Rural

Owl Farm listens to the science

It has been two years since Coast & Country News caught up with demonstration manager Jo Sheridan at Owl Farm, Cambridge. The dairy farm is a commercial venture... Read More

EPA approves rust fungus to combat invasive grass

The Environmental Protection Authority has approved the release of a rust fungus to control the spread of Chilean needle grass, an invasive weed that not only... Read More

George Dodson crowned Young Farmer of the Year

Canterbury Young Farmer George Dodson is 'in shock” after securing the title of New Zealand's top young farmer. Proving age is no barrier, the 23-year-old... Read More

No quick fix for farmers on methane matter

While welcoming an exemption from a national programme to reduce methane emissions, a Waikato dairy farming leader believes those in the industry are acutely... Read More

Entries closing for rural women business awards

There are just two weeks left to enter the NZI Rural Women NZ Business Awards 2024 before entries close on July 26. 'Our Business Awards recognise entrepreneurial... Read More

Project to show insights into exotic forests

A research project to capture an inventory of all exotic planted forests in New Zealand — to provide a valuable tool for commercial forestry decisions... Read More

Lucky to be alive

A rescue effort spanning 48 hours and involving five search and rescue teams saved a man who went missing in atrocious conditions in rugged Westland. While... Read More

BOP breeders make history with two top awards

Whakatane's Eddie and Kath Lambert have made history by being the recipients of both the 2024 Valden Cow of the Year and the 2024 Mahoe Trophy at the 2024 Holstein... Read More

Last chance to win NZ's ultimate farming title

A young farmer from the Waikato has his last chance this year to win NZ's ultimate farming title. The Piarere young farmer went from building to farming then... Read More

Heli-saw trial a pine-cutting success

Powerco is trialling an innovative approach to managing trees next to its power lines - using a tree-trimming saw suspended below a helicopter. The energy... Read More

Young grower comp to showcase horticulture future

The Bay of Plenty region is set to witness the incredible talent and dedication of its young horticulturists as they gather for the highly anticipated Bay of... Read More

Competition heats up for young farmer final

The competition is heating up for the New Zealand Young Farmers Tournament National Final, which will take place in Hamilton on Thursday, July 11. Coinciding... Read More