Environment
Going back to native bush for a better bottom line
Guest writerDec 7, 2023
A newly released guide aims to help farmers turn poor-performing land into ngahere (native bush), cutting the cost from $20,000/ha to as low as $3000/ha.
Students dig deep for forest restoration
Farmers WeeklyDec 4, 2023
University of Canterbury launches tree-planting programme at research area.
Environment Southland taking holistic route to river management
Neal WallaceNov 27, 2023
Fewer large floods in Southland allows build-up of gravel and sediment.
Fewer cows for a brighter farm future
Richard RennieNov 27, 2023
This Western Bay of Plenty dairy and drystock unit – in a particularly sensitive part of a sensitive catchment – has undergone a transformation in the past three years.
Flatter slopes cause sediment build-up
Neal WallaceNov 23, 2023
Sustained flow that historically carried sediment and gravel out to sea has reduced.
Flood risk with riverbeds on the rise
Neal WallaceNov 22, 2023
Beds higher on almost a third of major Canterbury rivers.
Deforestation takes much more than native trees: study
Farmers WeeklyNov 21, 2023
Dramatic shifts in ecosystems tracked in new study of forested vs deforested streams.
Evaluating green claims: only a full picture paints a 1000 words
Guest writerNov 10, 2023
Ballance Agri-Nutrients science and strategy manager Warwick Catto unpacks the ethical obligations of ecological reporting.
New Otago maps will help identify natural hazards
Farmers WeeklyNov 10, 2023
High-res mapping of 3935km2 of land in Central Otago complete.
Uptick in Southland’s serious dairy discharge citations
Neal WallaceNov 10, 2023
Twenty-five cases of significant non-compliance reported in 2022-23 season.
BoP farmers make gains in one of NZ’s most degraded ecosystems
Richard RennieNov 6, 2023
While much has been achieved in helping farms make changes, the Wai Kōkopu catchment group is under no illusion there is plenty more to be done.
Water concerns find receptive ear at ORC
Neal WallaceNov 3, 2023
Council said to have promised changes to Regional Land and Water Management Plan.
ORC welcomes extra funding for wilding control
Farmers WeeklyOct 27, 2023
$7m top-up from DoC will allow programmes to continue this financial year.
Some useful lessons from the in-laws
Phil WeirOct 27, 2023
Phil Weir takes insights from renovating the family home and extends them to the borders of his farm.
Schools win funding for green projects
Farmers WeeklyOct 26, 2023
Enviroschools fund oversubscribed as Manawatū-Whanganui schools clamour for sustainability projects.
‘Groundswell’s environmental record speaks for itself’
Guest writerOct 18, 2023
Spokesperson says recent criticism ‘leaves readers misinformed’.
Horizons holds freshwater targets roadshow
Farmers WeeklyOct 17, 2023
Meetings aim to give rural and urban communities essential information about the freshwater reform process.
Global food producers commit to regenerative agriculture framework
Farmers WeeklyOct 10, 2023
More than 170 big guns in food production sign up to programme of large-scale, long-term systemic change.
Glyphosate safety back in the spotlight
Gerhard UysOct 9, 2023
Environmental advocates launch new application for EPA review of herbicide.
EV charging network powers up
Farmers WeeklyOct 2, 2023
Govt co-funds 100 new chargers on 19 popular routes with many set to be ready by Christmas.
Common ground beyond the sloganeering
Guest writerSep 26, 2023
Farmers and environmentalists share a goal: healthier land use, say Chris Falconer and Marnie Prickett.
Funding boost for food systems project
Farmers WeeklySep 20, 2023
Researchers, iwi in $10m project combining indigenous knowledge and practices and science to safeguard food supply
Julian Reti Kaukau on people, whenua and farming
Bryan GibsonSep 18, 2023
Julian Reti Kaukau, 2021 Kellogg Scholar, talks with Bryan Gibson about his Kellogg research, and gives insights into some of his work with MPI Māori Agribusiness.
Recon and reflection as Revitalise te Taiao marks one-year milestone
Guest writerSep 14, 2023
The Revitalise Te Taiao programme gathered its people on the shores of Lake Wānaka, to review and focus on future plans for putting research into action.
Is lab-grown meat kinder to the environment?
Guest writerSep 14, 2023
Claims about industry hedged with assumptions and extrapolations.
Biodiversity credit scheme under microscope
BusinessDeskSep 14, 2023
Report clarifies decisions that need to be taken if credits are route to protecting environment.
Nitrogen tips could cut maize growing costs
Farmers WeeklySep 12, 2023
FAR offers advice on lowering a significant arable production cost.
ORC to work with iwi on scroll plain plans
Farmers WeeklySep 12, 2023
Management of ‘meandering system of oxbows and wetlands’ the focus.
Regs impede creation of new wetlands: Fish & Game
Farmers WeeklySep 11, 2023
It has become harder to establish wetlands and easier to destroy them, says body.
Kiwi fund boosts US methane-cutting tech
Gerald PiddockSep 8, 2023
AgriZeroNZ announces $4.1m investment in Hoofprint Biome in North Carolina.
New rural recycle scheme targets ‘four big plastics’
Gerald PiddockSep 7, 2023
A new plan will give farmers more places to drop off their recyclable plastic for collection and help build even greater on-farm sustainability.
An inordinate fondness for dung beetles
Steve Wyn-HarrisAug 18, 2023
In honour of Steve Wyn-Harris retiring his weekly From the Ridge column after decades wielding the pen, Farmers Weekly dips into the archives for another taste of ag New Zealand’s favourite scribe.
Catchment group plucks 1400ha of Old Man’s Beard
Farmers WeeklyAug 16, 2023
Smothering vine cleared from 1400ha in Rangitīkei project.
Nailing down nitrates on a South Canty dairy farm
Tony BennyAug 10, 2023
Research on nitrate levels could be a game-changer for a South Canterbury farm as it has provided invaluable data.
Piggery ordered to stop polluting waterway
Farmers WeeklyAug 9, 2023
Landowners warned that ‘significant discharge’ of effluent has entered Waikato stream.
Land use direction finds favour with council, foresters
Richard RennieAug 4, 2023
Govt to action bulk of Tairāwhiti recommendations.
Feds flags ‘increased uncertainty’ in new SNA regs
Neal WallaceAug 2, 2023
Final version said to ignore draft suggestions about using plain language.
Reporoa farmer fined $70K for effluent discharge
Gerald PiddockJul 26, 2023
E. coli levels many times higher than guideline for safe recreational water contact use.
‘Champion’ catchments share stories
Bryan GibsonJul 21, 2023
Sharing knowledge key to building momentum in groups, project finds.
Sainsbury’s exec heaps praise on NZ farmers
Neal WallaceJul 21, 2023
Country is ‘years ahead’ in meeting UK consumers’ sustainability standards.
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