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
The CountryCommunity planting day at Ngongotahā Stream a successRotorua residents came together for a stream-side community planting day in Ngongotahā.29 Aug 03:15 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinion'We're at the brink of an environmental catastrophe'Comment: We have a chance to turn atmospheric carbon from a threat into a resource.29 Aug 03:00 AM
The CountryDevelopment of GM ryegrass making progressHigh Metabolisable Energy (HME) ryegrass field trials have been taking place in the US.29 Aug 01:00 AM
The CountryFarmers aim for carbon-zero targetHighlighted was the importance of balance around planting28 Aug 08:53 PM
The CountryGovt rejects hydro bid for pristine West Coast riverEnvironmentalists hail Govt move to reject hydro scheme on pristine West Coast river.28 Aug 04:43 AM
The CountryFarmers offered free farm environment planThis season Fonterra have started offering farmers a free farm environmental plan.27 Aug 09:24 PM
The CountryWhy you should enjoy meat and dairy without guiltComment: Kiwis can tuck in to NZ milk and meat without global warming worries.27 Aug 05:00 PM
The Country'Catfish Killa' kids showing MP how it's doneAge is not is number when it comes to saving Rotorua lakes.27 Aug 02:00 AM
The CountryHawke's Bay experiences an explosion in rabbit numbersWarm weather causes population to multiply.26 Aug 06:00 PM
The CountryComment: What emissions reduction will really mean for youKiwis should accept emissions proposals will have a negative effect on their lifestyles.26 Aug 03:30 AM
The CountryRural rubbish transport a 'ludicrous' wasteEast Otago farmer Hamish Carswell wants to start a conversation about waste.26 Aug 01:30 AM
The CountryQLDC wastewater comments 'unacceptable'"All polluters must be held to the same standard, whether they are urban or rural".25 Aug 11:45 PM
The CountryWorld's rarest tree comes home to Far NorthOnly one tree remained when the species was rediscovered on Thee Kings Islands in 1945.25 Aug 10:30 PM
The CountryGE Free Northland asks public to help it fight NRCAnother Northland organisation is appealing NRC's GMO stance and also appealing for funds24 Aug 01:00 AM
The CountryCan Dudding Lake be stopped from 'flipping'?Effort, expense and an unexpected element appear in work to restore the lake.23 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryOur precious soils need protection from propertyComment: Too much fertile land is going under in the 'Potato v. Property' balancing act.22 Aug 12:00 AM
The CountryOpinions differ on whitebait levels in SouthlandSome whitebaiters are annoyed at suggestions that stocks were decreasing.21 Aug 10:00 PM
The CountryKākāpō could soon be introduced to MaungatautariThe endangered bird be introduced if a new fence testing project is successful.21 Aug 02:46 AM
The CountryNZ farms taken off Aussie animal rights websiteActivist group Aussie Farms had listed Southland farms on an online map.20 Aug 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Why we should see NZ how tourists see itEnvironmentalists present gloomy view of NZ that doesn't accord with how tourists see it.20 Aug 02:15 AM
The CountryTrout removed to protect galaxiid speciesBignose & longjaw galaxiids only found in Mackenzie Basin protected from introduced trout.20 Aug 02:00 AM
The CountryWinter grazing taskforce members announcedThe 10-member taskforce includes environmentalist Angus Robson.19 Aug 09:30 PM
The CountryComment: GE and irrigation - let's have that talkComment: What is the worst scenario for our economy: climate change or gene editing?19 Aug 07:00 PM
The CountryComment: The real cost of zero carbon and the ETSComment: It's time for farmers – and New Zealand – to wake up.19 Aug 02:10 AM
The CountryPlastic challenge up for awardPalmy's plastic challenge nominated for beautiful award.19 Aug 02:06 AM
The CountryComment: Why our farmers deserve betterComment: Our standard of living depends on our farmers.16 Aug 04:45 AM
The CountryHow seaweed can stop cows burping methanePuffy pink seaweed that stops cows burping methane being primed for mass farming.16 Aug 04:00 AM
