Country-Wide July 2022
Crooks in the back blocks
Rural crime is an increasing problem as more people struggle financially and illicit drug dealing becomes more widespread, Lynda Gray reports.
Development spurs system change
A switch to tall fescue and irrigation has transformed the finishing operation on Tom and Sam Macfarlane’s Melior Venison farm in South Canterbury. By Lynda Gray. Photos by Anna Munro.
Proposed methane price damaging
The proposed methane price would likely see an overshoot in meeting the Government’s emissions reduction targets, and cause unnecessary economic damage. Joanna Grigg reports.
Efficiency is the answer
The He Waka Eke Noa deal has been put to the Government and we wait on whether or not it will be accepted.
Low cost and simple
A young Rangitikei couple are farming family lease blocks with the aim of eventually buying their own farm, Russell Priest writes. Photos: Brad Hanson.
Why plant natives?
Trees don’t have to all be green, writes Peter Arthur who enjoys the colours of deciduous species.
Proposed methane price damaging
The proposed methane price would likely see an overshoot in meeting the Government’s emissions reduction targets, and cause unnecessary economic damage. Joanna Grigg reports.