Business ReportsRobots putting Alliance Group at cutting edgeAutomated meat processing helps with labour shortages and prevents injuries.30 Aug 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAre sheep a crucial ingredient for vineyards and ecosystems?New York Times: A California site shows the value of animals in the vines.16 May 09:52 PM
New ZealandCow row: Dispute between dairy farmers after claims cows were returned in poor conditionThe row saw one party charter a chopper to fly over the other's farm looking for evidence.11 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Eliminating wool from sheep farmingWairere is using genetic selection to produce sheep that grow hair, not wool09 May 07:30 PM
EnvironmentDriverless, low-emissions tractor in development for orchardsAs well as lower emissions, reduced spray drift & improved soil and tree health expected.27 Jan 11:30 PM
New ZealandNZ scientists exploring gene-editing tech for possum eradicationScientists investigating new genetic tech they say could help rid NZ of possums by 2050.18 Nov 05:00 AM
KahuSeaweed fertiliser a game-changer for Kiwi farmersAgriSea already supplying hundreds of farms and orchards across the country.03 Nov 12:00 AM
KahuNgāi Tahu entrepreneur creates wool bandage to save ecosystem26-year-old entrepreneur Lucas Smith runs his Wool Aid company near Lake Tekapo.02 Nov 02:30 AM
New ZealandStudy reveals how many Kiwis still eat meatAbout 94 per cent of New Zealanders still eat meat.06 Jul 04:30 AM
New ZealandStewart Island wind farm plan scrapped after failure to settle with landownersThe Government granted $3.16 million for a wind farm to reduce reliance on diesel.01 Mar 07:37 PM
EnvironmentTrial aims to prevent runaway mussel floatsResearch trial aims to reduce number of mussel floats that get lost at sea each year.25 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandCastle Hill could become country's largest windfarm, creating 200 jobsProject would build up to 286 turbines at Castle Hill, southeast of Eketahuna, Wairarapa.15 Feb 06:46 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRobots to pack kiwifruit at EastpackBut could the new technology takeover completely?28 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Rural Issues Debate hosted by Heather du Plessis-Allan The debate will focus on rural issues and the topics that affect the vast percentage of the New Zealand population that does not live in a major city center.Watch14 Sep 02:58 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionElla Jensen: Embracing tech to reduce the farming footprintIt is time to re-open a nation-wide dialogue on the use of genetic technologies.08 Aug 01:00 AM
New ZealandCan NZ's curious kea be trained to avoid 1080?How do you stop kea eating air-dropped 1080 poison pellets meant for their predators?22 Jul 02:29 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Millions of pink moths coming to backyardsScientists are planning mass airdrops of sterile moths. Made with funding from NZ On Air.08 Jul 09:00 PM
Agribusiness reportSir Peter Gluckman: Food for long-term thoughtSir Peter Gluckman on the evolution of the primary industry.29 Jun 03:00 AM
Agribusiness reportBreaking global barriers by supporting digital tradeAgreement recently signed tries to establish ground rules for digital trade.25 Jun 04:58 PM
Agribusiness reportSoftware platform a bonus for farmsThe FarmIQ is now meeting new demands faced by the industry post-Covid.25 Jun 04:58 PM
New ZealandHow genetically modified NZ goats could help fight cancerGenetically-tweaked goats could aid in the fight against cancer, NZ trial finds.14 Jun 02:57 AM
New ZealandTaranaki farmer gets creative for viral teddy bear huntBruce Nickel's teddy bear creation is enough to make you do a double take.25 Mar 08:11 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessGraze anatomy: Smart-cow startup nears launchKey appointment as startup begins its final countdown.02 Mar 04:45 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessIs oat milk the new cow's milk? This small business hopes soChris Wilke talks about introducing a plant-based milk into a dairy nation.02 Mar 04:38 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFrank Greenall: VR goggles for election MooTubeIt's great to be a Kiwi after the Tooth Fairy has waved her wand in the Year of Delivery.12 Feb 04:00 PM
BusinessFarm find leads to new healthcare export industryAccidental discovery of fulvic acid in the 1950s now marketed as a dietary supplement.30 Jan 10:45 PM
BusinessImpossible Food reveals plan for next fake meatImpossible Foods has plans for a new faux meat product.07 Jan 08:31 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDynamic Business: Agriculture turns to aquacultureNative seaweed can help the agriculture sector with problematic methane emissions.06 Dec 04:44 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDynamic Business: Invasive seaweed a potential new exportA seaweed considered a pest in NZ could be on the plates of Japanese diners.05 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Six-year-old Archie's autistic diet shifts the family farm"Within three days he got his eye contact back". Made with funding from NZ On Air.12 Nov 12:37 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessComment: Will protein technology actually restore balance to the global food system?The way consumers understand food is evolving04 Nov 07:45 PM
New Zealand150 young scientists urge Greens to re-think GEMore than 150 young scientists appeal to Greens to soften its stance over gene editing.28 Oct 10:24 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon Yarrow: Time is right to target UK and Ireland agritech marketsComment: Agritech exports of around $1.5 billion a year but flat for past decade.21 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThe new makers of plant-based meat? Big meat companiesNew York Times: Plant-based meat is fast becoming a staple of more people's diets.15 Oct 05:00 AM
