Rural News

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

Kiwifruit growers in the Bay of Plenty are ecstatic at their win over the Government regarding the spread of the vine killing disease PSA. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The Ministry for Primary Industries is investigating after Farmwatch released video footage, which the animal rights group says shows a Northland sharemilker beating cows in a milking shed. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

Fruit and vegetable growers in the Auckland region are demanding that they be exempt from the regional fuel tax due to take effect from Sunday. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

New Zealand's pork industry says 18 months of sustained low prices are causing serious concern for pig farmers. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

A panel of experts set up to advise the Government on the cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis has given more details on its narrow six to four vote in favour of phased eradication. Audio

More farms found to be infected with the cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis. Audio

The Government has decided farmers need more information to safeguard their herds from the cattle disease, Mycoplasma bovis. Audio