The Country'Benefits are amazing': Farmers bitten by the bokashi bug'We get a lot of people come past here going ‘why is your place so green?’'30 Jun 12:28 AM
The CountryHow Federated Farmers shapes policy for Bay of Plenty farmersBrent Mountfort leads Federated Farmers in advocating for 500 members on rural issues.24 Jun 02:30 AM
The CountryNative planting transforms farm stream's ecosystemMayflies, eels, and freshwater mussels were found, indicating good water quality.06 Jun 05:00 PM
The Country'I think they’re pretty cute': Rare Gollum fish a precious findThe large-eyed fish is named after the Lord of the Rings character.14 Apr 11:57 PM
The CountryWho will pay for a 100,000-hectare problem?Some think the plan could cost up to $1 billion, prompting calls for government support.10 Apr 10:23 PM
The CountryTo bee, or not to bee: Looking after the littlest livestock'Bees are not as easy to look after as many people think.'25 Mar 04:00 PM
The Country'Believe in yourself': Students tackle environmental challenges at expo'Just because it hasn’t been done before, it doesn’t mean you can’t do it.'07 Mar 03:59 PM
The CountrySouthland 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.'02 Mar 09:59 PM
The CountryWhy a dance music legend turned to regenerative farmingGroove Armada’s Andy Cato says changing the food system 'is a bit more tricky' than DJing.24 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryThe mystery of the missing black petrels“We’ve banded over 5500 chicks over the 29 years and we’ve had less than 500 return."22 Feb 04:01 PM
The CountrySlime-shooting worm-like creature crowned Bug of the YearNZ velvet worm, or ngāokeoare, is considered a missing link between worms and insects.21 Feb 02:00 AM
The CountryThousands of farmers to earn cash for their climate effortsFonterra estimates more than 5000 farms will be eligible for a bonus next season.17 Feb 10:32 PM
The Country'Balm for the community': Historic lodge to rise again after fire'The new build will enable us to continue the legacy of the grand old homestead.'14 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryEnvironmental group at odds with regulator over RoundupELI has concerns about popular weedkiller Roundup and its active ingredient glyphosate.10 Feb 08:14 PM
The CountryNetherlands must lower nitrogen emissions, court rulesCountry's main farming union said ruling will have 'a huge impact' on farmers and economy.22 Jan 08:29 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Anti-predator fighters and humble soil the unsung heroes in climate battleOPINION: Predator-free goals and knowing the value of carbon stored in soil are crucial.07 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryPredator-free programme on ice due to lack of fundsAn ambitious project to rid Southland of pests has been put on hold amid financial issues.08 Nov 02:00 AM
The Country'A commitment': Meatworker's riverside restorationRoss Hawthorne and a group of volunteers have already planted 4900 native seedlings.29 Oct 09:16 PM
The CountryNo looking back for farmer who switched to regenerative agricultureJohn Legg's been regenerative farming on his dairy farm near Lake Ellesmere for 5 years.28 Oct 09:54 PM
The CountryHow seaweed can help reduce methane emissionsWhole Asparagopsis seaweed cuts cattle methane by 95.6%, outperforming bromoform.22 Oct 10:01 PM
The CountryTime running out for East Coast Farm Environment Awards entriesChance to celebrate farmer and grower achievement, showcase good practices.15 Oct 10:29 PM
The CountryWeedkiller deemed okay in NZ pulled off Australian shelves'We haven’t taken this decision lightly and are exercising a high degree of caution.'13 Oct 08:04 PM
The Country'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.04 Oct 04:02 PM
The Country'Living fossils': Rare species found at stream restoration siteSurprise discovery may change the future of the restoration project.04 Oct 04:01 PM
The CountryRare mudfish found on farm near TimaruThe DoC team netted 72 mudfish ranging from 77-149mm in length.30 Sep 03:00 AM
The CountrySeafood industry, Greenpeace welcome change to fisheries' camera rulesChanges a compromise for long-time critic of the policy, Fisheries Minister Shane Jones.25 Sep 10:40 PM
