New ZealandHow wool could revolutionise sustainable horticulture in NZJacinta Penn won the Innovation Prototype award at Fieldays 2024 for her product.10 Jun 09:46 PM
New ZealandCould catnip wine be NZ's next big export?'It’s a chance for New Zealand to do something fresh and unexpected - yet again.'27 May 02:30 AM
New Zealand'Smells just like leather': Turning kiwifruit waste into opportunityLeather alternative aims to find a use for 50,000 tonnes of rejected kiwifruit annually.25 May 11:43 PM
New Zealand'Exciting': Turning blueberry waste into eco-friendly packagingScion and Mamaku Blue are developing sustainable fibre trays for blueberries.23 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAgritech leaders say Budget offers tax relief but lacks bold vision“All of this is a positive step forward, but now we need the next one."23 May 04:01 AM
New ZealandSolar panels slash farmer's power billsMalcolm Jones' milking shed is entirely solar-powered, comprising 380 panels.06 May 10:35 PM
New ZealandMethane emissions: Promising results in GM ryegrass trialScientists working on HME ryegrass programme encouraged by the results from the trial.02 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAgriZeroNZ boosts funding for methane-reducing cow feedUS start-up Hoofprint Biome aims to lower the climate-warming impact of cow burps.01 May 11:00 PM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthRethinking NZ's meat and dairy brand - Dr Jacqueline RowarthOpinion: Brands are brands because they have a history and reputation.01 May 04:21 PM
Opinion'We’re a cautious country': What's stopping NZ's food innovation?Opinion: NZ has everything it needs to be a global food powerhouse. So what's the hold-up?20 Apr 05:00 PM
Opinion'Enormous potential': Three opportunities for NZ food innovationOpinion: 'We have enormous potential. Where is our thought process on that as a country?'19 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionCan NZ become a food innovation powerhouse?Opinion: "I think there’s some exciting opportunities happening in New Zealand now."18 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandAre carrots threatened by climate change?Researchers say even a small temperature rise can significantly impact seed production.06 Apr 11:17 PM
OpinionReasons to be positive about red meat's futureOPINION: Is there a food equivalent of the Lord of the Rings?30 Mar 08:10 PM
OpinionHeavy weather ahead, the four storms facing red meatOPINION: It's a tough business farming cattle.29 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionCan red meat recover its glorious past?OPINION: New Zealand could tap into a hungry market – after all, the world loves meat.28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMeat 'umamification' idea tops Dragon's Den competitionAgResearch senior scientist Renyu Zhang's idea makes use of lower-value product.12 Mar 11:22 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandApples that can grow in 40C, dragon fruit for NZ - scientists preparing our fruit for a warm futureBoth projects are finalists for the Science New Zealand Awards 2025 in March.08 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe robots that could replace fungicidesUV-C light targets mildew at night, preventing pathogen regeneration.11 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandPills for cows and 'light recipes': Tackling methane emissionsScientists, industry leaders, and farmers met to discuss technologies and hurdles.08 Dec 09:39 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks on restoring farmer confidenceChristopher Luxon speaks on restoring farmer confidenceWatch29 Nov 12:30 AM
New ZealandIs this the start of a new aquaculture industry?'This is a new era for sustainable marine farming in New Zealand.'22 Nov 04:01 PM
AgribusinessDeloitte Fast 50: Halter takes out top prize for 2024Devoli ranks top of the Master of Growth index.20 Nov 08:00 AM
New ZealandKiwi AI-tech company breaks into Brazilian beef marketMindHive Global uses artificial intelligence to grade cowhide.08 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandStockfeed from tough bugs 'good for planet and people'The technology is projected to generate $500 million annually by 2045.03 Nov 10:20 PM
New ZealandVirtual reality forest simulations to help train recruitsScion portfolio leader says the tool combines science, technology and gamification.29 Oct 03:59 PM
New ZealandKiwi-made autonomous horticulture vehicle showcased in the USProspr is designed to carry out orchard and vineyard crop tasks more efficiently.25 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow seaweed can help reduce methane emissionsWhole Asparagopsis seaweed cuts cattle methane by 95.6%, outperforming bromoform.22 Oct 10:01 PM
New ZealandCow mastitis invention wins bigMastitis is a costly disease where udder tissue becomes inflamed, often due to bacteria.18 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandResidents say solar farm changes a 'threat' to rural lifestylePutiki Rd residents who agreed to a solar farm in 2021 are having second thoughts.09 Oct 04:00 PM
EnergyMeridian gets go-ahead for Northland solar farmMeridian has been granted resource consent for 120-megawatt solar farm.25 Sep 03:02 AM
New ZealandPotential new $500m industry for Central North IslandScientists have worked out how to create protein from microorganisms in geothermal gases.24 Sep 10:45 PM
New ZealandThe 'eye-opening' trial soaking up the nasties from dairy cows' pee'Would it grow? Would it take up nitrogen? And to our surprise, it did a fantastic job!'23 Sep 10:04 PM
New ZealandHow seaweed aquaculture could revive NZ's towns and marine ecosystemsPeter Green will tour NZ in October, promoting sustainable seaweed aquaculture.21 Sep 05:00 PM
