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ENVIRONMENT

The changes will be phased in over three seasons.
Fishing

'Long overdue': New measures introduced to protect whitebait fishery, but Greens say more is needed
Climate Commissioner Rod Carr says trading partners are increasingly making decisions based on climate impacts.
Environment

Climate Commissioner warns farmers there's no wiggle room for slashing emissions
The QEII Trust protected gully (the dark area in centre) winds through the Potters Elsthorpe farm.
Hawke's Bay

'It just makes sense' - one farm's sustainability story
Scenes like this are what raised concerns about winter grazing practices.
Farming

Winter grazing: Farmers warned they'll be under the spotlight this season

HORTICULTURE

With the border closed, orchardists say finding workers is "very tough".
Horticulture

'Traumatic': Apple growers preparing for Pacific workers but still don't know how many they'll get
Rural
Horticulture

Horticulture sector still desperate for Pacific travel bubble despite worker visa extensions
Tomato prices have been particularly low over the last three months.
Food

Uncertainty for growers drives up tomato prices
Cameron Bagrie on The AM Show.
Economy

'Bites you on the backside': Economist warns against relying on immigration to keep economy growing

VITICULTURE

United States citizens and companies are buying up New Zealand land for farming, forestry and wine-making, an RNZ analysis reveals.
Agriculture

US citizens, companies buying up NZ land for farming, forestry, wine-making
Only 370,000 tonnes of grapes were harvested during the 2021 vintage.
Viticulture

'Fantastic quality': Grape harvest drops but winegrowers remain optimistic
An uptick in sales for Marlborough wine was not translating into more tour visitors.
Marlborough

'It is what it is': Tough times for wine tour guides
The wine giant's parent company was placed into receivership this week.
Viticulture

Apple exporter still interested in buying Villa Maria

AGRIBUSINESS

The EPA is recommending hydrogen cyanamide be banned due to its toxic impacts - but kiwifruit growers warn it could cost hundreds of millions of dollars a year.
Agriculture

Kiwifruit growers warn proposed ban on toxic spray will cost sector hundreds of millions of dollars
Despite being our export earning powerhouse, agriculture is also the county's biggest greenhouse gas producer.
Environment

Can New Zealand really meet its ambitious methane emissions targets?
Watch: Avocado prices drop thanks to early, bountiful harvest.
New Zealand

'Good value for NZ': Avocado prices drop thanks to early, bountiful harvest
Groundswell's "Howl of a Protest" is planned for July 16.
Farming

'Rural people have had enough': Farmers plan protests as frustration mounts

AROUND THE REGIONS

The closure will be in place from June 1 until August 31.
Fishing

The popular fishing spot that won't be opening this winter season
George Black wants to help local farmers.
Canterbury

Canterbury man to run 100km in gumboots to raise money for struggling farmers
Watch: Canterbury farmers assess flood damage as weather finally clears.
Canterbury

'Parts of the farm are pretty devastated': Canterbury farmers assess flood damage as weather finally clears
The notoriously rainy region is receiving even more wet weather than usual this autumn.
West Coast

West Coast's heavy rain a concern for farmers

OPINION

Derek Broadmore of Organics Aotearoa New Zealand says proposed new rules for the sector could lead to more bureaucracy and costs.
Opinion
Horticulture

Proposed organic regulations well-meaning but flaws remain
Rural
Opinion
Opinion

The land reform Bill that will 'crush high country farmers'
Mike Chapman says growers need to be empowered if the country is to meet its climate change goals.
Opinion
Opinion

'This is not the time for regulation': Why growers need to be empowered if they are to tackle climate change
"Are we soft? Are we lazy? Is it too tough?"
Opinion

'No picking lemons, no dole': Get people off their backsides and down to the orchards