Rural News

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The agricultural industry is mourning the loss of the former chairman of Fonterra, John Wilson, who has died aged 54, after a battle with poor health. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

One of New Zealand's largest fishing companies says it has so far escaped the worst impact of warm water. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

A beekeeping group is urging its members to reject a proposed honey levy, when voting gets underway next month. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

An international car shipping company says the biosecurity rules intended to keep the stink bug pest out of New Zealand are ineffective and inconsistent. Data from the Real Estate Institute show there… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

Seven major agricultral industries say the Government must do its best to try to rescue the World Trade Organisation at forums like the meeting of global trade and business leaders in Davos… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The meat industry says Britain's pledge for trade continuity with New Zealand post Brexit is a positive step forward, but it still has worries about market access. Audio