Eric Frykberg
Midday Rural News for 20 August 2018
The agricultural investment company MyFarm Ltd is forecasting a bumper year for pipfruit. Audio
Midday Rural News for 15 August 2018
New Zealand's largest company, Fonterra has chosen from within its own ranks for a new chief executive, ending a worldwide search for a new boss. Audio
Midday Rural News for 10 August 2018
Fonterra is cutting five cents off the amount it intends paying farmers for the milk season just ended. Audio
Midday Rural News for 8 August 2018
Backers of a big water project in North Canterbury are vowing to press on, despite a shortfall in getting commercial backers for their scheme. Audio
Midday Rural News for 7 August 2018
A battle is intensifying between some Kiwifruit growers and the Crown over the vine disease PSA. Audio
Midday Rural News for 3 August 2018
Enforceable regulations with penalties are on the way to cover farming chickens for meat. Audio
Midday Rural News for 1 August 2018
The nursery industry says it might be possible to retain some of the genetics of pip and stonefruit seedlings that have been impounded for biosecurity reasons. Audio
Midday Rural News for 31 July 2018
Nurseries caught up in a possible contamination scare have been told they must isolate seized seedlings from all contact with the public or destroy them. Audio
Midday Rural News for 27 July 2018
Tributes are pouring in for the chairman of Fonterra who has quit for health reasons. Audio
Midday Rural News for 26 July 2018
The Minister of Agriculture has taken a swipe at the honey industry, comparing it to the Wild West. Audio
Midday Rural News for 25 July 2018
The produce grower and exporter, Seeka, has announced plans to invest 18 million dollars in its Northland post harvest business over the next three years. Audio
