As dry conditions continue and irrigation season begins, we're asking farmers to keep a close watch on water restrictions and meet their consent conditions.
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Pest plants could become more widespread in future years, landowners can take action to help protect their assets.
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South Canterbury farmers Martin and Thomas Cochrane's award-winning kale and beet crops are great examples of good management practices for winter grazing.
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If you own a private drinking water source, you’re responsible for its maintenance and water testing. Tips for looking after your supply.
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Residents in the Oxford/Cust area are reporting problems with heavy smoke from outdoor burning - learn the rules before you light and report air quality issues.
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Follow these strategies to protect your soil best and prevent sedimentation and nutrient loss.
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Hay distributed near Duntroon in the 1970s may be a source of the invasive grass, nassella tussock spread, according to information obtained from the community.
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Selwyn dairy farmer pleaded guilty for allowing stock unrestricted access to the waterway and discharging a contaminant.
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The results of our annual groundwater survey of 349 wells across Canterbury show little change, with high nitrate levels and E. coli detected.
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Winter grazing flyovers will take place in Selwyn and Ashburton this year.
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A court decision to set aside a discharge consent for an irrigation scheme could have wide-ranging impacts on economic activity around the country.
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Farmers and rural professionals in the Mackenzie Basin came together to talk through strategies for dealing with the challenges of extreme weather in Ōmarama.