Researchers seek bio weapons against pathogens
Lincoln University team to grow viruses that can kill the bacteria that harm plants and bees.
What stokes the fire in Bryce McKenzie’s belly?
When Groundswell NZ founding member Bryce Mackenzie isn’t lobbying for better policies, caring for a Southland river is another lifelong passion keeping him busy.
Cherries on top, but it’s the pits for Hawke’s Bay
Great season down south, but Cyclone Gabrielle took a bite out of fruit long after the fact.
Livestock vets to get AI boost
That’s artificial intelligence, not insemination, as app promises to make invoicing, notes and disease detection easier.
Fall armyworm found in Westland
Apart from Northland, no other finds in the rest of the country this growing season.
From seed to sip on a Southland farm
A Southland arable farmer and whisky distiller wants to make sure a century-old sheep and arable farm can live another 100 years by using its own grain in an on-farm whisky distillery.
Dairy Holdings seeks to reconsent hydro scheme
Costly bid underlines need for more streamlined process for smaller schemes, chair says.
Community wraps around new hop-growing operation
A conversation over a pint sparked the idea for a hops farm in northern Southland. Soon the whole community was involved.
Getting dairy farmers onto the property ladder
New lease-to-buy model proposed by Property Brokers.
Native mushroom found to contain brainy compound
Potentially lucrative entry into global bioactive market identified.