Put your feet up and work smarter
Despite Kiwi agriculture, forestry and mining contributing more to value-added products than the OECD average, the sector is not highly productive
Cook Strait salmon farm approved
Putting fish pens out in the open ocean ‘not for the faint hearted’ says aquaculture manager.
The power of the collared cow
A new use for virtual fencing of cattle may have emerged – a way to get them thinning out the fuel load in high country before fire season rages.
The rural-urban healthcare divide
There has been enough talk about addressing the situation – it’s time for action, writes Craig Page.
From a spark to a wildfire in a flash
A Methven crop farmer was about to finish harvesting at midnight when a truck caught alight.
Waste not, want not
More of us should follow the example of an Otago council that is trialling an innovative solution to a growing problem in NZ, writes Craig Page.
Building support from the ground up
It was heartening to see the new minister for mental health out in the field last week, Craig Page writes.
Frozen cherries trialled in Otago
Aim is to find new ways to preserve or use fresh produce to reduce food waste.
Tapping into better water quality
We need decisions made on water and soon, says Craig Page.
Wellington beekeeper gets a royal nod
Frank Lindsay in New Year Honours list for services to the industry.