A step too far
OPINION: For years, the ironically named Dr Mike Joy has used his position at Victoria University to wage an activist-style…
An innovative approach to monitoring dairy farm effluent runoff is reaping rewards for farmers and the environment.
Biosecurity New Zealand announced the winners of the 2018 New Zealand Biosecurity Awards last night.
Massey University's sheep and beef research farm is to begin nutrient leaching research using underground water and nutrient collection.
Farmers between Auckland and Taupo can now take the plunge into sheep milk, says Maui Milk general manager Peter Gatley.
Minister of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Damien O’Connor explains what's been done this year in government.
OPINION: It’s time for all hands to the pump because improvement in rural landscapes and municipal areas is worth chasing together.
It was once jokingly said that the next most-important job after the All Blacks coach is the head of the Ministry for Primary Industries.
The Hound reckons former agriculture minister and speaker of the House David Carter is heeding calls for him to get out of the political game.
The Hound would like to know why Greenpeace activists who break the law never get punished.
Your canine crusader is usually not a fan of politicians showing as hypocrites.
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Your old mate is unsurprised at how much arrogance is taking over Government MPs – after only one year in power.
Growing confidence in the kiwifruit sector is providing new opportunities for pastoral farmers.
Prospects for the velvet market during the 2018-19 season are expected to be reasonably stable, says Deer Industry NZ (DINZ).
Irrigation New Zealand chief executive Andrew Curtis believes there will always be a place for dairy.
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