Maja Burry
Midday Rural News for 23 October 2019
Farmers in parts of the South Island lashed by bad weather overnight are hoping young livestock have survived. Audio
Midday Rural News for 22 October 2019
Fonterra says strong demand and good prices have helped it lift its forecast farmgate milk price for the current dairy season by 30 cents. Audio
Midday Rural News for 21 October 2019
The Minister for the Environment is rejecting the claim that some farmers would get unfair treatment under the Government's proposed Action Plan for Healthy Waterways, which was announced last month.
…Midday Rural News for 18 October 2019
The Ministry for Primary Industries believes a chicken virus that was recently detected in New Zealand can be eradicated. Audio
Midday Rural News for 17 October 2019
There's a fear that many hill country farmers could be locked into low-return agriculture by the Government's proposed policy on clean water. Audio
Midday Rural News for 16 October 2019
A spokesperson for the Deerstalkers Association fears Tranche Two of the Government's arms control programme could make some current hunting methods illegal. Audio
Midday Rural News for 15 October 2019
Farmers are among those affected by rough weather that has hit the top of the North Island. Audio
Midday Rural News for 14 October 2019
The Waikato Regional Council is investigating a wave of complaints about mismanagement of effluent from dairy farms. Audio
Midday Rural News for 11 October 2019
Deer velvet production is forecast to lift this season, but there are warnings of some headwinds facing the sector. Audio
Midday Rural News for 10 October 2019
Some winegrowers are reporting a turbulent start to the new grape growing season, with frost-fighting efforts already well-up on last year. Audio
Midday Rural News for 9 October 2019
The new head of New Zealand's Climate Change Commission has suggested New Zealanders are eating too much meat. Audio
Midday Rural News for 8 October 2019
The Environment Minister, David Parker, says proposed freshwater policy won't affect the cost of vegetables. Audio
Vegetable growers warn of shortages
Vegetable growers are warning proposed Government policies could create vegetable shortages and cause prices to skyrocket in coming years. The Agriculture and Environment Ministers are visiting… Audio