Displaying items by tag: Environment
A fair shake?
OPINION: Media bias against farming isn’t new in this country, but the level of ignorance among journalists is off the charts these days.
Innovation key to sustainable farming
Third generation North Canterbury farmer Roscoe Taggart believes that continuous innovation is vital for sustainable arable farming.
Beware of research taken out of context
OPINION: A misreported study from Denmark could spoil New Zealand’s reputation, or create health worries which are unfounded.
Primary sector’s commitment to reducing emissions
Primary sector leaders have come together to make an unprecedented commitment to reducing and mitigating agricultural emissions.
Saving the planet one post at a time
Working as a farmer and fencing contractor for 15 years made Jerome Wenzlick very familiar with fence posts — now he's “saving the planet one post at a time”.
NZ’s economic engine needs a rebuild
OPINION: The current NZ farming system is no longer profitable and does not meet modern standards. It’s time for an entirely new system.
Pasture key tool in fighting emissions
It can only get harder to farm during the next 10 to 20 years.
Award-winning farmers profit from looking after the environment
A Taranaki family have proved that profitable dairying and paying special attention to the environment aren’t incompatible.
Electric UTV for the environmental farmer
While electric and hybrid vehicles gain traction on our roads, the concept is largely missing from the rural and off-road markets. But Hisun Motors New Zealand is ‘dipping its toes’.
Give up movies!
Film maker James Cameron’s advice to New Zealanders hasn’t gone down well.
