PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhy NZ's waterways are like a supermodelComment: Our waterways are still something to be proud of despite LAWA report.25 Sep 01:00 AM
The CountryComment: GM not the only path to low methane grassComment: Genetic modification not the only route to creating a low methane emission grass.25 Sep 12:30 AM
The Country$1.5m+ for research to help farmers meet climate challengesMPI provides $1.56m for eight new research projects to help farmers tackle climate change.23 Sep 03:35 AM
The CountryFarmer lobbying for Selwyn river protectionHororata farmer says river being treated as a dumpsite after removing 400kg of rubbish22 Sep 09:30 PM
The CountryWhy NZ's rivers are still in a worrying stateFresh data reveals worsening levels of E.Coli and nitrogen across 1400 NZ river sites.22 Sep 12:20 AM
The CountryChallenging water role provides rewards for dairy farmerDave Ashby felt a bit overwhelmed at his first few Waimakariri Zone Committee meetings.20 Sep 02:15 AM
The CountryOpen ocean farming: Conservationists warn to tread carefullyConservation groups support moves to expand marine farming offshore, but have warnings.20 Sep 02:00 AM
The CountryCouncil defends leasing wetlands to farming companyGreater Wellington Regional Council said no wetlands of significant value being farmed.20 Sep 12:45 AM
The CountryFarmers vent frustrations over Govt's freshwater policiesFarmers told Environment Ministry officials aspects of policy were hazy and unrealistic.20 Sep 12:30 AM
The CountryComment: Ag sector hamstrung by Govt regulationsComment: Ag sector will be permanently handicapped by unrealistic policies.19 Sep 12:45 AM
The CountryKids help care for their coastA new generation of kaitiaki is being nurtured at Ahipara.18 Sep 09:04 PM
The CountryComment: Rural sector's open letter to Jacinda ArdernComment: Primary sector urges PM to support its own climate change commitment plan.18 Sep 03:45 AM
The CountryNew hydro-power scheme 'immense' for Central Otago regionHydro-power scheme system can generate enough electricity to power 4000 households.18 Sep 12:30 AM
The CountryMassive hydro storage plan to be reassessedMultibillion-dollar pumped hydro storage scheme could produce electricity in a dry year.18 Sep 12:15 AM
The CountryClimate change test: How much do you know?The first in a series to see how well you know New Zealand's climate change numbers.17 Sep 07:45 AM
The CountryWaterway clean up won't harm economy, NZIER saysNZIER says dairy makes up just 3.9 per cent of the New Zealand economy.17 Sep 02:30 AM
The CountryTake our climate change test: How much do you know?The first in a series to see how well you know New Zealand's climate change numbers.16 Sep 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Time to start valuing foodComment: Farmers can do many things – but they cannot do all things says Dr Rowarth.16 Sep 04:30 AM
The CountryFarmers vent frustration at water roadshowPlenty of fiery outbursts at Ministry of the Environment event in Queenstown last week.16 Sep 04:00 AM
The CountrySouthland farmers raise concerns at water events"It is not fair the water quality issues be blamed only on dairy farmers".16 Sep 03:57 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWallaby numbers 'dangerously high'"They are like giant rabbits that eat their way through native bush."16 Sep 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBringing back bittern: Hawke's Bay's efforts to save rare birdBittern have lost 98 per cent of the wetlands they call home. Hunters led a push to help.13 Sep 06:00 PM
The CountryCanterbury farmers unhappy with freshwater planSome are dismissing govt's plan to clean up the country's waterways as a pipe-dream.13 Sep 03:15 AM
The CountryComment: Fishing under fire, but is the tide turning?Comment: It's not just farmers feeling the pain of environmental regulations.13 Sep 02:45 AM
The CountryFreshwater proposals 'a blunt instrument' - meat industry"We have serious concerns that the Government may be pushing farmers too far and fast".12 Sep 03:45 AM
The CountryComment: Improving water quality needs collaboration - not blameComment: Co-operating, not finger of blame, needed to get progress on water quality.12 Sep 03:00 AM
The CountryEnvironment Commissioner calls for Government to aim lower on methaneAn he says limits need to be put on offsetting emissions using forestry.12 Sep 01:53 AM
The CountryBoutique milk business brings glass bottles backA2 milk will be delivered in reusable glass bottles at Roan Farm.11 Sep 11:30 PM
The CountryClimate change Bill concerns for Silver Fern FarmsZero carbon proposals tabled were "top of the list of farmers' concerns".09 Sep 01:00 AM
The CountryCalls for more funding to stop wallaby plagueForest & Bird says wallabies could spread over a third of NZ within the next 50 years.08 Sep 11:45 PM
The CountryCall for climate target to focus on temperatureNew metric could be "game changer" for achieving Paris Agreement goals.07 Sep 03:45 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryAhuriri Estuary's 'fairy godmother' honouredAhuriri Estuary protector honoured for her lifetime of work protecting Napier's treasure.06 Sep 06:00 PM
The CountryDairy, beef & lamb industry concerns over water action planGovt's water proposals mean different things for dairy and sheep and beef farmers.06 Sep 01:00 AM
The CountryWater plan 'not war on farmers': PM"I don't think that everyone is of the same view as Federated Farmers".05 Sep 09:00 PM
