Rural News

The Ministry for Primary Industries is giving out some more information about it's seizure of 55 thousand fruit trees. Audio

Complications are emerging that indicate East Coast farmers could be stuck with forestry plantations up in the hills whether they like it or not. Audio

Weather woes set to cause long term problems for East Coast farmers. Audio

East Coast farmers have been forced to endure torrential rain and swollen rivers for the second time in a week. Audio

There are more signs of falling numbers of rabbits in Otago.

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The professional group, Fisheries Inshore New Zealand, says it would support action against fishing boat skippers who don't allow monitors on board their vessels. Audio

The envionmental lobby group Forest and Bird says many fishing boat skippers are wriggling out of being overseen by an observer from the Ministry for Primary Industries, despite having a legal… Read more Audio

Newly published research gives credence to claims by farmers for differential treatment for the greenhouse gases THEY produce, compared with others. Audio

The New Zealand nursery industry is bracing itself for weeks or even months of work, as 55 thousand seedlings and cuttings are sorted through to make sure they're free of pests and diseases. Audio

A costly mistake in the US has rebounded on New Zealand plant retailers. Audio

Farming leaders are defending their deal with the Government and local authorities to improve water quality in rivers by voluntary means. Audio