Nodding thistle is a biennial weed, typically establishing in autumn in pastures that have been damaged by drought ... and flowering occurs in the second spring after establishment. In New Zealand, ...

Parsley dropwort is most commonly called "carrot-weed" in New Zealand, though this name can lead to confusion with wild carrot (Daucus carota) which is another species. Parsley dropwort is an invasive ...

Ostrich farming may seem like a new pursuit in New Zealand agriculture, but interest was expressed back in 1881, as reported by the Napier Telegraph. A Mr Deacon, of Cape Colony in South Africa ...

The best way to protect pasture was by early identification ... plant was confirmed as a new species for New Zealand. The ministry concluded the weed was not yet widespread throughout the country ...