Sustainability
Rural professionals’ contribution to sustainability in focus
Annette ScottSep 28, 2023
Local scenarios with practical applications explored.
Northland peanut trials resume after soggy spell
Farmers WeeklySep 5, 2023
Peanut crops add nitrogen and restore soil, making them a great rotational crop.
Productivity and sustainability go hand in hand for Wairarapa duo
Charlie WilliamsonAug 22, 2023
Plenty of new projects in their 20 years of farming are paying off massively for Masterton sheep and beef farmers Matt and Lynley Wyeth.
Westland in top 5% for ethical management
Farmers WeeklyAug 1, 2023
Company thanks suppliers as it steps up to gold status for first time.
Spotlight on emissions will transform the market
Bryan GibsonJun 28, 2023
The climate disclosure regime affects around 200 organisations, including most companies listed on the NZX, large insurers, banks and fund managers, along with the NZ Super Fund and ACC.
Sustainability Hub puts environment on show at Mystery Creek
Farmers WeeklyJun 1, 2023
‘Strategic decision’ to use the scale of Fieldays to help educate visitors and exhibitors.
The Udder Way to enjoy a morning coffee
Farmers WeeklyMay 30, 2023
NZ gets its first taste of reusable milk kegs that do away with single-use plastic milk bottles in cafés
Farsighted policy pays off in loan terms for Trevelyan
Richard RennieMay 22, 2023
Company has been publishing annual sustainability reports since 2014, covering the same key areas as new ASB loan.
Waste not want not in database project
Richard RennieMay 18, 2023
Plan to match up those who have useful food production byproducts with those who can use them.
UC and ECan collaborate on science to support sustainability
Annette ScottMay 5, 2023
At the heart of this collaboration is a commitment to create opportunities for more people to get involved in environmental studies and career pathways.
Aus firm produces world-first compostable plastic wrap
Neal WallaceApr 27, 2023
Great Wrap compostable pallet wrap made from food waste.
Tinaku Project marks three years, 40,000 trees
Farmers WeeklyApr 20, 2023
Plans underway to mark tree-planting projects success.
Tinaku Project celebrates three years, 40,000 trees
Farmers WeeklyApr 11, 2023
Over 40 riparian planting projects on catchment group members’ farms.
Major exporters welcome worldwide science-based targets initiative
Neal WallaceMar 31, 2023
SFF says the transition to a low-carbon economy is an important opportunity to create new forms of value for NZ and position our farmers as climate innovators.
Leadership needed as farming faces hard truths
Neal WallaceMar 24, 2023
Farm2Fork hears from agricultural pioneers about learning to ‘do more with less’.
Synlait emissions down in ‘challenging’ season
BusinessDeskJan 26, 2023
‘Absolute’ on-farm emissions decreased despite growth in supply base.
UBCO chases 50% increase in capital
Hugh StringlemanJan 25, 2023
Company eyes sales of 8000 electric work and outdoor recreational bikes next year.
Pāmu unveils plans to thin Otago herds
Neal WallaceJan 12, 2023
Up to 6000 deer and breeding cows to be dropped from farms in favour of regenerative planting.
Pāmu appoints sustainability panel
Farmers WeeklyDec 12, 2022
‘Critical friend’ role for experts as company adapts to climate change.
‘How can we go green if we’re in the red?’
Gerald PiddockDec 6, 2022
Irish agri tech founder points out familiar risks on NZ’s sustainability journey.
Show the world how good farming can be
Steve Wyn-HarrisDec 5, 2022
Entering farm environment awards benefits your farm and sector, says Steve Wyn-Harris.
Getting shoppers to pay for greener pastures
Annette ScottNov 25, 2022
Agri trailblazer shares tips for growing a market for restoratively farmed food.
Zero carbon is already a retail reality
Richard RennieNov 25, 2022
Tesco watching developments with interest, says food retailer’s agricultural sustainability manager.
Better diet could feed healthier land use
Richard RennieNov 24, 2022
But report costing land use scenarios flags water plans’ hit to bottom line.
Peanut butter makes the cut in Kiwibank’s green finance drive
BusinessDeskNov 11, 2022
The bank aims to cut its business emissions and increase output by assessing the risks and opportunities in certain loans.
NZ joins global sustainable agriculture pledge
Farmers WeeklyNov 7, 2022
The declaration includes ensuring food security and nutrition for a growing global population, along with addressing environmental challenges.
LISTEN: Banking on a sustainable future
Farmers WeeklyOct 21, 2022
Katie Vickers, a 2019 Kellogg Scholar, is on a mission to help regenerate our planet by influencing business practice to close the gap between purpose, people, and profit.
‘Agro-ecology is the future of farming’
Tony BennyOct 18, 2022
Mindset already informs planning in EU, UN.
A business case for embracing GHG change
Guest writerOct 18, 2022
Innovators see opportunities, not just threats, in tackling carbon load.
Ethical food production is our story to tell
Guest writerOct 17, 2022
New Zealand in a unique position to achieve net zero and keep our competitive edge.
Understanding soil key to award-winning Canty farm
Farmers WeeklyOct 17, 2022
Good soil management is at the heart of the Aitken family’s sustainable irrigation farm operation.
Heed the net-zero drumbeat, Hatton urges
Richard RennieOct 13, 2022
Simply taking a ‘do nothing’ approach won’t work, says PwC climate change lead.
Sustainability ‘goes beyond impact on land’
Richard RennieOct 11, 2022
Human and social capital factor in to long-term viability.
How to get more beef from a shrinking pot
Allan BarberOct 4, 2022
Clear thinking and innovation needed to meet global beef hunger.
Siloed thinking is holding NZ back
Bryan GibsonSep 19, 2022
What might we be missing out on by dithering on emissions pricing and sustainability targets?
Farm Assurance Plus puts farmers through their paces
Farmers WeeklySep 15, 2022
Bank Peninsula family says sustainability audit has been hugely worthwhile.
Plant-based foods get a drubbing from researchers
Bryan GibsonSep 12, 2022
Financially and nutritionally less than sound, say pair of studies.
Māori businesses lead climate change push
Farmers WeeklySep 7, 2022
Most have built a response to global warming into their medium-term planning, report says.
Huge regen project puts science at its centre
Richard RennieSep 7, 2022
Ag practices come under the microscope in a project that is publicly funded, widely collaborative and has a seven-year window.
Farmer’s new venture is no candle in the wind
Cheyenne NicholsonSep 6, 2022
When the opportunity came knocking at the right time, a Wairarapa dairy farmer didn’t hesitate to open the door.
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