
The time is right for a bottle reuse programme in New Zealand’s wine industry, says Green Bottle Project director Neil Pollett, who plans to have a machine in the country by the end of the year.

Many parts of the east coast of the North Island - especially from Wairoa down to Central Hawke's Bay - are in a crisis state with a severe autumn drought. Peter Burke drove through the area last week and reports that streams and springs are drying up and sheep in some places are struggling to find anything green.
Dealing with climate change and population growth have been singled out as two key factors that will determine land use in New Zealand.
Government moves to end New Zealand's live export trade will shut down a $500 million-a-year business - as well as diminish farmers' selling options and profitability.
The Government announced this morning that it will be supporting a new project with New Zealand wool carpets company Bremworth.
Meat co-operative Alliance Group’s upgraded facility in Southland has started processing beef.
Wine companies will soon be able to use artificial intelligence to count inflorescence, with a research prototype to be trialled in Marlborough later this year.
A leading forest free range farm opening in South Waikato aims to pioneer sustainable egg production in New Zealand.
Felton Road Wines is restoring native plantings on public land near its Bannockburn estate, with Winemaker Blair Walter hopeful other businesses will get on board.
Entries are open for the 2021 Fieldays Innovation Awards, that have been refined to clearly represent the innovation lifecycle, resulting in three award categories: Prototype, Early Stage, and Growth & Scale.
Export of livestock by sea will cease following a transition period of up to two years, the Government announced today.
Delving into organics and regenerative agriculture has renewed Kurt Robinson’s passion for viticulture.
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