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Research casts doubt on plantain's role in mitigating nitrogen leaching
'It does have a role, but not necessarily as a solution to nitrogen mitigation.'
Too full to take the bait? Rabbit cull delayed amid food boom
'There is a lot of feed around at the moment and the weather is warmer than anticipated.'
Community groups call for cash as they fight to help safeguard native species
A major report lays bare problems faced by NZ's crucially-important conservation groups.
'Real can of worms': No quick methane fix for farmers
“There is nothing to replace agriculture. That’s the bottom line."
'Healthy happy cows and people': Welcome to Jerseyhill Farm
“Michael always makes sure the cows are tended to before feeding himself.”
Monitoring methane emissions from space
The project aims to improve real-time monitoring of greenhouse gas emissions.
'Snowballed': Feral deer butchery classes wildly popular
Butchery workshops overwhelmed with interest, with dozens on a wait list.
Fungus approved to control Chilean needle grass
Invasive weed harms animals and could cost farmers millions of dollars in lost production.
'Objectionable odour': Smelly complaints keep council busy
The council dealt with 31 environmental complaints overall from April to June this year.
'Problematic': Top climate scientist on NZ's approach to methane
Professor Mark Howden said basing a goal on no added heating was 'actually confusing'.
Ocean Farm: Where waste is turned to gold
Ocean Farm is the end of the line for the wastewater treatment for Ashburton.
'Supports farmers': Law removing future ETS agriculture obligations passes first reading
Govt committed to a 'fair and sustainable pricing system for on-farm emissions by 2030'.
Seven years of Waimakariri biodiversity project
"We can’t work on habitat creation and restoration in isolation."
Record amount of weed harvested from Punahau Lake Horowhenua
The annual weed harvest aimed to improve the water quality of the lake.
'Disappointed': Northlanders not impressed with EPA decision on continued use of Hi-Cane
Northlanders respond to EPA decision to allow Hi-Cane spray in kiwifruit orchards.
Agriculture axed from ETS — what the experts say
'What is happening now is just avoiding the pricing of these emissions.'
Agriculture removed from ETS; He Waka Eke Noa disbanded
The Government also announces new initiative.
Dairy farms benefit from sustainability fund
Fund received many high-quality applications reflecting strong interest from Kiwi farmers.
Pupils plant over 500 native seedlings
The students have been raising native seedlings in a greenhouse at their school.
'Very excited': Planting project to boost Central Otago’s native biodiversity
Planting project at Central Otago’s Half Mile Recreation Reserve starts next month.
Is NZ luring renewable energy projects from across the ditch?
Daniel Moroko says Tasmania and NZ will be hotspots for large renewable energy projects.