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News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

New Zealand Winegrowers has major concerns ahead of this year's wine excise tax increase. The rate is set to lift by about a 1-and-a-half percent on July first and industry group chair Clive Jones… Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

Massey University is looking at the costs and benefits of farmers moving out of the wool business and into farming fleece-shedding Wiltshire sheep.

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Farmers are joining iwi and hapu to march in opposition to proposed SNAs - or Significant Natural Area - land restrictions. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

It was announced this morning that 50 general practice vets will be allowed to enter the country - to fill acute skills shortages - including in isolated rural practices. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

Seeka says it's scrambling to find workers to get the final ten percent of its fruit off the vine. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

Farmers flocked to a farm in Masterton to hear from scientists studying a sheep breed that sheds its own wool.

This comes as depressed strong wool prices have left farmers feeling fleeced.

Here's… Audio

Fencing contractors are being inundated with calls as Canterbury farmers start the process of fixing the damage caused by this week's floods. Audio

A big job ahead - but offers of help flood stricken Canterbury farmers have been pouring in - with volunteers already on the ground working to clear debris. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

Mid-Canterbury farmers look set to face another harrowing day with floodwaters showing no sign of letting up yet.

Some are describing yesterday's flooding as being more severe than the most extreme… Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio