New ZealandWhich political parties back the Gene Tech Bill?The Gene Technology Bill would end a 30-year ban on genetic tools outside the laboratory.11 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandLow‑emitting bull research outcome ‘a little disappointing’Setback for new research on whether low-emitting bulls pass traits onto milking daughters.05 May 10:36 PM
Herald NOW BusinessHalter's global connectivity plan for farmers | Herald NOW BusinessVirtual fencing challenges removed as Halter joins up with Starlink. Chief executive Craig Piggott discusses what's next for farmers. Video / Herald NOW BusinessWatch28 Apr 07:10 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYOne million cows collared by Halter, $120m tagged for Revolut NZ, medium-term focus for RBNZWatch24 Mar 06:50 PM
PremiumBusinessRecord-breaker: Halter raises $377m at $3.3b valuation, reveals customer numbers24 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumBusinessHalter tipped for raise at $3.3 billion valuation, Kiwi fund details huge gains21 Mar 09:20 PM
New ZealandFantasy cows: Inside Meadow Fresh’s real-life dairy leagueA North Otago dairy farm is powering what’s being billed as the world’s first fantasy league using real cows. Farmer Tim Richards explains how the technology works. V / NZ HeraldWatch08 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew parasite test could save deer farmers $50m a yearFarmers may soon get multi-parasite results from a single lab-tested sample.05 Feb 03:59 PM
New ZealandNeedle steriliser a 'third hand' for farmersWaikato-born designer Jade Luxton built the first Sterineedle in high school. 03 Feb 10:11 PM
New ZealandFears dung beetle investment will be flushed awayNZ's only dung beetle rearing facility says it may close if there's no more support.30 Jan 02:12 AM
New ZealandCan cattle use tools? A brown cow shows howVeronika's flexible, multi-purpose tool use has previously been seen only in apes.19 Jan 07:55 PM
New ZealandSeaweed to gold: Inside NZ’s nanocellulose breakthroughThe biorefinery can produce up to 1600kg of nanocellulose hydrogel weekly.13 Jan 02:47 AM
New ZealandFarming with AI: Waipukurau farmer moves his stock while on holiday in Colombia'It was just one of those light bulb moments like ‘holy s*** I need this.'28 Dec 05:00 PM
OpinionChris Bray: 3 tech megatrends driving NZ's post-harvest revolutionOPINION: We need machine-driven agriculture, but with human oversight and innovation.05 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldThe newest farmhands are tiny and pink and love devouring a potent pollutantMicrobes at a California dairy farm cut effluent storage pond methane by more than 85%.01 Dec 05:00 PM
Sustainable business & financeWearable device aims to slash cow emissionsThe Amua device could cut cow nitrous oxide emissions by up to 95%.21 Nov 07:45 AM
New ZealandTackling nitrogen's 'gnarly' problems on-farm'A brilliant example of Kiwi ingenuity to tackle a common challenge on-farm.'04 Nov 08:16 PM
New ZealandTech is key on this Tirau dairy farm'We’re all on the same page - we want robotics to milk the cows for us.'19 Oct 08:15 PM
New Zealand'Better animal all round': New dairy-beef breed raised in TaupōAbout 350 Synergizer calves have been born on a Pāmu farm near Taupō. 14 Oct 08:39 PM
New ZealandWood-fired future: Bioenergy sector eyes green energy boomWoody biomass from forestry or wood processing could be turned into bioenergy.29 Sep 08:44 PM
New ZealandCutting-edge safety: Kiwi team builds AI chainsaw droneThe project has secured a $10 million government grant over five years. 20 Sep 05:03 PM
New ZealandJapan wants Canterbury's alternative green proteinLeaft Foods will ship its Rubisco protein isolate to Japan for food use.17 Sep 09:40 PM
New ZealandHerald NOW is joined by Jamie Mackay to discuss the headlines in rural newsThe biggest stories of the week for the rural community - The Country's Jamie Mackay joins Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOWWatch11 Sep 08:52 PM
New ZealandShould we start growing rice in NZ?Yuki Fukuda, who is growing rice on a hill in Nelson, says a stable NZ crop makes sense.11 Aug 10:30 PM
New ZealandHorticulture sector faces skills shift as automation increasesAutomation requires skills in AI, robotics and data analytics to improve efficiency. 11 Aug 03:49 AM
New ZealandAre NZ shoppers hungry for genetically-modified foods?Gene-edited food won’t need a GM label if no new DNA was introduced during its production.06 Aug 03:36 AM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Is bureaucracy slowing innovation in NZ farming?OPINION: NZ risks falling behind as innovation in biologicals outpace regulation.05 Aug 01:39 AM
New Zealand'Incredibly exciting': NZ beef may get methane-reducing pill soonTrials showed a 70% methane reduction with Ruminant BioTech's bolus. 30 Jul 11:36 PM
New ZealandSolar panels and livestock: A new approach to farming in WaiukuThe farm's solar panels can power between 600-700 homes near Waiuku.28 Jul 12:01 AM
