Rural News

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

Concerns are growing that the forecast dairy price of 7 dollars per kilogramme of milk solids might not last. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

Concerns about the impact of Mycoplasma bovis has caused a drop in farmer confidence over the past quarter, according to Rabobank's latest rural confidence survey. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The Government is looking at establishing a Commissioner for Animals to protect their welfare, but the SPCA says that doesn't go far enough. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

A signifcant tumble in dairy commodity prices at the latest global auction overnight, has come as a disappointing surprise to farmers. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The dairy giant Fonterra has fired a warning shot at a large dairy expansion in the McKenzie country. Audio

News from the rural and farming sectors. Audio

The mayor of the McKenzie District says Greenpeace protesters have got it wrong when they say a large dairy conversion will wreck the environment of his neighbourhood. Audio