Maja Burry

Tasman District is being urged to make sure farmers as well as ratepayers help meet a 25 million dollar cost overrun for the Waimea Dam. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

Farmers in the upper South Island might have to dip into their pockets to complete the Waimea Dam. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

As the clean up pushes forward from Southland's disasterous floods two weeks ago, farmers are starting to count the financial toll it has taken on their businesses. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

One of New Zealand's leading agri-businessess is eyeing a half stake in an Israeli agri tech company. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

A plan to ease the financial cost of the Coronavirus is inching forward for the crayfish industry. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

Flooded Southland farmers trying to restore their properties may be in for some overdue good luck. Audio

More than 500 Hawkes Bay farms are being placed under restricted movement controls. in response to an outbreak of bovine TB in the region; Synlait says it is maintaining its forcast milk price despite… Audio

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

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

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

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