Do chic European consumers offer a glimpse of our sector’s future?
An ag venture capitalist sees a great cultural shift in European attitudes – one with far-reaching implications for NZ food producers.
When dairy thrives, so does NZ
Farmers and politicians surely have a similar end goal, says the chair of DairyNZ.
Olympic lessons from a Taranaki dairy shed
Even now, Olympic rower Rebecca Scown feels her early years on the farm guiding her.
Indian migrants who pioneered as dairy farmers
Tracing the century-old legacy of Indian participation in New Zealand’s dairy industry.
More red tape in EPA’s step backwards
On the day the government said it would be streamlining regulations for on-farm treatments, the EPA alarmed the arable sector by moving to further regulate treated seed.
Trove of info on water science and more
National Science Challenges findings live on in learning modules available to everyone, Sue Edmonds discovers.
Downplaying pesticide risks undermines real risks sprayers face
With unintentional pesticide poisoning all too common, science is failing those who have to use it, says Jodie Bruning.
Forestry plan draws a line in the wrong place
A proposal to prohibit forestry on LUC 6 land from being registered in the ETS will hamstring farmers, says an industry player.
China is growing a lot greener than we think
NZ cannot afford to remain ignorant of how quickly its biggest trading partner is rising to meet climate challenges.
More than just an educational tick-box
Growing Future Farmers is changing the lives of students and trainers, says the programme’s CEO.