The Country'Just take the plunge': Farm Environment Awards entries openThis year's winners, Hamish and Simon Guild, have advice for those considering entering.13 Aug 03:37 AM
The Country'It’s going to make a comeback': Farming couple's wool optimismAfter Cyclone Gabrielle, the Akers look to the future for their family and wool sector.08 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryForget Barry Crump - this is the new face of the New Zealand bushSam Gibson wants to bring our bush back from the brink.06 Aug 10:00 PM
The CountryThe Subtil difference: Award-winning couple work with the next generation of farmers'Sometimes it feels hard to be a farmer, so it’s up to us to tell the positive stories.'02 Aug 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHow a $448 million wind farm was nearly blown off courseFrom multiple cyclones to Covid lockdowns and cement gone wrong.01 Aug 03:00 AM
The CountryWater dragon on the loose prompts biosecurity warningThere are fears that exotic pets could turn into New Zealand invaders if left unchecked.31 Jul 06:30 AM
The CountryResearch casts doubt on plantain's role in mitigating nitrogen leaching'It does have a role, but not necessarily as a solution to nitrogen mitigation.'29 Jul 02:13 AM
The CountryToo 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.'28 Jul 10:27 PM
The CountryCommunity groups call for cash as they fight to help safeguard native speciesA major report lays bare problems faced by NZ's crucially-important conservation groups.28 Jul 05:00 PM
The Country'Real can of worms': No quick methane fix for farmers“There is nothing to replace agriculture. That’s the bottom line."27 Jul 04:59 PM
The Country'Healthy happy cows and people': Welcome to Jerseyhill Farm“Michael always makes sure the cows are tended to before feeding himself.”26 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryMonitoring methane emissions from spaceThe project aims to improve real-time monitoring of greenhouse gas emissions.24 Jul 03:35 AM
The Country'Snowballed': Feral deer butchery classes wildly popularButchery workshops overwhelmed with interest, with dozens on a wait list.23 Jul 11:07 PM
The CountryFungus approved to control Chilean needle grassInvasive weed harms animals and could cost farmers millions of dollars in lost production.16 Jul 05:00 PM
The Country'Objectionable odour': Smelly complaints keep council busyThe council dealt with 31 environmental complaints overall from April to June this year.09 Jul 11:18 PM
The CountrySolar panels at St John station a 'game changer'St John Wānaka says the whole community will benefit from the solar panels.06 Jul 04:59 PM
The Country'Things are tight right now for farmers': ETS changes welcomedFarmers pleased proposed law change to keep ag out of the ETS passed its first reading.01 Jul 09:40 PM
The Country'Problematic': Top climate scientist on NZ's approach to methaneProfessor Mark Howden said basing a goal on no added heating was 'actually confusing'.30 Jun 09:44 PM
The CountryOcean Farm: Where waste is turned to goldOcean Farm is the end of the line for the wastewater treatment for Ashburton.27 Jun 05:00 PM
The Country'Supports farmers': Law removing future ETS agriculture obligations passes first readingGovt committed to a 'fair and sustainable pricing system for on-farm emissions by 2030'.26 Jun 09:27 PM
The CountrySeven years of Waimakariri biodiversity project"We can’t work on habitat creation and restoration in isolation."15 Jun 06:00 PM
The CountryRecord amount of weed harvested from Punahau Lake HorowhenuaThe annual weed harvest aimed to improve the water quality of the lake.14 Jun 05:00 AM
The Country'Disappointed': Northlanders not impressed with EPA decision on continued use of Hi-CaneNorthlanders respond to EPA decision to allow Hi-Cane spray in kiwifruit orchards.13 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryAgriculture axed from ETS — what the experts say'What is happening now is just avoiding the pricing of these emissions.'12 Jun 02:00 AM
The CountryAgriculture removed from ETS; He Waka Eke Noa disbandedThe Government also announces new initiative.11 Jun 02:05 AM
The CountryDairy farms benefit from sustainability fundFund received many high-quality applications reflecting strong interest from Kiwi farmers.08 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryPupils plant over 500 native seedlingsThe students have been raising native seedlings in a greenhouse at their school.07 Jun 05:00 PM
The Country'Very excited': Planting project to boost Central Otago’s native biodiversityPlanting project at Central Otago’s Half Mile Recreation Reserve starts next month.27 May 10:56 PM
The CountryIs NZ luring renewable energy projects from across the ditch?Daniel Moroko says Tasmania and NZ will be hotspots for large renewable energy projects.25 May 05:00 PM
The CountryHow farmers can bring birdsong backA growing number of farmers in Canterbury are planting native trees on their land.24 May 05:00 PM
The Country'Stainless steel cows': Is precision fermentation a threat to Kiwi farmers?NZ labs could soon start mass-producing dairy-identical products without using cows.24 May 05:00 PM
The CountryNative skinks cause cost blowout for Porirua sewage tankMoving skinks increased costs from $85m to $97m and delayed completion by 6 months.22 May 12:55 AM
The CountryRace against time to save skink on the brinkLess than 20 awakōpaka skink remain. Scientists pull out the stops to save them.17 May 10:00 PM
The Country'Beyond impressive': Manawatū couple win Responsible Dairying AwardThe Stewarts have created wetlands and planted thousands of native trees on their farm.14 May 09:00 PM
