New ZealandSolar farm a waste of elite soil – Edgecumbe farmers“We’re not saying we don’t agree with green energy ... but it’s got to be done sensibly."29 Nov 07:58 PM
New ZealandHamilton becomes first NZ airport with own solar farmThe 5000sqm operation was switched on earlier this month.29 Nov 07:35 PM
New Zealand‘It’s a rain gauge for disease’ : An Otago-based company’s AI-assisted technology has a trove of applicationsFarming tech used in various applications.22 Nov 03:41 AM
EnergyMercury Energy's new wind farm to power 20,000 homesThe company has completed stage one of its new wind farm.21 Nov 03:30 AM
New ZealandWhy a Rangitīkei forestry developer is turning to AIThe two companies both work at breaking down financial barriers for carbon farming.21 Nov 01:15 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeAI outperforms conventional weather forecasting methods for the first timeFinancial Times: "A turning point in weather forecasting.”18 Nov 11:21 PM
New Zealand'Stubborn optimism': How the Raglan 'vibe' has helped this yoghurt company build successMeet a Raglan entrepreneur bringing a surfie-speak vibe to her endeavours.11 Nov 07:37 AM
New ZealandGene technology expected to be a top focus for NationalNational has vowed to lift the country's ban on gene editing.07 Nov 02:23 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFormer IBM man’s start-up, ClimateTracker, helps firms grapple with new climate reporting requirementsA big customer win locally, and a global hook-up with AWS.06 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandFrom sea to land: The kingfish farm of the futureThe journey to this point has been one of scientific discovery and practical application.31 Oct 08:56 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFonterra science optimistic about finding cow methane reduction biotool - CEOThe innovation could potentially switch off methane production in cows.26 Oct 04:00 PM
CricketInitiative to encourage farmers to connect with communityUpper Clutha’s Stu and Sarah Jamieson started the Farmers versus Tradies annual cricket match to encourage farmers to get off-farm more often. Video / ODTWatch15 Oct 11:33 PM
New ZealandSlick solutions: Climate-proofing the national dairy herdKiwi scientists aim for more heat-tolerant cows to improve productivity and welfare.30 Sep 04:02 PM
New Zealand'Win-win': Farmer keen for 200 hectares of solar panelsProposed solar farm would generate enough clean electricity to power up to 30,000 homes.31 Aug 10:03 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSmart grass: Halter says Pasture Pro can help dairy farmers beat downturnHalter founder and CEO Craig Piggott on his firm's new AI-powered pasture Pro product. Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Aug 01:35 AM
New ZealandNational's GM rethink gains attention from industriesGM "can offer vital, safe and effective options" to address challenges faced by ag sector.12 Jun 08:57 PM
New ZealandUK farmers measure sheep burps in Kiwi-designed chambersAgResearch said it was great to see the chambers being used internationally.28 May 11:33 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessInnovative ways LIC is using R&D to help dairy farmersFarmer-owned co-op's investment in R&D sets blueprint for agricultural sector.01 Sep 04:59 PM
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
