Business

A woman who carved a niche out of close up bull photography on social media features in the latest episode of the From the Ground Up podcasts, Rebecca Greaves writes.

Unlike carbon dioxide, methane is a fast and furious gas, but it doesn’t need to be a liability. Sandra Taylor reports.

Is it time to shift the debate on genetic modification technologies away from toads in tomatoes? Glenys Christian reports.

Demand for dairy-beef calves is likely to outstrip supply, Bob Thompson writes.

Alternatives to the exclusion of exotic forests from the Emissions Trading Scheme are back in the mix. By Joanna Grigg.

Industry talking heads were quick to knock it down, but how useful will the recent trade agreement with the European Union be to meat exporters? Nigel Stirling spoke to some.

Identifying the target market and providing what it wants is essential for farmers wishing to diversify into the accommodation business. By Lynda Gray.

Following a boom overseas, the power of the sun is about to be captured by Kiwi farmers. By Delwyn Dickey.

Clover needs 16 essential nutrients to grow well, but soil scientist Doug Edmeades says we often aren’t even soil testing correctly to know which nutrients are missing. By Anne Hardie.

Drones have come a long way and their capabilities in agricultural use are significantly improved. By Lynda Gray.