Freshwater Farm Plan pause – what it means for Tasman
Central Government is currently reviewing the Freshwater Farm Plan (FWFP) regulations. These regula
Lublow’s Leap
Imagine pedalling along the most remote part of Tasman’s Great Taste Cycle Trail, soaking in the riv
Catchment group proposed for Waimea
A group of Waimea landowners are drumming up interest in a catchment group that can work on specific
125 years of supporting local farmers
Federated Farmers last month marked 125 years of advocating for New Zealand’s farmers through 24 reg
Forestry excellence at awards dinner in Nelson
On the 6th of September, the New Zealand Institute of Forestry (NZIF) hosted its prestigious annual
Thinking globally, acting locally
Turning slash from Tasman forestry operations into a valuable resource has been a success. Since la
Optimising fish waste in bid to replace synthetic fertiliser
The Government has committed more than $2 million over four years to support Sealord’s business deve
‘Groggy’ sheep farmers’ economic hangover
The upcoming season looks particularly challenging for sheep farmers, according to Tapawera sheep fa
Anglers get involved with conservation
Fish & Game staff are actively performing a key role in preserving fish habitat and wetlands, but it
Scantily clad lads raise $25,000 from calendar
Twelve local growers who stepped out of their comfort zone and dared to bare for a calendar, have ra
Tasman Environmental Trust new chair
BY TASMAN ENVIRONMENT TRUST Scott Burnett has stepped into the role as chair of Tasman Environmenta
Green shoots in the sheep meat market
BY ANDREW RITCHIE “Green shoots are appearing in the global sheep meat market,” according to Raboba
NZTA agrees to cover $100m of Sounds roads recovery
BY MAIA HART/LDR REPORTER Repair work in the Marlborough Sounds will “accelerate” after the NZTA bo
Winegrowers welcome tasting fee
Nelson Tasman winegrowers welcome the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Winery Cellar Door Tasting) Amendm
Bumper trout season ahead
JACOB LUCAS - Nelson Marlborough Fish & Game The new trout fishing season is fast approaching, and
Farming with nature in mind
DANA CARTER - Motueka Catchment Collective Pete and Susan Fenemor with their son Jonathan farm a be
Prevention is key for ticks
Ticks, a parasite that need blood to survive, are still a tricky parasite to control that can seriou
Winegrowers welcome tasting fee
Nelson Tasman winegrowers are welcoming the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Winery Cellar Door Tasting)
Bird flu concerns and measures for NZ
New Zealand poultry farmers are on alert after outbreaks bird flu in two Australian states and, more
Pig farmers donate pork to Kiwis doing it tough
New Zealand pig farmers are stepping up to help Kiwi families that are doing it tough by supporting
Cows and tractors
Raised on a dairy farm near Inangahua, Hannah Payne’s childhood was the ebb and flow of farm life. E
Coloured sheep and a wool enthusiast
Sixteen years ago, Shirley Wallace moved to Tasman from a sheep and cropping dryland farm in Mid Can
The toxic threat Cape tulip
Gardeners and landowners are being asked to call in any sightings of the Cape tulip, which has prett
St Arnaud Rural Women leading community initiatives
St Arnaud Rural Women have had a busy first half of 2024 as they engage in meaningful community init