turned poor pasture into native wetland over five years.17 Aug 05:00 PM
The Country'Ecological crisis': Concerns Southland is losing its wilding pine battleSouthland officials warn that the pines have caused a land-use and biosecurity crisis.15 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryWeka and chips? The argument for farming native wildlifeResearcher Dray Mark reckons NZ conservation efforts need some “outside the box” thinking.04 Aug 10:38 PM
The CountryPests catching pests: Ferrets v rabbits in QueenstownA team of tamed ferrets has been making short work of a long-eared problem in Queenstown.01 Aug 05:01 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
OpinionJacqueline RowarthDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Why green finance rules won't add anything to NZ farmingOPINION: The vision is admirable, but more well-meaning than practical.21 Jul 02:19 AM
The Country'Exciting': Seaweed seed bank, marine rehab unite effortsThe seaweed seed bank is a 'living library' of native kelp species from various regions.18 Jul 05:00 PM
