A former ORC member is backing an appeal by the Lindis Catchment Group.

Agri-chemical use has come under fire in Kapiti after a group claim excessive usage.

"Day after day I'm seeing pastures which are very, very poor," says Dr Doug Edmeades.

The debate over the Lindis Catchment continues at the Environment Court.

Jamie Mackay is touring Southern USA with an intrepid band of farmers in tow. Check out this photo gallery for daily updates.

The plan was to plant 1.1 million pine trees - then someone looked at the ground.

Evidence shows neonicotinoids may have an impact on bees and their social behaviour.

Fonterra and Future Post are turning milk bottles into fence posts.

"It was an amazing day, a huge success, and thoroughly enjoyed by everyone" principal says

A gall mite imported from the northern hemisphere could help control old man's beard.

Ready or not, an El Niño has a high of chance of arriving.

Residents keen to see latest map and video of new highway.

The future of the water irrigation system in place in the Lindis River looks uncertain.

The effectiveness of sediment traps in Horowhenua has been called into question.

A survey is underway on invasive weeds and fish in Northland lakes, ponds and dams

Comment: Conservation (Indigenous Freshwater Fish) Amendment Bill needs questioning.

NZ a world leader in research into mitigating greenhouse gases from agriculture.

Sediment mitigation has been a hot topic at a recent field days event in Pomahaka.

Forest & Bird adds another accusation to legal case regarding the alleged destruction.

The return of Eco-N for use on New Zealand pastures would be a boon for farmers, say Feds.

Tahr Liaison Group feedback suggested January not the best time for balloted hunting.

The Environmental Protection Authority has approved use of a mite to control pest plants.

The Soil & Health Association is now looking to establish an organic Aotearoa New Zealand.

Whanganui locals would enjoy a full cycle loop down both sides of the river

Conservation has a new meaning today — it's not enough to save a snippet of bush.

Lake Waingaro normally supplies about 70 per cent of water for Kerikeri's town supply.

West Coast mayors set to release videos championing mining in the region.

A Flaxmere resident is angry that drivers are running down the native birds on York Rd.

Andrew Hoggard says NZ farmers are world leaders in mitigating climate change.

Negligent landowners who fail to control the spread of noxious pests will be put on notice