Displaying items by tag: Environment

Northland landowners keen to secure heavily subsidised poplars and willows to help control erosion and protect water quality should get in quick.

If you're an environmental enthusiast on your farm then the Southland Community Environment Awards are your opportunity to shine.

By 2025 the NZ dairy industry could be emitting 25% less greenhouse gases, 40% fewer pathogens and nitrogen, and earning 60-100% more profit.

There's a call for a different approach to dealing with natural resource management issues in the hill country.

The Nga Manu Trust runs a reserve of 13ha of protected land on the Kapiti Coast.

Tractor manufacturer SDF has shown its desire to 'go green' with the introduction of a 'concept' natural gas tractor, based on the current 5 series / Virtus ranges.

The word ozone conjures up images of big holes in the atmosphere, stronger UV light, the risk of severe sunburn and CFC's — at least in this part of the world.

The cost and benefits of planting trees to help mitigate environmental effects of dairy farming need to be shared by us all to succeed, a new study says.

The cost and benefits of planting trees to help mitigate environmental effects of dairy farming need to be shared by us all for it to succeed, a new study says.

The Hound had a bit of a giggle when he saw a recent US study that reveals a diet heavy in some fruit and vegetables does the planet more harm than eating meat.