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Biodiversity will be biggest loser - Groundswell

Groundswell NZ environment spokesperson Jamie McFadden.

Rural lobby group Groundswell NZ says biodiversity will be the biggest loser if the Government's new biodiversity legislation is passed.

Integrated Farm Plans 'challenging but valuable'

The three-year pilot study looked at how Integrated Farm Plans help farmers work with consultants to develop practical solutions for managing farms in environmentally and culturally sustainable ways.

Farmers and rural consultants participating in the Waimakariri district “Next Generation Farming” pilot study, say the process “opened their eyes” to possibilities for improvement in farm businesses, but was also challenging.

Team named to probe response to severe weather events

Minister for Emergency Management Kieran McAnulty has announced three further appointments to the Government Inquiry into the response to the 2023 North Island severe weather events.

Minister for Emergency Management Kieran McAnulty has announced further appointments to the Government Inquiry into the response to the 2023 North Island severe weather events.

First ever female young farmer winner

Emma Poole competing in her Farmlet on Practical Day.

Waikato farmer Emma Poole says she is “absolutely buzzing” after being named the 55^th FMG Young Farmer of the Year, making her the contest’s first-ever female champion.

Growers, beekeepers hail EU FTA deal

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says the FTA will increase NZ exports to the EU by up to $1.8 billion per year.

Fruit and vegetable farmers and beekeepers are welcoming the signing of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU) today.

NZPork welcomes recommendation for clearer country of origin labelling

NZPork says it is pleased with recommendations from Parliament’s Regulations Review Committee to explore clearer labelling regarding the country of origin for pork.

Carpet decision 'a slap in the face'

The Government has opted to install synthetic carpets in 800 small and remote New Zealand schools at a cost of $8 million to the taxpayer.

The decision to carpet 800 small and remote New Zealand schools with synthetic carpets has been labelled a ‘slap in the face’ by critics.

Govt launches new biodiversity package

Associate Environment Minister James Shaw.

The Government has announced a new suite of measures designed to protect native wildlife and at-risk habitats and help the decline of nature caused by human activity.

'Green stream' complaints result in fines totalling $244,000

Waikato Regional Council officers responding to reports of a contaminated Matapara Stream.

A prosecution by Waikato Regional Council against a dairy farming operation in Ngaroma, near Ōtorohanga, has resulted in numerous convictions, significant fines and the imposition of an Enforcement Order.