Rural Technology News
'Really exciting': Commercial seaweed planting in Coromandel
'We are trying to establish an economically viable seed-to-sale seaweed industry.'
Opinion: Gene technologies - time for a change
Sponsored content: The history of agriculture is a story of innovation and revolution.
A sign of things to come? Fonterra to spend $75m on high-protein nutrition
The high-value protein industry is projected to grow by $16b over the next four years.
Opinion: How DNA data can impact dairy farming
OPINION: Genomic data is central to unlocking a more efficient national herd.
Barry Soper: NZ's brave new world of genetic modification
OPINION: NZ has finally come out of scientific hibernation and into the real world.
Protein shake-up: What next for NZ?
OPINION: Is there room for both traditional and new and novel proteins?
Experimental vineyard to help hone wine production
The facility is the newest addition to the New Zealand Wine Centre.
Listening to the science at Owl Farm
The dairy farm is a venture at St Peter’s School and a well-known demonstration farm.
Monitoring methane emissions from space
The project aims to improve real-time monitoring of greenhouse gas emissions.
NZ's Harapaki wind farm up and running
The project was delivered inside its $448 million capital forecast.
Solar farm to grow crops beneath its panels
“We’re looking at ... blueberries ... ranui berries and vegetable crops as well.”
Controlling weeds without the chemicals
Weed control is a significant challenge for many in agriculture.
NZ Herald Technology News
Webb telescope detects what looks like a giant question mark in space
'The cosmos itself teases us with a cosmic question mark.'
Watchdog prods telcos on coverage maps - and wants exits without penalty
Telcos say it's not clear-cut.
More Rural Technology News
Opinions split on genetic technologies in food production
Attitudes on using genetic technologies in growing food approximately split into thirds.
Petri dish quail parfait, anyone? Behind the scenes of lab-grown meat
Does lab-grown food pose a risk to NZ farmers? And will the ick factor put people off?
Agriculture axed from ETS — what the experts say
'What is happening now is just avoiding the pricing of these emissions.'
'Massive' opportunities ahead for food and fibre sectors - KPMG
KPMG has released its 2024 report "Today’s potential, tomorrow’s possibilities".
Is NZ luring renewable energy projects from across the ditch?
Daniel Moroko says Tasmania and NZ will be hotspots for large renewable energy projects.
Could short-rotation forestry unlock NZ's green energy future?
A two-year study sheds light on short-rotation forestry opportunities for regional NZ.
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Gene genius: How gene technology is changing the future of food
Opinion: Ethical use of genetic tech may accelerate the adoption of new crops and animals.
AI will be part of Scott Technology’s evolution, says CEO
The company reported a fall in net profit in its first half result.
Moves to ban lab-grown meat intensify in some US states
Financial Times: One lawmaker vows not to ‘eat bugs with Bill Gates’.
AI robot vs human for wine disease-spotting supremacy
Robot to be deployed on some wineries in Hawke’s Bay and Marlborough this vintage.
'Light bulb moments': Why Georgie is helping high country farmers
“My values are family, preservation of nature, and sustainability."
The next step in the battle against bovine facial eczema
Facial eczema costs the NZ dairy sector at least $100 million annually in lost production.
Edible bale net takes the cake at Southern Field Days
Orepuki farmer Grant Lightfoot knew he was 'on to something' with Kiwi Eco Net.