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Start of the gardening year
Sometimes this is referred to as the start of the gardening year.
Comment: Forestry sector's hopes lift after rollercoaster ride
The forest sector has been feeling the effects of Covid-19 since early February.
Mark Steed - Covid just one of many challenges
Considerations close to home will push the pandemic to the periphery.
David Parker: Open trade doors critical
We are in a crucial time for the international trading system.
Comment: Rushed emissions trading reform adds uncertainty
Federated Farmers is disappointed to see recent ETS legislation.
Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: Why we can't have it all
Having it all is impossible when operating within increased restrictions and uncertainty.
Racing: CD gallops to return next Thursday
Gallops racing is set to resume in the Central Districts
Rex Graham: Have your say on future of waterways and aquifers
Voices needed for long-term health of waterways
Claire Trevett: Shane Jones, King of Hearts or king of pork barrels?
Brace for shameless pork barrelling, populism from increasingly desperate NZ First.
Comment: Faltering forestry risks NZ's climate strategy
Global headwinds are lining up against New Zealand's one billion trees policy.
Brian Fallow: Putting a cap on emissions
Parliament takes another step towards creating a trading scheme to fight climate change.
Does fewer cows mean more money for farmers?
Comment: If farmers can make more money by destocking, why aren't they doing it?
Comment: Why food waste is everyone's fight
Comment: Govt, companies & consumers all have a part to play in battle against food waste
Jo Raphael: Kiwifruit industry shows resilience in time of crisis
COMMENT: Horticulture just got on and hired workers from other industries.
Comment: We need to be smarter together
Urban and rural New Zealanders need to stop pointing fingers and get on the same page.
Editorial: Residents carry the can with drought restrictions
Editorial:Population growth and a record drought due to climate change emptied city dams.
Lindy Nelson: Why we need a national food strategy
Comment: It's time to form a national food strategy and shape the future of New Zealand.
Roger Partridge: Shane Jones's forestry Bill will strangle investment, harm economy
COMMENT: Jones' Bill runs counter to the best interests of forest owners.
Dr Doug Edmeades: N fertiliser cap ignores basic science
Comment: Govt's recent decision to cap nitrogen fertiliser is doomed to failure.
Gavin Evans: Crunch coming for forestry policy
Comment: MPs considering rushed and flawed legislation.
Comment: Pandemic exposes how fragile our food systems are
How could the pandemic change food production?
Are regenerative and organic farming really that climate-friendly?
Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: Supposed climate-friendly agriculture can still impact the land.
Comment: The best and worst jobs to have under a Covid-19 cloud
COMMENT: Jamie Mackay rounds off the best and worst jobs to have in a pandemic.
Comment: Courier contractor ruling important for shearers
Comment: Shearers should take note of Leota v Parcel Express Ltd, says Jills Angus Burney.
Julia Jones: How do we get nutrition right?
Comment: The health of our own people must be part of our global food story.
Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: The increasing desirability of a farming career
Comment: The Covid-19 crisis may lift the prestige of farming as a career.
Why is meat served almost raw tastier, more virtuous?
Is it some inverted snobbery, some primitivo chic?
Comment: The making of the Pea Weevil lady
Comment: How did a townie end up in farming and known as the Pea Weevil lady?
Rowena Duncum: Moving Day 2020 - you've got this!
Comment: Covid-19 is just another day at the office for Kiwi farmers.
Time to rebuild meat industry
During level 4 there were many public accolades bestowed on workers in our industry.
Is regenerative agriculture really the way forward?
Comment: Regenerative agriculture claims need to be examined.
Why Govt must act to help local councils
Comment: Councils must be beyond frustrated with the situation.
Lawrence Yule: Farmers facing Hawke's Bay's worst drought in 50 years getting raw deal
We are going to pay consultants, when what people need is feed and financial support.