Maja Burry

A group representing pork producers in New Zealand says the global spread of an untreatable pig disease is affecting the supply of pork into this country and pushing up prices. Audio

Environmental legislation before parliament fails to ensure a certain supply of food. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The Government this morning announced a comprehensive overhaul of the Resource Management Act. Audio

Hunters have joined farmers in criticising the latest stack of gun reforms. Audio

Farming sectors are nervously eyeing Government plans, which could make them pay more to guard against bugs and diseases from abroad. Audio

Moves to toughen laws around animal tracing, and deliver harsher penalties for non-compliance are now on the table. Audio

Fonterra says cost is not the main consideration in cutting reliance on fossil fuels ahead of schedule. The Canterbury Regional Council is investigating what has caused a decline in water quality at… Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The Fonterra Shareholders Council says the 11 thousand farmers it represents will naturally have some apprehension about emissions pricing but are up for the challenge. Audio

The industry groups DairyNZ and Beef and Lamb say methane reduction targets planned by the Government must be modified. Audio

A study has found improving ewe survival rates could be the key to unlocking more value for sheep farmers. Audio

The Real Estate Institue thinks the sudden fall in log prices could impact sales of forestry land. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

Forestry contractors from the West Coast of the North Island have been discussing the drop in log values at a meeting at Port Taranaki this morning. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The timber industry has been told it needs to reduce its reliance on China. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

New Zealand's normally booming log industry is scrambling to deal with a sudden drop in prices, estimated at 15 percent. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio