Eric Frykberg
Midday Rural News for 22 January 2020
Thousands of beef farms around the country are going to be tested for Mycoplasma bovis, for a new survey being carried out by the Ministry for Primary Industries. Audio
Midday Rural News for 21 January 2020
The Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand intends to scrutinize details of a US-China trade deal which was signed last week. Audio
Midday Rural News for Monday 20 January 2020
Despite a poor summer in many regions, arid conditions are proving a danger. Audio
NZ farmers are being paid more for their products
Farmers in New Zealand are being paid a lot more for their products than usual.
High prices on global markets are bringing more money into the rural economy.
It is not all good news - some farmers… Audio
Midday Rural News for 20 December 2019
An Auckland academic says water reforms proposed in September will not harm the economy the way its opponents say it will. Audio
Midday Rural News for 19 December 2019
Fonterra has paid nearly 30 million dollars to gain almost full control of the Chilean milk processor Prolesur. Audio
Midday Rural News for 18 December 2019
Much to the surprise of the market, dairy prices experienced their first significant fall in months at the latest Global Dairy Trade Auction overnight. Audio
Midday Rural News for 16 December 2019
Six large exporting organisations are urging members of the World Trade Organisation Members to take steps to fix its trade disputes mechanism. Audio
Midday Rural News for 12 December 2019
More than 18 months after its formation, the Government's Primary Sector Council has today released its vision for the country's food and fibre sector. Audio
Midday Rural News for 11 December 2019
Rising commodity prices has helped drive a rebound in farmer confidence. Audio
Midday Rural News for 10 December 2019
Federated Famers South Canterbury president says flood waters in the area haven't receeded as hoped and affected farmers remain in survival mode. Audio