Maja Burry

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

Farmers in parts of the South Island lashed by bad weather overnight are hoping young livestock have survived. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

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

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.

The Ministry for Primary Industries believes a chicken virus that was recently detected in New Zealand can be eradicated. Audio

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

A spokesperson for the Deerstalkers Association fears Tranche Two of the Government's arms control programme could make some current hunting methods illegal. Audio

Farmers are among those affected by rough weather that has hit the top of the North Island. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The Waikato Regional Council is investigating a wave of complaints about mismanagement of effluent from dairy farms. Audio

Deer velvet production is forecast to lift this season, but there are warnings of some headwinds facing the sector. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

Some winegrowers are reporting a turbulent start to the new grape growing season, with frost-fighting efforts already well-up on last year. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The new head of New Zealand's Climate Change Commission has suggested New Zealanders are eating too much meat. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The Environment Minister, David Parker, says proposed freshwater policy won't affect the cost of vegetables. Audio