Duncan Smith

The North and western parts of the North Island continue to slide into drought and in the South Island grape harvesting is in full swing and dairy farmers in Canterbury are looking at milking into… Audio

Many farmers in the North Island are lamenting the fact that ex-cyclone Lusi didn't bring promised rain. In the South cropping farmers have some late crops still to harvest and everyone is enjoying… Audio

Every region of the North Island is wanting rain, but they're wary of how it will arrive when Cyclone Lusi hits the country from Friday night. In the South the dry conditions are making fruit… Audio

Leo Mangos was one of the key figures involved in setting up the single desk for exporting kiwifruit 25 years ago, this week. It was established in March1989 to turn around the fortunes of the… Audio

Ten old orange tractors have been shipped across the Tasman to take part in a classic Aussie adventure around the South Island to raise money for children with cancer in New Zealand. Clink on this… Audio

The Hawkes Bay apple harvest is running a week early and the size and colour of the apples is superb, while in the South Island, tupping has started and hay and bailage is still being made. Audio

In Northland some people are whispering the word 'drought' while the east coast of the North Island's looking quite green. In the South farmers have started flushing Ewes and a number of dairy herds… Audio

North Island farmers are generally feeling pretty positive and optimistic after a good growing season, while in the South Island cherries, raspberries and strawberries are being harvested for… Audio

Pasture's had a chance to grow in most of the North Island this week because it's been warm after recent rain, while in the South farmers are trying to get all the lambs drafted before the Christmas… Audio

Good volumes of rain have now fallen pretty well everywhere in the North Island so farmers are much happier, while in the South Island lambs are being weaned and first drafts are off to the sales. Audio

The Waimakariri Irrigation Scheme plans to build a large storage dam on the north side of the Waimakariri River in North Canterbury. Local shareholder farmers have welcomed the news, but opponents… Audio

Developers of the kikonui goat say they do better than boer goats on hill country farms and fit into a sheep system well, controlling weeds as well as having a sturdy animal that can be sold for meat… Audio

Most regions round the country received welcome rain and maintaining pasture quality is on most farmers' minds. Audio

Considering that the Conservative Party under Colin Craig has not exactly seen eye to eye with Nationals on some important social policies can they really be a possible coalition partner for the… Audio

For the past decade over 30 farmers who surround Lake Rerewhakaaitu, south of Rotorua have been measuring their environmental footprint, and making on farm management changes to reduce it. The farmers… Audio

Many areas of both the North and South Islands could do with good steady rainfall. Audio

Northland is critically low in the soil moisture department and farmers are being warned to expect a dry summer, while in the South Island, the West Coast has almost been too hot. Audio

The Black Caps suffered what can only be described as a humiliating defeat in the recent series against Bangladesh. What's the problem? Or is it true that we just aren't very good at cricket and need… Audio

Many North Island - Te Ika a Maui - regions that were very keen for rain received a reasonable amount this week, while in the South Island - Te Waipounamu - the first spring lambs have started going… Audio

There's a lot more going on in Oxford, North Canterbury than meets the eye. Denise Illingworth runs a nursery and hosts the Oxford Country Garden Fete, Trevor Scott is the driving force behind the… Audio