The CountryStuart Nash: Changes under way in farm forestryOpinion: Forestry Minister doesn't want to see highly productive farmland go to forestry.01 Feb 12:30 AM
The CountryHe Waka Eke Noa roadshow starts next weekHow on-farm emissions should be paid for will be up for debate.31 Jan 06:00 PM
The Country'A lot of issues': Damien O'Connor on carbon farmingGovt committed to tweaking legislation as pine trees "not appropriate" permanent forests.26 Jan 12:30 AM
The CountryLincoln Uni PhD student awarded for Southland soil research programmeKirstin Deuss led a long-term field study on soil and catchment hydrology in Southland.25 Jan 01:15 AM
The Country'Self-perpetuating killing machines': Professor's 50-year battle against stoatsProf Carolyn King loves stoats but has spent the past 50 years trying to eradicate them.23 Jan 10:00 PM
The CountryWatch out for wallabies: Help stem the rising populationThe bush-damaging marsupials are rife in Whakarewarewa forest and around many local lakes.20 Jan 08:33 PM
The CountryPlanting guide to help farmers bee friendlyA new handbook is teaching farmers how to plant trees for the bees14 Jan 08:39 PM
The CountryEncouraging results from farmer-led sediment trap studyThree families farming near the Mokau River are studying sediment traps.27 Dec 03:59 PM
The Country'Cleared out': Fears for future of Fiordland fish stocksFiordland Marine Guardians group says key fish stocks now require rebuilding.21 Dec 09:00 PM
The CountryAgResearch team wins award for low methane-emitting sheep workAgResearch scientists spent more than a decade working on the subject.20 Dec 09:15 PM
The CountryDemand for organic fertilisers risingSynthetic fertilisers' rising cost & farmers' environmental awareness pushing up demand.20 Dec 08:00 PM
The CountryGreater Wellington residents urged to report wallaby sightings in region"It is critical to ensure wallabies do not establish themselves in our region."14 Dec 11:13 PM
The CountryOtago council ramps up campaign against rabbitsLandowners will have to foot the bill if ORC has to deal with their rabbit problems.13 Dec 03:00 AM
The CountryWeed control protects wetland on Cust farmThe Robinson family view Springvale wetland as an asset to the farm.13 Dec 01:00 AM
The CountryPotentially toxic algae found in Wainono LagoonSouth Canterbury's Wainono Lagoon has now been declared too toxic to swim in or fish.08 Dec 11:30 PM
The CountryPartnership to test regenerative agriculture practicesProject to study soil health on 10 farms in Waikato, Canterbury and Otago over five years.06 Dec 02:30 AM
The CountryHopes beneficial insects could boost farm yieldsResearch project on native plantings & beneficial insects on 45 Canterbury farms.06 Dec 02:00 AM
The CountryRabbit eradication project 'a really, really successful story'Pest Free Pisa Moorings has eradicated an estimated 90 per cent of the pest population.03 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryChannelling mātauranga Māori against lake pestSpecialist divers laid the first tranche of harakeke flax mats in Lake Rotoiti30 Nov 11:46 PM
The Country'We need urgent solutions now': Carbon farming worries B+LNZB+L NZ says growing chorus of voices against unchecked carbon farming can't be ignored.29 Nov 08:45 PM
The CountryWaiheke Island scallop, mussel, rock lobster and pāua fisheries to closeRāhui placed on fisheries after concerns about declining stock levels.29 Nov 08:00 PM
The CountryWeed mats made from Kiwi wool help reduce environmental footprintWool Life weed and mulch mats contain 100 per cent pure New Zealand wool.29 Nov 05:00 PM
The CountryFight to eradicate wilding pines far from over - expertGood progress had been made to control wilding pines but more work is needed.29 Nov 03:30 AM
The CountryNorthland beachgoers urged to stay away from nests of tara iti/NZ fairy ternHumans putting endangered tara iti/New Zealand fairy tern breeding season at risk25 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryIda Valley Station owner leaves rabbit control to the professionals"You need good contractors, otherwise it won't be done properly," Callum Paterson says.24 Nov 10:00 PM
The CountryUnderstanding soil essential for sustainable irrigationAngus and Elise Aitken have won an award for their irrigation practices.24 Nov 04:00 PM
The Country'Offset and compensate': Mt Messenger bypass deal risks more native forests to be destroyedAdviser to the Mt Messenger project says it should never have been approved.22 Nov 11:05 PM
The CountryGrey area in West Coast SNAsGrey District Council's independent stance throws spanner in the works for SNA process.22 Nov 02:30 AM
The CountryQueenstown farming family safeguard sceneryQEII covenant for 170ha of 800ha farm straddling the Wakatipu Basin's southern entrance.19 Nov 03:00 AM
The CountryCalls to ban bottom trawling from Hauraki GulfGovernment failed in latest plan to ban bottom contact fishing from Gulf, says Alliance.18 Nov 11:39 PM
The CountryNZ scientists exploring gene-editing tech for possum eradicationScientists investigating new genetic tech they say could help rid NZ of possums by 2050.18 Nov 05:00 AM
The CountryFunding boost for community-led catchment groups in OtagoGovernment boosting its support of 20 community-led catchment groups in Otago.17 Nov 01:30 AM
The CountryDunedin academic calls for complete overhaul of NZ food system"We need to be doing more than reducing methane," Prof Alex Macmillan says.16 Nov 09:30 PM
The Country'A workman-like job' - Mixed reaction to COP26 in NZNew Zealand observers say there has been some good out of it.14 Nov 04:38 AM
