Maja Burry
Midday Rural News for 4 February 2020
People and groups in the logging industry are scrambling to find out the full impact of the new coronavirus on their business. Audio
Midday Rural News for 3 February 2020
Fruit and vegetable growers are breathing a sigh of relief that New Zealand has once again been declared free of the pest insect, Queensland Fruit Fly. Audio
Midday Rural News for 31 January 2020
After a nearly year long operation, New Zealand has once again been declared free of the serious pest species, Queensland fruit fly. The Trade Minister says he remains confident New Zealand's meat… Audio
Midday Rural News for 30 January 2020
The Meat Industry Association has painted a bleak picture of what it says could happen to some rural communities; Farmers are being told to plan ahead to avoid delays getting their stock processed at… Audio
Midday Rural News for 29 January 2020
Farmers in Waikato have about another three weeks without rain before the dry conditions will warrant emergency assistance, according to a group of local experts. Audio
Midday Rural News for 28 January 2020
Central Otago cherry growers are reporting a tough season, with yields about half the normal size due to poor weather conditions. Audio
Midday Rural News for 27 January 2020
The listed dairy company Synlait says farmers should still be careful how they spend their money, despite an increase in its forecast milk price payout for the current season. Audio
Midday Rural News for 24 January 2020
A review into the export of livestock has some farmers worried about the future viability of their businesses. Audio
Midday Rural News for 23 January 2020
New Zealand dairy land values are forecast to slide over the next five years, according to a new Rabobank report, Fonterra has completed the sale of its 50% share of DFE Pharma to CVC Strategic… Audio
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
