Eric Frykberg

The Minister of Agriculture says Government moves on dehydrated Northland will help farmers get the best advice, though it will not help solve their problems. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

Farming leaders and the Ministry for Primary Industries have met this morning to discuss the extremely dry conditions in Northland. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

A state of emergency continues in Southland, several days after floods swept through the regions. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

A ruling by the Government could see a huge haul of crayfish released back into the ocean. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

Farmers in Waikato have about another three weeks without rain before the dry conditions will warrant emergency assistance, according to a group of local experts. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

Central Otago cherry growers are reporting a tough season, with yields about half the normal size due to poor weather conditions. Audio

The listed dairy company Synlait says farmers should still be careful how they spend their money, despite an increase in its forecast milk price payout for the current season. Audio

A review into the export of livestock has some farmers worried about the future viability of their businesses. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

Where did the name kiwifruit come from for Chinese gooseberries? That question has been back in the spotlight with the death of an American fruit importer Frieda Caplan who was known as the Kiwi… Audio