Rural

A reptile world in rural Katikati

While Donna and Graeme Hannah's neighbours on one of the rural ‘veins' - the side roads - of Katikati tend to and grow their orchards and livestock, they... Read More

Katikati farms on a roll with dung beetles

They may be small, but they're mighty. Dung beetles are hard at work cleaning up three Katikati properties as part of a 10-year trial. The insects are a self-sustainable,... Read More

Kawerau and Kaingaroa Village developments opened

New developments in the heart of North Island forestry country will reinvigorate their communities and boost economic development, Regional Development Minister... Read More

Celebrating 65 years of the kiwifruit

The kiwifruit capital of New Zealand is getting ready to celebrate a major milestone. It's 65 years since the fruit that's become synonymous with New Zealand... Read More

Soil Sisters - united in the pursuit of good food

Founder of the Soil Sisters group in New Zealand, Fran Bailey, is an experienced PR and events consultant. Having spent a decade in the UK working in wellness... Read More

Lilah Rosenfeldt wins BOP Young Grower 2024

Lilah Rosenfeldt is the crowned 2024 Bay of Plenty Young Grower. The 26 -year-old trials specialist at Zespri International accepted the prestigious award... Read More

Owl Farm listens to the science

It has been two years since Coast & Country News caught up with demonstration manager Jo Sheridan at Owl Farm, Cambridge. The dairy farm is a commercial venture... Read More

EPA approves rust fungus to combat invasive grass

The Environmental Protection Authority has approved the release of a rust fungus to control the spread of Chilean needle grass, an invasive weed that not only... Read More

George Dodson crowned Young Farmer of the Year

Canterbury Young Farmer George Dodson is 'in shock” after securing the title of New Zealand's top young farmer. Proving age is no barrier, the 23-year-old... Read More

No quick fix for farmers on methane matter

While welcoming an exemption from a national programme to reduce methane emissions, a Waikato dairy farming leader believes those in the industry are acutely... Read More

Entries closing for rural women business awards

There are just two weeks left to enter the NZI Rural Women NZ Business Awards 2024 before entries close on July 26. 'Our Business Awards recognise entrepreneurial... Read More

Project to show insights into exotic forests

A research project to capture an inventory of all exotic planted forests in New Zealand — to provide a valuable tool for commercial forestry decisions... Read More