Huge soil loss requires change to farming methods
Land restoration will take a toolkit of methods such as tree planting, wetlands, fencing-off of gullies and streams and more.
Meatworks under threat from land use change
As labour issues recede, the true impact of dwindling livestock numbers will become clear, writes Allan Barber.
The unintended consequences of the Emissions Trading Scheme
Land uses changes are threatening the national livestock tally and the viability of rural communities, Allan Barber says.
To George, who showed us the way to a rural life
Allan Barber remembers a beloved pet who cut his own path.
What’s going on with China’s consumers
Allan Barber takes a deep dive into the customer base that means so much to NZ’s farmers.
Whiff of party politics in emissions mix
O’Connor likely under pressure to be seen to take action before the election, Allan Barber says.
A couple of sparks and a fair few laughs in agri debate
Party-political part of the programme kicks off red meat conference.
You’ve got to hand it to NZ trade envoys
NZ trade negotiators have done a sterling job in concluding FTAs over recent decades.
Narrowing chances of road to deep north
At this rate, Northland will be lucky to see a new motorway built this century, Allan Barber says.
Plea to foreground local know-how in Kaipara recovery
BLNZ convenes gathering to lay out long- and short-term strategies