Farming
Research on genetic technologies finds opinions split
About one third of New Zealanders surveyed were in support of using genetic technology in food production, but nearly as many were opposed.
Controlling weeds without the chemicals
New technology using lasers and artificial intelligence software is helping growers get on top of their weeding, without the need for environmentally harmful agrichemicals.
Milk company prepares for vote with survival on the line
The company's survival is on the line.
A burned-out writer, 12 sheep, and 12 life lessons
John Connell was an investigative journalist, documentary maker and author of multiple bestsellers when the creative well ran dry. Audio
Kohirā Solar Farm: Northland sheep benefiting from the power of the sun
Kohirā is a solar farm near Kaitaia that is experimenting with agrivoltaics - combining agriculture with harvesting the energy of the sun. They run sheep under the solar panels and are looking at… Audio
Kohirā Solar Farm: Northland sheep benefiting from the power of the sun
Kohirā is a solar farm near Kaitaia that is experimenting with agrivoltaics - combining agriculture with harvesting the energy of the sun. They run sheep under the solar panels and are looking at…
AudioWhat's the model sheep of the future?
Sheep breeders will increasingly have to address issues like animal welfare and the right to farm when they consider improving their sheep's genetics, experts say. But the biggest issue facing… Audio
What's the model sheep of the future?
Sheep breeders will increasingly have to address issues like animal welfare and the right to farm when they consider improving their sheep's genetics, experts say. But the biggest issue facing…
AudioEast Coast farmers 'feel forgotten'
Farmers in Te Tai Rāwhiti have made huge progress since Cyclone Gabrielle wreaked havoc on the region last year. However, successive severe weather events mean the work is far from over. Audio
East Coast farmers 'feel forgotten'
Farmers in Te Tai Rāwhiti have made huge progress since Cyclone Gabrielle wreaked havoc on the region last year. However, successive severe weather events mean the work is far from over.
AudioOn the Farm - a wrap of conditions around the country
Apple growers in Hawkes Bay are busy pruning trees and pulling out old blocks. Further south, farmers on the West Coast are feeding out silage, moving breaks and getting ready for calving. Audio
Country Life for Friday 5 July 2024
Country Life looks at a farming system known as agrivoltaics where traditional agriculture runs alongside solar farming and Cosmo's at a sheep breeders field day on Banks Peninsula, to find out how… Audio
Country Life for Friday 5 July 2024
Country Life looks at a farming system known as agrivoltaics where traditional agriculture runs alongside solar farming and Cosmo's at a sheep breeders field day on Banks Peninsula, to find out how…
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