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Late Edition for 7 April 2016
Audio 7 Apr 2016Poultry farming back in the spotlight. How organic is your organic food? In Dateline Pacific kiwi aid goes straight into the Cook Island coffers. Audio
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NZ Hungry for organics, lack of certification hard to swallow
Do you know the difference between 'certified organic eggs' and' organic certified eggs' ? NO ? Latest research into New Zealand's organic market reports that the organics sector has grown by more… Audio
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British farmers angry over Kiwi lamb
Farmers in Britain are angry that New Zealand lamb is being sold under the 'Waitrose Duchy Organic' brand, which supports the The Prince of Wales Charitable Foundation.
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Pacific farmers to test organic soil for climate resilience
Farmers across the Pacific are to take part in research looking at how organic farming contributes to healthy soil, and soil resilience to climate change. Farmers across the Pacific are...
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Extra muscle fighting marine pests pays off
They may look colourful, squidgy and harmless, but their numbers are rising and they're a threat to the aquaculture industry. Audio
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Raw milk rules will ruin businesses - producers
Half of raw milk producers will be forced out of business by new regulations, says the Raw Milk Producers Association.
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How environmentally friendly are irrigation dams?
Some scientists are challenging claims by supporters of irrigation dams, such as Prime Minister John Key, that the dams are good for the environment.
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Tonga to ban some imported meats to help curb NCD epidemic
The Tongan government is looking at banning some fatty imported meats to try and curb the epidemic of lifestyle diseases in the country and encourage local livestock farming.
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Landcorp not renewing Shanghai Pengxin contract
Landcorp Farming and Shanghai Pengxin will go their separate ways once their sharemilking contract comes to an end next year.
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Fruitgrowers face huge labour shortage for bumper harvest
Fruitgrowers expect a record harvest this year but it could be overshadowed by a huge shortage of workers.
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J.M. Fortier and Curtis Stone: small-scale market gardening
Canadian small-scale market gardeners visiting New Zealand on the Six Figure Farming Tour, outlining their replicable system for profitable, small-scale intensive growing of organic produce. Audio
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Farmers challenge GE ruling in High Court
Federated Farmers and GE-Free advocates are squaring off in the High Court this week over the right of communities to have a say in the use of genetically modified organisms. Audio
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Farmers challenge GE ruling in High Court
Federated Farmers and anti-GE advocates are facing each other in court over the right of communities to have a say in the use of genetically modified organisms.
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Trials and triumphs on Tanna, one year after Pam
A year after it was devastated after cyclone Pam, the Vanuatu island of Tanna is showing remarkable signs of recovery, but there is still a long way to go. Audio
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Trials and triumphs on Vanuatu's Tanna, a year after Pam
The scars of Cyclone Pam are still visible on Tanna, 10 months on from when the category five storm devastated Vanuatu.
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Should glyphosate weedkiller be banned in NZ ?
Glyphosate is the most widely used herbicide in the world, including in New Zealand where it is used in about 90 products. In March 2015 The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a… Audio
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Wairarapa Eco Farm
At the Wairarapa Eco Farm weeds are welcome and so are visitors who want to come and see how the farm works. The organic farm, which is run using the community supported agriculture model, allows… Audio
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Finite
In a world with limited resources, can we find ways to salvage what's disappearing? Can we innovate our way out of a finite landscape? Five TED speakers explore ideas about living with less. Audio
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Peony Potential
Georgia Richard's early ambition was to one day live in the country and grow culinary herbs. Instead she and partner Dot Kettle run in Dovedale near Motueka which is a blooming peony venture. Dove… Audio
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Peony Potential
Georgia Richard's early ambition was to one day live in the country and grow culinary herbs. Instead she and partner Dot Kettle run in Dovedale near Motueka which is a blooming peony venture. Dove…
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First global assessment of soil quality
December 5 is World Soil Day and the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization is preparing for the release of the world's first report on the quality of our soils. Audio
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First global assessment of soil quality
December 5 is World Soil Day and the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization is preparing for the release of the world's first report on the quality of our soils.
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Tea Tree and Touch Downs
Audio 27 Nov 2015Nicholas Murray Leslie's had a long and varied career, from herd tester to bulldozer driver to commercial airline pilot. These days you will find him on his organic farm in Whitianga producing tea… Audio
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Tea Tree and Touch Downs
Nicholas Murray Leslie's had a long and varied career, from herd tester to bulldozer driver to commercial airline pilot. These days you will find him on his organic farm in Whitianga producing tea…
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Wairuna Organics
Shaun McVicker grows certified organic vegetables on his fertile property in Clinton, South Otago. Originally a derelict sheep farm when he bought it 14 years ago, Shaun has successfully converted it… Audio
