Reliance on domestic market and Chinese furniture
Interesting times. Trump’s in, and resoundingly with the senate, electoral college and populist vote
The finest magnesium fertiliser is local
A common thread in discussions with dairy farmers this spring has been the unusually high number of
‘Getting Through’- a very strong rural partnership
Farming and growing have always had their fair share of challenges, and with the recent extreme weat
A culinary adventure
Quinton Gately’s passion for fishing and cooking was ignited during his childhood, spending time fly
Trans-Tasman double standards
Federated Farmers says the Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) demanding an 11% reduction in farming emissions
The ‘delicate dance’ of pollen collection
In Tasman Kiwifruit orchards, an intricate process takes place each year to guarantee effective poll
Shaping the future of New Zealand farming
At just 28 years old, Reuben Moore is a third-generation sheep and beef farmer from Upper Moutere in
Tasman pip fruit challenges
New research reveals that pip fruit is the second largest contributor to Tasman’s economy, but local
The impact of flystrike on Tasman sheep
While flies may be a nuisance in the household, their impact on agriculture, particularly on Tasman
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