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NZ dairy the world’s most emissions efficient

New research shows New Zealand dairy farmers have the world's lowest carbon footprint - at half the emissions of other international producers. AgResearch analysis... Read More

Bumper start to 2021 for NZ dairy farmers

Dairy prices have defied odds and jumped a further 4.8 per cent. In the second Global Dairy Trade auction of the year, dairy commodity prices have jumped a further... Read More

Researching carbon soil balance on dairy farms

As part of current work by Waikato Biogeochemistry and Ecohydrology Research - known as WaiBER - University of Waikato research officer Aaron Wall is completing... Read More

Learning rongoa with Rob McGowan

The more you learn about Maori medicine, the more you realise it's not just about plants, says Rob ‘Pa' McGowan. He has been practising and teaching traditional... Read More

Zespri prepares for trial with Chinese kiwifruit

Zespri is preparing for trial partnerships with unauthorised kiwifruit growers in China in the lead up to the Chinese growing season in October. Subject to annual... Read More

Farms may be cooling, not warming climate

New Zealand sheep and beef farmers may be contributing to atmospheric cooling, rather than global warming, says Rick Burke of Pukekauri Farms, Katikati. 'It sounds... Read More

Unique native birds fuel Judy’s rescue work

'It all started when a neighbour brought an egg around and told me to put it under a desk lamp, and I'd have a duckling,” says bird rescuer and breeder Judy... Read More

How to garden through drought conditions

A hot, dry summer is on the cards for many parts of the country and with that comes the challenges of growing plants under drought conditions and water restrictions. But... Read More

Business owner fined for obstructing WorkSafe

Business owners are being reminded they are required to work with WorkSafe inspectors carrying out site visits or they run the risk of facing enforcement action. Manawatu... Read More

Forty-eight years a collector

The tractors, engines and wartime cars in Eric Green's machinery collection have plenty of stories to tell. Eric began collecting 1972 when he bought a 1930 Ford... Read More

Nineteen waterways projects create local jobs

A package of 19 projects will help clean up and protect waterways and create local jobs, Environment Minister David Parker announced today. The projects... Read More

UK-EU deal hurts NZ exporters, says Beef and Lamb

The meat industry is urging the government to fight new quotas for local exporters as part of new trade deal between the UK and European Union. The post-Brexit... Read More