Sustainable Farming
Craigmore assets under management hit billion-dollar mark
Investing in land use change and ‘better ways of operating’ pays off for rural investment company.
BoP farmers make gains in one of NZ’s most degraded ecosystems
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.
Award-winning farmers strive for zero impact on freshwater
Two wetlands drain a Northland farm that has set out to have no impact at all on nearby freshwater resources
‘Waste not, want not’ mindset fuels Wangapeka Farms
A fourth-generation West Coast farming family gets some help on fencing costs as it continues to make sustainable changes.
Ag greening raises crop of opportunities
Biodiversity will be the next major theme alongside carbon, says sustainability-focused investment house.
Fifth-gen farmer shares insights on driving productivity and sustainability
Ballance Farm Environment Awards National ambassador Steven Nichol shares what the awards mean to him and how the environment shapes his farming strategy.
Using military training to strategise around farming’s risks
Spending time in high-pressure military environments gave Hawke’s Bay farmer and new Farmers Weekly columnist Ben Anderson a unique perspective on farming in NZ.
Pāmu halfway to its 2024 Toitū carbon goal
Certification process calculates GHG for each of state farmer’s 100 farms.
Environmental scrutiny is a thing of the past, present and future
Any person or company exporting products must be able to show their environmental and social credentials, Julia Jones tells farmers.
Salmon farms trumpet low carbon footprint
King salmon beats beef, lamb and cheese on environmental impact.
Westpac makes loans a sustainable option
Bank offers lower interest for green initiatives on farm.
MyFarm re-enters a more sustainable dairy industry
Sector a good option for investors looking for sustainable and ethical profitability.
There’s value in red meat going green
The Taste Pure Nature campaign has identified the “conscious foodie” consumer, one seeking greater levels of assurance around their food supply.
Banks grant Craigmore hefty green loan
Partnership will receive financial incentives as it delivers targets linked to its sustainability strategy.
Hooked on agriculture and sustainable food production
Internationally respected global food executive Devry Boughner Vorwerk visits NZ to talk about the future of agribusiness.
Webinar explores making sustainability efforts profitable
A webinar series sponsored by Our Land and Water is exploring how NZ’s companies are commanding a green premium.
Pāmu appoints sustainability panel
‘Critical friend’ role for experts as company adapts to climate change.
Sustainable goods cash in on ‘green premium’
Right provenance can double the price paid, research finds.