Survey reveals decline in lake Wanaka's catch last season
Probable influences included the hot summer temperatures from January to March.
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Allan Richardson: In defence of regenerative agriculture
Opinion: The future farming innovation will come from the regenerative sector.
Govt announces collaborative $22m programme to reduce ag emissions
Govt, Ravensdown, Lincoln University, Plant & Food Research working on N-Vision NZ.
How one of NZ's most poisonous plants could help treat pain
Ongaonga, despite its danger, could help researchers develop treatments for pain.
Gore District Council calls for national referendum on Three Waters
"We urge the Government to pause and seek a mandate," Mayor Tracy Hicks said.
ORC flyovers find winter grazing practices mostly positive
Otago Regional Council saw "lots of good examples of grazing practices" during flyovers.
Ngāi Tahu farm working towards a sustainable future
Te Whenua Hou is one of three farming businesses Ngāi Tahu operates in the South Island.
Nitrogen fertiliser test results in 'astronomical' savings
"We have been able to save a huge amount on fert this season by using variable rate."
US nutritionist Diana Rodgers making the case for animal products
Diana Rodgers wants to change the idea that eating meat is unhealthy and unethical.
Detainment bunds trial expands to the South
Trial uses detainment bunds to remove phosphorus and sediment from stormwater on-farm.
'High degree of carelessness': Farmer fined over invasive seaweed
Farmer fined after pest seaweed undaria found on his boat in Fiordland's Doubtful Sound.
Award-winning farmer 'walking the talk' and embracing change
Southland Ballance Farm Environment Awards winner encourages farmers to embrace change.
Funding brings rabbit control plan a step closer
Otago Peninsula Biodiversity Group will use funds to create a rabbit management plan.
Geoff Ross: Accounting 101 required in climate change
Opinion: Geoff Ross of Lake Hawea Station takes a closer look at the carbon books.
Farmer traps predators to protect rare Otago skink
The Otago skink is as rare as the kākāpō and vulnerable to cats, ferrets and hedgehogs.
Study helps NIWA scientists and farmers share knowledge
Sharing data during study helped create close bonds between landowners & NIWA scientists.
Where the wild grapes grow: The stray vines in unexpected places
Wild grape and wild olive plants could become a weed problem in the region.
Farmers offered some leniency as first reporting of nitrogen fertilisers due
ORC says it will take an educational approach for the first year of nitrogen reporting.
Regional council grants $2m to four predator control projects
Pest control efforts protect plants, animals and threatened ecosystems.
Precision technology delivers diverse benefits for Cust farmer
Precision agriculture a game-changer for Roscoe Taggart's arable and sheep operation.
Course kick starts forestry and conservation career
The course helps people kickstart their career in the forestry and conservation sectors.
EPA approves wilding pine weedkiller
Method 240 SL is a herbicide used to control wilding conifers and other woody plants.
How Julie Bradshaw uses science and genetics to make on-farm decisions
Fernside dairy farmer Julie Bradshaw took part in a 5-year NIWA irrigation study.
Large-scale solar farm planned in Mid Canterbury
Solar farm will have capacity to power district on its own and could impact power prices.
Opinion: He Waka Eke Noa proposal involves a lot of trust – and a lot of uncertainty
Opinion: Numerous uncertainties will need to be addressed if proposal is to work properly.
Farming sector touts emissions-reducing technology amid He Waka Eke Noa criticism
Uncertainty remains about when emission-reducing technology will be available for farmers.
Banks Peninsula residents kick up stink about consent for massive cattle feedlots
Petition delivered to Canterbury Regional Council calling for feedlots to be stopped.
Over 50 volunteers manage 15 trap lines beside Waikato River
Taupō volunteer group started 4 years ago, notches up 5000th rat and 100th stoat.
Fish & Game welcomes new wetland design guidelines
New Niwa-DairyNZ resource to help farmers with wetland design and performance.
Hollyvale Farms supreme winner at Southland Farm Environment Awards
Hollyvale Farms also won the soil management award and agri-science award.
Politicians cautious over He Waka Eke Noa emissions plan
Government would need to go through a process before officially responding to the plan.
Race against time to price farm emissions by 2025
Farms are likely to pay emissions costs by 2025.
Rat invasion puts Ulva Island's predator-free sanctuary status at risk
Ulva Island is famous for being a predator-free sanctuary for native birds.
Farmers encouraged to make the most of wetlands
New guide developed to help farmers get the most out of wetlands on their land.