Environment
EPA welcomes four new board members
Farmers WeeklySep 18, 2024
Paul Connell reappointed as board member and as acting interim chair.
Threatened mudfish safe on Craigmore farm
Annette ScottSep 16, 2024
Critically endangered species found thriving in South Canterbury spring.
Vast national restoration project must start locally
Guest writerSep 13, 2024
Catchment groups are essential to Recloaking Papatūānuku, an ambitious initiative to restore 2 million hectares of native forest and wetlands.
We happen to grow plastic’s natural enemy
Alan EmersonSep 10, 2024
As the world wakes up to the devastation wrought by microplastics, says Alan Emerson, our wool marketers are missing a trick.
Tireless champion of wetlands honoured
Farmers WeeklyMay 17, 2024
Dr Beverley Clarkson receives University of Waikato medal.
Anglers, catchment work to restore spawning stream
Farmers WeeklyMay 17, 2024
Alpha Burn Station also pitches in for Wānaka native restoration project.
Stations feel pointy end of water regs
Annette ScottMay 14, 2024
‘Sensitive lakes’ area of Ashburton high country the scene of much farmer frustration, big day out hears.
Advocacy groups unite under one roof
Federated FarmersMay 10, 2024
Fieldays' Rural Advocacy Hub: Uniting Farmers for Change.
Just add water: building a wetland from scratch
Hugh StringlemanMay 1, 2024
A lower Northland farmer has constructed a wetland as a demonstration for the Piroa Conservation Trust.
Greenpeace’s bluff and bluster machine rolls on
Alan EmersonMay 1, 2024
Alan Emerson takes issue with Greenpeace over its recent 'unchecked' claims on nitrates in water.
Many moving parts to land use decisions
Guest writerApr 30, 2024
With so many factors to consider when making long-term calls about farming, it would be useful to have some sort of consolidated manual to consult, writes Sue Edmonds.
Members wanted for Waste Advisory Board
Farmers WeeklyApr 29, 2024
Nominations sought for people to advise environment minister on minimising waste.
You couldn’t be more wrong about wetlands
Guest writerApr 23, 2024
A lesson for Alan Emerson in a land practice that is useful, beautiful and good.
Otago charging ahead with rule changes
Federated FarmersApr 15, 2024
Federated Farmers disappointed with Otago Regional Council’s decision to plough on with its land and water plan.
Wairarapa environmentalists are masters of their ag destiny
Farmers WeeklyApr 12, 2024
Wairarapa dairy farmers Hamish and Rachel Hammond have impressive academic credentials under their farming belts.
Seed islands to help regenerate Northland forest
Farmers WeeklyApr 9, 2024
Craigmore launches native planting projects that will harness birds and wind to spread further afield.
Tinder-dry grass keeps fire risk high
Farmers WeeklyApr 8, 2024
Cooler weather is no defence when the grass lies this dry and brown, warns Scion.
Tree scientists quarter the globe to save species
Farmers WeeklyMar 28, 2024
NZ researchers travel to Mexico to help unravel connections between micro-organisms, trees and environmental change.
Community pressure forces ECan backdown
Federated FarmersMar 28, 2024
Calls to save an Ashburton creek have Federated Farmers support.
I do wish they’d dry up about wetlands
Alan EmersonMar 26, 2024
Wetlands have a place but they aren’t the answer to all our water and climate change problems, says Alan Emerson
Fact and fiction in ag today
Bryan GibsonMar 22, 2024
Two recent examples of the different standpoints prevailing in the industry give Bryan Gibson pause.
Fish & Game are out counting birds and trout
Farmers WeeklyMar 22, 2024
And Fish & Game staff are putting bands on mallard legs too, all in the name of conservation.
Three cheers for the long goodbye to SNAs
Alan EmersonMar 20, 2024
Alan Emerson will be pleased to see the back of a certain piece of environmental legislation.
SNA suspension gives farmers ‘breathing space’
Neal WallaceMar 15, 2024
Government says policy change won’t violate property rights.
A reserve bank for the environment
David EadeMar 15, 2024
The economic levers a government has provide a useful model for the environmental checks and balances it will need, writes David Eade.
Ungrazed DOC land adds fuel to the fire
Craig PageMar 14, 2024
We need to have a conversation about the fuel load that results when conservation land is left ungrazed – and the risk it poses to productive farms, says Craig Page.
Fire sparks questions about DOC choices
Annette ScottMar 13, 2024
Blaze at North Otago reserve threatens farmland.
Environmental effort that’s for the birds
Farmers WeeklyMar 12, 2024
Farmers making a difference to wildlife are set to gather for the Dairy Environment Leaders forum in Wellington.
Bull calves operation takes BoP award
Farmers WeeklyMar 12, 2024
Protecting freshwater a high priority for family operation.
Save the wails for whales, Greenpeace
Alan EmersonMar 9, 2024
Alan Emerson is really happy that what he calls a ‘fringe lobby group’ is being held to account.
High Peak comes out on top at Ballance awards
Farmers WeeklyMar 8, 2024
Eight-way partnership running four different businesses scores first prize.
Environment Canterbury rates and pillages
Federated FarmersMar 8, 2024
Call for Central Government to urgently step in to force a pause on changes to regional freshwater rules until new national policy direction are confirmed.
Better farming for a better future
Farmers WeeklyMar 5, 2024
A summit organised by the Wai Kōkopu catchment will share insights with and from progressive farmers.
‘Trees for cheese’ plant officially opens
Neal WallaceMar 1, 2024
World’s largest dedicated cheese factory has switched to 100% renewable energy.
More effluent dumps ‘a no-brainer’
Federated FarmersFeb 29, 2024
Call to prioritise the lack of effluent dumps across New Zealand 'causing thousands of litres of effluent a week to be discharged directly onto our roads'.
Let the rivers flow as they should
Guest writerFeb 23, 2024
Science now recognises that rivers need to be allowed to behave as naturally as possible, writes Zane Moss of Fish & Game.
More unworkable regs for government to fix
Guest writerFeb 21, 2024
Groundswell takes aim at newly revived rules on areas of significance to Māori.
Spotlight back on Hi-Cane use
Richard RennieFeb 20, 2024
EPA committee schedules week of hearings into kiwifruit bud break spray.
Wind turbines stir up Southland community
Charlie WilliamsonFeb 16, 2024
As wind farm construction ramps up to meet climate goals, we ask whether the consultation process is adequate.
Tonnes of silage wrap going to waste
Neal WallaceFeb 15, 2024
Recycling company keen to get hold of bale plastic for recycling into goods offshore.
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