Rural

Link between kiwifruit and sleep explored

A study examining the effects of green kiwifruit on sleep quality and the sleep-wake cycle in males has been awarded $31,800 of funding. The work builds on previous... Read More

GRAPHIC: Sheep mauled while defending lamb

This story contains graphic details and images of the attack. Discretion is advised. Five ewes, some with lambs only a few days old, have been destroyed following... Read More

Companies sentenced after quad bike death

The sentencing of two companies after the death of an employee, has prompted a reminder about the importance of maintaining quad bikes. The reminder that regular... Read More

Ballance Agri-Nutrients sponsor science fair award

Ballance Agri-Nutrients has announced a nationwide programme of sponsorships intended to foster and celebrate scientific and innovative thinking among New Zealand... Read More

Kiwifruit breeding focus of new Te Puke centre

Plant & Food Research and Zespri have today confirmed a new 50/50 joint venture Kiwifruit Breeding Centre has been formally approved and will commence operating... Read More

Potatoes still a billion dollar industry

The New Zealand Potato Industry remains a billion-dollar-plus industry despite a year of crises, and a disappointing Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment... Read More

Concerns raised over farming software

A system used to estimate nitrogen loss from farms, and used by regional councils for regulation, has "significant problems", according to the Minister for the... Read More

Kindy dusts off the cotton wool

A Thames-based kindergarten is utilising the bush to help teach children some life-skills. Despite it being a frosty start to a beautiful winter's day, the enthusiastic... Read More

Nationwide project offers hope in war against weed

A coordinated national research project aimed at tackling six of New Zealand's most invasive weeds through biocontrol is expected to have far-reaching benefits... Read More

Using Artificial Intelligence for crop prediction

Hardware created by four innovators in their 20s could be a game changer for vineyard owners. The product, by Cropsy Technologies, takes hundreds of thousands... Read More

Reflecting on the kiwifruit season

The Bay of Plenty kiwifruit industry registered a record-breaking season in 2021, despite some of the biggest challenges ever faced by the sector. In the... Read More

Snapping the beauty of rural New Zealand

Meghan Maloney has battled the elements in some of the most remote parts of the country, all in the name of the perfect shot. What began as a hobby soon became... Read More