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
The CountryHortNZ welcomes Govt's freshwater proposalsHorticulture NZ CEO says freshwater is the "backbone of our economy".05 Sep 03:45 AM
The CountryWater proposals 'Throw farming under the tractor'Feds says large parts of rural NZ will have to abandon reliance on pastoral sector.05 Sep 01:00 AM
The CountryWetlands and freshwater proposals set to cause stirGovernment plan to protect NZ's wetlands and freshwater is due today.04 Sep 09:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionTim Mackle: Time to recognise real progress made by dairy farmersComment: Farmers are only part of the environmental problem but can be part of a solution.04 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountrySheep winter grazing research project beginsProject to "quantify nutrient, sediment & faecal losses from sheep winter crop grazing".04 Sep 01:30 AM
The CountryFarmer's open letter to Jacinda Ardern: Part 2Andrew Stewart shares facts about his clean and green farm and waits for the PM to visit.03 Sep 10:15 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhat will water announcement mean for farmers?Muller says Thursday's water policy announcement a "fundamental challenge" to NZ farming.03 Sep 01:00 AM
The CountryDeveloper fined $42.5k over discharge into Clutha RiverThe discharge, stretching about 500m along the river, was visible for about two days.03 Sep 12:30 AM
The CountryHydrogen 'critical part' of Govt's 100 per cent renewable planEnergy Minister Megan Woods says the new plan will mean more green jobs.01 Sep 10:10 PM
