Maja Burry
Midday Rural News for 17 March 2020
New Zealand will learn Government plans to mitigate damage from the Covid 19 virus in about an hour and half. Audio
Midday Rural News for 16 March 2020
Federated Farmers says looming reforms on matters like freshwater should be deferred because of Covid 19. Audio
Midday Rural News for 13 March 2020
A new report has found New Zealand needs to speed up its response to growing consumer demand for alternative proteins. Audio
Midday Rural News for 12 March 2020
Farmers say last night's Government announcement on drought will help, but will be no substitute for actually getting some more rain. Audio
Midday Rural News for 11 March 2020
The Agriculture Minister is reassuring farmers and growers in Hawkes Bay who are struggling with extremely dry conditions that they will get support. Audio
Midday Rural News for 5 March 2020
The chair of Fonterra, John Monaghan, has announced he won't seek re-election at the end of this year. Audio
Midday Rural News for 4 March 2020
A leading dairy analyst is warning of a hidden message in the latest global dairy auction. Audio
Covid-19: Crayfish industry says support may not be enough
The crayfish industry says moves by the Government to support the sector in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak may not be enough to stop some businesses going under.
The industry, which sells 98… Audio
Midday Rural News for 3 March 2020
A further softening of prices is expected at the Global Dairy Trade auction overnight, as the coronavirus outbreak continues to impact trade. Audio
Midday Rural News for 28 February 2020
The wool industry has been hit by a cyber attack, which is affecting a computer system used by many wool brokers and exporters. Audio
Midday Rural News for 27 February 2020
Fonterra says it remains confident about its forecast farmgate milk price, despite the impact of the coronavirus outbreak. Audio
Midday Rural News for 26 February 2020
A new fund aimed at getting advice to farmers struggling with farm debt is now up and running. Audio
